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Unit #702 at 501 East Bay Drive is a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom, two-story townhouse in Largo, FL with 816 sq ft of living space, built in 1975. It is currently listed at $172,000.
Looking for a home where you can walk to the park, library, restaurants and neighborhood favorites — and still be just minutes from the Gulf beaches? This townhome-style condo near Largo Central Park offers something else condo buyers appreciate: no neighbors above or below, plus your own outdoor space both upstairs and down. In other words, no footsteps overhead and no one living under yours. Inside, easy-care tile and wood laminate flooring runs throughout the home — no carpet to baby, shampoo or apologize for. The primary bedroom opens to its own private balcony overlooking the garden area at the rear of the townhome, while downstairs a private patio with a gas grill creates another inviting spot to relax or entertain. Several important improvements have already been completed, including impact windows installed in 2024, a new A/C system in 2024 and a roof approximately three years old. Roof maintenance and replacement are handled by the condo association. The kitchen also features a newer (2024) stainless steel French-door, counter-depth refrigerator. The location is a real standout. A gated rear entrance, accessible only to Magnolia Square residents with a key, provides convenient access to the Largo Public Library, with Largo Central Park just across the street. Shops, restaurants, a neighborhood pub and other everyday conveniences are nearby, while the barrier-island beaches are only about 4.4 miles away. And a nice bonus for EV drivers: the library parking lot has EV charging stations, because apparently even your car gets a neighborhood amenity. The home includes an assigned covered parking space, and Magnolia Square residents enjoy a community pool, tennis courts and clubhouse. Monthly condo dues also include water, sewer, trash collection, building insurance, exterior building and grounds maintenance, and reserve funding. Whether you're looking for your first home, a Florida getaway or simply a low-maintenance home in a location where you can leave the car parked more often, this one offers a combination of privacy, outdoor living, recent improvements and convenience that's hard to find.
