713 Islebay Drive, Apollo Beach, FL 33572
$1,850,000 4 bedrooms 4 full baths 4,070 square feet built 2005 MiraBay MLS TB8523892
Some waterfront homes give you a view. This one is set up for people who actually use the water. The boat lift runs by remote, the engines get flushed with fresh water right at the dock, and there are no bridges between your backyard and Tampa Bay. Then you come home to a lanai with a full outdoor kitchen and a pool that lights up at night.
The water comes first
713 Islebay Drive sits on Biscayne Canal, a saltwater canal in MiraBay, and there are no bridges between this dock and Tampa Bay, so height is not what limits you here. Because it is on a canal and not the MiraBay lagoon, there is no community lift to go through on the way to the bay, and the same open water brings dolphins and manatees right past the backyard. The canal runs about 4 to 6 feet at low tide. That is the number to hold your boat’s draft against, with a little margin, and if you are not sure what your boat draws, send me the make and model and I will look it up with you.
The lift is rated to 13,000 pounds. Lifts are rated by weight, not by boat length, so what has to fit under that number is your boat’s dry weight plus fuel, water, engines and gear. This one is remote controlled, with integrated limit switches, an aluminum service walkway, and a Flushmaster freshwater flushing system set up for twin outboard engines. Paver walkways lead down to the dock from both sides of the house.
The pool, the lanai, and the outside
The lanai is fully screened and panoramic, looking straight down the canal. There is an oversized outdoor kitchen built around a big center island, a travertine pool deck, and a heated pool with custom LED lighting and Hayward smart automation. The pool bath has been remodeled too.
Out front, the landscape and architectural lighting are professionally designed, the driveway is upgraded pavers, and there is a permanent Trimlight system on the house, so you can light it up for every holiday without ever climbing a ladder. The lot is 111 by 87 feet and the house faces northwest.
Inside the house
Hardwood and travertine floors, high ceilings, and hurricane-impact sliding glass doors that frame the canal from the living areas. Motorized shades on the first floor rise in the morning and lower on their own in the evening.
The kitchen was completely remodeled: a natural gas cooktop with a custom hood, a double-door refrigerator and freezer, a wine cooler, an ice maker, a lot of custom cabinetry, and two oversized islands, which is where everyone ends up standing. There is also an illuminated wine display that holds 54 bottles.
The primary suite is on the first floor, with a spa-style bath and a custom Closets by Design walk-in closet, and there is a dedicated office on the first floor too. Upstairs is a theater and bonus room with its own private balcony and a candy and beverage station with a built-in wine cooler, which is the room the kids and the grandkids will fight over.
The windows, doors and sliding glass doors were all replaced with new double pane, energy efficient, hurricane-impact units, an investment of more than $150,000, and there are hurricane shutters as well. Also new or upgraded: a whole-home water softener, a reverse osmosis system, a Rinnai tankless gas water heater with a recirculation pump, a seven-camera HD security system, and metallic epoxy floors in the three-car garage.
What it actually costs to own
This is the part most listings leave out, so here it is.
- 2025 tax bill: $24,326.04
- MiraBay HOA: about $190 per year
- CDD: yes, based on lot size
- Flood zone: AE
The HOA number is not a typo. MiraBay carries a CDD, and the CDD is what pays for the amenities, which is why the HOA stays so low. We will pull the tax bill so you can see exactly how that total breaks down. If CDDs are new to you, I explained them in CDD vs HOA.
On flood zone AE: if you have a mortgage you will carry flood insurance. MiraBay was built up to a higher elevation, and elevation is the biggest lever on that premium, so get a quote on this address early, before you are emotionally committed. More in Is Apollo Beach in a flood zone?
MiraBay itself
MiraBay is gated, and it is resort-style living over the top: a waterfront clubhouse and café, a resort pool, a fitness center, tennis, pickleball and basketball courts, parks and walking trails, and a full-time activity coordinator on staff running events all year. It is golf cart friendly too. You can see where the CDD goes the first time you walk through the clubhouse.
More on the community and how it compares, on my MiraBay guide.
Questions people ask about this house
Can you get out to Tampa Bay by boat from 713 Islebay Drive?
Yes. The house is on Biscayne Canal, a saltwater canal in MiraBay, and there are no bridges between the dock and Tampa Bay. The canal runs about 4 to 6 feet at low tide, so we will check your boat’s draft against that before you fall for the house.
How big a boat can the lift handle?
The lift is rated to 13,000 pounds. It is remote controlled, with limit switches, an aluminum service walkway and a Flushmaster freshwater flushing system set up for twin outboards. Bring me your boat’s weight with fuel and gear and we will check it.
What does it cost each year besides the mortgage?
The 2025 tax bill was $24,326.04 and the MiraBay HOA is about $190 a year. MiraBay has a CDD, based on lot size, and it pays for the amenities. The house is in flood zone AE, so plan on flood insurance if you finance.
Is the primary bedroom on the first floor?
Yes. The primary suite is on the main floor, with a spa-style bath and a custom Closets by Design walk-in closet.
Is there a home office?
Yes, a dedicated office on the first floor.
What has been updated?
The kitchen was completely remodeled, and the windows, doors and sliding glass doors are new, double pane and hurricane-impact rated, an investment of more than $150,000. There is also a Hayward smart pool system, a whole-home water softener, reverse osmosis, a Rinnai tankless gas water heater, a seven-camera security system, a remodeled pool bath and epoxy garage floors.
Walk through it
There is a full video tour of the house, and more photos are below.
Watch the video tour
Want a feel for 713 Islebay Drive, Apollo Beach before you come see it? Here is the video walk-through.
Come see it
If you want to walk it, or you just want the honest answer to something before you drive out, call or text me. Tell me about the boat, and where you like to take it. That is usually where the real conversation starts.
Shawna Calvert, REALTOR
The Calvert Home Team at 27North Realty
509-294-6818 | shawna@27northrealty.com
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713 Islebay Drive, Apollo Beach, FL 33572. MLS TB8523892. Listed at $1,850,000 by Shawna Calvert, REALTOR, 27North Realty, 6138 N US Highway 41, Apollo Beach, FL 33572, office 813-645-4663. Gregg Calvert, Broker. Property details are from Stellar MLS and public records and are believed accurate but are not guaranteed. Buyers should verify all measurements, costs, assessments, insurance and features independently.