2709 17th street s

**This property qualifies for the Gold Star Mortgage Community Lending Program, offering buyers a Conventional Loan with better rates than an FHA loan, putting as little as 3% down and no buyer-income limitations (for primary residence purchaes only). More details available upon request.**If you're looking for a home rich in history with tons of space to live and play, in a neighborhood that is friendly and walkable to great parks, LOOK NO FURTHER! Presenting to you, 2709 17th St S, a two-story home situated in a beautifully maintained, family-oriented neighborhood, less than 1 block from Lake Maggoire. Years ago, Judge James B. Sanderlin called this place home. Sanderlin was an active civil rights attorney and was instrumental in desegregating Pinellas County Schools. He was also Pinellas County's first black Judge and his legacy lives on all around this community, namely with the James Sanderlin Elementary School just a few blocks away. Upon entering the neighborhood, take notice of the pride of ownership that beams from one property to the next. This is a place where you'll know your neighbors and everyone looks out for one another. A true community, surrounded by nature! In addition to Lake Maggiore, you'll love visiting Dell Holmes Park, where you can walk the boardwalk, take the littles to the playground and splash pad or use a pavilion for a family gathering. And this home is perfect for families! Two stories, offering over 2,500 square feet of living space, with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, two bonus spaces and an attached 1 car garage. There's an oversized driveway for plenty of off-street parking and several fruit bearing plants and trees on the property. A large front porch is the perfect welcome, then step inside to the open floor plan featuring a brand new kitchen! The kitchen has quartz counters and an abundance of cabinet space. An island provides seating or you have a breakfast bar, too! And still, there's dining space off the kitchen, overlooking your backyard. Two guest rooms and the full guest bath are found downstairs, as well. Enter through French doors into the bonus family room, currently a music room, centered with a woodburning fireplace. This room gives access to a large closet under the staircase to the second floor. Upstairs you'll find the generously sized primary suite with a walk-in closet and ensuite bath. This room has tons of space to build out your dream ensuite bath and closet and still have plenty of room for a king-sized bedroom suit. Also on the second floor is a loft area that is ideal as your zen space as you look out onto the tree tops. There's also a home office space upstairs that could be easily converted to a 4th bedroom. The second story gives way to the balcony, nestled among the trees and the ideal spot for your morning coffee. The backyard provides a large deck and room for gardening. Space to live and play both inside and outside, proximity to great parks and nature scenes, incredible history and ready for it's new owner... come see 2709 17th St S!