1976 Kansas Ne Avenue, St Petersburg, FL

One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Built by respected builder John Wallace for his own family, this exceptional residence is a rare example of a waterfront home where you don’t just see the quality—YOU FEEL IT. (Bye Bye Builder Grade!) From the moment you step inside, the home delivers a sense of solid, quiet, custom craftsmanship that sets it apart from today’s builder-grade new construction. Buyers consistently remark on the attention to detail—from the way the floors feel underfoot, to the fully trimmed windows, to the coffered ceilings that frame the soaring entry and hallways—creating a home that feels both luxurious and remarkably warm and livable. A grand two-story entry with coffered ceilings, transom windows, wrought iron staircase, and rich custom millwork sets the tone, while solid core doors, crown molding, and built-ins throughout reflect true, enduring craftsmanship. The layout is intentionally designed to live beautifully, not just to impress. The ground floor offers expansive living space that flows directly to the pool, patio, and dock—perfect for everyday waterfront living and boating with two boat lifts (6,000 and 12,000 lb) and protected canal access to open Tampa Bay. This level also works exceptionally well for multi-generational living, featuring an elevator, two bedrooms, two full baths, a living room, and two separate bonus rooms. Upstairs, the kitchen is truly the heart of the home, opening seamlessly to informal living and dining areas. The kitchen’s solid wood cabinetry provides a timeless, high-quality foundation and makes it easy to refresh the look with paint and countertops of your choice, if desired. The kitchen features a full Thermador appliance suite, a massive granite island with prep sink, wine cooler, pull-out storage, a separate counter with seating, a triple sink with pass-through to the living room, and a breakfast nook. Entertaining is effortless with a separate service kitchen and a formal dining room for spec