Property Description

THE BUILDER’S MODEL HOME – The actual former Cardel model home in Starling at FishHawk Ranch, this distinctive HGTV-worthy residence is beautifully appointed with all the bells and whistles you would expect from a showcase home and enjoys a prime location next to a community park and just steps from the state-of-the-art Starling Club and Pool. Stunning curb appeal welcomes you with a brick-paver driveway, decorative garage door, stone accents, inviting front porch, and beveled leaded-glass entry door. Inside, vaulted ceilings and wood floors create an open, elegant atmosphere, while the gourmet kitchen features 42-inch cabinetry, a center island, tile backsplash, built-in desk space, and upgraded appliances, all overlooking a spacious family room with triple sliders and a transom window framing views of the sparkling saltwater pool and expansive screened lanai. The thoughtfully designed floor plan offers four dedicated bedrooms, generously sized secondary bedrooms sharing a full bath, a dedicated home office with French doors, and an enormous upstairs bonus room complete with a beverage center, half bath, cabinetry, and abundant natural light. Loaded with upgrades, the home includes double-pane windows, wide baseboards, surround-sound wiring throughout, refurbished kitchen and bath cabinetry (2020), upgraded carpeting (2022), interior refreshes, a converted full bath with walk-in shower (2023), remodeled primary bath shower (2023), exterior paint (2021), front and rear landscaping updates, a new refrigerator (2021), water softener (2017), and a natural gas line for patio grilling. Outdoor living is exceptional with a heated saltwater pool, expanded patio, screened enclosure installed in 2017, and a new pool pump in 2025, creating the perfect setting for year-round entertaining. Plenty of parking in the large driveway and in the on-street guest spots at the park next door. Residents of FishHawk Ranch enjoy an award-winning resort-style lifestyle with Park Square shops, multiple clubhouses, four pools, a water slide, three fitness centers, a sports complex, skate park, playgrounds, dog parks, sports courts, and miles of paved walking and biking trails, all within a community known for top-rated schools and convenient access to Tampa, MacDill Air Force Base, Orlando attractions, golf courses, and the beautiful Gulf Coast beaches.

Features

Swimming Pool:: Lighting, Gunite, Salt Water, Screen Enclosure, Heated, Chlorine Free
Heating System:: Central, Natural Gas
Cooling System:: Central Air
Patio:: Covered, Patio, Screened, Porch, Deck
Parking:: Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Guest, On Street
Architectural Style:: Florida
Exterior Features:: Lighting, Sliding Doors
Flooring:: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
Interior Features:: Ceiling Fans(s), Open Floorplan, Walk-In Closet(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Split Bedroom, Window Treatments, High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Stone Counters, Other, In Wall Pest System, Wet Bar, Built-in Features
Laundry Features:: Inside, Laundry Room
Pool Private Yn:: 1
Sewer:: Public Sewer
Utilities:: Cable Available, Public, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected, BB/HS Internet Available, Fiber Optics, Sprinkler Recycled, Natural Gas Connected
Window Features:: Blinds, Window Treatments, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Thermal Windows

Appliances

Appliances:: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Disposal, Water Softener, Bar Fridge, Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater

Address Map

Country:: US
State:: FL
County:: Hillsborough
City:: Lithia
Subdivision:: FISHHAWK RANCH / STARLING FISHHAWK RANCH PH 2C-1
Zipcode:: 33547
Street:: STARLING CROSSING
Street Number:: 15531
Street Suffix:: DRIVE
Longitude:: W83° 46' 35.8''
Latitude:: N27° 51' 40.7''
Direction Faces:: Northeast
Directions:: From I-75 exit onto Gibsonton and continue onto FishHawk. Make a left onto Fishhawk Ridge and a left on Starling Crossing Dr. Home is on the Left just after the Park.
Mls Area Major:: 33547 - Lithia
Zoning:: PD

Neighborhood

Elementary School:: Stowers Elementary
High School:: Newsome-HB
Middle School:: Barrington Middle

Additional Information

Water Source:: Public
On Market Date:: 2026-06-19
Lot Features:: In County, Near Golf Course, Sidewalk, Paved, Conservation Area, Corner Lot, Private, Level, Landscaped
Levels:: Two
Garage:: 3
Foundation Details:: Slab
Construction Materials:: Block, Stucco, Stone
Community Features:: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Clubhouse, Pool, Deed Restrictions, Park, Playground, Fitness Center, Irrigation-Reclaimed Water, Dog Park, Restaurant, Racquetball, Tennis Court(s)
Building Size:: 4414
Attached Garage Yn:: 1
Association Amenities:: Basketball Court, Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Park, Pickleball Court(s), Playground, Pool, Racquetball, Recreation Facilities, Security, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s)