One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. High and dry! New construction! Priced below appraised value! Financing available! For the discerning buyer who appreciates a quality built new construction home, this 3 bed/2 bath 1,800 sq ft move in ready modular home was built by cavco/palm harbor homes. Exterior features: built to the florida building codes and placed on a permanent foundation, the home is a custom palm harbor kennedy ii model that is built to withstand 150 mph winds. The elevated concrete permanent foundation is substantial with concrete block and rebar reinforced columns creating 1,800 sq ft of space under the home that can be customized to include a garage, shed, or screened lanai. Sitting 10 feet high, the home includes a stainless steel electric storage lift in addition to a staircase and large porch made of composite deck board. Interior features: with more than $50,000 of interior builder upgrades, the features are many: spacious 9 ft flat ceilings throughout with beautiful 5" baseboard and crown molding; luxury vinyl plank waterproof flooring throughout, and a chef's kitchen with stainless appliances, large kitchen island with storage and 42" wood shaker style cabinets with beautiful quartz countertops allows for lots of storage and room to entertain. The primary bedroom is spacious and includes a large walk in closet, and ensuite bath with double sinks and quartz countertops, lighted mirrors, large shower with multiple shower heads, beautiful soaking tub and comfort height toilet in private room. Guest bath features tub/shower combination, sink with lighted mirror and comfort height toilet. Large utility room with washer and dryer hook up. 50 gallon water heater and energy efficient comfort maker central air/heat. The home is built to wind zone iii standards the toughest in the state and features a 3/12 roof pitch with modular rafters, 2 x 10" floor joist 16" on center, 2 x 6" sidewalls with drywall and r38 insulation in ceiling and floor and r19 insulation in exterior walls. Low e insulated windows with horizon windows for extra light and three sliding glass doors to porch brings the outdoors in. Outdoors: maintenance free composite staircase with vinyl railings and a 250 sq ft. Porch to enjoy the water views is the ultimate escape. Beautiful palm tree landscaping, a raintree irrigation system and concrete driveway complete the outside package. Breakdown of price: home with outdoor amenities including foundation, driveway, 1,000 pd cargo lift, composite deck and stairs is $439,000 plus $40,000 share for the oversized lot and ownership in the co op totals $479,000. Home is located in americana cove, the county's premier factory built 55+ housing community that is only 10 minutes from downtown st. Petersburg. The community: the 55+ community has numerous amenities including clubhouse, heated pool, fitness center, billiards, two private boat ramps and kayak launch and fishing piers to enjoy the saltwater canals to tampa bay with no bridges. Low monthly maintenance fee of $380 includes heated pool, clubhouse, fitness center, 24 hr manned gate, private streets, seawall maintenance and all amenities. Tampa and st. Pete airports are only 15 mins away and pinellas beaches are 25 mins. 4th street shopping, dining and medical are mins away. If you're looking for that exceptional luxury new home at a great value, then don't miss this one! Financing available. Proof of funds or lender pre approval with contract.