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Places This Week: Belleair’s First Mayor’s Estate

The Catalyst’s weekly roundup of Pinellas County real‑estate highlights.

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elleair, 1102 Palm View Ave: 7,193‑sq‑ft estate, built 1922, 5 beds, 6 baths on a 0.62‑acre lot. Asking $3.1 M after a 2020 sale of $1.77 M and a 2025 listing at $3.7 M with several price cuts. Constructed by Jesse Pavey, Belleair’s first mayor (1926). Later owned by Lucius Ruder (commissioner 1938/41, mayor 1948‑51, hospital board, art‑center founder) who kept it in the family for over 60 years. Interior features a grand foyer, Italian‑style great room, fireplace‑lit recreation area with beamed ceilings and Cuban tile, a chef’s kitchen with Wolf/Sub‑Zero appliances, dual prep zones, custom cabinetry, marble and quartzite surfaces, and a butler’s pantry. The master suite offers a private lounge, spa‑style bath, and spacious walk‑in closet. Highlights include hardwood floors, stained‑glass accents, hand‑painted ceilings, arched doorways, and terracotta tiles. Exterior amenities comprise multiple terraces, courtyards, an in‑ground pool, a kitchen, gazebo, greenhouses, formal gardens, mature fruit trees, and a guest wing with two ensuite rooms and a rooftop terrace above a 1,086‑sq‑ft, three‑car garage. Listed by Cheri Boudreau of Smith & Associates.

    St. Petersburg, 7490 30th Ave N: Two warehouse buildings totaling 18,560 sq ft, asking $4.6 M. Building 1 (1977) is a two‑story, 14,490‑sq‑ft climate‑controlled space with warehouse, office, and showroom areas. The ground floor houses a warehouse with 17.5‑21.5‑ft ceilings, two drive‑in docks, a showroom, reception, offices, and restrooms. The upper level contains offices overlooking the warehouse, a conference room, and a large kitchen/breakroom with shower facilities. Building 2 (1998) is a single‑story, 4,070‑sq‑ft climate‑controlled unit currently used as a CrossFit gym, featuring a 21‑ft ceiling and a roll‑up door. Potential uses include distribution, light manufacturing, storage, pet care, food service, microbrewery, or fleet operations. The 1.25‑acre corner lot sits in the Tyrone Planned Industrial District, 0.2 mi from Tyrone Blvd, with easy access to I‑275. Reef & Reel, through Southeast Capital Holdings LLC, purchased the property in 2021 for $2.3 M. Dee Maret and Kris Dumke of Bridgewater Commercial Real Estate are the listing agents.

    Largo, 215 Driftwood Ln: A 2,989‑sq‑ft, 1966 mid‑century home in Harbor Bluffs, listed $2.35 M. One‑story, 3 beds, 3 baths, open floorplan with European‑style finishes, custom details, and a primary suite overlooking water. The property includes a 483‑sq‑ft garage, resort‑style pool, covered lounge, private dock with 40,000‑lb and 6,000‑lb boat lifts, and a 2019 seawall. Architectural highlights are vaulted ceilings, crown moldings, marble and ceramic tile flooring, stone kitchen countertops, a new roof (2024), and impact‑rated doors/windows. The 0.24‑acre lot offers 88 ft of canal frontage and proximity to top golf courses. The seller bought the home in 2024 for $2.15 M. Linda Ross Preston of Coastal Properties Group International is the listing agent.

    Palm Harbor, 160 Shore Dr: A 2,824‑sq‑ft, three‑story waterfront home built 1975, 0.38‑acre lot, listed June $1.195 M and sold Nov 21 for $1.065 M. Two bedrooms, one full bath, one half bath, finished basement with billiards, fitness area, laundry, and storage. Each level has separate climate control. Interior features hardwood floors, a double‑sided fireplace, motorized blinds, custom millwork, hurricane‑impact windows/doors, and a granite‑counter kitchen with soft‑close cabinets. The private dock has new decking, a 2,500‑lb boat lift, and 30 ft of canal frontage to the Intracoastal and Gulf. Sarah Stone of Coastal Properties Group International represents the seller; the buyer’s agent is the Straight Team, Keller Williams. The seller purchased the property in 2022 for $980 k.

    Largo, 1300 E Bay Dr: A 1.73‑acre redevelopment site listed $4.9 M. Two free‑standing strip‑store buildings (1973) cover 17,048 heated sq ft, one‑story, 13 units, all month‑to‑month tenants. The 299‑ft frontage on East Bay Drive makes it suitable for medical, retail, or service uses. Blackacre Management LLC bought the property in March 2025 for $3.05 M.

    Seminole, 10830 Canal St: A 0.88‑acre industrial park sold Nov 14 for $1.725 M. Two prefinished metal structures (1984 & 1986) provide 8,000 heated sq ft each, units ranging 1,500–2,500 sq ft, grade‑level drive‑in loading, and a mix of warehouse/office space. Designed for contractors, service providers, distributors, and light industry. Recent upgrades include 20‑ft ceilings, 14×12‑ft loading docks, ample parking, and 24/7 access. The seller acquired the property in 1994 for $367 k.

    Real‑estate agents: Forward all Places This Week news to Amy Kagan at [email protected].

Belleair’s historic first mayor’s estate, front view with lush gardens.