High ground. The house Survived two catastrophic storms (Helen and Milton) without any flooding. Experience coastal living at its finest in the sought-after community of Tierra Verde's highly desirable Sands Point. This waterfront heated pool home boasts 80 feet of open water frontage, with a total area of 3,611 square feet, including 2,510 square feet of living space and an oversized 552 square foot two-car garage. Rather than viewing neighbors on the side of the channel, you’ll enjoy unobstructed waterfront vistas. Mature landscaping on both sides of the home gives the owner the most privacy. A covered elevated entry welcomes you to a home with generous living spaces. The foyer introduces a huge formal living room concept with high vaulted ceilings and views of the waterfront. The family and dining rooms are adjacent to an open kitchen with plenty of cabinets. The family room opens to a wide-covered balcony overlooking the pool deck and waterfront. The 676 square foot owner’s suite occupies the entire second floor and includes a large waterfront sitting area with private access to the waterfront balcony, and a walk-in closet. The spacious master bath is a treat to use. The second bedroom and bathroom are located on the first floor, along with an office (formerly the third bedroom) with water views. The under 2,000 square foot unfinished, highly flexible multi-purpose lower level is ideal for gaming, billiards, table tennis, fitness training, storage, and much more. This home offers endless possibilities and needs some love to become your dream home. The dock holds a boat lift and davit for a jet ski, providing direct access to the Intracoastal Waterway and the open Gulf in just minutes. The natural beaches and trails of Fort DeSoto Park are a short car or bike ride away. This excellent commuting location is just 10 minutes from downtown St. Petersburg and 30 minutes from Tampa International Airport. Owned by one family since 1994, this property offers the opportunity to renovate the existing block home or build your dream home. Property dimensions and square footage are estimates; buyers to verify. U8250625 is the same address selling as the land.