8017 CARDINAL DRIVE, Tampa, FL 33617

• 2 beds |
• 2 baths |
• 1,347 sqft

Property Description

Welcome to a home that offers exceptional space, flexibility, and peace of mind in one of Tampa’s most distinctive neighborhoods. This beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 2-bath residence lives like a 3-bedroom, thanks to a generous front BONUS ROOM/flex space - perfect as a 3rd bedroom, home office, second living area, or game room to suit your lifestyle. Move-in ready and set on a high-and-dry .21-acre lot, this home combines charm with smart updates. Eye-catching curb appeal, fresh paint, and gleaming polished terrazzo floors create a warm and inviting first impression. Major system updates provide lasting value and worry-free living, including a NEW ROOF, UPDATED PLUMBING & ELECTRIC, and MODERN FIXTURES - all with NO HOA and NO FLOOD INSURANCE required. Step outside to your private, fenced backyard retreat where you will find an avocado tree, palms, and a variety of low-maintenance plants. Whether you’re relaxing in the screened lanai or hosting gatherings on the paved patio, there’s plenty of space to unwind or entertain. Located near the scenic Hillsborough River, this established, tree-lined, very walkable community blends small-town charm and urban convenience just minutes from downtown Tampa. Residents here maximize the Florida lifestyle thanks to the many parks, walking trails, community gardens, and even an historic golf course. Major highways, shopping, dining, the University of South Florida, Busch Gardens are all nearby. Schedule your private showing today.

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

May 21, 2026

Data Last Updated:

May 25, 2026 at 1:22PM

Listing Office:

DALTON WADE INC : 888-668-8283

Listing Agent:

Tracy Forth : 813-317-0968

MLS ID:

TB8510368

Interior

• General: Ceiling Fans(s)Stone CountersThermostat
• Appliances: DishwasherRangeRefrigerator
• Laundry: Other
• Flooring: LaminateTerrazzo
• A/C: Central Air
• Heating: Electric

Exterior

• General: Private Yard

Construction

• Roofing: Shingle
• General: BlockOneSlab

Location

• Road/Access: AsphaltPaved
• Originating MLS: Stellar MLS
• County: Hillsborough

Lot

• Zoning: RSC-6HERCHEL HEIGHTS REVISED LOT 43U-27-28-19-1KD-000000-00043.0
• Fencing: Fenced

Utilities

• Utilities: Cable Available
• Water: Public
• Sewer: Septic Tank

Financial

• Source: Stellar MLS
• Ownership: Fee Simple