4001 8TH AVENUE N Under contract-accepting backup offers. Welcome to this adorable, turn-key bungalow in the heart of Central St. Petersburg offering 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms in a solid block home. The third bedroom and bathroom is a perfect set up for someone looking for a mother-in-law suite or separated split living area with its own bedroom bathroom and adjacent attached 1-car garage. This doesn't include the amazing outdoor space that this corner lot boasts. Its ideal location is quiet yet its just minutes from all that thriving St Pete has to offer including downtown St. Pete with shopping, dining, historic art museums, and centrally positioned between the Gulf beaches and the citys core. This solid block home offers peace of mind and durability, and inside, a bright open floor plan creates an inviting flow between the great room, dining area, and updated kitchen featuring Quartz countertops, a farmhouse sink, beautiful white raised-panel cabinetry, a built-in pantry, and a functional breakfast bar that makes everyday living and entertaining easy. The home features super durable high end water resistant vinyl plank flooring and tile throughout made for durability and low maintenance, while newer interior paint completed in 2023 in designer colors enhances the move-in-ready feel. This floor plan is ideal for privacy enhancements, making it a perfect guest suite, home office, or potential in-law or possible rental space, and the layout allows for two distinct living areas that provide flexibility and separation. The bathrooms include a hall bath with a tub and shower combination and a second bath with a walk-in shower, vanity, and updated finishes. Major improvements include a newer water heater installed in 2023, hurricane-proof front windows installed in 2020, a modernized electrical panel, central AC plus a mini-split system, added insulation, and a high-quality TPO tapered roof system installed in 2025 replacing the former flat roof, offering long-term durability and peace of mind. Private on sight laundry area is located in the large garage, and the side driveway provide ample parking with room for a boats, RVs, and so much more. Outside, the fully fenced property features two separate east - and west-facing yard spaces that allow for sunrise and sunset enjoyment, enhanced privacy, and flexible use, while stunning zero-scape landscaping perfect for ease of maintenance, modern brick paver patios on both sides of the home, turf sections for lawn, sunshades for parking and outdoor living, exterior lighting updates, and gutters create an outdoor environment perfect for entertaining, pets, or relaxing. Located in the friendly Central Oak Park neighborhood, this home is not in a NON FEMA flood zone. Seller never lost power during storms, offering a rare combination of charm, thoughtful updates, flexible living arrangements, and a truly central St. Petersburg location close to both downtown and the beaches.