3102 N Highland AvenueTampa, FL 33603Sale Price: $425,000

This home represents a very special opportunity for the restoration of a home with excellent architectural details and the opportunity to use creativity to remodel a beautiful home and environment on this oversized corner lot in Tampa Heights. Not only is the lot oversized and graced with a mature landscape, it is also close to everything that makes Tampa the special city it has become. Downtown, Westshore, and the airport are all a short distance away from this great location in the redeveloping area of Tampa Heights adjacent also to the desirable neighborhood of Seminole Heights. The immediate neighborhood is a mix of older restored homes and much newer larger homes built with historic styles that complement the history of Tampa's first suburb. The history of this home starts in 1930 when it was constructed in the heart of Tampa Heights, one of the close in residential neighborhoods to downtown Tampa. This unique two story home was constructed with many special architectural details including a beautiful wrap around porch with concrete pillars and balustrades. The house is elevated from the street level by 3 steps and overall is highlighted by interesting roof lines as well as a second story. The lot is 76' wide and 110' deep with an area of 8,360 square ft. The house is 1619 sq. ft. in the heated area and 1899 sq. ft. when the large front porch is included. The home needs some repairs and modernization but is offered at a price to consider that situation. The size of the lot and location of the house on the lot provide opportunities for expansion in the future. The lot includes a detached outbuilding that is the size of a two-car garage and has an attached area that could provide for storage or a workshop. The interior of house offers several opportunities for changes with the existing walls of the historic house. The oversized living room incorporates what was once a separate bedroom that could easily be turned back into another bedroom. The upstairs has the opportunity for the smaller bedroom to be turned into a second bathroom and closet, that would be immediately adjacent to existing master bedroom. There are many opportunities to turn this home into a showcase of historic preservation with modern amenities, while enhancing the unique character of this one-of-a-kind home. The house has some built ins and structural pillars as well as a fireplace and many windows. It has higher ceilings and considerable elements of architectural interest throughout. This home, with some remodeling and upgrades, could be a very desirable very special historic example of the Craftsman architectural style of the 1900's. It is clearly a hidden gem and a great opportunity for the right buyer.