3 BR/2 BA with GARAGE for under $650K? A RARE FIND in the PLANT HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT! Unbelievable LOT and LOCATION in South Tampa! Low risk FLOOD ZONE X (flood insurance typically not required by lenders)!! And - NO HOA restrictions. Tucked away on a lovely, quiet street away from the hustle and bustle and ZONED TO A-RATED SCHOOLS, including PLANT HIGH SCHOOL! This cozy 3 BR/2 BA home has a GARAGE (rare in South Tampa), LARGE, FULLY-FENCED BACKYARD (low maint. PVC) and LARGE OUTDOOR DECK and is nestled among tall oaks and a 5-minute walk to Friendship Park (beautiful fully-fenced park). Also perfectly located near lovely Hyde Park Village, beautiful Bayshore Blvd., bustling/growing downtown Tampa and the very cool Riverwalk area (water taxis, waterfront restaurants and more). Lovely hardwood floors and open floor plan (kitchen open to family room area). Roomy EAT-IN Kitchen has bright white raised-panel REAL WOOD cabinetry with crown molding, STAINLESS STEEL appliances, stone countertops/backsplash and recessed lighting. Directly adjacent to kitchen is the OUTDOOR DECK and LARGE, PRIVATE BACKYARD (large enough for pool-buyer must verify). Also off kitchen is INTERIOR LAUNDRY ROOM with access to garage). UPDATED MASTER BATH has GRANITE countertops, REAL WOOD cabinetry, updated lighting, walk-in shower and roomy WALK-IN CLOSET. MANY RECENT UPGRADES incl. NEW HVAC SYSTEM (2022-$9K); NEW air ducts (entire home)/UV light (2024-$9K); NEW interior paint (2024), Newly refurbished outdoor deck, incl. new joists/railings/floor boards/paint (2024), NEW PVC plumbing main line/add'l entry point (front yard-for easy access), NEW hot water heater (2018)) and more! PERFECT LOCATION -- Homes in this area are going quickly due to school zone, downtown Tampa's growth, the cultural and restaurant offerings in the area - plus water related activities (water taxies, boat rentals, multiple marinas/yacht clubs, etc.). Too much to list! Mins. to Gandy Bridge (to St. Pete/southern beaches), Howard Franklin Bridge (to Clearwater/northern beaches), quaint Hyde Park Village restaurants and shops, Major upscale mall/major and much more! Also close by: Tampa Gen. Hospital (10 mins.), Amalie Arena (Go Lightning!/concerts, events), Water Street District, Tampa Riverwalk with its festivals & parks, county courthouse (15 Mins.), Straz Performing Arts Center, museums, aquarium, cruise port & more! Within mins of I-275, I-4, Crosstown Expwy. & Tampa Int'l Airport. Don't miss out on this great location near growing downtown Tampa, RECENTLY NAMED MOST DESIRABLE CITY IN AMERICA. Buy into this area while you can still afford to, especially in this low risk flood zone (very high in demand). $1.5-$2M+ new construction homes being built/selling in this area of South Tampa!