491 1ST STREET S #315

About This Home

LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! Experience Manhattan-style downtown living with an “Old Florida” feel in this beautifully remodeled top-floor two-bedroom residence located in a highly sought-after 55+ community. Completely remodeled in 2024, this exceptional home offers the perfect combination of style, convenience, and location—ideal as a full-time retirement residence or a winter getaway. Pilots, boaters, and culture enthusiasts will especially appreciate the unbeatable setting. You’re less than one block from Albert Whitted Airport, The Dalí Museum, Mahaffey Theater, and University of South Florida, with downtown St. Petersburg’s best attractions just outside your door. Walk to the Saturday Morning Market, shopping, restaurants, the Sundial Center, and countless other downtown venues. Located on the third floor, the residence is easily accessible by elevator or either of two staircases. Inside, the spacious living and dining areas flow seamlessly into a stunning remodeled kitchen featuring custom wood cabinetry, marble countertops, and top-of-the-line appliances. The extensive 2024 renovation includes *Beautiful wood flooring * Solid wood interior doors *Custom cabinetry *Plantation shutters *Completely updated plumbing, electrical and HVAC systems. Additional amenities include assigned covered parking, a secure private storage locker, low HOA fee of $397/month, on-site laundry, and outdoor grills. Residents also enjoy complimentary use of a first-floor guest unit for visiting friends and family, plus plenty of convenient street parking. EV charging station installed by owners and transfers with the property. This is a cash-only co-op purchase with Association approval required. No pets are permitted. Opportunities like this rarely come along in this popular community, where turnover is minimal. Don’t miss your chance to own a beautifully updated downtown home in one of St. Petersburg’s most convenient and desirable locations. Bonus opportunity: The owner also has a hangar at Albert Whitted Airport available for separate purchase.