Nestled in the highly sought-after gated community of Placido Bayou, this exquisite waterfront home offers the perfect blend of luxury, privacy, peacefulness, and convenience. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac in the Estates section, this fully updated Arthur Rutenberg-built block home boasts 90’ of waterfront with a wide canal, private dock and direct access to Tampa Bay. A pond view along the side of the home makes this one of the most unique lots in Placido Bayou with water views on two sides. Meticulously updated, this 5-bedroom home sits high and dry with 9' elevation and features impact windows and doors that allow natural light to flood the interior. The beautifully updated kitchen is designed for both style and function, complete with top of the line appliances, Cambria Quartz counters with a bookmatched backsplash and double thick island with waterfall edge, lots of storage, and modern details. You’ll feel like you are staying in a luxury hotel from the primary bedroom with sliding glass doors to the view and pool, a magazine-worthy 2023-updated bath, and built-in California Closet storage. Another bedroom is situated off the primary suite, ideal for your daily yoga sessions, painting studio, writing retreat or nursery. The day is never done without a dip in the saltwater pool, resurfaced in 2016. It includes a sun shelf, deep end seating, and a heavy-duty pet screen along the bottom of the cage. With water on two sides and preserve beyond, this private lot is a nature lover's dream! Recent upgrades: new landscaping with drainage, motion-sensor lights, powder-coated steel fencing around the entire backyard, a concrete sea wall with tie-backs (2015), a composite and marine wood dock with electric and water hookups (2015). Inside, the home features LED lighting throughout, new tile flooring and baseboards, renovated secondary bathrooms, and Hunter Douglas blinds. Additional upgrades: Tesla solar panels with two Powerwall batteries, a Tesla EV charger, a new hot water heater (2023), and a Rainbird irrigation system (2021). The Tesla solar panels and Powerwalls not only power the house in the event of a power outage, but they also bring the electric bill down to just $37.50/month! Placido Bayou is known for its mature landscaping, winding sidewalks, and a true sense of community. The neighborhood is pedestrian-friendly and offers a safe, welcoming environment where neighbors look out for one another. Conveniently located just minutes from downtown St. Petersburg’s vibrant waterfront, you'll have easy access to an array of dining options, boutique shopping, world-class arts, cultural attractions, and sporting events. The stunning Gulf beaches, Tampa International Airport, and premier golf courses are all just a short drive away. For tennis and pickleball enthusiasts, the Racquet Club of St. Petersburg is right at the neighborhood’s entrance. Additionally, top-rated schools, including Shorecrest Preparatory School, are conveniently nearby. Fully updated inside and out and situated on one of the best lots in Placido Bayou, this home is not to be missed!