Top 10 Most Expensive Homes Sold in Tampa Bay

Every Monday, Hohman Homes will showcase the top 10 most expensive single family homes sold in the previous week in the greater Tampa Bay area. If you're ready, let's see the top 10 for the week of November 23 - November 30, 2014.

#10
1143 Morningside Pl., Sarasota
$1,115,500

The clean, crisp lines and sophisticated style of this home will delight the collector of rare architecture. It's unique design and integrity have been enjoyed, appreciated and welcomed. Walls of glass pocketing sliders open virtually every room of the interior harmoniously blending with the expansive caged, private, outdoor living/pool/spa area. 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 4,556 total square feet with a pool.

#9
628 Key Royale Dr., Holmes Beach
$1,170,000

Resort style back yard complete with large pool cabana. Gourmet kitchen is a chef's dream design with Thermador stainless steel appliances, granite counters, light box cabinets at high level, Polished stone flooring throughout, Cathedral cypress ceiling in main living area. 4 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, 3 half bathrooms, 6,500 total square feet with a pool.

#8
10010 Tree Tops Lake Rd., Tampa
$1,200,000

Exquisite Mediterranean style Hannah Bartoletta custom home on a premier lot with large yard overlooking a 25 acre lake in the desirable neighborhood of Tree Tops. Walk through the 12 ft. wrought iron custom doors to a spectacular curved staircase and dramatic two story foyer. The open floor plan boasts a 24 ft. fireplace that looks out onto the pool/ lanai and lake, with beautiful floors of travertine and exotic elm wood. 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 6,528 total square feet with a pool.

#T-7
561 Spinnaker Ln., Longboat Key
$1,400,000

This extraordinary 4,949 sq. ft. , 5-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom custom home enjoys a formal living room with custom built-ins and fireplace. The formal dining room with butler's pantry can accommodate large parties and the spacious family room is a perfect waterfront gathering space. The gourmet kitchen and adjoining casual dining area with bay windows boasts a massive marble topped center island, custom cabinets, granite & marble counters, breakfast bar, lots of storage, and luxury appliances.

#T-7
74 Bahama Cir., Tampa
$1,400,000

This Davis Island property sits on a quarter acre overlooking the pristine water of Hillsborough Bay.

#5
7412 Seacroft Cove, Lakewood Ranch
$1,454,000

The Kiandra by John Cannon Home. Located in Seacroft. The Kiandra features Tuscan architectural detailing at the exterior with contemporary, light and fresh interior spaces. The Kiandra also features an exercise room and study. The spacious outdoor living area with a separate master suite lanai, overlooks the lake at Seacroft. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 5,419 total square feet with a pool.

#4
1400 North Shore Dr. NE, St. Petersburg
$1,640,000

Elegance and comfort makes this home a one of a kind. The main floor features a true gourmet kitchen overlooking a relaxing family room, a library/office, laundry & adjoining activity/craft room, separate formal dining & living rooms, entry foyer, powder room & a 6 car garage. Outside you'll find a large, private patio surrounding the pool & spa with a fenced yard. 5 bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms, 10,165 total square feet.

#3
5354 62nd Ave., St. Petersburg
$2,400,000

This timeless beauty has a Media Room with stadium seating and built in screen, a Wine Storage Room, Office, Bonus Room and upstairs and downstairs laundry rooms. Greeted by a fountain imported from Spain, you enter a grand foyer with solid stone columns and chandeliers made in the Czech Republic. Featuring 2 stairwells and elevator, this home boasts a master chef's kitchen with a wet bar and all cabinetry imported from Italy. 5 bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms, 8,503 total square feet with a pool.

#2
5144 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Longboat Key
$2,650,000

Unique bayfront compound with deeded beach access. The newer house is directly on Sarasota Bay featuring an elevated pool and fountain with sprawling decks for lounging and entertaining. Private dock and boat lift. 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 5,416 total square feet with a pool.

#1
1000 Seagrove Ln. #BH6, Sarasota
$2,750,000

Paradise on the gulf, with this secure complex and expansive views of the Gulf of Mexico. This home features large open floor plans, elevators, a private pool and cabana. It also houses a 2-car garage underneath the building. 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 3,896 total square feet.

Stay tuned next Monday for another round of Tampa's most expensive homes.

Moving From Phoenix, Arizona to Tampa, Florida

Are you moving or relocation from the Phoenix area to the Tampa Bay area? Not to worry, there are plenty of similarities between the two cities that will make you feel right at home once you move in. Here are some of my favorite ways to make the Sunshine State feel just like the Copper State.

Moving from Phoenix to Tampa? Great! Welcome to your new home.

Professional Sports

Both the greater Phoenix area and the Tampa Bay area share teams in the National Football League, Major League Baseball, and the National Hockey League. Plus, both cities have a plethora of collegiate and minor league teams. No matter what your professional sport of choice, the Tampa area is a great sports home.

Natural Beauty

Grand Canyon v. the Beaches

The Grand Canyon is one of the country's most magical natural monuments. But just as grandiose are the hundreds of miles of coastline throughout the entire state of Florida. Replace those rocky cliffs and winding rapids with sandy seashells and lapping waves.

Residential Real Estate

Both the Phoenix and Tampa Bay areas are known famously and infamously for their roles in the rise and fall of the residential real estate markets. While there is plenty of money and deals to be made when times are great in both cities, each city takes its share of tumbles when the market falls.

Traditions

Native Americans v. Pirates

Every year, the Phoenix area celebrates its heritage with traditions dating back to the days of the Native Americans. While in the Tampa Bay area, every winter brings out the heritage of pirates and buccaneers in the Gasparilla festival.

The Weather

Dry Heat v. Wet Heat

One thing you will notice immediately upon moving to the Tampa Bay area is that there is no escape from the heat. While the Phoenix area is just as warm - if not warmer - as the Tampa Bay area, you will notice it is a different type of hot weather. So if heat is your thing, you moved to the right place.

So if you're worried about moving from the greater Phoenix area to the Tampa Bay are, don't be! There is plenty to do here to make you feel right at home.