3411 w bay avenue

*FLEXIBLE PURCHASE OPPORTUNITY — LEASE OPTION TO PURCHASE IS AVAILABLE! ASK YOUR REALTOR FOR DETAILS.* For the buyer who values character over commonplace, this authentic 1925 South Tampa bungalow offers a rare opportunity to own a home where nearly a century of architectural personality has been thoughtfully preserved. Original oak hardwood floors, high ceilings, original windows, crystal doorknobs with brass hardware, built-in bookshelves and a GENUINE WOOD-BURNING FIREPLACE EQUIPPED WITH A NATURAL GAS FIRELOG, reflect the craftsmanship of another era. FRENCH DOORS open into the dining room, while the original CLAWFOOT TUB adds another special period detail to the main bath. The vintage character continues into the eat-in kitchen with ORIGINAL WOOD CABINETRY AND HUTCH, GAS RANGE and enamel-top table, while the Florida room is filled with charm and natural light. Outside, a rustic arbor, picket fence and lush landscaping create an inviting first impression, and the fully fenced backyard feels like a private garden retreat with a covered rear porch and brick steps. Tucked behind the main home is a beautifully designed DETACHED ACCESSORY STRUCTURE with approximately 310 SQUARE FEET. Thoughtfully created to complement the bungalow. this unique space features Wood Flooring, a full bath, stackable washer/dryer and retro-style refrigerator. THE STAIRCASE LEADS TO THE UPPER-LEVEL LOFT BEDROOM. FRENCH DOORS lead out to an inviting outdoor PERGOLA-COVERED DECK, EDISON LIGHTING and firepit seating area. Important improvements include a 2023 HVAC system, GAS TANKLESS WATER HEATER SERVING BOTH STRUCTURES, updated subflooring, piers and foundation timbers, recently repainted exteriors with high-quality UV-resistant paint, and newer awnings. Located in a NON-FLOOD HAZARD ZONE in South Tampa, with convenient access to MacDill AFB, Bayshore Boulevard, Downtown Tampa, Hyde Park Village, Davis Islands, Ybor City, parks, cafés and shopping, plus easy access to St. Petersburg via the Gandy Bridge. NOT A COOKIE-CUTTER RENOVATION. NOT A REPRODUCTION. This is the real thing—a 1925 bungalow filled with warmth, history and individuality, ready for its next steward to become the current author of a continuous story that began more than a century ago. LEASE OPTION AVAILABLE!