828 S ROME AVENUE

Under contract-accepting backup offers. New to market! Nestled under majestic oaks, in the heart of Hyde Park at the edge of Hyde Park Village and directly across from Kate Jackson Park, you’ll find this distinctive Craftsman-inspired residence that captures the enduring character and spirit of the area. Its wrap-around front porch provides a front-row seat to the neighborhood, with views of the park and the energy of one of Tampa’s most beloved residential settings. For families, the location is particularly compelling—park access, walkable streets, highly sought-after school zones (Grady/Coleman/Plant), and exceptional neighborhood amenities are all woven into daily life. Just minutes away, iconic Bayshore Boulevard stretches along Hillsborough Bay, providing miles of waterfront scenery and recreation via one of the country’s longest continuous sidewalks. When it’s time to dine, shop, or meet friends, Hyde Park Village is virtually at your doorstep. Its curated collection of restaurants, boutiques, fitness, and everyday conveniences makes it easy to enjoy the best of South Tampa without getting in the car. Downtown Tampa, Tampa International Airport, major interstates, world-class healthcare, and entertainment are all only minutes away. Built in 1989, the 2,854-square-foot home sits high and dry in Flood Zone X and presents an appealing blend of recent construction with classic Craftsman architectural style and character. The inviting interior unfolds through open living and dining spaces that culminate in banks of French doors, creating a seamless connection front to back, where you’ll find the travertine patio, pool, and idyllic backyard. The result is a home equally suited to elegant entertaining and relaxed daily living. At the center is a beautiful chef’s kitchen, totally renovated in 2025. Updates include a professional-grade Thermador gas range, exhaust hood, wine cooler, Sub-Zero refrigerator, shaker cabinetry, quartz countertops, tile backsplash, butler pantry, and eat-in space. New wood flooring completes the look throughout the kitchen, foyer, and dining room. A flexible 1st-floor office/den/4th-bedroom space has its own access from the front porch as well as inside, providing versatility for a home office, guest space, or additional bedroom. Upstairs, the expansive primary suite features a generous bedroom with private balcony overlooking the pool, large walk-in closet, and spa-like bathroom with garden tub, separate shower, dual sinks, vanity area, and private water closet. Two additional second-floor bedrooms share a Jack-and-Jill bath. Outside, vine-covered masonry walls, professional landscaping, travertine pavers, outdoor lighting, and turf grass create a private, low-maintenance garden oasis that frames a resort-style heated saltwater pool and spa. Steps away there's a screened side porch as a great alternative outdoor space and a detached two-car garage with rear alley access provides additional parking and storage. Other improvements include two NEW AC SYSTEMS (2024), NEW ROOF, NEW WATER HEATER, and NEW WOOD FLOORING in the kitchen, dining area, and foyer—all in 2025. Additional features include a whole-house water filtration system and irrigation system. Truly an address of distinction, with the best of Hyde Park at your doorstep—top-rated schools, a beloved neighborhood park, the Bayshore, Hyde Park Village, and a private backyard retreat. It’s a home that delivers a lifestyle, not just a nice place to live.