This is a test. Statistics say the average buyer reads less than three lines of a real estate description. Are you average… or did we just grab your attention enough to keep going? Good. Because this home deserves someone who pays attention. This is the true story of an amazing home. For over 16 years, this 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2 car garage, swimming pool, waterfront home has been loved on by a family living real life here. Not staged life. Not Instagram life. Real life. And yes — 5 true bedrooms. Not the “technically it has a closet and a window so we’re calling it a bedroom” kind. Five actual bedrooms. This is also something you almost never see: a 5-bedroom waterfront home where literally everything has been done. Not just the pretty updates you notice in photos, but the boring stuff that actually matters — plumbing, electrical, seawall, dock, swimming pool, and sprayed-in Isoline insulation. The current owners truly thought of everything, so you don’t have to. Out back, the covered lanai wrapped in rich cypress becomes the place you’ll naturally gather. It’s the perfect spot to hang out, share a meal, watch the water, and lose track of time without even trying. This is where mornings start slow and evenings last longer than planned. And yes… the garage. You wouldn’t actually eat off the floor, but you would seriously consider it. It’s that clean, that dialed-in — and it even has its own AC system with a mini-split, very European, very intentional. Just another sign of how well this home has been cared for. And it sits in what many of us proudly call the world’s best neighborhood — Riviera Bay. A place with its own community boat ramp, two parks, golf cart parades, a Christmas Eve boat parade, and streets lined with American flags for the 4th of July and special weekends. A neighborhood where people wave when you drive by and actually know each other’s names. As the locals like to say, “It’s always a great day in Riviera Bay!” This is the kind of home you buy and don’t spend the first two years fixing someone else’s shortcuts. You just move in… and start living. And here’s something that says more than anything else: they love this neighborhood so much, they didn’t leave. They just moved one block away. If you’ve been waiting for a waterfront home that is more than just good pictures and big promises, this is the one you need to see in person. Because the best parts of this home don’t show up in photos. They show up the moment you walk through the door.
Sold for $1,047,000
$1,047,000
120 97th Ave NE, Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
5beds
2,060sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1971
8,398 Square Feet Lot
$1,046,400 Zestimate®
$508/sqft
$5,608 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,046,400
$963,000 - $1.14M
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Swimming poolTwo parksWaterfront homeSprayed-in isoline insulationCommunity boat ramp
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Brad Bess 727-324-3077,
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY 727-822-9111,
David Price 727-458-4537,
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Bought with:
Brad Bess, 3232141
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: TB8475760
Originating MLS: Suncoast Tampa
Originating MLS: Suncoast Tampa
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x9
Bedroom 4
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x10
Bedroom 5
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x9
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x12
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x18
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 286 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x22
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Eating Space In Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Solid Surface Counters, Solid Wood Cabinets, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Porcelain Tile
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Electric
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,092
- Total interior livable area: 2,060 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Details: Garage Dimensions: 21x20
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Fire Pit, Irrigation System, Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Gunite, In Ground, Lighting, Pool Sweep
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Canal
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Canal
- Waterfront features: Canal - Saltwater, Saltwater Canal Access, Lift, Seawall
Lot
- Size: 8,398 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 75 x 112
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, FloodZone
Details
- Parcel number: 193017758900040080
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Completed
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1971
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Recycled
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Insulation, Lighting, Windows
- Water conservation: Irrigation-Reclaimed Water
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Playground
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: RIVIERA NORTH THE 1ST ADD
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Saint Petersburg
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $508/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $800,748
- Annual tax amount: $5,713
- Date on market: 2/12/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 39 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/23/2026 | Sold | $1,047,000-3.9%$508/sqft |
Source:  Stellar MLS #TB8475760 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2026 | Pending sale | $1,090,000$529/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #TB8475760 Report a problem | ||
| 3/21/2026 | Price change | $1,090,000-7.2%$529/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #TB8475760 Report a problem | ||
| 3/11/2026 | Price change | $1,175,000-4.1%$570/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #TB8475760 Report a problem | ||
| 3/3/2026 | Price change | $1,225,000-3.9%$595/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #TB8475760 Report a problem | ||
| 2/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,275,000-19.8%$619/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #TB8475760 Report a problem | ||
| 2/8/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Stellar MLS #U8227744 Report a problem | ||
| 1/20/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,590,000$772/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #U8227744 Report a problem | ||
| 1/17/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 1/12/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,590,000+374.6%$772/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/18/2014 | Sold | $335,000+16.3%$163/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/6/2012 | Sold | $288,000-4%$140/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #U7534636 Report a problem | ||
| 1/4/2012 | Listed for sale | $300,000+59%$146/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate - St Petersburg NE #U7534636 Report a problem | ||
| 7/20/2011 | Sold | $188,700$92/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,634 +1.5% | $433,724 +3% |
| 2023 | $7,518 +2.5% | $421,091 +3% |
| 2022 | $7,337 +11.6% | $408,826 +15.1% |
| 2021 | $6,577 +3.1% | $355,323 +4.3% |
| 2020 | $6,379 +1.8% | $340,774 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $6,268 | $333,112 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $6,268 +1.4% | $326,901 +6.1% |
| 2017 | $6,181 +6.5% | $308,098 +2.1% |
| 2016 | $5,803 -1.4% | $301,761 +0.7% |
| 2015 | $5,883 +28% | $299,663 +23.6% |
| 2014 | $4,596 +0.7% | $242,358 +1.5% |
| 2013 | $4,564 -5.7% | $238,776 +14% |
| 2012 | $4,839 | $209,474 +27.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $164,361 +1.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $161,932 +2.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $157,675 -44.7% |
| 2008 | $6,140 | $285,000 -21.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $361,200 +19.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $301,700 +13.9% |
| 2004 | $2,404 +2% | $264,800 +19.4% |
| 2003 | $2,357 -0.9% | $221,700 +18.2% |
| 2002 | $2,377 | $187,600 +28% |
| 2001 | $2,377 +3.6% | $146,600 +13.9% |
| 2000 | $2,295 | $128,700 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Riviera Bay
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Sawgrass Lake Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.9 mi
- 3/10Meadowlawn Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.6 mi
- 5/10Northeast High SchoolGrades: PK,9-12Distance: 3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Sawgrass Lake Elementary-PN
- Middle: Meadowlawn Middle-PN
- High: Northeast High-PN
Source: Stellar MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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