12196 66TH AVENUE Under contract-accepting backup offers. This home offers so much more than a house --- first its located in the highly sought after subdivision of Canterbury Chase. Why so popular? Five minutes to the sands of Madeira Beach; located in one of the best school districts in the county; 2 minute walk to the private community entrance to Boca Ciega Millennium Park which has access to bay with an area for kayak launch and also features a look out tower that allows you to view the beautiful intercoastal bay providing views of breathtaking sunsets daily; AND LOCATED IN A NON-FLOOD ZONE. And the house --- is a meticulously maintained charming 3/2 (pool bath) that provides open flow for entertaining. The kitchen is centrally located and has been opened up to include easy flow into the family room and includes a breakfast bar. It also provides pass through ability to the covered pool deck. The larger LR/DR area easily fits multiple couches with additional seating and still holds a full dining set. The floor plan provides a modest master bedroom ensuite featuring double French doors leading out to the covered pool deck with the other two bedrooms situated on the other side of the house. There is an indoor laundry room (washer and dryer stay with with the house). This neutrally decorated home can easily become your dream home. The fully fenced lot is located in a more secluded area of the community and has ample sq ftg (9, 374) to accommodate the large caged in pool with covered patio but still leaves space for a traditional lawn for play. It backs up to a Pinellas County controlled area that is currently undeveloped. Ample storage is provided by the two car garage and attic with 2 different access points. The HVAC unit was replaced in 2023; water heater in 2017; new plumbing valves throughout and new tile roof in 2011 (typical 50 year life expectancy). Home is located in a deed restricted community.