540 26TH AVE SE

$399,000

BACK ON THE MARKET - Prior buyer's financing fell through. This custom built "Green" house is hurricane safe and features amazing water views of Tampa Bay. First floor features garage and huge bonus room which could be used as a family room, game room or home theater. Large downstairs 4th bedroom is not a true 4th bedroom but has its own bath and can easily convert to a 2nd master with the addition of a closet. Main level is on the 2nd floor and features a beautiful kitchen featuring an island, granite counter tops, Stainless appliance and more! You will love the stained and hand scraped maple wood floors, plantation shutters, and large balconies this home features. Home was built with insulated Concrete Foam with R50 rated walls and a stone coated steel roof with an R38 rating. This home is so well insulated that the average electric bill is just $120 a month for this 3,000+ square foot home! Other hurricane safe features include insulated garage doors with hurricane bars, impact glass doors and windows, and a generator system with a 1,000 gallon propane tank to provide fuel for 2 weeks should a storm occur. Low insurance due to nature of construction! Gorgeous crown moldings throughout and a winding staircase leads to the home's rooftop terrace, where you can sit and sip a glass of wine while you watch the fireworks on the 4th of July, see dolphins playing out in the bay, and enjoy views of both downtown St. Petersburg and downtown Tampa! More Information