Virtually Staged. UNIQUE WATERFRONT RETREAT WITH GULF ACCESS & INCREDIBLE INCOME POTENTIAL! Discover a truly special waterfront property on the Cottee River, where BREATHTAKING WATER VIEWS and an unbeatable location create the perfect Florida lifestyle. With the Gulf just approximately 10 minutes away by boat, this spacious 5-bedroom, 3-bath home offers incredible flexibility for a primary residence, vacation rental, multi-generational living, or income-producing investment. Originally constructed in 1961, the home has been thoughtfully updated and expanded to accommodate entertaining and modern living. Upstairs, you'll find a massive primary suite plus 2 additional rooms that could easily serve as a 6th bedroom, office, studio, or flex space. The upstairs living area also features a private entrance, creating the opportunity to rent it separately or transform the space into an in-law suite or guest apartment. The possibilities are truly endless! Step outside and enjoy spectacular, unobstructed water views from the approximately 43-foot upstairs deck. The expansive outdoor living space continues with a huge pool, concrete seawall, dock, and boat lift—everything you need to embrace the Florida waterfront lifestyle. Whether you're boating to the Gulf, relaxing poolside, entertaining friends, or simply watching the sunset over the water, this property delivers. Major improvements include new HVAC and water heater in 2024, and two new breaker boxes, a complete new kitchen, roof, hurricane windows, sliders, and vinyl laminate plank flooring on the main level in 2025. With exceptional Gulf access, versatile living spaces, extensive updates, and outstanding rental potential, this is much more than a home—it’s an opportunity. Must see to fully appreciate all this unique waterfront property has to offer! Enjoy all that the revitalized downtown has to offer!
Single-familyProperty Type
1961Year Built
6,480 sq ftLot Size
$269Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Carol Olds• BHHS FLORIDA PROPERTIES GROUP
Big Bend, located between the Pithlachascotee River and the Gulf of Mexico, is a residential and waterfront New Port Richey neighborhood with canal-lined streets and mangrove-edged views. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the U.S. 19 corridor near the river crossing, where marinas, bait-and-tackle counters, and low-slung seafood spots set a salt-air rhythm. Architectural cues lean Florida casual—single-story ranch homes, screened lanais, and docks tucked behind palms. Waterways shape daily routines, with kayaks and small boats threading through quiet canals toward open water. Nearby cultural anchors like Sims Park and the Richey Suncoast Theatre add a downtown counterpoint to the coastal calm.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Ceiling fans
Eat-in kitchen
Open floorplan
Solid surface counters
Split bedroom layout
Walk-in closets
Skylight(s)
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Disposal
Microwave
Range
Refrigerator
Electric water heater
Laundry & utility
Dedicated laundry room
Inside utility
Flooring
Carpet
Laminate
Tile
Heating & cooling
Central heating (electric)
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Covered, screened and enclosed rear porch with deck
Porch
Outdoor shower
Private mailbox
Rain gutters
Sliding doors
Vinyl fencing
Riverfront location with water access (canal/saltwater, gulf/ocean, river)
Davits and concrete seawall
Private gunite in-ground pool (15x42) with outside bath access
Home design
Single family residence
Two-story home
Northwest-facing
Located on a cul-de-sac
City limits, in county
Parking
Attached oversized garage with opener (14 x 23), 1 garage space
Construction
Block, stucco and frame construction
Shingle roof
Slab foundation
Built with oak trees on the property
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Cable available
Electricity connected
Sewer connected
Water connected
HOA & community
No HOA association indicated
Community has street lights
Other
Property type: Residential (single family)
Zoning: R1
Lot features include flood zone and flood insurance required
Public maintained paved road access
Approximate lot dimensions 218 x 61 x 37
Total acreage: under 1/4 acre
Electricity and solar
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