918 RIVER RAPIDS AVENUE Under contract-accepting backup offers. Near the Alafia River’s Bell Shoals bridge, on a single lane where other homes are valued near $1 million, this property delivers a half-acre & a 750-SF screened lanai beyond its interior 2, 400 SF! It also has a new roof & a 3-car, side-entry garage to enhance its cedar-shingled block construction. The 3-bed, 2-bath design emphasizes size, with a truly spacious kitchen and a sprawling "great room" for living and dining that opens through 3 sets of sliders to the long lanai. (A 4th slider set gives lanai access from the owners' suite.) Fireplaces in both the great room and that suite add form as well as function. All interior spaces feature tile floors or brand-new carpet. You'll find tile countertops, stainless-steel appliances and long banks of raised-panel wood cabinets in the kitchen, including a cabinet-front refrigerator. The home operates with its own well and septic, saving money on utility bills, and includes a sprinkler system for the large, level yard that is almost entirely fenced or walled in back. The River Rapids HOA fee is a low annual $180, yet the long-established neighborhood is convenient to good schools, shopping, restaurants, recreation options and more! Arrange your visit to see how your life and style can work here!