This home HAS IT ALL! Centrally located in the heart of St Pete, close to everything you want to be near, minutes to DTSP, the gulf beaches and the interstate. HIGH and DRY in Flood Zone X with no requirement to carry flood insurance, block construction keeps your homeowner's insurance low and situated on a CORNER lot with alley access for ultimate privacy and space. All of your systems have tons of remaining life: Main (shingle) roof is 2018, HVAC is 2020, electrical service upgrade in 2021, flat roof resealed in 2023. A backyard oasis featuring a spacious screened-in porch, hot tub nestled under a gazebo, above the ground pool, waterfall turtle pond, all adorned with goegeous tropical fauna cared for with your irrigation system operating off a well, and fully fenced-in (vinyl fence is 2021). You also have access gates from the alley into the backyared in case you want to securely park your boat or RV and a 2 car parking pad on the side entrance of the property. We haven't even stepped inside yet! Enter the front door and you'll love the 1951 original hardwood floors in your formal living room and front two bedrooms. Both bedrooms offer lovely natural light and the front room has an expansive closet. The full bathroom pays homage to it's 1951 roots with vintage tilework, accented with an updated vanity and toilet. The sweetest kitchen has plenty of counter and prep space with a large window and flows nicely from the formal living room to the rear family room (kitchen appliances are 2 years-old). The family room is accented by a working woodburning fireplace with French doors leading to your backyard. Off the family room is the indoor laundry (washer and dryer are 3 years-old) and utility room as well as the third bedroom that has private back porch access. The third bedroom and utility room have the potential to be a spacious owner's suite. This home is the epitome of Florida living at it's best!