Michael "Shane" Carter PLLC
REALTOR®, MRP - Military Relocation Professional, SRS- Seller Representative Specialist
Property Description
This exceptional residence offers the perfect blend of elegance, comfort, and resort-style living. Thoughtfully designed with a spacious split floor plan, higher ceilings, and abundant natural light, the home showcases refined finishes and timeless sophistication throughout. Freshly painted throughout in May 2026 and featuring brand-new carpet in all bedrooms installed in May 2026, the home is truly move-in ready.The beautifully appointed kitchen offers gorgeous granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, convenient pullout cabinetry, a spacious pantry, and a charming eat-in dining area ideal for casual meals and entertaining. The expansive bonus room provides incredible flexibility as a family room, office, media room, or hobby space and is enhanced by elegant plantation shutters.The large primary ensuite serves as a peaceful retreat featuring separate soaking tub and shower areas along with two generous walk-in closets. Spacious guest accommodations and thoughtfully designed living areas provide both comfort and privacy for family and visitors alike. Contact Listing Agent for information on Solar Panels. Expansive sliding doors lead to a very large private screened lanai, creating seamless indoor-outdoor living perfect for relaxing or entertaining while enjoying the Florida lifestyle. With attractive curb appeal and a desirable location close to the Village within Solivita, this home offers convenient access to world-class amenities, golf, dining, fitness centers, walking trails, and the exceptional active adult lifestyle the community is known for. Solivita is an award winning 55+ community featuring over 4200 acres of wetlands, parks and lakes, 150,000 sq ft of state of the art amenities and work out facilities, 14 heated swimming pools, 2 heated spas, 2 dog parks, tennis courts, pickleball courts, shuffleboard, bocce ball, billiards room, art gallery, community garden, 3 restaurants and 2 championship 18-hole golf courses. The large ball room hosts almost nightly events and the more than 200 clubs will ensure that you can find something fun to do! Join the travel club, the pizza club, the Disney club or do nothing at all while you sit peacefully in one of the many quiet park settings. Voted one of the top 6 communities in America, Solivita is close to the theme parks and all the wonderful adventures that Central Florida has to offer. Solivita is a little piece of paradise. Call us today!
Property Features
Property Type: Residential - Single Family
Cooling: Central Air
Garage: 2 car attached
Heating: Central, Heat Pump
Home Style: Mediterranean
Lot Size: 0.15 Acres
Roof Type: Shingle
Stories: 1.0
Taxes: $3,328
Year Built: 2002
Square Feet: 2,038
Amenities
Ceiling Fans(s)
Eat-in Kitchen
Open Floorplan
Primary Bedroom Main Floor
Solid Wood Cabinets
Split Bedroom
Stone Counters
Thermostat
Walk-In Closet(s)
Window Treatments
Lighting
Private Mailbox
Rain Gutters
Shade Shutter(s)
Sliding Doors
Feature Descriptions
Additional Rooms: Bonus Room
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Association Amenities: Basketball Court, Cable TV, Clubhouse, Elevators, Fence Restrictions, Fitness Center, Gated, Golf Course, Handicap Modified, Lobby Key Required, Park, Pickleball Court(s), Playground, Pool, Recreation Facilities, Sauna, Security, Shuffleboard Court, Spa/Hot Tub, Storage, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s), Vehicle Restrictions, Wheelchair Access
Builder: AV HOMES
Community Features: Buyer Approval Required, Clubhouse, Deed Restrictions, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Gated Community - Guard, Golf Carts OK, Golf, Handicap Modified, Irrigation-Reclaimed Water, Park, Playground, Pool, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Special Community Restrictions, Tennis Court(s), Wheelchair Access, Street Lights
Directions: From Cypress Parkway go South on Solivita Boulevard through the main gate of Solivita.Continue straight on Solivita Boulevard, then turn left onto Bell Tower Crossing West. Turn right onto Balboa Drive.will be on your right.
Exterior: Block, Stucco
Flood Zone Code: X
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl
Foundation: Slab
HOA Fee: 276.02/ Monthly
HOA Y/N: Yes
Home Warranty Y/N: No
Hot Tub: Yes
Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Lot: Greenbelt, In County, Landscaped, Level, Near Golf Course, Near Public Transit, Sidewalk, Paved, Private
Lot Dimensions: 0.15
Model: CARNEGIE
Number of Pets: 3
Other Equipment: Irrigation Equipment
Other Fees: $166/ Monthly
Ownership: Fee Simple
Parking: Driveway, Garage Door Opener
Parking Notes: Driveway, Garage Door Opener
Patio/Porch: Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit, Yes
Pets Restrictions: Three commonly accepted household pets such as dogs and cats may be kept. No pets over 100 lbs are allowed. Ref para 21.33, Amended & Restated Master Declaration for Solivita dated 10/27/2013.
Pets Size: Large (61-100 Lbs.)
Pets Weight (Max): 100
Property Attached Y/N: No
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Security: Gated Community, Smoke Detector(s)
Senior Community: Yes
Sewer: Public Sewer
Showing Instructions: Appointment Only, Combination Lock Box, See Remarks, ShowingTime
Special Sale Provisions: None
Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Fiber Optics, Fire Hydrant, Phone Available, Public, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Recycled, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Vegetation: Mature Landscaping, Oak Trees, Trees/Landscaped
Water: Public
Water Access Y/N: No
Room Sizes
Great Room: 15x18.6
Dining Room: 12.4x14
Kitchen: 16x14
Dinette: 11.8x11
Primary Bedroom: 18.6x13.4
Bedroom 2: 12x12
Family Room: 17x12
Listed By / Shown By
Listed By
Agency Name: FAIRWAY REALTY OF SOLIVITA
Agency Contact: 407-405-3000
Shown By
Agent Name: Michael "Shane" Carter PLLC
Agent Phone: (352) 660-5261
Agency Title: Watson Realty Corp., REALTORS ®
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$ 2,163.48 per month $1,781.44 Principal & Interest $277.33 Property Tax $104.71 Homeowner's InsuranceChange Payment Information
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478 Balboa Drive | MLS# S5150443
This single family home located at 478 Balboa Drive, Kissimmee, FL 34759 is currently listed for sale with an asking price of $359,000. This property was built in 2002 and has 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths with 2038 sq. ft. Balboa Drive is located in the SOLIVITA subdivision. Search SOLIVITA real estate on mscarter.watsonrealtycorp.com today.