Welcome home to the most coveted building in Town Shores and this incredible 55+ community. There is only one other listing in the building. It is the exact SAME FLOOR PLAN & IS LISTED FOR $659, 000...$219, 000.00 MORE THAN THIS PROPERTY! This magnificent & expansive 2 bedroom 2 bath residence has it's own private balcony running the entire length of the property overlooking Boca Ciega Bay and St. Pete Beach. Dolphins, stingrays and manatees frolic while you relax & enjoy the sunshine & breathtaking sunsets! The waterfront bedroom offers an en suite bathroom and large walk-in closet. Wake up to the breathtaking views & watch the moon on the water from your bed. You can easily access the spacious balcony from the living room or the waterfront bedroom. The bright kitchen opens to a beautiful open living area that is filled with natural light through storm proof windows and sliding doors plus it boasts a spacious living/dining dining floorplan. This is the perfect home to relax or entertain in. This property has new AC ($8900.00 1-12-23), new fuse box ($1800.00 2020 (previous owner), newly refurbished Hurricane Shutters ($5000.00 value), new Samsung Dishwasher ($1228.61 5-25-22), new Samsung Refrigerator with refrigerator or freezer drawer ($2494.19 7-11-21) plus new Samsung VRT Steam full size washer and dryer (4 years old...new when they purchased the property in 2020) they don't have the receipts but approximate added value of $2000.00. Additionally all windows and sliding doors are hurricane rated stated by the previous owners of this unit. Sellers do not have receipts for windows but are told the value of the upgrades is approximately $20, 000.00. Total of $41, 422.80 upgrades. The exceptional kitchen offers a gas range in addition to the upgraded dishwasher, refrigerator & washer/dryer. There is ample storage in the kitchen including a large pantry plus a bonus room that can be used for storage, an extra eating space or anything else you can think of. A stand out feature of this home is the convenient in unit full size washer and dryer, which is unique to this building and floor plan. An additional full size storage closet is located on the balcony. This exceptional home offers luxury living with numerous amenities including four heated swimming pools, tennis courts, pickle ball courts, a clubhouse, fitness center, men's and women's saunas, fishing, bocce ball, shuffleboard courts, BBQ grills, two marinas, kayak storage and pool tables. There is always something fun to do with many clubs to join or you can choose to do nothing at all! The HOA fee covers water, gas, cable, and wifi, making it easy to enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle. This residence has convenient assigned under building parking and plenty of guest parking as well & is steps from one of the four heated swimming pools. It is also walking distance to downtown Gulfport, & minutes to the Beaches & Downtown St. Petersburg. The trolley runs frequently & it is a wonderful town to ride bikes in as well. For convenient travel, Tampa International Airport is only 30 minutes away. Town Shores community is undergoing restoration from damage caused by the recent hurricanes Helene & Milton throughout the development & all amenities may not be available at this time. The Sellers have priced the property accordingly.
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Primary Bedroom Level: First
- Bedroom 2 Level: First
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 10
- Living Room Level: First
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Bathroom 2 Level: First
Interior Features
- Ceiling Fans(s)
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Elevator
- Living Room/Dining Room Combo
- Open Floorplan
- Solid Surface Counters
- Split Bedroom
- Thermostat
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Window Treatments
- Flooring: Hardwood
Appliances
- Built-In Oven
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Dryer
- Freezer
- Ice Maker
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Washer
- Laundry Features: Inside
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air
- Heating Features: Electric, Natural Gas
Kitchen and Dining
- Dining Room Level: First
- Kitchen Level: First
Exterior and Lot Features
- Balcony
- Dog Run
- Hurricane Shutters
- Lighting
- Outdoor Grill
- Outdoor Shower
- Private Mailbox
- Sauna
- Sidewalk
- Sliding Doors
- Storage
- Tennis Court(s)
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Porch Level: First
Waterfront and Water Access
- Water Features: Gulf/Ocean to Bay, Intracoastal Waterway, Marina
- Gulf/Ocean to Bay
- Intracoastal Waterway
Garage and Parking
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Fee Includes: Cable TV, Pool, Electricity, Escrow Reserves Fund, Gas, Insurance, Internet, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance, Management, Pest Control, Recreational Facilities, Security, Sewer, Trash, Water
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 674
- Association Name: Nic
- Association Name 2: Town Shores Master
- Association Phone: 7273459491
- Pets Allowed: No
- Senior Community: Yes
Condo Info
- Unit Floor In Building: 7
Rental Info
- Lease Term: Minimum Lease: 1-2 Years
Amenities and Community Features
- Community Features: Association Recreation - Owned, Buyer Approval Required, Clubhouse, Community Mailbox, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Park, Pool, Sidewalks, Tennis Courts, Wheelchair Access
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 4198
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Pinellas
- Directions: Take 59th Street south past Gulfport Blvd South (22nd avenue south) heading south to the main entrance to Town Shores. Take a right into the complex. Go to the stop sign. Take a left at the stop sign, pass the marina on the right and go to the next stop sign. (there may be construction delays) At 2nd stop sign stay to the right and go to the last building on the left hand side. Park in guest parking and go to the Buckingham building entrance. Go to the trash room to the left of the front doors to find the electronic lock box. It will have my key on it and the #705. Please return keys when done with showing and provide showing feedback at your earliest convenience.
- Tax Year: 2023
- Ownership: Condominium
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Area: 33707 - St Pete/South Pasadena/Gulfport/St Pete Bc
- Property Subtype: condo
- Source Neighborhood: TOWN SHORES OF GULFPORT
- Parcel Number: 32-31-16-91609-000-0705
- Postal Code Plus 4: 5846
- Subdivision: TOWN SHORES OF GULFPORT
- Township: 31
- Property Features: Condo Fees: 674 Monthly
- Property Subtype: Condominium
- Source System Name: C2C
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 1255
- Year Built: 1981
- Building Area Source: Public Records
- Building Area Total: 1255
- Building Name: BUCKINGHAM
- Construction Materials: Stucco
- Direction Faces: Northeast
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Levels: One
- Property Age: 43
- Levels or Stories: 11
- Building Total Stories: 11
- Elevator: Yes
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Cable Connected
- Electricity Connected
- Phone Available
- Public
- Sewer Connected
- Street Lights
- Water Connected
- Water Source: Public