140 142ND AVENUE E Elevated Madeira Beach Retreat with Gulf and Bay Views. Live the Madeira Beach lifestyle in this beautifully elevated stilt home located in the heart of Madeira Beach, Florida, just a short stroll to the sugar-white sands and warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Pride of ownership is immediately apparent, as this home has been owner-occupied and carefully maintained, with no rental use or tenant wear and tear like many nearby homes. Whether you're searching for a primary residence, vacation home, or high-demand short-term rental investment, this property offers the perfect blend of coastal charm, security, and low-maintenance beach living. Feel safe and confident in this elevated, flood-resilient home with a low assumable flood policy, lower insurance rates, and no history of flooding. Elevated construction provides peace of mind, enhanced security, cooler airflow, brighter natural light, and the ability to enjoy coastal breezes day and night. The location and views are exceptional and cannot be replicated, with excellent proximity to public beach access, restaurants, and shopping. This light-filled three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath elevated beach home features an open-concept floor plan, hurricane-impact noise-reducing windows, an inside laundry room, a walk-in pantry that also works well as an owner’s closet for rentals, two stories supported by reinforced concrete columns, partial Gulf and Bay views from nearly every window, and three balconies. Two of these balconies, including the private primary-suite balcony, offer beautiful water views. The main living level provides seamless flow between the kitchen, dining, and living areas, creating an ideal setting for entertaining. Two sets of French doors open to a full-width balcony with views of the Gulf of Mexico and Boca Ciega Bay. All three bedrooms are upstairs, including a spacious primary suite with walk-in shower and private water-view balcony. The two guest bedrooms share a full bath. After a day at the beach, unwind in the fully fenced and spacious private backyard, which is ideal for grilling, gatherings, or cozy evenings around a wood fire pit during cooler months. Parking is simple with covered space for up to four vehicles, plus additional driveway room for boats, jet skis, golf carts, or an RV. With no HOA fees, this property offers even more long-term affordability and flexibility. You will love the walkability and proximity to everything Madeira Beach is known for. Enjoy being just minutes from John’s Pass Village and Boardwalk with its dining, shopping, boat rentals, parasailing, deep-sea fishing, and festivals. ROC Park is also close by and hosts concerts, festivals, fireworks, a fishing pier, pickleball, tennis, a playground, splash pad, and a dog park. Public beach access points, local restaurants, tiki bars, grocery stores, and pharmacies are all nearby. Madeira Beach residents also enjoy free resident parking passes for most public lots, including John’s Pass, which makes every beach day effortless. Experience true island-life living, breathtaking sunsets, cool coastal breezes, and the full Gulf Beaches lifestyle. This home checks every box for buyers seeking an elevated Madeira Beach home with exceptional elevation, location, and views, along with the peace of mind that comes from never having flooded and being diligently maintained by its owners. Every sunset awaits you. Welcome home.