Property Description

A rare opportunity to own a custom home on one of the premier lake front lots on Lake Merry Water in the gated community of Ladera. This 5-bedroom, 4.5 bath home with two large offices, bonus room, extended lanai, heated pool and spa and 3 car garage is just minutes to everything. Easy access to Tampa, the airport, schools/USF, hospitals, shopping and restaurants, yet far enough away that all you hear, feel and see is the quiet tranquility of living on a beautiful lake with park-like settings in a gated community. Inviting and open home with gorgeous views of Lake Merry Water from nearly every location in the home. Lake Merry Water is a bird watchers paradise with a community dock and only electric motors allowed. Oversized paver driveway for entertaining. 2 downstairs bedroom/bath suites equipped with walk in showers and large closets. First floor master bedroom, with spacious master bath and oversized dual-head shower. Custom California Closets build out completes the large walk in master closet. Gourmet Kitchen with 42″ cabinetry, updated appliances with drop in 6 burner gas range and designer hood. Kitchen opens to large family room surrounded by views of the pool area and lake. Updated lighting fixtures and window shutters throughout. 2nd floor with huge bonus area, 2 bedrooms with window seats, 1 full bath and a spacious balcony for evening sunsets and moonlit nights looking out over the water. Zoned for Steinbrenner High, Buchanan Middle and Lutz K-8.

Features

Swimming Pool:: In Ground, Lighting, Gunite, Outside Bath Access, Heated, Child Safety Fence, Tile
Heating System:: Central, Zoned, Exhaust Fan, Natural Gas
Cooling System:: Central Air, Zoned, Humidity Control
Patio:: Covered, Patio, Rear Porch, Porch, Deck
Parking:: Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Oversized
Architectural Style:: Traditional
Exterior Features:: Lighting, Balcony, Rain Gutters, Sidewalk, Sliding Doors, Outdoor Shower
Flooring:: Wood, Laminate, Tile
Interior Features:: Ceiling Fans(s), Crown Molding, Open Floorplan, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Split Bedroom, Window Treatments, High Ceilings
Laundry Features:: None
Pool Private Yn:: 1
Sewer:: Public Sewer
Utilities:: Cable Available, Public, Sewer Available, Water Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, BB/HS Internet Available, Fire Hydrant, Natural Gas Available
Waterfront Features:: Lake Front
Window Features:: Shutters, Window Treatments

Appliances

Appliances:: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Microwave, Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Disposal, Convection Oven, Range Hood, Water Softener, Exhaust Fan, Water Filtration System, Ice Maker, Gas Water Heater, Freezer, Water Purifier

Address Map

Country:: US
State:: FL
County:: Hillsborough
City:: Lutz
Subdivision:: LADERA
Zipcode:: 33548
Street:: MERRY WATER
Street Number:: 1306
Street Suffix:: DRIVE
Longitude:: W83° 30' 49.1''
Latitude:: N28° 7' 28.5''
Direction Faces:: Northeast
Directions:: Ladera is located off Van Dyke Road just east of Dale Mabry.
Mls Area Major:: 33548 - Lutz
Zoning:: PD

Neighborhood

Elementary School:: Lutz-HB
High School:: Steinbrenner High School
Middle School:: Buchanan-HB

Additional Information

Lot Size Dimensions:: 110 x 251
Water Source:: Public
On Market Date:: 2026-04-21
Lot Features:: Sidewalk, Paved, Private, Level, City Limits, Oversized Lot
Levels:: Two
Garage:: 3
Foundation Details:: Slab
Construction Materials:: Block, Frame
Community Features:: Sidewalks, Deed Restrictions, Park, Golf Carts OK, Gated Community - Guard, Irrigation-Reclaimed Water, No Truck/RV/Motorcycle Parking, Special Community Restrictions
Building Size:: 6366
Attached Garage Yn:: 1
Association Amenities:: Fence Restrictions,Gated,Park,Security

Financial

Association Fee:: 325
Association Fee Frequency:: Monthly
Association Fee Includes:: Maintenance Grounds, Common Area Taxes, Escrow Reserves Fund, Management, Private Road, Security, Other
Association Yn:: 1
Tax Annual Amount:: 18050

Listing Information