301 81ST AVE NE, ST PETERSBURG, FL, 33702
$550,000
Residential
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Living Area
2,256 Sqft
Lot Size
8,237 Sqft
*Recent appraisal at $735,000.* A RARE CENTURY-OLD GEM, FULLY RENOVATED IN THE HEART OF RIVIERA BAY. Some homes you walk through. This one you fall for. Built in 1926 and lovingly restored nearly a century later, this Dutch Colonial Revival is one of those rare St. Petersburg homes that carries a soul you simply cannot build into new construction. The signature gambrel roofline, the arched front entry, the brick chimney standing proud against the sky. This is a house with stories already in its bones, now ready to start writing yours. Step through the front door and the light finds you first. Sun pours through the windows of the original sunroom, spilling warm across wide luxury vinyl plank floors and gathering at a wood-burning fireplace framed in custom millwork and dramatic stone. It is the kind of room that begs for slow Sunday mornings, a glass of wine at dusk, the people you love close by. The heart of the home is a chef's kitchen that manages to feel both fresh and timeless: a generous quartz island in soft sage, glass-tile backsplash the color of sea foam, warm brass fixtures, glass-front cabinetry, and brand-new KitchenAid appliances including a 30" slide-in range with integrated downdraft. It is a kitchen built for real life, big gatherings, and everything in between. Three bedrooms and two full baths, plus a newly added half bath, give everyone room to breathe, anchored by a convenient first-floor primary suite that means you never have to think twice about stairs. Outside, your private world begins. Set on a rare oversized triangular corner lot, fully fenced for true privacy and seclusion, the expansive wood deck stretches beneath a canopy of mature trees. Morning coffee, evening cocktails, room to roam, room to garden, room to simply breathe. This kind of outdoor freedom almost never comes available in this pocket of St. Pete. And the peace of mind runs deeper than the charm. Every major system has been thoughtfully updated: 2020 roof, 2020 HVAC, new electrical panel, fully rewired first floor, second floor brought to current code, smart lighting (Alexa-compatible), and a new irrigation system. New impact windows throughout. Minutes from vibrant Downtown St. Pete, top hospitals, universities, and Riviera Bay Park (pickleball, tennis, basketball), with easy access to Tampa Bay beaches and I-275. Investors welcome, with strong co-living potential near USF St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg College, Eckerd College, and downtown. Historic charm. Modern comfort. A rare chance to own something with real heart. Come feel it for yourself.
Property Details
Property Features Property Features
MLS ID: MFRTB8520248 Year Built: 1926
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer Architectural Style: Colonial
Construction Materials: Frame Cooling: Central Air
Country: US County Or Parish: Pinellas
Direction Faces: West Exterior Features: French Doors, Garden
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Flooring: Luxury Vinyl
Foundation Details: Other Furnished: Unfurnished
Heating: Central, Electric Laundry Features: Inside, Laundry Room
Levels: Two Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan Lot Features: Corner Lot, Flood Insurance Required
Occupant Type: Vacant Other Equipment: Irrigation Equipment
Other Structures: Shed(s) Parking Features: Driveway
Patio And Porch Features: Side Porch Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Yes
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence Property Type: Residential
Road Surface Type: Paved Roof: Shingle
Sewer: Public Sewer Showing Requirements: Appointment Only, ShowingTime
Special Listing Conditions: None Standard Status: Active
State Or Province: FL Utilities: Public
Vegetation: Mature Landscaping, Oak Trees Water Source: Public
Rooms Rooms
Kitchen: 13x18 ft Living Room: 12x19 ft
Primary Bedroom: 11x15 ft
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