5457 SANDY SHELL DRIVE, APOLLO BEACH, FL, 33572
Active197 days on marketListed Jan 5, 2026MLS #TB8456389
About this home
5457 SANDY SHELL DRIVE
Motivated Seller. Bring your offers and your family home to Harbour Isles. Welcome to a private waterfront retreat where space, comfort, and the Florida lifestyle come together beautifully. Set on a premium oversized homesite with no neighbor on the south side and serene pond views, this 4-bedroom home offers a rare blend of privacy, room to grow, and resort-style outdoor living the whole family will love. Step inside to a light-filled, open layout designed for the way families actually live. The main living areas flow effortlessly from one to the next, with generous gathering spaces that make everyday moments and weekend get-togethers feel easy. A dedicated office or den gives you the perfect spot to work from home, while the upstairs loft adapts to whatever your family needs, whether that's a media room, playroom, or a second family room to spread out. At the heart of the home, the kitchen connects seamlessly to the living and dining areas, featuring granite countertops, abundant cabinetry, and a center island built for gathering. A custom built-in entertainment center with a modern electric fireplace anchors the living space with both style and warmth. With over 3,500 square feet of move-in ready living space, there's room for everyone to come together and room for everyone to find their own corner. Then there's the backyard, your own private oasis. The screened lanai and sparkling pool overlook a peaceful pond, creating a true resort-style setting for relaxing evenings, weekend entertaining, and soaking up the Florida sunshine in complete privacy. It's the kind of outdoor space that turns ordinary days into staycations. Living in Harbour Isles means more than a home, it's a lifestyle. Residents enjoy a clubhouse, fitness center, community pool, playground, parks, and sports courts, all just steps away. The community is ideally located near shopping, dining, and waterfront activities, with easy access to Tampa, Brandon, MacDill AFB, and the Gulf beaches. Spacious, move-in ready, and built for making memories, this is your chance to own one of Apollo Beach's most desirable addresses. Schedule your private showing today.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
4
Bedrooms
2.5
Bathrooms
3,519
Sqft
0.28 ac
Lot size
3
Garage
2007
Year built
Two
Levels
$170
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record and the real association fee — not generic estimates.
$4,413 /mo · 10% down Conventional, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
Above the FHA loan limit for our service areas, so Conventional is the default. VA buyers: switch below — $0 down.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Run your own numbers
FHA isn’t available at this price — the loan would exceed the $541,287 FHA limit for our service areas.
Estimated payment
$4,413/mo
Includes estimated PMI — it drops off once you reach 20% equity. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
vs edgeAI estimate
−42.5%
$/sqft vs HARBOUR ISLES PH 1
$170 vs $187
Days on market
197 vs 56 typical
Where $170/sqft sits among the 7 homes for sale in HARBOUR ISLES PH 1
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside Apollo Beach
Get to know Apollo Beach. See the full Apollo Beach guide →
APOLLO BEACH 33572 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
25,045
Median age
43.8
Median income
$113,775
Median home value
$430,900
Avg household
2.59
Households w/ children
3,126
For the school run
Hillsborough County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Apollo Beach market
$450K → $472K
Apollo Beach median sold, yr/yr
97.3%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
4 of 7
HARBOUR ISLES PH 1 have cut their price
Median sold price, Apollo Beach, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 33% above the APOLLO BEACH 33572 median. See the full Apollo Beach market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 5457 SANDY SHELL DRIVE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Sep ’25$695,200
317 ROYAL BONNET DRIVE · same community
4 bd · 4 ba · 3,424 sqft · $203/sqft · 56 DOM
Sold · Nov ’25$670,000
5304 SANDY SHELL DRIVE · same community
6 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,756 sqft · $178/sqft · 64 DOM
Sold · May ’26$405,000
5402 CORAL SHELL WAY · same community
4 bd · 3 ba · 3,117 sqft · $130/sqft · 117 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
Steeve Cadeau
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 5457 SANDY SHELL DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 5457 SANDY SHELL DRIVE — before you fall in love.
See it in person
Schedule a tour
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Straight answers
5457 SANDY SHELL DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 5457 SANDY SHELL DRIVE?+
With 10% down on a 30-year Conventional loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $4,413/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $110/mo association fee and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
How much are the HOA fees at 5457 SANDY SHELL DRIVE?+
The association fee works out to $110 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 5457 SANDY SHELL DRIVE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2024) was $8,235. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
Are pets allowed at 5457 SANDY SHELL DRIVE?+
The listing reports pets: Yes. Communities often layer on breed or weight rules — we'll verify the specifics with the association before you commit.
How does the price compare to other homes in Apollo Beach?+
At $599,000, this home is listed about 22% above the Apollo Beach median of $490,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 5457 SANDY SHELL DRIVE?+
Shields Middle School (middle), Lennard High School (high), Cypress Creek Elementary School (elementary), Patricia Sullivan Metropolitan Ministries Partnership School (elementary) — Hillsborough County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Four things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$599,000 runs 33% above the APOLLO BEACH 33572 median — but at 3,519 sqft it's also 66% larger than the typical Apollo Beach listing.
02Waterfront living
This home sits directly on the water — the single scarcest feature in Florida inventory and the strongest long-term value anchor.
03Time on market is leverage
197 days on market against a Apollo Beach median of 56 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
04The price has already moved
Listed at $645,000, now $599,000 — a $46K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of KELLER WILLIAMS SOUTH SHORE · Elliott Peer. MLS #TB8456389.
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