8781 LEONA STREET Under contract-accepting backup offers. WELCOME TO YOUR PRIVATE PARADISE IN THE HIGHLY DESIRABLE LEONA HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD OF SEMINOLE! This fabulous 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom pool home is UPDATED FROM TOP TO BOTTOM! Looking for ENERGY INDEPENDENCE? This home features a 15KW Solar System that will be paid off at closing. Seller will provide Duke Energy bills showing monthly energy costs limited to the $30.80 Duke connection fee. Featuring a desirable split-bedroom floor plan, this home offers spacious living, dining, and family rooms enhanced by easy-care luxury vinyl plank flooring, recessed lighting, and smart switches throughout. The chef-inspired kitchen is a showstopper with abundant wood cabinetry, granite countertops, stylish tile backsplash, high-grade stainless-steel appliances, dual fuel range, and a convenient breakfast bar perfect for entertaining. The primary suite is a relaxing retreat with 2 closets and an updated en-suite bath featuring a walk-in shower. 2 generously sized secondary bedrooms offer ample closet space and share a well-appointed hall bath with a tub/shower combination. AN INSIDE LAUNDRY ROOM INCLUDES WASHER AND GAS DRYER, utility sink, and additional cabinetry for extra storage. Step outside to your own backyard oasis - a true must-see! Enjoy the ultimate outdoor lifestyle with a FULLY EQUIPPED OUTDOOR KITCHEN complete with cabinets, refrigerator, grill, smoker, and granite counters. The sparkling SALTWATER POOL is enclosed under a soaring birdcage, while the expansive 10x40 covered lanai, with 3 outdoor fans, provides the perfect space to relax or entertain. Unwind in the HOT TUB surrounded by colorful lighting and professional landscaping, all enclosed by a new vinyl privacy fence. There's even a BRAZILIAN TEAK OUTDOOR SHOWER and a 16x20 insulated, WORKSHOP for hobbies or additional, climate-controlled storage space. MAJOR UPGRADES INCLUDE A NEW ROOF AND GUTTERS (2022), TANKLESS PROPANE WATER HEATER (2021), 16 SEER HVAC (2024), HURRICANE IMPACT-RATED WINDOWS AND DOORS, WATER SOFTENER, WHOLE-HOUSE WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM, SIMPLISAFE SECURITY SYSTEM WITH SMOKE ALARMS AND CAMERAS, 4-ZONE IRRIGATION SYSTEM WITH NEW WELLS, NEW POOL PUMP, AND MORE! Located in a NON-FLOOD, NON-EVACUATION ZONE and just minutes from top-rated schools, the stunning Gulf beaches, Seminole City Center for shopping and dining, and the Pinellas Trail, this exceptional home truly has it all. Schedule your private showing today - this one won't last!