Description: Under contract-accepting backup offers. Best-priced villa in Marina Bay. Enter the neighborhood beneath a graceful canopy of live oaks that frames the approach to 9 Lincoln Avenue South. This elevated Spanish Mediterranean villa is in Marina Bay, a meticulously manicured 60-acre gated waterfront community near Eckerd College, Bayview Isles and Tierra Verde, overlooking the tranquil shores of Boca Ciega Bay. Featuring an open floor plan, this expansive three-bedroom, two-bath home offers solid block, single-level living in a prime location with captivating sunset water views. Enhanced by vaulted ceilings, new luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout, sliders and numerous windows, this home is bathed in natural light. The screened-in lanai offers an idyllic retreat to savor the outdoors. The primary suite, with direct access to the private over-sized lanai, boasts double walk-in closets and a private bath with a double sink vanity. Two additional bedrooms are at the front of the home, one with French doors, ideal for an office or guest room, and another with a well-appointed hall bath featuring a tub-shower combination. The kitchen showcases beautiful wood cabinetry and stainless steel appliances, with space for an eat-in dining table. The dining room seamlessly connects to the great room, allowing for versatile layout modifications to suit your lifestyle. The oversized garage includes a bonus room with air conditioning and a second downstairs lanai, offering additional space for hobbies or relaxation. The home features natural gas availability, a new HVAC system installed in 2021, and a new roof in 2015. Marina Bay's allure extends beyond the home, with lush tropical landscaping and numerous lakes creating a virtual nature preserve. The community is home to a variety of wildlife, including osprey, herons, egrets, ibis, ducks, and playful dolphins and manatees in Boca Ciega Bay beside the community’s deepwater marina. Community amenities abound, featuring two pools, one with geothermal heat for year-round swimming, two spas, a fitness center, a clubhouse and a fishing pier adjacent to the docks. Marina Bay is a pet-friendly haven, conveniently just 10 minutes from downtown St. Pete, 25 minutes from Tampa Airport, and a short bike ride along the protected paths of Pinellas Trail to Passe-a-Grille and St. Pete beaches. Discover the ideal blend of elegance, comfort and natural beauty at 9 Lincoln Avenue South. This exceptional villa is waiting for you to call it home.