3 BR/2 BA + OVERSIZED 1-CAR GARAGE and HUGE FULLY-FENCED BACKYARD in SOUTH TAMPA for under $550K? YES, PLEASE! Located in the desirable Ballast Point neighborhood – with A-RATED ROBINSON IB HIGH SCHOOL - and tucked away just minutes from MacDill AFB, Bayshore Blvd, and beautiful Ballast Point Park (splash pad, playground, picnic areas, boat ramp, fishing pier and more!), this South Tampa gem offers the space, updates, and location you've been searching for! And --- FLOOD ZONE X and NO HOA FEES! This charming, move-in ready 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom block home sits on an OVERSIZED .20-ACRE/8520 SF LOT with a pavered driveway, PVC privacy fence, and a rare oversized 1-car garage. Step inside to find a spacious family room with plentiful windows, providing an abundance of natural light, plus a cozy wood-burning fireplace for those chilly winter nights. Continue on to the beautifully updated and spacious eat-in kitchen with view of the covered/screened lanai and backyard. HUGE INTERIOR LAUNDRY/MUD ROOM is right off the kitchen. 3 nice-sized rooms compliment this efficient floor plan and master bedroom includes an ensuite/private bathroom. The spacious backyard is fully fenced with durable vinyl—perfect for pets, entertaining, or even a future pool (buyer to verify). Over $145K in upgrades to this home, including: kitchen and bathroom remodel, new gutters around whole house, new vinyl fence in yard, new roof installed, new plank tile throughout the house, new windows and hurricane rated sliding door (2015-$80K), New electrical panel/surge protectors/smoke detectors (2022-$18K), new pavered driveway (2022-$6K), new hurricane panels and bolts (2022-$3500), new blinds throughout the house (2022-$3600), Fireplace redesigned (2022-$4K), new interior doors (6 panels) and closet doors (2022-$7K), new HVAC - 3-Ton (GrandAire) (2024-$4K), new hot water heater (2024-$1800), new ceiling in front bathroom (2025-$1400), new insulation in the attic and ducts sealed in the attic (2025-$2100) Enjoy morning walks along Bayshore Blvd, explore Hyde Park Village, hop over to Water Street or Riverwalk, or relax with friends at Ballast Point Park’s pier, splash pad, picnic spots or launch your boat at the park’s boat ramp! With easy access to the Selmon Expressway, Gandy Blvd, Downtown Tampa, Tampa General, Amalie Arena, and Tampa International Airport, everything you need is just minutes away. Also, 25 mins to downtown St. Pete and 35 mins. Madeira and to St. Pete Beaches! Homes in this pocket of South Tampa are in high demand—especially with new construction in the area ranging from $1.5M-$2M+. Whether you're a first-time buyer, military family, or savvy investor, this home offer’s location, lifestyle, and long-term value. Schedule your showing today!