880 Sand Pine Drive NESt Petersburg, FL 33703Sale Price: $1,675,000

Enjoy your own piece of paradise with this spacious and private home situated on a rare large of waterfront lot within the peaceful and private Placido Bayou boasting oak-lined parkways is truly St. Petersburg's, premier gated community! This home is well located within, the Estates section of the community. Large corner lot with 80' frontage on a protected canal on Smack's Bayou with easy access to Tampa Bay waters and the Gulf of Mexico. Explore Weedon Island preserve, Snell isle yacht club for gas and a short ride via boat to downtown St. Petersburg. Fish and watch the manatees off your easy-to-maintain composite dock. Custom kayak rack, ladder and lower launch level. This is a perfect home for relaxed waterfront Florida living in this one story home has over 3000 sq ft, numerous upgrades including newer Anderson windows and doors, Viking appliances in the kitchen, new composite wood dock, a custom kayak rack, and more. Light and bright with views and access from 4 rooms to bring the outdoor living in. This home was custom built with solid block construction, newer tile roof (2010) and HVAC has had all ducts cleaned and resealed (2021) and freshly painted throughout (2022). The kitchen, living room, family room, and Master Suite all open out to saltwater, PebbleTec custom pool, with a spacious pavered lanai and screened patio provides comfortable and inviting outdoor entertaining. This spacious 4 bedrooms and 4 1/2 bath home has vaulted ceilings in the main living area, crown molding as well as a split floor plan with two bedrooms on one side, including a large master suite with updated spa bathroom including jetted tub and custom organized walk-in closet. Also includes a potential mother-in-law bedroom or office on the other side, and a large indoor laundry room with ample storage. Large kitchen and family room open to a gorgeous updated Pebbletec custom saltwater pool area with vaulted screen enclosure, full outside pool bath, wet bar with fridge, cooktop and more. Great for outdoor entertaining with spacious covered lanai including 70” screened TV that stays, "Big Ass” fan that really moves the air and passes through to kitchen area as well even has an outdoor “BugSlayer” system/mister that goes off twice a day or before guests to make dock and other outside areas even more enjoyable. Beautifully upgraded pavers on drive, entry and pool deck, composite deck and renovated master bath along with others. Enjoy the gated community lifestyle, with birdlife, 10 lakes, and sidewalks to enjoy being outdoors! One way in and one way out, security 24 hours. Placido Bayou is a nature lover's paradise with miles of walking/running paths that wind around the community and its beautiful ponds and lakes. All of this is conveniently located just a few short minutes from schools, the Racquet Club of St Petersburg, the 4th Street shopping and dining corridor, downtown St. Petersburg, I-275, and the Gandy Bridge. Just an easy 20-minute drive to Tampa International airport. No better location to have it all - Gated, Private, Spacious, Waterfront at the best value! This home is move-in ready and a must-see! Buyer to verify all measurements, HOA, and community regulations and information. Waterfront living with the security of a base flood elevation of 9 feet. Enjoy affordable flood insurance and peace of mind during storms as the lowest living floor elevation is 9.65 feet. The seller had quotes for a boat lift to accommodate up to 30ft boat.