ST PETERSBURG, FL 33702 8848 SUNLIT COVE DRIVE NE
$880,000



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Presented By: EXP REALTY LLC with 888-883-8509. - 888-883-8509
Home Details
Welcome to 8848 Sunlit Cove Drive NE, a rare offering in the highly desirable waterfront enclave of Riviera Bay in St. Petersburg, Florida. This fully reimagined single-level estate defines timeless coastal luxury, situated on a wide deepwater canal with direct access to Tampa Bay and the pristine nature of Weedon Island. With 54 feet of private saltwater frontage, a premium composite dock with 10,000 lb lift, full utilities, and a reinforced concrete seawall, this home offers effortless water access for boating, fishing, and sunset cruising.
From the moment you arrive, the meticulous attention to detail and pride of ownership are evident. Step through the French doors into a backyard paradise where a resort-inspired 11,000-gallon pool awaits—surrounded by brand-new travertine pavers, lush tropical plantings, and maintenance-free turf, creating a visually stunning and functional environment for entertaining or everyday living. The fully fenced yard offers total privacy, while the positioning of the home takes full advantage of the light, breeze, and natural beauty that defines waterfront living in this exclusive neighborhood.
Inside and out, the home reflects a blend of sophistication and sustainability. A new roof, impact-rated garage door, upgraded HVAC, and fully owned solar panel system ensure long-term efficiency and peace of mind. Located in Flood Zone AE, the home includes an assumable flood insurance policy—making this both a smart investment and a turnkey opportunity.
Riviera Bay is a neighborhood known for its community spirit, proximity to parks and waterways, and direct access to downtown St. Petersburg—where fine dining, world-class arts, and boutique shopping await just minutes from your doorstep. With no CDD and an optional HOA of just $10 a year, this home delivers a rare combination of freedom, function, and luxury. Whether you're seeking a primary residence, winter retreat, or lifestyle upgrade, 8848 Sunlit Cove Drive NE offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own one of the most refined waterfront properties in Tampa Bay.
Presented By: EXP REALTY LLC with 888-883-8509. - 888-883-8509
Interior Features for 8848 SUNLIT COVE DRIVE NE
Bedrooms
Total Bedrooms3
Bathrooms
Half Baths1
Total Baths3
Other Interior Features
LivingAreaSourceowner
Air Conditioning Y/NYes
Fireplace Featuresliving room, wood burning
Fireplace Y/NYes
Flooringporcelain tile, tile
Furnished Y/Nunfurnished
Heating Y/NYes
Interior Amenitiesceiling fan(s), dry bar, open floorplan, primary bedroom main floor, stone counters, thermostat
Laundry Featureselectric dryer hookup, inside, laundry room, washer hookup
Total Stories1
Window Featuresblinds, storm window(s)
General for 8848 SUNLIT COVE DRIVE NE
Additional Parcels Y/NNo
Additional Roomsattic
Appliancesconvection oven, cooktop, dishwasher, disposal, dryer, electric water heater, microwave, refrigerator, washer
Architectural Styleranch
Assoc Fee Paid Perannually
Attached Garage Yes
Body of Watersunlit cove, riviera bay
Building Area Unitssquare feet
Carport Y/NNo
Cityst petersburg
Construction Materialsblock, stucco
Coolingcentral air
Countypinellas
Directions4th street n, east on 89th avenue, veer right onto sunlit cove to address on the right.
DockY/NYes
Electricphotovoltaics seller owned
Elementary Schoolsawgrass lake elementary-pn
Facing Directionnortheast
Flood Zone Codeae
Full Baths2
Garage Spaces1
Garage Y/NYes
Green Energy Generationsolar
Green Indoor Air Qualityair filters merv 10+, hvac uv/elec. filtration
HOAYes
HOA Fee$10
Heatingcentral, electric
High Schoolnortheast high-pn
Land Lease Y/NNo
Lease Considered Y/NYes
Legal Descriptionsun-lit shores blk 11, lot 1
Levelsone
Listing Termscash, conventional, va loan
Living Area Unitssquare feet
Lot Size Square Feet7501
Lot Size Unitssquare feet
MLS Area33702 - st pete
Middle/Junior High Schoolmeadowlawn middle-pn
Minimum Lease1 month
ModificationTimestamp2025-06-13t14:24:15.377z
Monthly HOA Amount0.83
New ConstructionNo
Occupancy Typeowner
Other Structuresshed(s)
Ownershipfee simple
Patio/Porch Featurescovered, deck, rear porch
Pets Allowedyes
Pool Featuresdeck, fiberglass, in ground, lighting, pool sweep, tile
Possessionclose of escrow
Property Attached Y/NYes
Property Conditioncompleted
Property Subtypesingle family residence
Property Typeresidential
Roofshingle
STELLAR_InLawSuiteYNNo
Senior Community Y/NNo
Sewerpublic sewer
Standard Statusactive
Statusactive
Subdivision Nameriveria bay
Tax Annual Amount6383.96
Tax Lot1
Tax Year2024
Total Rooms8
Utilitieselectricity connected, sewer connected, solar, sprinkler recycled, water connected
Viewwater
Virtual TourClick here
Water Access Typecanal - saltwater, gulf/ocean to bay
Water Access Y/NYes
Water Viewcanal
Water View Y/NYes
Waterfront Featurescanal - saltwater
Year Built1958
Zoningres
Exterior for 8848 SUNLIT COVE DRIVE NE
Building Area Total2453
Covered Spaces1
Exterior Amenitiesawning(s), lighting, private mailbox, rain gutters, sliding doors, sprinkler metered
Fencingvinyl, wood
Foundation Detailsslab
Lot Dimensions54 x 120
Lot Featuresfloodzone
Lot Size Acres0.17
Lot Size Area7501
Open Parking Y/NYes
Parking Featuresdriveway, garage door opener
Private PoolYes
Road Responsibilitypublic maintained road
Road Surface Typepaved
SpaNo
Vegetationmature landscaping, trees/landscaped
Water Sourcepublic
Waterfront Y/NYes
Additional Details
Price History
Schools
Elementary School
Sawgrass Lake Elementary-PN
High School
Northeast High-PN
Middle School
Meadowlawn Middle-PN

Lina Gutierrez
Realtor