Tampa Housing Superlatives

Every year, the Tampa housing market produces some unique homes, mansions, and estates that have features that range from the superfluous to the outlandish. To give you a better idea of some of the more interesting properties that sold last year in the greater Tampa Bay area, below is a list of some of best residential real estate superlatives. In no particular order, here they are.

(Each superlative will have the address of the sold property as well as the final sales price.)

Most Bathrooms

#5. 8 full, 0 half

16209 Villarreal de Avila, Tampa -  $2,700,000

#4. 9 full, 1 half

712 N. Casey Rd., Osprey - $8,000,000

#3. 9 full, 2 half

3 Mountain Lake, Lake Wales - $544,000

#2. 10 full, 1 half

2850 Union St., Clearwater - $3,128,500

#1. 10 full, 3 half

706 Guisando de Avila, Tampa - $5,580,000

706 Guisando de Avila

Most Bedrooms

#5. 8

20880 Morgan Rd., Land O' Lakes - $700,000

#4. 8

10304 Carroll Shores Pl., Tampa - $1,220,000

#3. 8

712 N. Casey Rd., Osprey - $8,000,000

#2. 9

9806 Detrop St., Riverview - $455,000

#1. 10

706 Guisando de Avila, Tampa - $5,580,000

9806 Detrop St.

Largest Homes

#5. 11,495 sq. ft.

125 18th St., Belleair Beach - $6,700,000

#4. 12,908 sq. ft.

2505 Casey Key Rd., Nokomis - $6,500,000

#3. 13,553 sq. ft.

712 N. Casey Rd., Osprey - $8,000,000

#2. 13,816 sq. ft.

2850 Union St., Clearwater - $3,128,500

#1. 28,893 sq. ft.

706 Guisando de Avila, Tampa - $5,580,000

Largest Condos

#5. 5,200 sq. ft.

1700 Gulf Blvd. #4S, North Redington Beach - $1,650,000

#4. 5,231 sq. ft.

1700 Gulf Blvd. #6N, North Redington Beach - $1,705,000

#3. 5,370 sq. ft.

18270 Sunset Blvd. #A, Redington Shores - $2,000,000

#2. 5,400 sq. ft.

19520 Gulf Blvd. #502, Indian Shores - $2,550,000

#1. 5,585 sq. ft.

464 Golden Gate Pt., Penthouse 9B, Sarasota - $4,250,000

19520 Gulf Blvd.

Longest Time on the Market

#5. 7 years, 6 months, 8 days

10365 Paradise Ct. #36, Treasure Island - $97,000

#t4. 7 years, 7 months, 17 days

712 N. Casey Rd., Osprey - $8,000,000

#t4. 7 years, 7 months, 17 days

799 E. Gulf Blvd., Indian Rocks Beach - $675,000

#2. 7 years, 8 months, 11 days

1695 Pinellas Ave. S., Unit E2, Tierra Verde - $415,000

#1. 2,904 days - 7 years, 11 months, 19 days

6718 70th Ave. N., Pinellas Park - $178,000

799 E. Gulf Blvd.

Most Outdoor Space

#5. 3,664 sq. ft.

3206 Mermaid Ct., New Port Richey - $641,500

#4. 4,079 sq. ft.

6016 Kipps Colony Dr., Gulfport - $570,000

#3. 4,210 sq. ft.

360 El Greco Dr., Osprey - $885,000

#2. 4,212 sq. ft.

160 Sanctuary Dr., Crystal Beach - $735,000

#1. 4,370 sq. ft.

3461 Bayou Sound, Longboat Key - $1,785,000

Most Expensive Homes

#5. $7,070,000

3466 Gulfmead Dr., Sarasota

#4. $8,000,000

712 N. Casey Key, Osprey

#3. $8,850,000

8250 Sanderling Rd., Sarasota

#2. $10,250,000

4300 Higel Ave., Sarasota

#1. $11,850,000

7712 Sanderling Rd., Sarasota

Most Expensive Condos

#5. $3,800,000

2052 Benjamin Franklin Dr. #901, Sarasota

#4. $3,900,000

2052 Benjamin Franklin Dr. #1001, Sarasota

#3. $3,965,000

1300 Benjamin Franklin Dr. #801, Sarasota

#2. $4,200,000

4125 Gulf of Mexico Dr., #301, Longboat Key

#1. $4,250,000

464 Golden Gate Pt, Penthouse 9B, Sarasota

Largest Piece of Property Sold

#5. 56.00 acres

6035 Wuchula Rd., Myakka City - $715,000

#4. 105.35 acres

14820 Country Rd. 675, Parrish - $625,000

#3. 125.87 acres

31940 Clay Gully Rd., Myakka City - $1,250,000

#2. 131.02 acres

32301 Singletary Rd., Myakka City - $1,275,000

#1. 160.00 acres

31045 Betts Rd., Myakka City - $950,000

Most Expensive Price per Square Foot Home

#5. $1,345.29/sf

325 Casey Key Rd., Nokomis - $1,199,999

#4. $1,798.25/sf

621 Casey Key Rd., Nokomis - $2,050,000

#3. $2,005.74/sf

165 Whittier Dr., Sarasota - $3,496,000

#2. $2,083.33/sf

203 Sprice Ave., Anna Maria - $1,450,000

#1. $2,513.26/sf

7712 Sanderling Rd., Sarasota - $11,850,000

7712 Sanderling Rd.

Most Expensive Property Taxes

#5. $72,040

2505 Casey Key Rd., Nokomis - $6,500,000

#4. $72,270

2735 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Longboat Key - $5,750,000

#3. $89,660

2016 Casey Key Rd., Nokomis - $6,200,000

#2. $97,153

125 18th St., Belleair Beach - $6,700,000

#1. $125,791

712 N. Casey Key Dr., Osprey - $8,000,000

Most Expensive Cash-Only Transaction

#5. $4,250,000

464 Golden Gate Pt., Penthouse 9B, Sarasota

#4. $5,750,000

2735 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Longboat Key

#3. $6,200,000

2016 Casey Key Rd., Nokomis

#2. $6,500,000

2505 Casey Key Rd., Nokomis

#1. $8,000,000

712 N. Casey Key Rd., Osprey

Oldest Home Sold

#5. 1897

1711 W. Jetton Ave., Tampa - $579,000

#4. 1896

6835 Shamrock Rd., Tampa - $289,000

#3. 1890

2001 E. 2nd Ave. #14, Ybor City - $206,000

#2. 1885

115 S. Spring Blvd, Tarpon Springs - $740,000

#1. 1873

1015 S. Oak Ave., Bartow - $70,900

115 S. Spring Blvd.

All of the data was based on all completed, residential transactions from January 1, 2014 until December 15, 2014 in the counties of Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Polk, Manatee, and Sarasota from the Mid-Florida Regional Multiple Listing Services. Pictures are credited to individual listing agents and MFRMLS.

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.

Top 10 Most Expensive Homes Sold Last Week 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.

#10
8564 W. Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island
$1,175,000

This spectacular Gulf front home is nestled on the sandy shores of Sunset Beach. Completely rebuilt in 2000, this 3-story, 4-bedroom, 4 full bathroom, 2 half-bathroom, 3,306 sq. ft., concrete block home is divided into 2 separate living spaces featuring a great room with balcony overlooking the beach. The kitchen boasts granite counters, custom cabinetry and Jennair appliances. 

#9
526 Harbor Dr. N., Indian Rocks Beach
$1,200,000

This amazing 4 bedroom, 2 full-bathroom, 2 half-bathroom 3,883 sq. ft. home, located at the border of Belleair Beach and Indian Rocks Beach, highlights an open floor plan with stunning open water views and a spacious gourmet kitchen.

#8
13218 Lost Key Pl., Lakewood Ranch
$1,207,500

This Lakewood Ranch Country Club gated community home boasts 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, two 2-car garages, and 6,552 total square feet. Two stone gas fireplaces, built-ins, large aquarium glass windows in living and breakfast areas accentuate 5 wine coolers and built-in serving buffet in dining room. 

#7
6524 4th St. S., St. Petersburg
$1,385,000

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.

#6
825 S. Delaware Ave., Tampa
$1,395,000

This historic 4 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom, 5,624 sq. ft. Hyde Park home is your entertainment hub. It features a huge front porch, a living room with original tray ceiling, built-in bookcases, gas burning fireplace and huge windows. The kitchen has custom cabinetry, gas stove, double ovens, warming drawer, two sinks, and a butlers pantry with wine cooler. 

#5
16315 Clearlake Ave., Lakewood Ranch
$1,620,000

The Villa Brunello is an Italian villa inspired home with 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, and 6,566 sq. ft. Broad plank millwork adorning each room, custom wood cabinetry, marble flooring, Venetian finish, and two concrete fireplaces highlight the exquisite interior features.

#4
1257 Snell Isle Blvd. NE., St. Petersburg
$1,900,000

This impressive waterfront home on an oversized lot boasts 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, a 3-car garage, and 6,716 total square feet. The gourmet, eat-in kitchen is enormous and equipped with top-of-the-line gas appliances, a huge island, custom cabinetry, breakfast bar, and a large walk in pantry, and has stunning water views. 

#3
355 Brightwaters Blvd. NE, St. Petersburg
$2,000,000

This spectacular 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom waterfront home showcases a 2-car garage and 6,207 sq. ft. A wide open floor plan with water views from nearly every room make this the ideal place to entertain family and friends. After a long day relax in your backyard oasis and enjoy the amazing Florida sunsets from the one-of-a-kind double decker dock or by the heated lagoon style pool.

#2
350 S. Shore Dr., Sarasota
$2,122,000

This grand 5 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom abode offers 174 feet of prime water frontage of Sarasota Bay. The elegant open floor plan features over 5,300 sq. ft. of living area with nearly as much exterior space. A three stop elevator will take you to the second level guest bedrooms - with a split floor plan for privacy. Enjoy a relaxing swim in the bay front swimming pool, flanked on each side by romantic staircases.

#1
807 Tropical Cir., Sarasota
$2,137,500

This waterfront, secluded 5 bedroom, 5.5 bathroom, 3-car garage home with 6,257 total square feet showcases space for everyone: family room, formal and informal dining spaces, even a media room and separate home office. The open kitchen is spacious with custom cabinetry, granite counters, as well as a Sub-Zero Refrigerator and 6 burner Wolf Range. Boaters will love the 50 foot dock and 13,500 pound boat lift with remote controls.

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