5819 Imperial Key

Palm trees, pool days, postcard canal views, and your own private dock with TWO covered boat lifts—this is Florida WATERFRONT living with direct saltwater access & the open bay just minutes away! This 3-bedroom + Office (or 4th bedroom), 2-bath POOL & SPA home blends coastal lifestyle, boating convenience, and smart peace of mind. Thoughtfully reconstructed, remodeled, & elevated between 2010–2012, the living areas stayed HIGH & DRY through past storms while offering the comfort, flow, and modern features buyers love. Lush landscaping, swaying palms, & coastal character welcome you home. Inside, an impressive 14' ceiling foyer transitions to light-filled living spaces with 10' ceilings, architectural details, & sweeping canal views. The renovated kitchen is designed for real life and entertaining, with premium solid wood, soft-close cabinetry, pull-out storage, under-cabinet lighting, granite counters, stainless appliances, cooktop with vent hood, wall oven, microwave/convection oven, dual sink stations, walk-in pantry, and breakfast bar. The nearby breakfast nook AND dining area offer flexible dining options. The Great Room brings the view front and center, with a wall of windows and sliders framing the pool, spa, and canal beyond. Out back, the Florida lifestyle takes center stage! The screened saltwater pool, spa, and expansive patio set the scene for sunny afternoons, easy entertaining, and peaceful canal views. Catch dolphins and manatees playfully passing by, then follow the flagstone path to your seawall and private dock with power, water, floating dock, and TWO covered boat lifts with wireless remotes. Bring the boats, kayaks, fishing gear, and water toys—DIRECT & OPEN BAY ACCESS just minutes away! Back inside, the Office, with greenery-view, flexes as a workspace, creative studio, playroom, or optional 4th bedroom with two adjacent closets. The spacious Primary Suite with proper entry offers privacy, pool access, water views, sitting area, organized walk-in closet, and spa-inspired bath with dual sinks, granite vanity, strategically placed in-cabinet appliance outlets, storage tower, water closet, jetted soaking tub, oversized walk-in shower with bench, and unique & custom balsa wood window insert with coastal bird detail. Two generous bedrooms, guest bath, & extra storage sit across the home in a split-plan layout for privacy. Practical perks include interior laundry with sink, cabinetry, & storage closet; oversized 2-car garage with cabinetry, racks, & utility sink; plus vinyl-fenced yard with gates, resin sheds, & irrigation system. Bonus features: New pool pump & Jacuzzi blower, interior paint, and garage door spring in 2026; pool vacuum 2025; roof 2024; pool rescreen 2023; A/C 2022; Pro Elite whole-house water treatment with new carbon filter; solar hot water with electric backup; decked attic for extra storage with two pull-down stair access points; wider halls & doors; high-capacity closets; windows impact-rated or hurricane shutters; security system; & professional landscaping with new edging & refreshed mulch. Located in Tampa Shores Imperial Key, a waterfront community offering a laid-back coastal lifestyle, social activities, resident boat ramp, & no HOA. Convenient to airport, Target, Publix, shopping, beaches, & dockside restaurants by boat. Short-term rentals allowed within county/state rules. Boating, poolside relaxing, entertaining, and everyday waterside living—it’s all waiting in your backyard. Paradise found!