What $589,900 Buys You in FishHawk Ranch: Pool Home at 16817 Harrierridge Place
What $589,900 Buys You in FishHawk Ranch: A Pool Home With a View at 16817 Harrierridge Place
If you've been searching for a pool home in FishHawk Ranch under $600,000, there is a property tucked
away on Harrierridge Place that deserves a closer look.
16817 Harrierridge Place in Lithia, Florida is currently offered at $589,900, with 4 bedrooms, 3 full
bathrooms, approximately 2,400 square feet and a 3-car garage.
But those numbers don't really explain what makes this house different.
The setting does.
A FishHawk Ranch Backyard That's Hard to Duplicate
One of my favorite things about 16817 Harrierridge Place is what you see when you walk outside.
Instead of looking directly into another backyard, you're greeted by a private heated pool and spa
overlooking conservation and pond views.
The home sits on an oversized, pie-shaped lot near the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, creating a backyard that
feels surprisingly private for a planned community.
Morning coffee overlooking the water.
Dinner outside.
An afternoon in the pool.
An evening in the spa.
This is the part of the house you really can't appreciate by looking at square footage alone.
A Private Heated Pool — Without Waiting to Build One
For buyers comparing resale homes with newer construction around Lithia, there's another consideration:
The pool is already here.
The pool and spa are heated and have been kept up and updated, so the next owner doesn't have to spend
months designing, permitting and constructing a pool after moving in.
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That's particularly important when comparing the actual cost of a home with a pool to a similarly priced
home where adding one becomes a major post-closing project.
At Harrierridge Place, the outdoor living space is already finished and ready to enjoy.
Four Bedrooms — But It's the Floor Plan That Matters
The home offers 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, but there's an important distinction:
It has a thoughtful three-way split floor plan.
That creates separation between sleeping areas instead of putting every secondary bedroom along one
hallway.
For buyers who work from home, have teenagers, welcome extended family or simply want more privacy
between bedrooms, a split design can make a 2,400-square-foot home live considerably larger than the
number suggests.
It's one of those features that doesn't always jump out in an online home search — but becomes very
noticeable once you walk through the house.
And Yes — There's a 3-Car Garage
Another feature that can be surprisingly difficult to find in this price range is a three-car garage.
For many Florida homeowners, that third garage bay isn't really about parking a third vehicle.
It's bikes.
Golf clubs.
Kayaks.
Holiday decorations.
Tools.
A workshop.
Extra storage.
Or simply being able to park two cars in the garage without every other possession in the house
surrounding them.
When you're comparing homes, garage space is worth paying attention to because it's extremely difficult to
add later.
Nearly $77,000 in Recent Improvements
This isn't a home that has simply been listed with its original 1998 finishes.
Approximately $77,000 in improvements have been made during the last five years, including
significant updates to some of the most expensive areas of a home.
The Kitchen
The kitchen was updated in 2025, including an enlarged Corian island, new backsplash, stainless-steel
appliances and a redesigned counter that creates comfortable seating for four.
The kitchen also features a gas cooktop, something many buyers specifically seek and don't find in every
Florida home.
Combined with the open entertaining areas, it creates a natural gathering place rather than a kitchen that
feels isolated from the rest of the house.
The Primary Bathroom Is Not a Builder-Basic Remodel
The primary bathroom was completely remodeled in 2022.
And this wasn't a cosmetic update involving new paint and fixtures.
The space features natural marble, herringbone flooring, an oversized shower with multiple rainheads
and an extra-large soaking tub.
The primary suite also offers tray ceilings and dual walk-in closets.
It's a considerably more customized space than buyers may expect when initially seeing the home's age
online.
High Ceilings and Architectural Character
One of the things I particularly like about established FishHawk homes is that they don't all look exactly like
today's new construction.
16817 Harrierridge has architectural details including high ceilings, tray ceilings and a rotunda-style
architectural feature that give the interior some character.
Luxury vinyl plank flooring has also been added in the bedrooms, creating a cleaner, more updated look
without carpeting throughout the sleeping areas.
Why Buyers Looking at New Construction Should See This House Too
If you're shopping in Lithia right now, chances are you've looked at new construction.
You should.
But you should also compare the entire package.
At $589,900, Harrierridge offers:
- 4 bedrooms
- 3 full bathrooms
- Approximately 2,400 square feet
- A three-way split floor plan
- 3-car garage
- Private heated swimming pool and spa
- Pond and conservation views
- Oversized pie-shaped lot
- Updated kitchen
- Remodeled primary bathroom
- Gas cooktop
- Established FishHawk Ranch location
When comparing a resale property with new construction, don't simply compare the base price of two
houses.
Ask what it would cost to recreate the pool, landscaping, lot, window treatments, lighting, upgrades,
garage space and outdoor living area after closing.
That's where the comparison can become very different.
Looking for a Pool Home in FishHawk Ranch?
If you've been searching online for:
FishHawk Ranch homes for sale with a pool
Lithia FL pool homes under $600,000
4-bedroom homes for sale in FishHawk Ranch
FishHawk Ranch homes with a 3-car garage
or
homes for sale in Lithia with conservation views
then 16817 Harrierridge Place should be on your list to see.
Pictures can show you the pool.
They can show you the kitchen.
They can show you the primary bathroom.
What photographs have a harder time conveying is the privacy and view from the back of this particular
property.
That's the feature I think buyers need to experience in person.
Want to Tour 16817 Harrierridge Place?
I'm Christine Ans with The Ans Group at Keller Williams Suburban Tampa, and I represent the seller of
16817 Harrierridge Place.
If you'd like more information about this home, want to see the complete list of improvements, or would
like to schedule a private showing, contact me directly.
And if Harrierridge isn't quite the right fit, I can also help you compare other available homes throughout
FishHawk Ranch, Lithia, Valrico and the surrounding Tampa Bay area.
16817 Harrierridge Place | Lithia, FL 33547
4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | 3-Car Garage | Private Pool & Spa | $589,900
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