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$290,000

8709 EL PORTAL DR
TAMPA, FL 33604
Listed by Heather Lakeman · EXIT KING REALTY
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Living area
1,110 sqft
Year built
1947

About this home

Virtually Staged. Welcome to this charming Tampa home where classic character meets a convenient central location! Built in 1947, this 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers 1,110 square feet of living space and features some of its beautiful original hardwood floors, adding warmth and character that is hard to replicate. A newer ROOF installed in 2021 and Brand NEW Front Door provides an important update, while the home retains the charm of its era. The covered front porch offers a welcoming place to relax and enjoy the outdoors, while the covered back porch provides additional outdoor living space overlooking the backyard—perfect for morning coffee, unwinding at the end of the day or entertaining. Situated on a 9,100-square-foot lot, there is plenty of opportunity to make the space your own. Location is a standout feature! Enjoy being approximately 1.5 miles from Lowry Park Zoo, 4 miles from Busch Gardens, 7 miles from the University of South Florida, and approximately 7 miles from Downtown Tampa, with Tampa International Airport about 10 miles away. Shopping, dining, entertainment, major roadways and many of Tampa Bay's most popular destinations are all within easy reach. Whether you're looking for a place to call home or a Tampa property with plenty of potential, this charming home combines character, location and opportunity. Schedule your private showing today and see all this home has to offer!

Property details

MLS #
MFRN6145562
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
EL PORTAL
Status
Active
Days on market
1
On market date
September 1, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
1
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.21 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).

Elementary
FOREST HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
0.92 mi away · Grades -1-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
699
Student:teacher ratio
13.7:1
District
HILLSBOROUGH
Middle
ADAMS MIDDLE SCHOOL
0.9 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
2.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
648
Student:teacher ratio
19.1:1
District
HILLSBOROUGH
High
CHAMBERLAIN HIGH SCHOOL
0.37 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
2.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
1,314
Student:teacher ratio
19.0:1
District
HILLSBOROUGH

Walkability

Blended score for TAMPA's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

84
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
14.7 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores16
Parks4
Schools13
Transit stops20
Pharmacies11

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in TAMPA, from live MLS data.

On the market 1 days -- 82 fewer days than TAMPA's current average of 83 days.
For reference, the median list price across 6,057 active listings in TAMPA right now is $345,000.

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Est. monthly payment
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$58,000 down
$232,000 loan
Principal & interest$1,505
Property tax (est.)$242
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Stellar MLS (mfrmls) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated September 2, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.