Karen Hegemeier and Jackie Diaz, of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty, brought the buyer

Roberto Alomar, former Toronto Blue Jays all-star second baseman and MLB Hall of Famer, has sold his Tampa estate for $4 million. Located at 901 Palacio De Avila, the palatial property is situated in Avila, a prestigious country club community in Tampa Bay. Karen Hegemeier and Jackie Diaz, of Premier Sotheby’s International, brought the buyer; Dianne Martin, of Century 21, represented Alomar.

Sited on approximately 3.4 gated acres, the extraordinary estate encompasses more than 18,000 square feet of luxury living. With eight bedrooms, nine full and three half baths, the home features marble floors, custom mill work and resort-style amenities. Exquisite appointments include a wine cellar, cigar/cognac room, five fireplaces, elevator, master suite with two-story closet, indoor and outdoor pools, sports court, and an eight-car collector’s garage.

Over his career 17-year MLB career, Alomar was a 12-time all-star and won 10 Rawlings Gold Glove Awards ?? the most ever by a second basemen. He was named the American League Championship Series MVP in 1992. In 2004, he retired from baseball with a career batting average of .300, 2,724 hits, 474 stolen bases, and 210 homeruns. He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2011.

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“Our discerning buyer saw the value in this extraordinary estate that offered a luxurious lifestyle in a highly desirable location. This sale demonstrates not only the strength of the Tampa Bay market but also the advantage of working with one of the top luxury brands in the real estate market.”

— Karen Hegemeier, Premier Sotheby’s International Realty

About Premier Sotheby’s International Realty

Headquartered in Naples, Florida, Premier Sotheby’s International Realty has over 1,100 associates and employees in 40 locations throughout Florida and North Carolina. Premier Sotheby's International Realty also benefits from an association with the storied Sotheby's auction house, established in 1744. The brokerage is a division of The Lutgert Companies, a prominent member of Southwest Florida’s business community since 1964. For more information, visit premiersothebysrealty.com.