767 40th street

Under contract-accepting backup offers. Tucked right around the corner from Jungle Gardens and just a block and a half away from a beautiful bayside is this delightful mid-century opportunity in hot, hot Indian beach/sapphire shores area. Built in 1966 this is a Ruth Richmond home...with hallmark "crystallite" cabinet pulls and door knobs, vaulted Florida Room opens with pocketed sliders. With a little imagination the under air Florida room could morph into bedroom 3/office plus a mud/laundry room. This home has a cool vibe with great terrazzo floors upbeat decor and open floor plan...it lives way bigger than its official square footage. With nice sized bedrooms and baths...its a natural for vacation rentals as well. Best of all the recently(2024) relined freeform salt water pool and spa with a 1400 sq ft screened lanai guarantee a good time will be had by all. Attached 1-plus garage for car and bikes and beach stuff....plus an extra storage shed in back. Solar panels keep pool costs down. Roof new 2020 freshly painted exterior 2021. No worries....no storm damage here, fully in zone X. This neighborhood has it all....kayak or paddle board with access to bay at end of street, easy walk to Ringling museum, restaurant and frequent bay front events, Jungle Gardens and Starbucks.