4712 E TEMPLE HEIGHTS RD Tampa, FL 33617

Bring Your Vision! Set on a spacious 0.24-acre, filled with mature trees and greenery, with a park-like setting easement on the side of the home, this unique Temple Heights property offers exceptional potential for investors, renovators, or skilled do-it-yourself buyers. Featuring 2 bedrooms plus a loft, 2 baths, and 1,286 sq ft, the home blends architectural character with value-add opportunity in a highly desirable location. The entry welcomes you with a stone walkway foyer, vaulted ceilings, wood floors, and a wood-burning fireplace that anchors the living space. A dramatic spiral staircase leads from the living room to a loft area overlooking the pool and backyard—currently open but easily convertible into a third bedroom. French doors open to a private balcony, creating an ideal retreat or flex space. The kitchen features real wood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a freestanding butcher-block breakfast bar, and an open flow into the main living area. Sliding glass doors with built-in blinds lead from the living room to the lanai and free-form pool, making indoor-outdoor living a standout feature. The backyard also includes a storage shed added in 2016. A staircase leads up to the loft balcony from the backyard. Distinctive finishes in the main bath include a sliding barn-style door, tile flooring, a walk-down shower with stone wall detail. The primary bedroom and has a closet and ceiling fan. The second bedroom includes a walk-in closet. Additional highlights include a long driveway with side parking, one-car garage with washer/dryer hookups, A/C replaced in 2022, and brand-new piping including replacement out to the street.
Ideally located, the property sits close to USF, VA Hospital, University Community Hospital, Busch Gardens, and major commuter routes including I-75 and I-275. Whether you're looking for a renovation project, income property, or creative transformation, this pool home offers location, layout, and upside that are increasingly hard to find. Schedule your showing today!