8111 RIVERSIDE DRIVE NE Under contract-accepting backup offers. Presenting your opportunity to live in a waterfront community with a reduced risk of flooding! This home has NEVER flooded in it's history INCLUDING NO FLOODING from Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The ELEVATED BLOCK construction home was built in 1995 and has had only two owners. The custom build design offers 3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS and 2 BONUS ROOM PLUS TONS OF STORAGE INSIDE AND OUT! The primary features large windows overlooking the backyard, a spacious walk-in closet and an updated private ensuite bath with a step-in shower and dual sinks. The guest rooms share a 2024 UPDATED BATHROOM including a tub for the littles. The open concept finds the kitchen, dining and living rooms in the heart of the home. The living room features a woodburning fireplace and charming built-ins accent the dining area. Wooden French doors lead from the living room into the HOME OFFICE and family movie night will be so fun in the MEDIA ROOM, wired for surround sound. Pass through the indoor laundry room into the attached over-sized two car garage that includes plenty of space for workbenches and overhead storage. The backyard is a tropical oasis, fully fenced and pool-sized, you already have gorgeous palms around the perimeter, and OUTDOOR SHOWER with hot and cold water, a spot with electrical hook up for a hot tub, an elevated back deck perfect for your BBQ and a side yard for your fur babies. Additionally, there is a large storage space for kayaks, SUPs and lawn equipment under the house. Fresh landscaping stays green with your new sprinkler system (reclaimed water) and the location is a dream! Only 5 homes exist on this street so you can enjoy peaceful living! Tanner Creek is accessible across the street (from a secret beach) and you can paddle from the creek through the 79th Ave canal and out to Tampa Bay or over to Weedon Island and participate in the water festivals and sandbar parties, or enjoy manatee sightings. Walk over to Riviera Bay Park where there's a playground, outdoor exercise equipment, trails, and even a community garden! Neighbors with dogs get together for impromptu dog park meet ups and pup parties. You are minutes from Gandy Blvd for an easy commute to Tampa or hop on I-275, the 4th Street corridor offers tons of shopping, dinings, etc and you can be to downtown St Pete within minutes. Enjoy peace of mind in this ELEVATED and DRY home! Schedule your showing today!