8909 118th way

Under contract-accepting backup offers. Welcome to your future Florida oasis tucked away on a dead-end road with no through traffic and has the BEST LOCATION you can ask for, more about that below. This solid block home featuring a light and bright split floor plan, 3BR/2BA, 1,641sq ft, extremely oversized 2-car garage(big enough to park cars and have a workshop), fully screened-in pristine pool and fully fenced yard space to play or grow a garden with its rainwater cisterns. The backyard retreat is truly one of a kind, a peaceful way to enjoy the outdoors, poolside, with bugs kept out! The curb appeal provides a unique oversized driveway(up to 8 cars and/or a boat!) and manicured landscaping with sprinkler system, mature neighborhood trees, and elegant vintage feel. The current owner spent almost $80,000 (full list provided) upgrading this home with high-end materials and no corners cut. The expectation was to live here long term, but a personal life changing event occurred providing an opportunity for their loss and your gain! Stepping inside, the home has a warm welcoming feeling with an open dining area and one of two large family rooms overlooking the pool. On one side, there are two bedrooms with very large closets and a shared full bathroom. As you move to the other side, you will find the spacious primary suite (with ensuite full bathroom, one deep walk-in closet and a bonus closet), the second family room space with fireplace, and kitchen that offers beautiful granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, and tons of cabinetry for all the storage you may need! The biggest selling point, the LOCATION! Estimated at over 50’ elevation, you can’t get much closer to the beach without worrying about flood zones here! One of the highest points in Pinellas County - No flood insurance required! 10 minute drive to Redington or Indian Rocks Beach, 25 min to PIE airport, 30 min to TPA airport, 30 min to DTSP. You would also have the luxury of being within one mile of a Fresh Market, Sprouts, Publix, Home Depot, a movie theater, parks, TONS of modern shopping centers and restaurants. Within three miles you have a mall, boat ramps, Target – the list is endless. The home is also a stone throw away from the 45 mile long Pinellas Trail, running from DTSP to Tarpon Springs -perfect for biking, skating, and walking! Very centralized with a continuously revitalized city and great schools to match. Upgrades include: Lifeproof luxury vinyl plank flooring, level 5 smooth ceilings, high-end baseboards, all new interior doors, fresh Sherwin-Williams interior paint, modern light fixtures, recessed dimmable lighting, new ceiling fans, and custom zebra blinds have been installed throughout the home (2024). || Major items include: Gulfstream pool heater with warranty (2025), Pool pump (2021), HVAC (2024), roof (2020), electrical panel (2020), double-pane energy efficient windows & sliding door (2020), garage door opener (2024), exterior paint (2020, refreshed 2025), epoxy garage floor and well-water irrigation system (saves on water costs). A recent full third party inspection report is available, giving you this rare peace of mind up front! A previous buyer backed out at no fault to the seller or the home itself! You truly don’t want to wait and miss out on this extremely loved NO HOA home! BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE VIRTUAL TOUR!