265 96TH AVENUE N

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! You can always change everything about your home but picking the perfect neighborhood and views are something that you can never change! This home has some of the best SALTWATER WATER FRONTAGE and private views with boat access to the Bay and Gulf! Amazing Riveria Bay neighborhood takes pride in its appearance that sets itself apart from the rest! The neighborhood is known for festivities for all its holidays, and golf cart friendly, walkable streets, communities parks and boat ramp. Every day at this home feels like vacation: Imagine sitting on the back patio or dock with a cup of coffee and enjoying all the manatees flocking to its secluded private canal daily at the foot of the dock, dolphins chasing fish up and down the seawall, fishing galore, and breath taking cotton candy views of the skies that will have everyone on your social media questioning their life decisions! The icing on the cake? The home is top notch with views of the water in almost every room in the house and everything completely updated over the last couple years. There is no doubt the pride in ownership shows here making LOW INSURANCE so minimal that you wouldn’t believe it even if I showed you! FULLY UPDATED kitchen, bathrooms and more throughout the home along with big ticket items such as NEW ROOF (2025), UPDATED ELECTRICAL (2025), HVAC (2023), NEW TANKLESS WATER HEATER (2024), NEW HURRICANE-RATED WINDOWS, DOORS, and SLIDERS for added safety and efficiency along with it being solid block with new stucco, new gutters, and new insulation. Enjoy the NEW low maintenance 10x24 foot DOCK with composite planks for longevity (2025). Although this neighborhood offers a community boat ramp, there is also room for a boat lift on the right or left side of the private dock. The NEW 70 FOOT SEAWALL was installed end of 2024 with specific steel beams allowing ROOM FOR A POOL to be installed as close to the seawall as you would like compared to standard seawalls! Covered back patio is great for kicking back and enjoying a drink while watching the games with the breeze coming off the canal! One car garage and oversized driveway makes it perfect for all the guests you that will be chomping at the bit to come over and hangout. This is a MUST SEE INSIDE AND THE BACK YARD to truly appreciate! Conveniently located close to restaurants, bars, shopping, grocery stores, downtown Saint Pete, airports, the beach and quick and easy access to I-75 and I-275. Get to Tampa airport and Saint Pete airports within 10-15 mins! Some of the best Beaches within 5-20 mins, quick hop over the bridge to Busch Gardens, aquarium, and zoo. Or drive to Orlando Disney World or universal studios for a fun day with family, Raymond James for some of the best concerts with friends, and sports stadiums that will be having you and your buddies being this homes biggest fan! This home is not just a residence; it’s a lifestyle. Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of paradise in Riviera Bay! This home packs a punch when compared to other waterfront homes and feels bigger in person!