APOLLO BEACH - SOUTHSHORE FALLS 55+ RESORT COMMUNITY WITH A PEACEFUL WATER VIEW - Live like you're on vacation in the highly desirable, active adult community of SouthShore Falls (SSF). This immaculate paired villa is gently nestled between two large ponds and is just a short walk away from the resort-style amenities SSF famously offers. This beautiful villa is move-in ready, with high ceilings, great flow, and a fantastic open-concept split floor plan. Bright and spacious, this 2-bedroom, 2-bath, 1,393 sq. ft. villa was built for family fun and entertainment. Upon entering the home, your eyes are drawn to the high ceilings and abundant natural light. A well-designed kitchen features breakfast bar seating, a stainless-steel refrigerator, a new dishwasher, 36” hardwood cabinets, and a closet pantry. There is a dining area that perfectly complements this well-designed kitchen. The Master Retreat promises a sanctuary of sheer relaxation, easily accommodating a king-size bedroom set. The Master Retreat features an en-suite with a single vanity, a linen closet, and a beautiful walk-in shower. This gorgeous home features tile flooring in the main living area, fresh new carpeting in the two bedrooms, custom blinds, and ceiling fans throughout. Adding versatility to this exquisite villa is the FLEX office/den area, poised for transformation into a third bedroom according to your desire. The villa also celebrates Florida's indoor-outdoor lifestyle with an extended screened lanai, offering breathtaking views over SouthShore Falls Pond #5. DON’T BREAK A SWEAT - grounds maintenance and exterior maintenance are included in the very fair HOA fee. SSF has NO CDD and offers some of the finest amenities in the Tampa Bay area. SSF features a network of recreational opportunities, including a community clubhouse, two lagoon-style pools, Wellspring Club and Fitness Center, internet café, library, arts & crafts, billiards, tennis/pickleball courts, bocce courts, golf green, shuffleboard courts, walking trails, organized clubs, and planned activities that will appeal to many of your passions. SSF is perfectly positioned near healthcare, dining, entertainment, and with easy access to I-75, US Hwy 301, and US Hwy 41, this villa ensures a life where convenience meets the luxury of resort-style living. Tampa, Brandon, Bradenton, Sarasota, and the Gulf Coast's pristine beaches are just a stone’s throw away. Come embrace unparalleled resort-style living in Apollo Beach's SouthShore Falls and turn your retirement dreams into your daily reality. COME LIVE IN PARADISE; your extraordinary lifestyle awaits.
For sale
$274,990
178 Shell Falls Dr, Apollo Beach, FL 33572
2beds
1,393sqft
Est.:
Villa
Built in 2005
3,661 Square Feet Lot
$264,800 Zestimate®
$197/sqft
$371/mo HOA
What's special
- 21 days
- on Zillow |
- 483 |
- 21 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 08, 2025 at 12:13pm
Listing Provided by:
Amie Samuel-Hall 813-777-3378,
CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY INC 727-538-9200,
John Hall, Sr. 813-318-1226,
CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY INC
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: TB8360608
Originating MLS: Pinellas Suncoast


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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Den/Library/Office
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), En Suite Bathroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x10
Balcony porch lanai
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x16
Den
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x10
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 91 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x7
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Pantry
- Level: First
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x10
Living room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x14
Heating
- Central, Electric, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Closet
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Split Bedroom, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Concrete, Tile
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Windows: Blinds, Drapes, Shades, Window Treatments
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,901
- Total interior livable area: 1,393 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Ground Level
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Garage Dimensions: 20x20
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Approach with Ramp, Accessible Bedroom, Accessible Closets, Accessible Entrance, Accessible Hallway(s), Accessible Central Living Area, Central Living Area, Grip-Accessible Features
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Enclosed, Patio, Rear Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Irrigation System, Private Mailbox, Rain Gutters, Sidewalk
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Pond
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Pond
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, Pond
- Body of water: SOUTHSHORE FALLS PONDS #2 & #5
Lot
- Size: 3,661 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 38 x 105
- Features: Flood Insurance Required, Level, Near Public Transit, Sidewalk, Above Flood Plain
- Residential vegetation: Mature Landscaping, Trees/Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: U28311973O00002500004.0
- Zoning: PD/PD
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mediterranean
- Property subtype: Villa
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Block, Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- Completed
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2005
Details
- Builder model: Doyle & Rhodes Paired Villa
- Builder name: Centex Homes
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Street Lights, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Waterfront, Association Recreation - Owned, Buyer Approval Required, Clubhouse, Deed Restrictions, Fitness Center, Gated Community - Guard, Handicap Modified, Irrigation-Reclaimed Water, Park, Pool, Sidewalks, Tennis Court(s), Wheelchair Access
- Security: Gated Community, Key Card Entry, Smoke Detector(s)
- Senior community: Yes
- Subdivision: SOUTHSHORE FALLS PH 1
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Clubhouse, Fence Restrictions, Fitness Center, Gated, Lobby Key Required, Maintenance, Park, Pickleball Court(s), Pool, Recreation Facilities, Security, Shuffleboard Court, Spa/Hot Tub, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s), Vehicle Restrictions, Wheelchair Access
- Services included: 24-Hour Guard, Community Pool, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Pool Maintenance, Private Road, Recreational Facilities
- HOA fee: $371 monthly
- HOA name: Valerie Fields
- HOA phone: 813-641-3616
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
Location
- Region: Apollo Beach
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $197/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $236,841
- Annual tax amount: $4,598
- Date on market: 4/7/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved, Asphalt
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