829 callista cay loop

Welcome to Callista Cay, a gated waterfront community in the heart of Tarpon Springs where you can enjoy the boating lifestyle without the high waterfront costs. Bring your golf cart and your boat—this home includes a deeded boat slip and boat lift 12,000 lbs, plus FREE boat storage and assumable flood insurance at just $725 per year. From your backyard, enjoy easy access to the open water and be at Anclote Key in approximately 15 minutes. This home is ideally located in a community that shares the same power grid as the nearby hospital, offering added peace of mind. Enjoy exceptional convenience with a brand-new ALDI supermarket just down the street, a craft brewery within walking distance, and an easy bike or golf-cart ride to Historic Downtown Tarpon Springs and the world-famous Sponge Docks, known for festivals, dining, shopping, and waterfront charm. The low $425/month HOA covers an impressive list of amenities including professional landscaping, gated security, water, trash, sewer, 150+ channels of cable, internet, a community pool, and hot tub—an outstanding value for waterfront living. Built solid with concrete block construction on all floors, hurricane-impact windows and sliding doors, this meticulously maintained home offers a 2+ car garage, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, two screened patios with triple sliding doors, and an open-concept floor plan ideal for entertaining. Notably, this home was one of the few in the community that did not experience flooding during the 2024 storm events (per seller). The home was also designed with the future installation of an elevator in mind, with the designated shaft space already in place. The kitchen is a showstopper featuring an oversized island, gorgeous quartz countertops, 42” soft-close cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and seamless flow into the living and dining areas. Additional upgrades include waterproof luxury vinyl flooring throughout, 5” baseboards, crown molding, plantation shutters, and refined finishes throughout. This home is equipped with a custom whole-home audio system, featuring ceiling speakers in every room, including the primary bathroom and both upper and lower patios. The living room offers a true surround-sound setup, creating a cinematic, theater-style experience ideal for movie nights and entertaining. All three bedrooms feature tray ceilings and walk-in closets. The spacious primary suite impresses with a custom barn door, dual quartz vanities, a linen closet, and a professionally designed custom closet system. This exceptional home truly offers too much to list. Schedule your private showing today and start living the Florida waterfront lifestyle you’ve been dreaming of.