1242 SHELL CREST AVENUE Under contract-accepting backup offers. Are you ready to experience Island Life? Stroll the town streets and visit one of the locally owned coffee shops, restaurants or gift shops? This is Old Florida at its best! Friendly people, laid back lifestyle and gorgeous sunsets! It’s all here and more! Welcome to your home on the island that sits on a HIGH AND DRY double lot with lots of live oak trees and palms that house abundant wildlife. Sit on the front porch amongst the trees and see the squirrels, red bellied woodpeckers, owls, racoons and osprey! Plenty of room for your boat or RV and your vehicles can park under the home to keep them cool in the summer heat. Inside you’ll see a recently remodeled kitchen with new stainless-steel appliances, and new cabinets with finished butcher block counter tops accented with stunning blue backsplash. The floating shelves add to the style for decoration or storage. New lighting and ceiling fans throughout provide plenty of light and comfort as you enjoy time in your home when you aren’t exploring town life or fishing on the Gulf. There is new luxury vinyl flooring throughout except for the premium tile in the bathroom. In addition to the tile, you’ll appreciate the new bathroom fixtures including toilet, vanity, vessel sink and heated/lighted mirror. There is also a separate laundry room with new, high end washer and dryer and the hot water heater was replaced in 2023. The home includes all major furnishings and is ready for you to make it your permanent residence, vacation home or rental. It has never flooded and is one of the homes on the island NOT in a flood zone! Come visit today and enjoy island life tomorrow! Seller is a Florida Licensed Real Estate Agent.