PRIME WATERFRONT....... This property offers an incredible opportunity to own a canal front property in the highly desirable Bay Pines neighborhood and a blank canvas to build a Florida living exceptional dream home – perfect for any visionary Buyer. The existing home had sustained damage from Hurricane Helene and is being sold As-Is. Mitigation is complete from storm and ready to restore, raise up or rebuild. House was owned by original family over 55+ years with interior updates over the years. House has never flooded in prior storms. Prior to the hurricane, house was custom designed inside by the family. The kitchen had two-tone cabinets of light and dark chocolate alder custom cabinets. Outdoor has a small cocktail bench sitting pool and a large composite dock with drop down for kayak launching. Situated on 6,499 sq ft premium waterfront lot in unincorporated St. Petersburg with beautiful sunset views and access to intercoastal waterways, Johns's Pass and the Gulf of Mexico. Vision yourself and your family on a sunny day lounging in the pool or sitting under the gazebo enjoying the breeze, listening to the birds, watching the playful manatees and dolphins while they frolic in the canal all day long while enjoying the peace and quiet of this canal life where all neighbors consider each other friends and family. This property holds immense potential and the promise of the ultimate Florida quiet canal lifestyle. Land is very valuable with easy access to all Gulf beaches and downtown St. Petersburg. Minutes away from shopping malls and a variety of grocery stores. As to daily shopping, recreation, churches, schools and a vibrant nightlife of beaches and downtown all within reach of enjoying poolside lounging, arts, museums, music concerts, bistros, restaurants, golfing and other recreational activities close to this property. House can be re-appraised if requested so it can be on track for FEMA guidelines for the remodel. THIS PROPERTY IS ALSO LISTED AS A LOT FOR SALE UNDER MLS# TB8317011 DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A SLICE OF HEAVEN, SO FEEL FREE TO MAKE A REASONABLE OFFER.
For sale
$785,000
8525 42nd Ave N, Saint Petersburg, FL 33709
2beds
1,425sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1959
6,499 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$551/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Canal front propertyAccess to intercoastal waterwaysLarge composite dockBeautiful sunset viewsTwo-tone cabinets
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 09, 2025 at 06:17pm
Listing Provided by:
Tom Bosco 727-643-4663,
CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY INC 727-538-9200
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: TB8316993
Originating MLS: Suncoast Tampa

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x13
Dining room
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18x8
Kitchen
- Features: No Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18x12
Living room
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 288 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18x16
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: None
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan
- Flooring: Other, Terrazzo
- Windows: Storm Window(s)
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,169
- Total interior livable area: 1,425 sqft
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Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Courtyard
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay/Harbor - Partial, Canal
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay/Harbor - Partial,Canal
- Waterfront features: Canal - Saltwater, Saltwater Canal Access, Davits, Seawall
Lot
- Size: 6,499 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 65 x 100
Details
- Parcel number: 013115669240000110
- Zoning: R-3
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1959
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: PARQUE NARVAEZ 2ND ADD
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
Location
- Region: Saint Petersburg
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $551/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $535,099
- Annual tax amount: $5,277
- Date on market: 11/1/2024
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Paved
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