678 76TH AVENUE #5
Saint Pete Beach, FL 33706

Enjoy tropical breezes from the Gulf of Mexico as you watch boats, dolphins, manatees and a variety of seabirds. Grill out on your patio and witness colorful sunsets that will bring your day to a delightful and relaxing close. This unique setting has everything you dreamed about inwaterfront living including a large swimming pool on Blind Pass Channel, newer dock with water, electricity and fish cleaning station. Your deeded boat slip with newer lift is right outside your door and there is quick access to the Gulf. Walk or bike to historic Corey Ave, popular beaches, restaurants, bars, craft shows, food markets and musical events. The 22 x 42' garage could accommodate more than one car plus a golf cart or boat trailer. There is ample storage as well. On the first living area you'll find an open kitchen with floor to ceiling soft closing cherry wood cabinets; granite countertops and stainless appliances. Water views can be seen from the kitchen as well as most other rooms in the home. The living and dining areas with real wood floors are open to full water views. A wood burning fireplace centers the living area. A third bedroom and half bath are also on this level. Plantation shutters adorn the kitchen and 3rd bedroom. In the second living area you'll find two large bedrooms, each with their own bathroom and walk-in closets. The main bath was completely renovated and includes a huge tile shower with seamless glass enclosure and plantation shutters providing incredible water views. The vanity has granite countertop and double sinks. A laundry room with full size appliances is on this level as well. Electric hurricane shutters on all three sliding glass doors, and manual shutters on all other openings plus a hurricane resistant garage door will provide protection from storms and can help reduce insurance. THIS IS A SOLID BLOCK BUILDING. The original builder still lives next door. All 6 units were built with potential to install an elevator. Two of the 6 units have done so already. Do you have a pet that likes to run? There is a very wide, grassy backyard that iscompletely enclosed and can provide a safe playground for your pets. Major building renovations were undertaken in 2022/23 including: upgraded electrical panel, new composite decks, new railings, and a fresh coat of paint. A complete list of upgrades to the building andunit is available. The home is priced well under recent appraised value and can provide you instant equity. Lease it out for a few months a year and your annual maintenance fee will be covered with some to spare.