$489,000

2938 Macalpin Drive

Palm Harbor, FL 34684

Active
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,944
Sq Ft
0.16
Acres
1979
Built
Water access55+ community$252/sqft
🏠Single Family Residence

Property type

🏗️1979

Year built

📐7,113 sqft

Lot size

📊$252

Price / sq ft

🏘️$164/mo

HOA dues

📅50

Days on market

🚗2

Garage spaces

🌊X

Flood zone

About this home

Beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offering nearly 2,000 square feet of upscale living in Palm Harbor’s premier 55+ golf community, Highland Lakes. This residence features one of the community’s most desirable floor plans, highlighted by a renovated open-concept kitchen that flows seamlessly into the main living area, an indoor laundry room, attached 2-car garage, and an oversized heated and cooled Florida Room with endless possibilities! Large, updated windows invite abundant natural light throughout. The eat-in kitchen shines with granite countertops, beautiful wood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances including a brand-NEW (2026) stove, recessed lighting, extensive built-in pantry storage, and a convenient passthrough window to the Florida Room—perfect for entertaining. The primary suite is a private retreat with a beautifully updated en-suite bath featuring a newer vanity with a stone countertop, modern lighting, a walk-in shower, and a spacious walk-in closet with custom cabinetry, plus sliding doors leading to the Florida Room. The guest bedroom is equally versatile, with a nearby hall bath and a slider that allows it to function as a second en-suite with its own large walk-in closet. Major upgrades include a NEW roof (2024), luxury vinyl plank flooring (2025), updated electrical panel (2017), third bedroom renovation (2026), fresh landscaping (2025), new hall bathtub (2025), freshly painted exterior (2025), kitchen renovation (2017), both hurricane-impact and resistant windows, and a new generator (2019) plus so much MORE! A transferable 4-point inspection is also available for added peace of mind. Located in a non-evacuation zone, this home offers security and comfort year-round. Highland Lakes residents enjoy a vibrant, resort-style lifestyle with a low HOA fee that includes unlimited golf on three private executive courses, access to tennis, pickleball, bocce, and shuffleboard, an active clubhouse with social events and fitness classes, and a lakeside lodge on Lake Tarpon with a private boat ramp, fishing pier, and community pontoon boats. Additional perks include free RV and boat storage and golf cart-friendly streets. Conveniently located near award-winning Gulf beaches, dining, shopping, medical facilities, major airports, and a cruise port, this exceptional home offers the perfect blend of elegance, convenience, and active Florida living. Move right in and start enjoying it all - don't wait and schedule your private showing today!

Estimated monthly payment

Principal & interest$2,473
Property taxes$232
Home insurance (est.)$224
HOA dues$164

Estimate only. Taxes use the listing's reported amount where available; insurance is a Florida-average estimate. Your actual payment will vary — run a full calculation or talk to a lender.

Price & listing history50 days on market

  1. Status: Active
    Mar 28, 2026
  2. Listed$499,000
    Mar 28, 2026
  3. Price reduced$489,000

Facts & features

Property type
Residential
Sub type
Single Family Residence
Status
Active
Days on market
50
Subdivision
Highland Lakes
County
Pinellas
Year built
1979
Living area
1,944 sq ft
Price/sq ft
$252
Building area
2,438 sq ft (Public Records)
Lot size
7,113 sq ft
Lot category
0 to less than 1/4
Flood zone
X
Garage
2 spaces
Annual taxes
$2,779 (2025)
Parcel #
31-27-16-38897-000-0880
Zoning
RPD-10
MLS #
TB8491531

Interior Details

Bedrooms
3
Full bathrooms
2
Flooring
Luxury Vinyl, Tile
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Washer
Interior features
Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Wood Cabinets, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s)
Laundry
Inside, Laundry Room
Stories / Levels
One
Direction faces
East

Heating & Cooling

Heating
Central
Cooling
Central Air

Parking

Garage spaces
2
Attached garage
Yes
Parking features
Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Golf Cart Parking

HOA & Financial

HOA fee
$164 / Monthly
Monthly HOA
$164/mo
Total monthly fees
$164/mo
Total annual fees
$1,968
HOA name
Highland Lakes HOA
CDD
No
Homestead exemption
Yes
Min lease term
3 Months
Listing terms
Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Ownership
Fee Simple
Available for lease
Yes
Lease restrictions
Yes
Additional lease restrictions
55+ community. Please confirm lease restrictions with Highland Lakes HOA.
Approval process
Application & fee.

Exterior & Construction

Exterior features
Lighting, Private Mailbox, Rain Gutters, Sidewalk, Sliding Doors
Construction materials
Block
Roof
Shingle
Foundation
Slab
Water access
Yes
Road surface
Paved

Utilities

Sewer
Public Sewer
Water source
Public
Utilities
Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Community

Pets allowed
Yes
Senior community
Yes

Room Details

RoomLevelDimensions
Living RoomFirst17x15
KitchenFirst19x9
Dining RoomFirst12x14
Florida RoomFirst35x11
Primary BedroomFirst11x20
Primary BathroomFirst8x8
Bedroom 2First11x14
Bathroom 2First8x8
Bedroom 3First12x14
Utility RoomFirst9x9

Listing Details

Listing date
2026-03-26
On market date
2026-03-28
Original list price
$499,000
Occupant type
Owner
MLS area
34684 - Palm Harbor
Listing AOR
Suncoast Tampa
Status changed
2026-03-28
Tax legal description
HIGHLAND LAKES UNIT 9 LOT 88

Flood risk

Minimal riskFEMA Zone X

Minimal-risk area outside the mapped floodplain. Flood insurance is optional and typically low-cost.

Source: FEMA flood zone reported on the listing. Confirm current designation at FEMA Flood Map Service Center.

Location

Directions

US 19 N to Highland Lakes main entrance (fountains) north of Nebraska. Follow entrance road to left onto E Dorchester Dr. Take left onto Highlands Blvd N to a right onto Cinnamon Hill Blvd. Left onto Macalpin Dr S to property on the left.

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