The Brief
- A historic Davis Islands historic home for sale has hit the market in Tampa, Florida, with an asking price of $4.65 million.
- Known as the Arthur Milam Mansion or the Ivy House, the estate is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
- The castle-like property is one of fewer than 50 original buildings still standing from the initial development phase of the islands.
TAMPA, Fla – A historic Davis Islands home for sale has hit the market for $4.65 million, offering a rare look into the early development of the Tampa area.
The castle-like estate, known as the Arthur Milam Mansion or Ivy House, stands as a living antique coated in thick vines.
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What we know:
The home was built in 1925 for developer Arthur Milam, a business partner of Davis Islands visionary D.P. Davis. It features a six-bedroom and six-bathroom layout, along with three half-bathrooms after undergoing one major addition.
The original entryway, walls, floors, ceilings, doorknobs, and private balconies overlooking a central courtyard remain intact. A small plaque on the property indicates its status on the National Register of Historic Places.
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