- 2 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,190 sq ft
978 Madrid Dr, Palm Harbor, FL, 34684
Community: Highland Lakes on Lake Tarpon
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Home type
Villa
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Year built
1985
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Lot size
4,687 sq ft
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Price per sq ft
$286
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Taxes
$5447 / Yr
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HOA fees
$275 / Mo
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Last updated
Today
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Views
9
Questions? Call us: (727) 332-0960
Overview
Meticulously maintained Mediterranean style 2 bedroom 2 bath villa with a tile roof, a one car garage, and located on the golf path and adjacent golf tee; a covered open 12 foot breezeway from the pedestrian garage door to front screened porch and into villa front door; extra patio/outside area in front of the garage off breezeway and a generous area in the rear of the villa to enlarge a more spacious patio area. This light, bright and open split bedroom floor plan features separate dining and living rooms, fully equipped updated kitchen with cream cabinets and matching flat surface stove/range, built-in microwave, top freezer and bottom refrigerator, dishwasher and disposal. Speckled cream, taupe and grey corian kitchen counter tops with integrated oversized double sinks. Small eat in kitchen area and small closet pantry. Kitchen has opening to living room and dining rooms on opposite ends of the kitchen. Extra bonus area at the end/rear of the living room that could be utilized as an office. Living room has dry bar with lower cabinet and mirrored shelving from the cabinet top to ceiling; small coat closet just off the living room in hallway. Built in storage cabinet behind pony wall at the far end kitchen/living room opening adjacent to laundry closet for extra storage; rear pedestrian door off bonus area to the backyard patio on the golf path and golf course. Primary bedroom is 14x12 with en-suite featuring double vanity and double sinks plus drawers together with tiled walk-in shower and large walk-in closet with shelving. Second bedroom off front hallway is 12x10 with large walk-in closet; adjacent bath with tiled taupe tub/shower combination and single vanity. Highland Lakes Master Association includes Highland Lakes Clubhouse, Arts and Crafts Annex Building, Highland Lakes Golf Club Building, Clubhouse Pavilion, Cabana Building and The Lake Tarpon Lodge. There are 4 regulation tennis courts with night lighting, a 125,000 gallon Olympic sized pool with heated whirlpool spa; 45,000 gallon pool at the Lake Tarpon Lodge, 8 shuffleboard courts, 2 pontoon touring boats and the boat dock at Lake Tarpon Lodge, 3 nine-hole executive golf courses and bocce ball court. The clubhouse and annex building have card rooms and meeting rooms, arts and crafts studios including a woodworking shop, ceramic studio and sewing studio. You can be as busy or as bored as you desire! There is something for everyone in the active adult 55 plus community at Highland Lakes. The community website is noted below to view all events and facilities. All room sizes are deemed to be approximate. The exterior photos were taken just moments before the torrential rain clouds opened up/our inclement daily weather has delayed the delivery of the interior photos for approximately a week. Call for your private viewing today!
Interior
Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms
- Total bathrooms: 2
- Full baths: 2
Laundry
- Laundry Closet
Cooling
- Central Air
Heating
- Central, Electric
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Solid Surface Counters, Solid-Wood Cabinets, Split Bedrooms, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
Levels
- One
Size
- 1,190 sq ft
Exterior
Private Pool
- No
Patio & Porch
- Covered, Enclosed, Front Porch, Patio
Roof
- Tile
Garage
- Attached
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Deeded
- Driveway
- Garage Door Opener
- Ground Level
Carport
- None
Year Built
- 1985
Lot Size
- 0.11 acres
- 4,687 sq ft
Waterfront
- No
Water Source
- Public
Sewer
- Public Sewer
Community Info
HOA Information
- Association Fee: $275
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Fee 2: $164
- Association Fee Includes: Clubhouse, Pickleball, Pool, Recreation Facilities, Spa/Hot Tub, Tennis Court(s), Cable TV, Pool(s), Escrow Reserves Fund, Fidelity Bond, Insurance, Internet, Maintenance Grounds, Association Management, Recreation Facilities, Trash
Taxes
- Annual amount: $5,446.52
- Tax year: 2026
Senior Community
- Yes
Features
- Association Recreation - Owned, Clubhouse, Deed Restrictions, Golf Carts Permitted, Golf, Pool, Sidewalks, Tennis Court(s)
Location
- City: Palm Harbor
- County/Parrish: Pinellas
- Township: 28
Listing courtesy of: Colleen Tuttle, RE/MAX REALTEC GROUP INC, 727-789-5555
MLS ID: TB8556069
Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of Oct 13, 2026, 03:09pm PDT. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Properties displayed may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS.
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Community Key Facts
Age Restrictions
- 55+
Amenities & Lifestyle
- See Highland Lakes on Lake Tarpon amenities
- See Highland Lakes on Lake Tarpon clubs, activities, and classes
Homes in Community
- Total Homes: 2,454
- Home Types: Single-Family, Attached
Gated
- No
Construction
- Construction Dates: 1977 - 1989
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The following amenities are available to Highland Lakes on Lake Tarpon - Palm Harbor, FL residents:
- Clubhouse/Amenity Center
- Golf Course
- Outdoor Pool
- Card Room
- Ceramics Studio
- Arts & Crafts Studio
- Lapidary Studio
- Stained Glass Studio
- Woodworking Shop
- Ballroom
- Computers
- Library
- Billiards
- Walking & Biking Trails
- Tennis Courts
- Pickleball Courts
- Bocce Ball Courts
- Shuffleboard Courts
- Horseshoe Pits
- Lakes - Scenic Lakes & Ponds
- R.V./Boat Parking
- Demonstration Kitchen
- Table Tennis
- Outdoor Patio
- Golf Practice Facilities/Putting Green
- Picnic Area
- Multipurpose Room
- Boat Launch
There are plenty of activities available in Highland Lakes on Lake Tarpon. Here is a sample of some of the clubs, activities and classes offered here.
- Acting
- Billiards
- Bingo
- Boating
- Bocce Ball
- Book Club
- Bowling
- Bridge
- Canoeing
- Card Games
- Ceramics
- Community Parties
- Computer Class
- Dancing
- Golf
- Horseshoes
- Kayak
- Movie Nights
- Needle Art
- Oil Painting
- Photography
- Pickleball
- Plays
- Poker
- Pottery
- Scrabble
- Seasonal Events
- Shuffleboard
- Singing
- Social Activities
- Swimming
- Table Tennis
- Tennis
- Wii Sports
- Woodworking



