8717 BAY POINTE DRIVE,TAMPA

Under contract-accepting backup offers. Do you love boating, kayaking, paddle boarding or watching dolphins and manatees from your backyard? Then this is the house for you! Discover refined waterfront living in this impeccably maintained home, located in the highly desirable Bay Crest community — a hidden gem offering direct access to Tampa Bay with no HOA, CDD, or deed restrictions. This Key West style row home spans over 1,700 square feet and features three spacious bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, and a collection of thoughtfully curated upgrades designed for both comfort and style.

The exterior welcomes you with a paver driveway, a fenced front walkway, and a new roof (2023), setting the tone for the quality and care found throughout. Inside, tile flooring extends across an open-concept layout ideal for entertaining. The chef’s kitchen serves as the centerpiece, offering a large island with granite countertops, abundant cabinetry, a large walk-in pantry, and stainless-steel appliances—all seamlessly connecting to the living and dining areas, each overlooking serene water views.

The attached one-car garage has been fully insulated and converted into a climate-controlled flex space, perfect for a media room, studio, gym, or home office, adding another 300 sq feet of living space or climate-controlled storage, for a total of 2030 sq feet of living space. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite easily accommodates a king-sized bed and features dual closets, while the secondary bedrooms include generous storage and plenty of room for guests. The convenient upstairs laundry, double linen closets, and additional under-stair storage make daily living exceptionally functional.

Outdoor living shines with a covered screened-in porch ideal for outdoor dining or sunset relaxation, leading to a private dock and boat lift. From here, you can reach open bay waters within minutes, embracing the true Florida boating lifestyle.

Bay Crest residents enjoy a relaxed waterfront lifestyle complete with a private community boat ramp, neighborhood gatherings, and annual events such as the Christmas boat parade. Located just minutes from Tampa International Airport, downtown Tampa, Raymond James Stadium, fine dining, shopping, and award-winning Gulf beaches, this residence combines the best of waterfront living with exceptional convenience.

Offering elegance, privacy, and modern upgrades in one of Tampa’s most accessible boating communities, this home presents a rare opportunity to experience Florida living at its finest.