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One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. OWN THE LAND - NO LOT RENT! Located in the highly sought-after 55+ waterfront co-op community of Americana Cove, this beautifully updated home offers over 1,100 sq. ft. of pristine, move-in-ready living space. Price includes the share for the lot and ownership in the Co-op! PREMIUM LOCATION & LIFESTYLE: Conveniently located just a short, breezy walk to the community's waterfront park, picnic shelters, and fishing dock on the saltwater canal. Relax on the dock and watch dolphins and manatees play! TOTAL PEACE OF MIND (MAJOR UPGRADES): Optimized for low-maintenance retirement or lock-and-leave snowbird living, this home boasts extensive recent updates: FLOORING (2025): Entire home completely redone with brand-new plywood subfloors and waterproof wide-plank laminate featuring a Lifetime Warranty. UNDER HOME (2026): Brand-new insulated vapor barrier and all-new flexible A/C air ducts. HVAC (2022): High-end American Standard 2.5-ton package unit (heating & air) with a 10-year parts warranty. ROOF OVER (2016): Features a 20-year transferable warranty. TERMITES (2024): Fully tented with a transferable warranty in place. WINDOWS (2023): New tilt-in, double-paned energy-efficient windows for easy cleaning. Clamshell awnings and Bahama shutters provide wind protection. INTERIOR HIGHLIGHTS: Features a beautiful 200 sq. ft. Florida Room with a cement subfloor, laminate flooring, a drop ceiling, and Bahama shutters—perfect for an office, hobby room, or extra living space. Dining and living room areas have crown molding and baseboards. Interior paint in pastel colors was completed in 2025. KITCHEN (2022): The remodeled kitchen showcases soft-close Shaker cabinets, sparkling quartz countertops, a ceramic tile backsplash, a stainless steel farmhouse sink, and brand-new appliances (Whirlpool refrigerator, GE stove). BATHROOMS (2024): Both bathrooms were fully updated in 2024 with new toilets, cabinets, and sinks (quartz in hall bath, new walk-in shower in master). UTILITY SHED (2025): Brand new Maytag washer and dryer (2025) are located in the lighted utility shed featuring freestanding shelving units for storage. OUTDOOR & RESORT AMENITIES: The long, resurfaced driveway easily handles two cars under a spacious carport. Enjoy a backyard paver patio for barbecuing, a Ring doorbell, mature landscaping, and a co-op-supplied sprinkler system. Low monthly maintenance fee includes water, sewer, trash, lawn mowing, a 24-hour manned security gate, private streets, a heated pool, shuffleboard, fitness room, clubhouse, and more! Two pets (dogs/cats) up to 35 lbs. total are welcome. LOCATION: Minutes to everything! Just 10 minutes to vibrant downtown St. Petersburg, 15 minutes to two airports, and 25 minutes to world-class Gulf beaches. This beautifully redone, super-clean retirement oasis is waiting for you!
