$569,500 239 FREEPORT AVENUE, SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33702

Have you been searching for the home that will tug at your heart strings, a home that will offer you your very own slice of paradise? Well, look no further because you have found it. In a quiet corner of the Riviera Bay Neighborhood and situated on a pond, this fabulous pool home has been completely redone, updated and renovated. As you enter this home, you immediately step into the spacious great room offering you an open living concept with kitchen, dining room & living room. The gorgeous kitchen with new stainless steel appliances (2023), quartz countertops (2020), a "coffee corner" plus a dining area & lots of extra space for your most comfy furniture is a fabulous place to entertain family and friends. The family room with it's vaulted ceiling is bright and sunny with a beautiful view of the pond; the electric fireplace will keep you warm on those cool Florida winter nights, & during these hot summer days, you not only have central air to keep you cool but also a mini-split system. Sit in the comfort of this family room, enjoy the wildlife as they visit daily: rabbits, ducks, ospreys, even eagles. The view is just fabulous! Luxury vinyl plank flooring in every room. The master bedroom has a gorgeous bathroom with a shower (no tub). Completely renovated from top to bottom (2023), including a new shower pan, walls, floors, tile, vanity, Mohen faucets and, just installed, a top of the line commode by Toto. The shower floor has river rock tile adding such a excellent touch to this new bathroom. Ceiling fans throughout; the master bedroom & 2nd bedroom have walk-in closets. Waiting for you just outside the sliding glass doors from the family room, you will find a huge screened lanai (16X34) with travertine tile flooring, a new insulated panel roof (2023), and a beautiful pool area (pool area not included in the 16X34, it adds more space). The inground salt-water pool was installed in 2019; it measures 14X28 with pavers, and has a solar heater keeping the pool at a temperature of your choice. The pool enclosure keeps the bugs away so you can float around and enjoy the water and the fabulous view of the pond in comfort. And if you have little ones, there is a child safety pool fence which will remain for the new happy homeowners. Additional updates: shingle roof 2022; Daikin 2 ton mini-split system with heat/air 2014, Goodman 3.5 HVAC system with heat pump 2016, Reme Halo Air Purifying System 2021, whole house filter 2018, Whirlpool water heater 40 gallons 2023, Jandy TruClear Chlorine Generating System 2022, Pentair Sta-Rite Pool Pump 2023, Family Room Bay Windows 2021, Screen Porch (16X34) with Travertine Tile 2019. Lots of savings with your insurance: new roof plus hurricane protective coverings for all windows and doors. Just minutes away from our fun-filled downtown where you can enjoy the many restaurants, museums, sports venues, exciting night life & more. A short drive to our gorgeous beaches and close to the 4th Street Corridor with its restaurants and shopping. Just five minutes or so to Weedon Island Preserve, fish, walk the trail or kayak. Easy access to the interstate & bridges. Try your luck at the Hard Rock Casino about 25 minutes away. Living in the Riviera Bay Neighborhood offers luminariums & a boat parade on Christmas Eve, flags on 4th of July, golf cart parade, close proximity to the boat ramp, a short walk to Riviera Bay Park, minutes to the North Branch Library. Your own little paradise is waiting for you!