12508 Forest Highlands Drive, Dade City, FL 33525

$475,000
3
BD
3
BA
2,268
SqFt

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Sold Price
$475,000
List Price
$495,000
Status
Sold
Days on Market
20
Closing Date
Nov 21, 2025
MLS#
TB8434360
Property Style
Single Family
Architectural Style
Courtyard
Year Built
2005
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Living Area
2,268
Lot Size
10,713
Acres
0.25
Total Acreage
1/4 to less than 1/2
Legal Subdivision Name
Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club Ph 01
MLS Area Major
Dade City/Richland

Property Description

Tropical beauty and resort-style living come together in this Lake Jovita cabana home, with a new Roof, AC, and water heater, all perfectly set on a 1/4-acre lot with sweeping golf and pond views. Known and loved for its unique layout, this residence wraps around a sparkling heated pool and spa, creating a private courtyard retreat you’ll never want to leave. Arrive to lush landscaping, a paver driveway, and a gated front entryway that sets the tone for the serene oasis beyond. Through double doors, the travertine-tiled courtyard opens to both the 2 bedroom, 2 bath main home and the 1 bedroom, 1 bath guest cabana, offering an ideal setup for visitors, multigenerational living, or a private home office. Inside the main home, thoughtful design details include coffered ceilings, crown molding, built-in shelving, a split-bedroom layout, and quadruple sliding doors that seamlessly extend the living space to the screened porch and present stunning views of Lake Jovita’s 13th South Tee Box. Prepare your everyday meals with ease- this eat-in kitchen is nicely equipped and has plenty of dining space! It features Corian countertops, breakfast bar seating, an eat-in dinette with pool views, stainless steel appliances, and an oversized walk-in pantry. The primary suite is privately tucked away, offering direct pool access, a generous walk-in closet, and a spacious ensuite with dual sinks, a soaking tub, walk-in shower, and water closet. The guest bedroom is across the home positioned near the second full bath with pool access and the laundry room. Outdoors, the screened porch and travertine grilling patio provide plenty of space to relax and entertain while enjoying beautiful Florida sunsets and uninterrupted golf course and pond views. A tranquil paradise set within the gates of the desirable gated Lake Jovita community offering high speed Blue Stream internet, a playground, pickleball court, basketball court, dog park, and walking trails. Optional amenity packages are available at the Lake Jovita Golf and Country Club including access to two 18-hole champion golf courses, a restaurant, swimming pool, tennis courts, and more! Don’t miss the chance to experience cabana living in one of Tampa Bay’s premier golf course communities, schedule your private showing today!

Additional Information

Taxes
$7325
Minimum Lease
6 Months
HOA Fee
$297
HOA Payment Schedule
Quarterly
Location
In County, Landscaped, On Golf Course, Paved, Private
Community Features
Clubhouse, Deed Restrictions, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Gated Community - Guard, Golf Carts OK, Golf, Park, Playground, Pool, Restaurant, Tennis Court(s), Golf Community
Property Description
One Story
Zoning
MPUD
Interior Layout
Built-in Features, Ceiling Fans(s), Coffered Ceiling(s), Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Split Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
Interior Features
Built-in Features, Ceiling Fans(s), Coffered Ceiling(s), Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Split Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
Floor
Laminate, Tile, Vinyl
Appliances
Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Utilities
BB/HS Internet Available, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Heating
Central
Air Conditioning
Central Air
Exterior Construction
Block, Stucco
Exterior Features
Courtyard, French Doors, Lighting, Rain Gutters, Sliding Doors
Roof
Shingle
Foundation
Slab
Pool
Community, Private
Pool Type
Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Screen Enclosure
Garage Carport
2 Car Garage
Garage Spaces
2
Elementary School
San Antonio-Po
Middle School
Pasco Middle-Po
High School
Pasco High-PO
Water View
Pond
Pets
Allowed
Pet Size
Extra Large (101+ Lbs.)
Flood Zone Code
X
Parcel ID
06-25-21-0020-00000-1230
Legal Description
LAKE JOVITA GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB PHASE ONE PB 37 PGS 61-71 LOT 123 SUBJECT TO EASEMENT PER OR 7913 PG 993

Listing courtesy of KING & ASSOCIATES REAL ESTATE LLC. 352-458-0291

Selling Office: KELLER WILLIAMS SOUTH TAMPA.

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