2200 W BAY ISLE DRIVE SE, SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33705

NO FLOODING FROM HURRICANES. MOVE IN READY HOME, and Furnished!  Located on a corner lot in the island community of TROPICAL SHORES -- a hidden gem and waterfront community located less than a mile south of vibrant downtown St. Pete, and directly adjacent to Old Southeast Neighborhood.  Enjoy entertaining, bird watching and relaxing on the enormous rooftop deck -- fantastic sunrises, sunsets, and spectacular views of Tampa Bay, Downtown St. Pete (think: sparkling lights at night) and Downtown Tampa.  Very short walk to Lassing Park waterfront with beach.  Recreational activities, such as kayaking, fishing, and boating, thanks to the neighborhood's easy access to the water. The nearby Boyd Hill Nature Preserve offers hiking and wildlife viewing trails About 5 miles to Gulf beaches.  https://www.stpeteparksrec.org/boydhillpreserve/Spacious open floor plan with great "flow".  Open living, dining, kitchen and family room are at the center of the home.  Kitchen features SS appliances, solid wood cabinets and pantry, and quartz countertops.  Expansive breakfast bar and counter space, with lots of undercounter storage.  Primary bedroom has ensuite bathroom with oversized rainfall walk-in shower.  Second bathroom features oversized soaking tub with separate dual showerheads, double vanities and linen closet.  Great natural light all day.  Attached in-law suite with private entrance has a full bath (walk-in shower) and generously sized bedroom, mini-fridge, microwave and coffee-maker.  Also opens into the house so can be either a 3rd BR / BA or a separate apartment.  Corner lot with professional landscaping and irrigation system using reclaimed water.  Side and back yard are fully fenced, creating a private tropical oasis.  Large patio with travertine flooring and outdoor fireplace.  Side yard on opposite side of home is perfect space to grill, and enjoy your swim spa! This home underwent a total "down to the studs" renovation in 2018.  More than $150K+ renovations / upgrades since then include:  rooftop deck, solar panels, reconfiguring 3rd BR into "in-law" suite by adding full bath with walk-in shower (wheelchair accessible) and brand-new mini-split AC, new paver drive way and parking pad, French doors opening to travertine private patio, 2nd bathroom renovation, tankless water heater for in-law suite, water softening system, RING security system (multiple cameras), top of the line swim spa, upgraded electrical, custom blinds, bidets in primary bath and in-law suite.   Home can be sold furnished or unfurnished.