A Park in Americana Cove

(July 2009) Americana Cove is a unique 55+ gated community in the vibrant city of St. Petersburg, FL. Many of the 756 manufactured homes of this park are waterfront homes on mangrove lined waterways with canal access to Tampa Bay. This resident-owned park is what Florida living is about. And talk about value, where else in Pinellas County can you own a home on the waterfront with a boat slip for under $120,000 (including an ownership share)? Plus owners’ monthly maintenance fee is just $176 . The park is a short drive from the Pier, shopping and dining at Baywalk, Museum of Fine Arts, Salvador Dali Museum, and the one of the nations top beaches at Ft. Desoto Park.

We met with Buddy Green, an on-site realtor and then toured the park on our own. Not all of the 2 BR homes were newer models, but most were well kept. There were new homes in the $65k – $220k range, and resales for $10k – $215k. The owner shares are $37,500. Shareholders comprise about 80% of residents, and non-owners pay lease and maintenance of $493-$598 per month. Fees pay for trash, water/sewer, lawn care, guarded gate and reserves.

Pets (up to 2 dogs, up to 25lbs) are permitted in a separate pet sector of park. About 35% of park is pet approved. Indoor cats permitted everywhere. Residents enjoy a heated pool and sundeck, 7000 sq.ft. clubhouse with theatre, stage and dining, boat ramps and boat slips (selected lots), fishing areas, a small but beautiful park on the mangrove waterfront, 30 activity clubs, and the Mangrove Bay Municipal Golf Course is adjacent to the park.

For more information, contact Deb Brown Realty at 727-528-8809, by email at debrownrealty@yahoo.com, visit Americana Cove online, or Buddy Green’s web site.