268 MONTE CRISTO BOULEVARD MOTIVATED SELLER with new home under construction offering $10, 000 BUYER CREDIT toward closing costs!! Offer must be executed by 4/25/24 with a closing date on or before 5/31/24. NEWLY BUILT IN 2018 and priced below two recently sold DAVID WEEKLEY homes, this ONE LEVEL LUXURY POOL HOME is the BEST VALUE in all of TIERRA VERDE! With solid concrete block construction, this “Ella Key” model home is situated on the quiet north end of the coveted Monte Cristo neighborhood. You will immediately be wowed by the SPACIOUS OPEN LAYOUT with 10-11ft volume ceilings, and a split floor plan that allows guests their own private space with a dedicated full bath. As you enter this residence with its relaxed coastal vibe, you will be mesmerized by the BEAUTIFUL TROPICAL GREEN OASIS visible through an expansive wall of glass sliders that open to a private fenced-in backyard framed with a lush canopy of Areca Palms. A saltwater heated pool, luxurious spa and expansive lanai completes the tropical setting for leisurely days of sunbathing, swimming and endless entertaining! A sleek, BEACHY KITCHEN with white shaker soft close cabinets features a massive center island, a soft mineral blue subway tile backsplash and bright sparkling quartz counters. Relax and rejuvenate in the spacious PRIMARY RETREAT BOASTING A WALL OF WINDOWS overlooking the backyard oasis, a huge walk-in closet system and a spa-like ensuite bath with an oversized frameless glass shower and tub. The second and third bedrooms also offer generous room sizes and walk-in closets. ADDITIONAL DESIGNER TOUCHES include plantation shutters on all windows, tray ceilings, crown moldings, surround sound speakers, rustic wood laminate flooring and beachy driftwood plank accents in the dining area and on the kitchen island. RECENT UPGRADES include new sod and refreshed landscaping with colorful perennials and tropical plantings, landscape lighting, enhanced irrigation, a brand new closet storage system in the primary bedroom and a premier Guardian garage floor coating complete with a lifetime warranty. An extra-wide pavered driveway offers ample parking and leads into the roomy 3-car garage with high ceilings and tons of storage space for all your recreational toys! THIS ONE-STORY COASTAL HOME SITS COMFORTABLY ELEVATED with the addition of a 4-ft stem wall, you will benefit from low cost flood insurance (recently renewed at $532/year) that is transferable to the new owner. Located on the serene ”cul de sac” north end of Monte Cristo a block away from Pass-a-Grille channel, you will feel at home in this FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD with lots of privacy and room to breathe! The wide 2-way boulevard with parking lanes and a landscaped median provides plenty of open area for biking, walking your fur babies and evening strolls to watch the spectacular sunsets over Pass-a-Grille channel. TIERRA VERDE IS A SPECTACULAR ISLAND PARADISE tucked quietly away with easy access to everywhere! Head west within minutes to Gulf coast beaches, tiki bars and fun beachside attractions. It’s just a 15-minute drive to downtown St. Pete with its cultural attractions, entertainment, fabulous restaurants and Saturday Farmer’s Market. Fort DeSoto – an 1100 acre park offering an array of beaches, fishing, camping, kayaking and miles of nature trails – is right down the Bayway! Plus, it’s only 30-40 minutes via I-275 to both international airports: TPA and SRQ. *** VIRTUAL TOUR: https://ab3-visuals.aryeo.com/sites/dxgzebl/unbranded