One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. UNIQUE COASTAL PROPERTY for discriminating buyer. PRIME COASTAL LOCATION: Short walk to Sunset Beach, short bike ride to Howard Beach, Gulf water view form the driveway, and yet NO FLOOD INSURANCE required. Close to famous Sponge Docks, Pinellas Trail, marinas, boat ramps, golf courses, restaurants, and shopping. QUIET AND PRIVATE: Extra-large lot with privacy fences on the sides and lush tropical green belt at the back. Front of the house is set far back from the street. Quiet picturesque red-brick-paved street (Tarpon Springs signature). UPSCALE ARCHITECTURE AND CURB APPEAL: Perpendicular garage and a large (36x32ft) loading area create a stately private courtyard framed on the east side by large oak trees. Soaring front porch. Double-entry front door with leaded beveled glass and large arched transom window. High pitched roof that is of hip construction, which offers added wind resistance (insurance discount). MODERN EFFICIENT LAYOUT: Three-way split floor plan – two bedrooms in each wing and kitchen, living, dining in the center. Kitchen opens to the dinette area with a view of the pool and to large bright family room with gas fireplace. Ceilings are 10ft in the main area and 12ft cathedral in the foyer and dining area. Large laundry/utility room has access door to garage, and can accommodate a second washer/dryer set, or a secondary refrigerator or freezer. Private pool lanai has direct access doors from: family room, living room, pool bath, and the master suite. UPGRADED AND METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED: Ceramic floors throughout. New granite countertops in kitchen and west-wing bath. New roof and outside paint in 2022. Fully repainted inside in 2023, including garage. Garage floor epoxy coated and pool deck repainted in 2023. Brand-new stainless kitchen appliances just installed. New vanity and laundry faucets. New modern LED ceiling fans. LED pot lighting throughout. Custom vertical blinds and new plantation-style blinds in bedrooms. FREEDOM TO ENJOY LIFE: Oversized 3-car garage for your vehicles, tools, and toys. Large walkable garage attic for extra storage. No HOA, no CDD – no restrictions, no fees. You can park your boat or RV on the property. SAFETY AND CONVENIENCE: Wheelchair accessible front entrance and bathrooms (rare find). Screened pool enclosure with door closers and child safety fence (currently rolled up and stored in the attic).