2074 Illinois Avenue NESt Petersburg, FL 33703Sale Price: $1,388,000

Bright and airy 4 bedroom, 2 bath, block home on over a quarter-acre lot in coveted Venetian Isle - a premier waterfront community close to downtown St. Petersburg. A new seawall 2018 and caged pool on one of the larger lots on VI make this property perfect for updating or building your dream home. Located toward the end of a cul-de-sac, views from the east-facing backyard include a wide, deep water canal and the city of Tampa to the north. Boaters have quick, unobstructed access to Tampa Bay, while enjoying the protected waters of the canal. The home features a split plan with two bedrooms on each side. An open flow from the kitchen, dining, living and family rooms give the layout a spacious feel. Sliders and French doors open the home to the paved, caged patio and deep pool. The primary bedroom is situated at the back of the home where a jack-and-jill bath adjoins to a bedroom, perfect for office or nursery. The hall bath is accessible from both the interior of the home and the patio, great for entertaining in the outdoors. Plenty of storage closets throughout and a two-car garage with attic storage is great for all your water toys. Recent upgrades include a natural gas water heater 2024, and HVAC 2019. Vibrant downtown St. Pete is a bike ride from the residence where art museums, restaurants and parks greet tourists from throughout the world.