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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,227 sqft
Price per Sqft $427
Subdivision Rose Sub
MLS Listing ID TB8514207
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1916
Annual Tax Amount $7,591
Lot Size 8,276 Sqft
Acres 0.19
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source Stellar MLS
Property Description
Set on an oversized corner lot framed by a storybook white picket fence, this charming residence blends timeless character with thoughtful modern improvements. Major updates include a 2022 metal roof—renowned for its durability and 40-70+ year lifespan—a 2023 HVAC replacement, new PVC sewer line from the home to the curb (2025), full interior paint (2026), and paver driveway cleaning and restoration (2026), providing peace of mind for years to come.
What truly sets this property apart is its unbeatable location. Just two blocks away lies one of Tampa's most celebrated dining and entertainment districts, where award-winning restaurants, breweries, coffee shops, bakeries, cocktail bars, and neighborhood gathering spots create an unmatched urban lifestyle. Walk, bike, or ride your OneWheel to local favorites including Rooster & the Till, Trophy Fish, Mandarin Heights, Front Porch, Spaddy's Coffee Co., and countless other Seminole Heights staples. And for those in the know, Tampa's legendary La Segunda Bakery is only minutes away.
Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate being just one block from Henry & Ola Park, offering baseball and softball fields, basketball courts, open recreation areas, and plenty of room for four-legged family members to run and play. The nearby Hillsborough River places boating adventures within easy reach, with Lowry Park Boat Ramp just minutes away and Downtown Tampa accessible by water in approximately 15 minutes.
The home's inviting wraparound front porch welcomes you inside to warm, comfortable living spaces filled with historic charm. A cozy family room flows into the dining area and open-concept kitchen, creating an ideal environment for everyday living and entertaining. The desirable three-bedroom, two-bath layout features a thoughtful split-bedroom design that provides privacy and flexibility for family members, guests, or home office needs. An interior laundry room with washer and dryer is conveniently positioned near the side entrance and serves perfectly as a drop zone for daily life.
Outside, the long and wide brick paver driveway provides parking for six or more vehicles—an uncommon luxury in this historic neighborhood. The expansive side yard offers endless possibilities, with ample room for a pool, pergola, outdoor kitchen, fire pit, playset, gardens, or future enhancements limited only by your imagination.
For investors or part-time residents, the property has also operated as a successful Airbnb, consistently attracting bookings whenever availability is opened, creating an opportunity to offset ownership expenses while enjoying one of Tampa's most sought-after neighborhoods.
Whether you're seeking historic charm, walkable urban convenience, income potential, or simply a place to immerse yourself in the unique culture of Seminole Heights, 5602 N. Ola Avenue delivers a lifestyle that's increasingly difficult to find—and impossible to replicate.
Location
State FL
County Hillsborough
Community Rose Sub
Area 33604 - Tampa / Sulphur Springs
Zoning SH-RS
Rooms
Other Rooms Inside Utility
Interior
Interior Features Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Primary Bedroom Main Floor
Heating Central, Electric
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Tile, Wood
Furnishings Negotiable
Fireplace false
Appliance Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry Laundry Room
Exterior
Exterior Feature Storage
Parking Features Driveway
Fence Fenced, Wood
Utilities Available BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Public, Water Connected
Roof Type Metal
Porch Front Porch, Wrap Around
Garage false
Private Pool No
Building
Lot Description Corner Lot, City Limits
Entry Level One
Foundation Crawlspace
Lot Size Range 0 to less than 1/4
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Bungalow
Structure Type Frame
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Seminole-Hb
Middle Schools Memorial-Hb
High Schools Hillsborough-Hb
Others
Senior Community No
Ownership Fee Simple
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Special Listing Condition None
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