Florida waterfront house

Florida waterfront house

Start price	398500.0 USD
Current price	398500.0 USD
Start time	06/20/2008
End time	07/20/2008
Bid count	0
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Florida Waterfront House on sailboat canal ESTATE SALE 531 Lillian Drive,  Madeira Beach FL 33708 Attractive 2 bedroom 1 bath 2 car garage house with open kitchen, see-through floorplan viewing the water. A protected lanai facing east provides shaded outdoor relaxation. Under roof is 2,198 sqft with 1,434 sqft air conditioned space. Bank appraisal in June 2007 for $555,000. Offering at $398,500 in estate sale. Built in 1966 (effective age) with concrete block construction, it is on a 7,000 sqft lot, 11 ft above MLW. Lillian Drive is located on Crystal Island, a secluded residential enclave of 300 waterfront homes with seawalls and boat docks in Boca Ciega Bay, at the John's Pass entrance to the Gulf of Mexico. It is just moments to beautiful soft sand beaches, plentiful shopping areas nearby with both national and local businesses. The house has been well maintained with a recent roof (2004), total repaint (2005), and newer kitchen appliances. Berber carpeting throughout (2005). It is in move-in condition with some furniture in place. Boating and watersports are very popular here, with dockage rental running up to $300 per month for a boat slip. This lot can accomodate two large slips plus a 250 sqft dock. Lillian Drive features a 3 acre city park offering a safe place for children to play and dogs to walk. The park is maintained by the city of Madeira Beach. Water and sewer services are provided by Pinellas County. The Gulf Beaches are part of the greater Tampa Bay region, encompassing St Petersburg, Clearwater, and Tampa along with surrounding suburbs. Tampa International Airport (TPA) is a quick 30 minute drive via Interstate I-275. Madeira Beach Florida is known locally as a "best kept secret on the Gulf Coast". With a population of 4,225, it is the home of the leading tourist destination in the county, John's Pass Village. Madeira Beach lies in the center of Sand Key, a 14 mile long barrier island separating the Gulf of Mexico from the Pinellas peninsula. Between these two land bodies lies Boca Ciega Bay, wherein sits Crystal Island, close to John's Pass, the only access to the Gulf south of Clearwater Pass seven miles to the north. Fishing is popular here, ranging from bridges, docks, seawalls, and beaches to numerous charter boats for offshore trips to the fishing grounds. We are known as the Grouper Capital of the world. A warm year-round climate allows unlimited sports activities. Tennis, boating, golf, baseball, football, and even indoor ice hockey are very popular in Tampa Bay. Professional teams such as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tampa Bay LIghtning,  and the Tampa Bay Rays baseball team entertain residents and visitors. Almost all sports can be enjoyed 12 months of the year. Tampa Bay is home to excellent schools and colleges, with the University of South Florida (USF), Eckerd College, St. Petersburg College and University of Tampa leading the list. The Arts are well represented with the Florida Orchestra, numerous Art Centers, Galleries and Museums providing cultural activities for all in Tampa Bay. Proximity to Orlando's theme parks just 90 minutes away by car makes day trips easy to visit DIsney World, Universal Studios, and Sea World, as well as events at the Orlando Convention Center. Closer by in neighboring Tampa is the popular Busch Gardens Park. For someone wishing for an existing business, the executor will consider including a successful gallery located within the community.  More information, contact:   JGW501@verizon.net