*** Seller offering up to $15K in closing cost credit to buyer for interest rate buy-down, closing costs, etc. *** RARE OPPORTUNITY in coveted neighborhood of Maryland Manor in South Tampa! Homes are seldom available here due to its quiet, convenient location and being zoned to one of the most HIGHLY-RATED school districts in town (PLANT HIGH SCHOOL). And EASY ACCESS to several marinas and yacht clubs for BOATING IN TWO BAYS or HILLSBOROUGH RIVER - watch Gasparilla pirate invasion, cruise ships, holiday lighted boat parade, 4th of July fireworks and more from your boat!!! This lovely 3 BR/2 BA home has a GARAGE (rare in South Tampa), LARGE, FULLY-FENCED BACKYARD (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). No HOA restrictions - and in FLOOD ZONE X (flood insurance typically not required by lenders)! 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! 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. This is a PHENOMENAL time to be in South Tampa. **** MAKE THIS HOME YOUR OWN! Talk with your lender about home improvement loans to make updates NOW to make this home your own. *** AND -- Don't miss out on this great location near growing downtown Tampa, RECENTLY NAMED MOST DESIRABLE CITY IN AMERICA. Get in while you can still afford to! $1.5-$2M+ new construction homes being built/selling within one block of this home!