16509 Round Oak Dr
Under contract-accepting backup offers. Peaceful waterfront views and beautiful backyard scenery can be enjoyed from nearly every room of this charming 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home. Bars removed on 8/28/26 and backyard newly landscaped September. Step through the front door into the large foyer, which leads to the living and dining rooms. Sliders open to the lanai and showcase the beauty of the backyard and water views. The living room features a beautiful stone fireplace with built-in bookcases, while the dining room opens to the kitchen with a lovely bay window—the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee or breakfast with a view. Just off the kitchen is a fantastic flex space, ideal for a home office, complete with a built-in desk, large storage cabinets, the third full bathroom, an exterior door to the backyard, and access to the garage. A hallway off the living room leads to two large bedrooms with walk-in closets, the laundry room, and the owner's suite featuring a walk-in closet, en suite bathroom, and beautiful bay window. Enjoy the Florida lifestyle in the backyard oasis featuring a large screened lanai overlooking the lush, mature landscape, Brushy Creek, and views of Lake Heather. Whether you enjoy gardening, wildlife watching, or simply relaxing outdoors, this backyard offers it all. Add a little adventure and launch a kayak, canoe or boat with a trolling motor and enjoy Lake Heather. This home has been lovingly cared and maintained for by one owner for the past 25 years. Recent updates include: New roof (2025), All interior and partial exterior paint (2026), New flooring and baseboards (2026). Enjoy all the community has to offer, including sidewalks, multiple parks and playgrounds within walking distance, as well as the Northlakes Sports Complex featuring pickleball courts, baseball fields, basketball courts, playgrounds, restrooms, and walking and biking trails. Conveniently located off North Dale Mabry Highway and Lakeview Drive, this home is less than a mile from beautiful Lake Park and close to everyday amenities including grocery stores, the YMCA, many local dining favorites, and easy access to the Veterans Expressway. No HOA. No CDD.
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Schools
Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa
Sunlake Academy Of Math And Sciences
Lutz Preparatory School
Northwest Elementary School
Buchanan Middle School
Gaither High School
Schwarzkopf Elementary School
Dorothy Thomas Center
School ratings are provided for informational purposes only and are subject to change. Attendance boundaries are for reference only — contact the school or district directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
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| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 07/29/2026 | Price change | $499,000 |
| 07/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $525,000 |
Listed by Lauren Haseman · PEOPLE'S CHOICE REALTY SVC LLC · 8139330677
Listing information provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS. Copyright 2026, Stellar MLS. All rights reserved.
Last Updated: September 2, 2026 at 1:59 AM | Source: Stellar MLS | MLS#: TB8530003

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