WELCOME TO YOUR EXQUISITE HOME at 956 Franklin Ct, Palm Harbor, FL in the UPSCALE community of Franklin Square. This BEAUTIFUL TOWNHOUSE features 2 bedrooms & 2.5 bathrooms with 1132 sqft. The exterior of this home just underwent a FANTASTIC facelift with NEW wood siding in a light gray color accented with CRISP white trim. The new carriage light & Caribbean color door add to the Key West style vibe. The newer roof was installed in 5/2022 & AC is 2016. As you step into the foyer with storage closet, you'll LOVE the ceramic tile floors throughout the entire first level, high ceilings, FRESH gray paint & BRIGHT lighting. The SUPERB kitchen features BRAND NEW SHAKER-STYLE CABINETS with MODERN cylindrical hardware (installed after photos were taken), STUNNING QUARTZ counters, expansive breakfast bar with overhead CONTEMPORARY pendant lights, stainless steel appliances & a FARMHOUSE stainless undermount sink with accessories included (wood cutting board, rinsing pan & drying rack). NATURAL SUNSHINE streams through the multiple windows ILLUMINATING the interior together with the light fixtures. The windows are dressed with custom fitted blinds and/or curtain rods. The first floor consists of the foyer, kitchen, half-bath, living & dining rooms. The SPACIOUS screened lanai with backyard access is off the living room through the double sliding glass doors. The enclosed lanai has a storage closet, shelving & cool painted brick floors. The second level consists of the primary bedroom with its private bathroom & a second bedroom with its full bathroom. Each bedroom has its own private owner's suite which is AWESOME! The SENSUAL primary bedroom can easily accommodate king-size furniture & has a walk-in closet. The en-suite bathroom features a newer vanity with cultured marble counter, pendant lights, ceramic tile laid diagonally & deeper tub/shower combination with shelving. In this split plan, the other bedroom is located on the opposite side & features a walk-in closet with custom shelving, ceiling fan & bathroom just outside the bedroom. This UPDATED full bathroom consists of expansive laminate counter, plentiful cabinets for storage, vanity light & RENOVATED fully tiled step-in shower (2024). There is a linen closet in the hall for additional storage. The floors in both bedrooms & the hallway are dressed in WIDE-PLANK, WATER RESISTANT, THICK LAMINATE which will complement virtually any color scheme. The backyard is FULLY FENCED & has a cover for instant shade. There is a gate from the backyard that opens to the WIDE OPEN LAWN with pond & fountain views maintained by the community. There is an assigned parking space in front of the home along with plenty of guest parking spaces that offer shade by MATURE & MAJESTIC trees that dot the landscape of this AMAZING community. The reasonable HOA includes all outside lawn/pest maintenance, basic cable, trash, water, sewer & of course, the community amenities like swimming pool & cabana. Location is IDEAL near schools, shopping, restaurants, medical plazas, places of worship, beaches & tourist attractions. MAKE THIS YOUR FUTURE HOME!
Property Features
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 10
- Primary Bathroom: 5 x 8
- Primary Bathroom Level: Second
- Entry Foyer Dimensions: 10 x 4
- Living Room Dimensions: 17.5 x 13.5
- Entry Foyer Level: First
- Living Room Level: First
- Extra Room-1 Description: Formal Dining Room Separate, Formal Living Room Separate, Inside Utility
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Electric Water Heater
- Microwave
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Upper Level, Washer Hookup
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 14 x 10.5
- Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 12.5 x 12
- Primary Bedroom Level: Second
- Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom 2 Dimensions: 9.5 x 5.5
- Bathroom 3 Dimensions: 7.5 x 3
- Bathroom 2 Level: Second
- Bathroom 3 Level: First
Interior Features
- Built-in Features
- Ceiling Fans(s)
- Eat-in Kitchen
- High Ceilings
- Living Room/Dining Room Combo
- Open Floorplan
- PrimaryBedroom Upstairs
- Solid Surface Counters
- Solid Wood Cabinets
- Split Bedroom
- Stone Counters
- Thermostat
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Window Treatments
- Furnished Description: Unfurnished
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate
- Window Features: Blinds, Rods
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air
- Heating Features: Central, Electric, Heat Pump
Kitchen and Dining
- Dining Room Dimensions: 14 x 6
- Dining Room Level: First
- Kitchen Dimensions: 13 x 9.5
- Kitchen Level: First
Exterior and Lot Features
- Garden
- Lighting
- Sidewalk
- Sliding Doors
- Storage
- Fencing: Wood
- Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Enclosed, Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
- Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
- Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Concrete, Paved
- Porch Dimensions: 14 x 10
- Porch Level: First
Pool and Spa
- Pool Features: Child Safety Fence, Gunite, In Ground, Lighting, Outside Bath Access
Land Info
- Lot Description: Cleared, In County, Landscaped, Level, Near Golf Course, Near Marina, Near Public Transit, Sidewalk, Paved, Private
- Lot Size Acres: 0.031405
- Lot Size Dimensions: 18x75
- Number of Lots: 1
- Vegetation: Mature Landscaping, Trees/Landscaped
- Lot Size Square Feet: 1368
Garage and Parking
- Parking Features: Assigned, Ground Level, Guest, Off Street, Open
Home Features
- View: Garden
- Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Amenities: Cable TV, Fence Restrictions, Maintenance, Park, Pool, Recreation Facilities
- Association Fee: 350
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Fee Includes: Cable TV, Pool, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance, Pest Control, Recreational Facilities, Sewer, Trash, Water
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 350
- Association Name: ProActive Property Management
- Association Phone: 7279424755
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pet Description: Pet Restrictions: Please refer to the deed restrictions for any rules & regulations regarding pets., Pet Size: Extra Large (101+ Lbs.), Number Of Pets: 2
School Information
- Elementary School: Lake St George Elementary-PN
- High School: Palm Harbor Univ High-PN
- Middle School: Palm Harbor Middle-PN
Rental Info
- Lease Term: Minimum Lease: 7 Months
Amenities and Community Features
- Community Features: Association Recreation - Owned, Deed Restrictions, Park, Pool, Sidewalks, Special Community Restrictions, Street Lights
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 3058.22
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Pinellas
- Directions: From Palm Harbor Blvd (Alt 19), turn left onto Nebraska Ave & right onto Omaha St. In about 1.9 miles, turn left onto Country Shire Ln & make your first left onto Franklin Ct. Your sweet new home at 956 Franklin Ct, Palm Harbor will be located on your left-hand side.
- Tax Year: 2024
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Area: 34683 - Palm Harbor
- Property Subtype: townhouse
- Source Neighborhood: FRANKLIN SQUARE
- Parcel Number: 13-28-15-29377-000-0203
- Postal Code Plus 4: 6330
- Subdivision: FRANKLIN SQUARE
- Township: 28
- Zoning: RPD-5
- Property Subtype: Townhouse
- Source System Name: C2C
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 1132
- Year Built: 1985
- Building Area Source: Public Records
- Building Area Total: 1132
- Building Name: 956
- Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding
- Direction Faces: East
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Green Indoor Air Quality: No Smoking-Interior Buildg, No/Low VOC Cabinets/Counters, No/Low VOC Flooring, No/Low VOC Paint/Finish
- Levels: Two
- Property Age: 40
- Property Attached: Yes
- Property Condition: Completed
- Roof: Shingle
- Levels or Stories: 2
- Building Total Stories: 2
- Architectural Style: Florida, Traditional
Accessibility Features
- Accessibility Features: Accessible Entrance, Accessible Kitchen, Central Living Area
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- BB/HS Internet Available
- Cable Available
- Cable Connected
- Electricity Connected
- Public
- Sewer Connected
- Water Connected
- Water Source: Public