TAMPA, FL 33624 15718 SQUIRREL TREE PLACE

Under contract-accepting backup offers. Welcome to a beautifully updated home that blends modern living with thoughtful, energy-efficient upgrades in the heart of Tampa! This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom gem offers a spacious and open layout with warm laminate wood flooring, a cozy brick fireplace with a mounted TV, and sliding glass doors that open to a bright, versatile sunroom—perfect for relaxing or entertaining year-round. The fully renovated kitchen features granite countertops, a subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a sleek range hood, a closet pantry, and a custom wall-mounted table that’s ideal for casual dining while maximizing space. You’ll also enjoy under-cabinet and in-cabinet LED lighting, built-in ceiling speakers, and a granite breakfast bar with a built-in TV wired to the kitchen speaker system. Retreat to the stylish, updated bathroom complete with modern tilework, a recessed shower niche, a contemporary vanity, and an integrated sound system with ceiling speakers. Throughout the home, Energy Star-certified ultra-quiet bathroom vents (0.3 sones) with digital timers and rust-resistant stainless steel exhausts add comfort and efficiency. Step outside to a huge backyard with ample room for an RV, boat, or recreational equipment. This outdoor space is truly exceptional, featuring an authentic Italian wood-burning pizza oven (heats up to 900°F) with a matching firewood stand, a spacious deck with recessed lighting, a pergola strung with lights, and in-ground metal anchors to secure outdoor gear or a boat. There’s a concrete block storage shed with a generator hookup, a smaller shed for extra storage, smart-switch-compatible outdoor lighting (Siri and Alexa ready), outdoor electrical outlets, and a multi-zoned sprinkler system for both the front and back yard. This home is generator-ready with an upgraded electrical panel and has been extensively improved for energy efficiency. It includes a new Energy Star-certified shingle roof (Oct 2021), a new high-efficiency AC/heat pump installed in 2023 with the latest SEER-rated technology, attic ventilation, and upgraded insulation—helping keep energy bills much lower than similar homes in the area. Additional smart and storm-ready features include double-paned windows, fairly new impact windows on the south side, precut and labeled storm window protection stored in the garage, solar-reflective tinted film on south-facing bedroom windows and the Florida room, and a hurricane-rated garage door with a new heavy-duty smart opener. Tech-savvy homeowners will appreciate the full Arlo security system, a WiFi/voice/keypad-enabled smart front door lock, and Ethernet wiring throughout the home—including the mantle, kitchen, living room, and bedrooms—for fast, stable internet that makes this property smart home and work-from-home ready. Enjoy peace of mind knowing this property has never experienced flooding. Plus, you'll benefit from the amenities of a well-maintained community that includes tennis courts, racquetball facilities, and parks—perfect for active lifestyles and family fun. HOA fees are only $150 /year. Located in a quiet, established neighborhood close to shopping, dining, and top-rated schools, this move-in ready home delivers on style, function, and location. Don’t miss out—schedule your private tour today!