Property
PResidential
1/51
$550,000

301 81ST AVENUE

St Petersburg, FL 33702
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,256
SqFt
0.19
Acres
STELLAR
#TB8520248
Updated: Jul 1, 2026, 10:53am

Property Description

Under contract-accepting backup offers. A RARE CENTURY-OLD GEM, FULLY RENOVATED IN THE HEART OF RIVIERA BAY. Some homes you walk through. This one you fall for. Built in 1926 and lovingly restored nearly a century later, this Dutch Colonial Revival is one of those rare St. Petersburg homes that carries a soul you simply cannot build into new construction. The signature gambrel roofline, the arched front entry, the brick chimney standing proud against the sky. This is a house with stories already in its bones, now ready to start writing yours. Step through the front door and the light finds you first. Sun pours through the windows of the original sunroom, spilling warm across wide luxury vinyl plank floors and gathering at a wood-burning fireplace framed in custom millwork and dramatic stone. It is the kind of room that begs for slow Sunday mornings, a glass of wine at dusk, the people you love close by.
The heart of the home is a chef's kitchen that manages to feel both fresh and timeless: a generous quartz island in soft sage, glass-tile backsplash the color of sea foam, warm brass fixtures, glass-front cabinetry, and brand-new KitchenAid appliances including a 30" slide-in range with integrated downdraft. It is a kitchen built for real life, big gatherings, and everything in between. Three bedrooms and two full baths, plus a newly added half bath, give everyone room to breathe, anchored by a convenient first-floor primary suite that means you never have to think twice about stairs. Outside, your private world begins. Set on a rare oversized triangular corner lot, fully fenced for true privacy and seclusion, the expansive wood deck stretches beneath a canopy of mature trees. Morning coffee, evening cocktails, room to roam, room to garden, room to simply breathe. This kind of outdoor freedom almost never comes available in this pocket of St. Pete. And the peace of mind runs deeper than the charm. Every major system has been thoughtfully updated: 2020 roof, 2020 HVAC, new electrical panel, fully rewired first floor, second floor brought to current code, smart lighting (Alexa-compatible), and a new irrigation system. New impact windows throughout. Minutes from vibrant Downtown St. Pete, top hospitals, universities, and Riviera Bay Park (pickleball, tennis, basketball), with easy access to Tampa Bay beaches and I-275. Investors welcome, with strong co-living potential near USF St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg College, Eckerd College, and downtown. Historic charm. Modern comfort. A rare chance to own something with real heart. Come feel it for yourself.
Included Appliances
DishwasherDisposalDryerRangeRefrigeratorWasher

Property Details

Interior
Appliances
DishwasherDisposalDryerRangeRefrigeratorWasher
Bathrooms Total Decimal
2.5
Building Area Total
2266
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace Features
Wood Burning
Flooring
Luxury Vinyl
Furnished
Unfurnished
Heating
CentralElectric
Interior Features
Eating Space In KitchenKitchen/Family Room ComboLiving Room/Dining Room ComboPrimary Bedroom Main FloorSolid Surface CountersThermostat
Laundry Features
InsideLaundry Room
Living Area
2256
Rooms Total
3
Construction
Architectural Style
Colonial
Building Area Source
Public Records
Building Area Units
Square Feet
Construction Materials
Wood Frame
Direction Faces
West
Foundation Details
Other
Levels
Two
Living Area Source
Public Records
Living Area Units
Square Feet
Roof
Shingle
Stories Total
2
Year Built
1926
Site & Exterior
Exterior Features
French DoorsGardenIrrigation System
Flood Zone Code
AE
I D X Participation
Yes
Lot Features
Corner LotFlood Insurance Required
Lot Size Acres
0.19
Lot Size Area
8237
Lot Size Dimensions
103 x 65
Lot Size Square Feet
8237
Lot Size Units
Square Feet
Open Parking
Yes
Other Structures
Shed(s)
Parking Features
Driveway
Patio And Porch Features
Side Porch
Public Survey Range
17
Public Survey Section
30
Road Surface Type
Paved
Sewer
Public Sewer
Total Acreage
0 to less than 1/4
Utilities
Public
Vegetation
Mature LandscapingOak Trees
Water Source
Public
Financials
Calculated List Price By Calculated Sq Ft
243.79
Contract Status
FinancingInspections
Contract Status Change Date
2026-06-30
Current Price
550000
Daysto Contract
7
Feed Types
BBO
Lease Considered
Yes
Minimum Lease
No Minimum
Ownership
Fee Simple
Parcel Number
303017756360130010
Public Survey Township
30
Purchase Contract Date
2026-06-30
Tax Annual Amount
1400.77
Tax Block
13
Tax Book Number
7-46
Tax Legal Description
RIO VISTA BLK 13, LOT 1
Tax Lot
Yes
Tax Year
2025

Neighborhood & Lifestyle

Community & Association
Additional Lease Restrictions
Only restrictions are any by the City of St. Pete/Pinellas County
M L S Area Major
33702 - St Pete
Number Of Pets
10+
Pet Restrictions
Only restrictions are any by the City of St. Pete/Pinellas County
Pets Allowed
Cats OKDogs OKYes
Subdivision Name
RIO VISTA
Schools
Ratings
Elementary
Shore Acres Elementary-PN
Middle
Meadowlawn Middle-PN
High
Northeast High-PN
Listing provided courtesy of STELLAR via IDX. Updated: Jul 1, 2026, 10:53am.
Liane Jamason

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