3016 SMILODON TRAIL | Ruskin

$1,499,000 | 4 Beds | 5 Baths (4 Full, 1 Half) | 3,813 Sq. Ft.

FIND YOUR FLORIDA TREASURE IN THE LOST RIVER PRESERVE! This uniquely designed, thoughtfully constructed estate delivers advanced amenities inside and out on 2.6 acres of natural, waterside privacy still convenient to all the highlights of life around Tampa Bay. Custom-built only 6 years ago, it's a truly rare blend of quiet retreat and vibrant progress -- tucked beside publicly protected lands and waters as well as exclusive community fishing and boating spots, yet packed with extras such as rooftop solar panels, 20kWh home battery, propane generator hookup, tankless water heater, EV charger, RV parking pad with electrical hookup, and a beautiful courtyard pool surrounded by a travertine deck. The main residence provides more than 3,170 SF of single-story living with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, but then there's another 700 SF or so in a climate-controlled fitness room (part of a flexible-use backyard building) and a front-entry studio apartment. This additional living space is a big benefit for extended family, long-term guests, a caregiver, or a home business office. It features a full bathroom, kitchenette, water heater, washer/dryer connections, pool access, and attached 1-car garage separate from the 3-car garage that shares the long driveway. Other highlights of this impressive property include no carpet, only wood-look tile and luxury vinyl plank floors; stone counters with undermount sinks; raised-panel wood cabinets; stainless-steel appliances including a gas range and double wall ovens; crown molding; tile listello and backsplashes; decorator fans and fixtures; and a customized fire pit lounge patio with brick wall seats for entertaining in the expansive yard. The property rests in FEMA Flood Zone X500, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, and is not subject to any CDD, simply a $225 HOA quarterly fee that includes community-gated water access, boat storage and recreation land. You need to visit to envision all the possibilities here. Arrange your tour today! StellarMLS TB8524137

Directions to property: From I-75 Exit 240, west on State Road 674 (College Avenue) about 3 miles to U.S. Highway 41. South on 41 about 2 miles to stoplight at Gulf City Road. West on Gulf City nearly 2 miles to left on Smilodon Trail.

MLS Listing ID: 
StellarMLS TB8524137
Basic Property Information
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Property Type: 
Residential
Property Sub Type: 
Single Family Residence
Primary Market Area: 
Ruskin
Address: 
3016 SMILODON TRAIL, Ruskin, FL 33570, US
County: 
Hillsborough
Community Information
Elementary: 
Ruskin-HB
Middle: 
Shields-HB
High: 
Lennard-HB
Subdivision: 
LOST RIVER PRESERVE
Association Fee: 
$225
Building Details
Details about the building on a property.
Architectural Style: 
Contemporary
Year Built: 
2020
New Construction: 
0
Living Area: 
3,813
Interior: 
Crown Molding, Eating Space In Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
Construction
Construction Materials: 
Block
Foundation Details: 
Slab
Roof: 
Shingle
Exterior Features: 
French Doors, Storage
Room Details
Details about the rooms in the building.
Total Rooms: 
10
Total Bedrooms: 
4
Total Bathrooms: 
5
Total Full-Bathrooms: 
4
Total Half-Bathrooms: 
1
Utilities
Information about utilities available on the property.
Heating System: 
Central
Cooling System: 
Central Air, Mini-Split Unit(s)
Water Source: 
Well
Sewer: 
Septic Tank
Lot/Land Details
Details about the lots and land features included on the property.
Acres: 
2.61
Lot Size (Area): 
2.61
Lot Size (Dimensions): 
179 x 378
View: 
Water
Waterfront: 
0
Lot Features
Parking Type: 
Boat, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Parking Pad, Split Garage
Pool: 
In Ground
Public Record
Parcel Number: 
U14321890O00000400002.0
Annual Tax: 
$11,217.00
Property Zoning: 
PD
Listing Dates
Dates involved in the transaction.
Listing Entry Date/Time: 
6/29/2026
Listing Participants
Participants (agents, offices, etc.) in the transaction.
Listing Agent Name: 
Ann Marie Vaughan
Listing Co-Agent Name: 
Trudy McClellan
Listing Office Name: 
RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP
Listing Co-Office Name: 
RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP