LAKE TARPON PARADISE at an UNBELIEVABLE PRICE! Breathtaking, unobstructed views of 2500 acre Lake Tarpon, the Tampa Area's largest freshwater lake! Whether you’re savoring sunrise coffee on your private balcony or heading out for a day of boating & fishing, this home delivers the ultimate lakefront lifestyle. Tookes Rd is a hidden gem surrounded by the natural beauty of Anderson Park in desirable Tarpon Springs. Enjoy daily walks in the park straight from your front door! Lovingly upgraded and expanded in recent years, this charming home offers 2536 sqft, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms; a large 1st Floor casual living area, dining room, 2-car garage PLUS a 2nd story screened lanai that spans the entire back of the home providing some of the most stunning lake views in Pinellas County. Experience the serenity of living in a nature preserve where you get to observe Florida’s glorious wildlife from the comfort of your patio or living room including: bald eagles, red shoulder hawks, pileated wood peckers, anhingas, herons, sand cranes, limpkins, ducks, turtles, and after a storm perhaps the rare flamingo! The primary living space is located on the 2nd floor. Enjoy sunrise to sunset views all from your south-facing upstairs family room which features Brazilian Cherry hardwood floors, 10' ceilings and an open floor plan that allows the lake view to be appreciated from both the inside & out. The gourmet kitchen is adorned with rich, maple cabinetry, Quartz countertops, a 5-Burner Kenmore gas cooktop, double oven, stainless steel appliances, pantry & breakfast bar. With 3 picture windows, the dining room shines with natural light & a designer light fixture. The family room features a wood-burning fireplace with a gas starter and 2 sets of French Doors that lead to the back patio. The 2nd story also offers 2 spacious secondary bedrooms with access to a front balcony and a beautiful full bathroom. The 1st floor primary suite is an absolute show-stopper! Enjoy spa-like living in the elegant master bathroom featuring a dual sink vanity with marble countertop, 4-jet shower panel system, freestanding soaking tub, heated towel rack, separate vanity & designer tile wall. Bask in serene lake views from the comfort of your bed! Plus, the laundry area is conveniently located in the primary suite walk-in closet! Also included on the 1st Floor is a 400+ sqft casual living room that is the perfect spot for a comfy TV watching area, workout room, playroom or office. There is also access to the ground floor patio & the fully fenced backyard. Other fabulous features included in this home: new interior & exterior paint, roof replaced in 2022, central vacuum, dumbwaiter, new recessed LED lights with halo nightlights for evening ambiance; a Hubitat smart-home automation system that can control lighting & more; a new garage door opener, and newly installed outdoor patio screens in 2024. Whether you are waterskiing, largemouth bass fishing, or just enjoying the sunset, Lake Tarpon provides a different type of Florida waterfront living. The clean freshwater breeze that comes off the lake is something you have to experience to truly appreciate. The dock includes a 10,000 lb boat lift & shower! Lake Tarpon water levels are controlled and there was NO FLOODING during last year’s hurricanes! Offering the perfect blend of tranquility & convenience, this home is just minutes away from the famous Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks, grocery stores, shopping centers & pristine beaches.
For sale
$899,500
1162 Tookes Rd, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
3beds
2,536sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2004
9,757 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$355/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private balconyScreened lanaiBoating and fishingStunning lake viewsQuartz countertopsHeated towel rackFrench doors
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 22, 2025 at 09:22am
Listing Provided by:
Melanie Atkinson 813-368-6084,
COMPASS FLORIDA LLC 305-851-2820
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: TB8365559
Originating MLS: Suncoast Tampa

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: Second
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: Second
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x13
Balcony porch lanai
- Level: Second
- Area: 336 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 28x12
Dining room
- Level: Second
- Area: 126 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x9
Family room
- Level: First
- Area: 416 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26x16
Great room
- Level: Second
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x14
Kitchen
- Level: Second
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x11
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Dumbwaiter, Eating Space In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Split Bedroom, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Marble, Tile, Hardwood
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,616
- Total interior livable area: 2,536 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Rear Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Lake
- Waterfront features: Lake Front, Lake Privileges, Lift, Skiing Allowed
- Body of water: LAKE TARPON
Lot
- Size: 9,757 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 132
- Residential vegetation: Mature Landscaping
Details
- Parcel number: 182716911390000200
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Cement Siding, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2004
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: BB/HS Internet Available, Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: TOOKE O J UNREC UNREC
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
Location
- Region: Tarpon Springs
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $355/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $648,539
- Annual tax amount: $10,636
- Date on market: 3/24/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Concrete
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