718 LIGHTHOUSE DRIVE, TARPON SPRINGS, FL, 34689
Active127 days on marketListed Mar 29, 2026MLS #TB8491702
About this home
718 LIGHTHOUSE DRIVE
Back on the Market with a Brand New Roof! Welcome home to the highly sought after maintenance free villlas of Westwinds located in popular historic Tarpon Springs! Enjoy impressive water and conservation views from this charming villa from the moment you walk in with oversized sliding doors and nature at its best! This home boasts a light and bright open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, living/dining room combo, a breakfast bar and eating space with bay windows in the kitchen, and a split bedroom layout. The master bedroom is a good size with a sliding glass door and views overlooking the preserve and pond, an ensuite bath with separate shower stall and water closet, as well as a large walk in closet (5'X10'). More features include an inside laundry closet, a 2 car garage, newer windows (2 brand new windows just installed in rear of home), air conditioner (2018), lots of closet and attic space and the guest bath has a jucuzzi tub! This is a one-owner well maintained home with a 2 Car Garage, added square footage to the kitchen, and a screened-in lanai to relax and enjoy the views and watch the birds, otters & turtles play! Being sold fully furnished so move right in or make it your own! Perfect for a winter home or full time owner and conveniently located to the beaches, Historic Sponge Docks, Fred Howard Park, great restaurants, shopping, Tampa Airport and the Performing Arts and Sports Venues! Don't miss out on this gem!
Facts & features
The home at a glance
2
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,248
Sqft
0.13 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
1993
Year built
One
Levels
$280
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record and the real association fee — not generic estimates.
$3,013 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
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Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$3,013/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
vs edgeAI estimate
−17.6%
$/sqft vs Tarpon Springs actives
$280 vs $245
Days on market
127 vs 46 typical
Where $280/sqft sits among the 268 Tarpon Springs actives
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside Tarpon Springs
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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TARPON SPRINGS 34689 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
27,007
Median age
55.7
Median income
$66,523
Median home value
$311,500
Avg household
2.15
Households w/ children
1,849
For the school run
Pinellas County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Tarpon Springs market
$433K → $439K
Tarpon Springs median sold, yr/yr
95.9%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
142 of 268
Tarpon Springs actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Tarpon Springs, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 9% above the TARPON SPRINGS 34689 median. See the full Tarpon Springs market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 718 LIGHTHOUSE DRIVE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · May ’26$470,000
732 LIGHTHOUSE DRIVE · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,190 sqft · $395/sqft · 9 DOM
Sold · Dec ’25$310,000
754 LIGHTHOUSE DRIVE · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,190 sqft · $261/sqft · 9 DOM
Sold · Jan ’26$555,000
920 WESTWINDS BOULEVARD · same community
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,328 sqft · $238/sqft · 34 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
Kat Bonelli
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 718 LIGHTHOUSE DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 718 LIGHTHOUSE DRIVE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
718 LIGHTHOUSE DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 718 LIGHTHOUSE DRIVE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $3,013/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $188/mo association fee and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
How much are the HOA fees at 718 LIGHTHOUSE DRIVE?+
The association fee works out to $188 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 718 LIGHTHOUSE DRIVE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $5,469. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
Are pets allowed at 718 LIGHTHOUSE DRIVE?+
The listing reports pets: Cats OK, Dogs OK. Communities often layer on breed or weight rules — we'll verify the specifics with the association before you commit.
How does the price compare to other homes in Tarpon Springs?+
At $349,000, this home is listed about 19% below the Tarpon Springs median of $429,999. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 718 LIGHTHOUSE DRIVE?+
Tarpon Springs High School (high), Tarpon Springs Middle School (middle), Sunset Hills Elementary School (elementary) — Pinellas County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Three things that matter here
01Waterfront living
This home sits directly on the water — the single scarcest feature in Florida inventory and the strongest long-term value anchor.
02Time on market is leverage
127 days on market against a Tarpon Springs median of 46 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
03Strong assigned schools
Tarpon Springs High School, Tarpon Springs Middle School, Sunset Hills Elementary School — Sunset Hills Elementary School rates 4 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
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Listing courtesy of CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY INC · Victoria Chapman. MLS #TB8491702.
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