$169,900
About this home
PARADISE IS CALLING ~~ Super cute, cozy, waterfront condo that is located in the well sought after ESSEX building in this popular, guard gated 55+ community of BAY ISLAND. This condo is perfect as a "WINTER GET-AWAY or a wonderful FULL TIME RESIDENCE. Enjoy the panoramic water views of Boca Ciega Bay and be entertained by the many dolphins that frolic in the waters below and the many birds that soar above the sparkling waters. This lovely unit provides a Great Room concept, open kitchen with 42 inch cabinets, appliance package, coordinating backsplash and breakfast bar for on-the-go snacking. The Bathroom is cheerful with a modern look offering a single sink vanity with cabinet storage, overhead accent shelf/cabinet and full tub/shower combination. Neutral in color ~ this provides a blank slate to make it your own by adding the calming coastal watercolor hues. Step into the Primary Bedroom which offers a full walk-in closet, sliders that lead to a private covered waterfront balcony and plenty of interior wall space to strategically place furniture for optimum usage. This easy care unit showcases full tile flooring throughout, neutral paint, storage closets in both the hall and bedroom. Electric storm shutters provide the ultimate in storm protection for the Balcony slider as well as the front Picture Window. A covered carport dedicated to this unit is also included in the sale. THE ESSEX at BAY ISLAND has an elevator, individual storage lockers for all units and a waterfront pool with outside bathrooms. There is also a workshop in the building for the owners to use, which is a welcome amenity. General Laundry facility in building. HOA FEES include water, sewer, trash and more. There is a scenic 1.5 mile waterfront walkway around the community, 6 pools, Clubhouse with Social Director, marina, fitness center with both women's and men's saunas, tennis courts, car wash and more! Enjoy the many social events and meet new friends in this active 55+ community. Bay Island is minutes to some of the beautiful beaches, artsy Gulfport, trendy downtown St. Petersburg and South Pasadena where you will find unique restaurants, shopping and more. Isn't it time to make this place YOUR PARADISE. Call for your private viewing today!!
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Property details
- MLS #
- MFRTB8541714
- Property type
- Condominium
- Subdivision
- BAY ISLAND GROUP 9
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 1
- On market date
- September 1, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 1
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 0.81 acres
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).
- Enrollment
- 306
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.3:1
- District
- PINELLAS
- Enrollment
- 807
- Student:teacher ratio
- 18.8:1
- District
- PINELLAS
- Enrollment
- 240
- Student:teacher ratio
- 48.0:1
- District
- PINELLAS
Walkability
Blended score for SOUTH PASADENA's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
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