5 Beds
6 Baths
7,193 SqFt
5 Beds
6 Baths
7,193 SqFt
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 7,193 sqft
Price per Sqft $430
Subdivision Belleair Estates
MLS Listing ID TB8449464
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 5
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1922
Annual Tax Amount $33,288
Lot Size 0.620 Acres
Acres 0.62
Lot Dimensions 206 X 105
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source Stellar MLS
Property Description
Originally built in the 1920s as one of the area's earliest and most notable homes, the estate was for decades the residence of Lucius Ruder, Belleair's colorful Depression-era mayor and prominent Clearwater landowner. His passion for horticulture shaped the property's legacy, with greenhouses, formal gardens, and fruit trees still lending charm to the setting today. The 7,193-square-foot home welcomes with rich hardwood floors, custom stained glass, and a grand foyer leading to elegant living spaces adorned with hand-painted ceilings, arched doorways, and terracotta tile floors. The grand room and Italian-style loggia invite gracious entertaining, while the recreation room with beamed ceilings, fireplace, and Cuban tile flooring offers a warm space for gatherings.
The chef's kitchen, redesigned with a $250,000 investment, features custom cabinetry, marble and quartzite finishes, and top-tier Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances including dual prep areas, dishwashers, and sinks, plus a butler's pantry. Outdoors, multiple terraces and courtyards, a gazebo, and a poolside kitchen provide the perfect backdrop for year-round entertaining. The primary suite offers a serene retreat with a private lounge, spa-style bath, and expansive dressing room. A guest wing above the three-car garage includes two ensuite bedrooms and a rooftop terrace. With impact windows and doors, a gated motor court, and a 2019 roof, this distinguished estate stands among Belleair's most storied homes—minutes from Belleair Country Club, Clearwater Harbor, and Morton Plant Hospital.
Location
State FL
County Pinellas
Community Belleair Estates
Area 33756 - Clearwater/Belleair
Zoning RES
Interior
Interior Features Built-in Features, Ceiling Fans(s), Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Window Treatments
Heating Central, Electric, Zoned
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Ceramic Tile, Other, Wood
Fireplaces Type Family Room, Gas, Living Room, Other, Wood Burning
Furnishings Negotiable
Fireplace true
Appliance Bar Fridge, Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener, Wine Refrigerator
Laundry Inside, Laundry Room
Exterior
Exterior Feature Courtyard, French Doors, Lighting, Outdoor Kitchen, Outdoor Shower, Sidewalk, Sliding Doors
Parking Features Driveway, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage Door Opener
Garage Spaces 4.0
Fence Fenced
Pool Auto Cleaner, Child Safety Fence, Fiber Optic Lighting, Gunite, In Ground
Community Features Street Lights
Utilities Available Electricity Connected, Fire Hydrant, Natural Gas Connected, Sprinkler Meter, Underground Utilities
View Golf Course
Roof Type Built-Up,Membrane,Tile
Porch Covered, Deck, Patio, Rear Porch
Attached Garage true
Garage true
Private Pool Yes
Building
Lot Description Corner Lot, Landscaped, Level, Near Golf Course, Oversized Lot, Sidewalk, Paved
Entry Level Two
Foundation Crawlspace, Slab
Lot Size Range 1/2 to less than 1
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Mediterranean
Structure Type Brick,Stucco
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Mildred Helms Elementary-Pn
Middle Schools Largo Middle-Pn
High Schools Largo High-Pn
Others
Pets Allowed Yes
Senior Community No
Ownership Fee Simple
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Special Listing Condition None
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