Places This Week: An estate built by Belleair’s first mayor

A 7,193 square foot estate built in 1922 at 1102 Palm View Ave., Belleair has returned to the market with an asking price of $3.1 million. Last sold in 2020 for $1.77 million, the home was listed in March 2025 for $3.7 million and has been on and off the market, with price drops.

Situated on 0.62 acres of land, the two-story residence, with five bedrooms and six bathrooms, was built by Jesse Pavey, who was elected as the Town of Belleair’s first mayor in 1926.

It was later owned by Lucius Ruder, who was appointed commissioner in 1938 and 1941, and was mayor of Belleair from 1948 until 1951. Ruder served on the Morton Plant Hospital board of directors and helped to establish the Florida Gulf Coast Art Center. The home remained in the Ruder family for over six decades.

Inside is a grand foyer that leads to an Italian-style great room and a recreation area with a fireplace, beamed ceilings and Cuban tile flooring. The kitchen is equipped with Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, dual prep areas, custom cabinetry, marble and quartzite finishes and a butler’s pantry. The primary suite features a private lounge, a spa-style bath and a large dressing room. Interior highlights include hardwood floors, custom stained glass, hand-painted ceilings, arched doorways and terracotta tile floors.

Outside are multiple terraces and courtyards, an in-ground pool, a kitchen, a gazebo, greenhouses, formal gardens and mature fruit trees. A guest wing with two ensuite bedrooms and a rooftop terrace sits above the 1,086 square-foot attached three-car garage.

The listing is provided by Cheri Boudreau with Smith & Associates Real Estate.

7490 30th Avenue N., St. Petersburg. Photo: LoopNet.com.

West St. Petersburg warehouse property lists

A property with two warehouse buildings, comprising 18,560 heated square feet, at 7490 30^th Avenue N., St. Petersburg, has entered the market with an asking price of $4.6 million.

Building 1 is a two-story structure completed in 1977 with a mixture of climate-controlled warehouse, office and showroom spaces across 14,490 square feet. The first level features a warehouse with 17.5 to 21.5-foot ceiling heights, one drive-in dock from the rear and another dock in front. Also on this floor are a showroom, reception area, private offices and restrooms. Upstairs are additional offices overlooking the warehouse, a conference room and a large kitchen/breakroom with a shower and bathrooms.

Building 2, completed in 1998, is a one-story, climate-controlled 4,070 square-foot space currently being used as a Cross Fit Gym. It offers a drive-in roll up door and 21-foot ceiling heights.

Potential uses include distribution and logistics, light manufacturing, businesses with storage needs, pet care and kennel, food service contractors, a microbrewery or a fleet-based service.

The 1.25-acre corner lot is located in the Tyrone Planned Industrial District, 0.2 miles from Tyrone Boulevard and provides easy access to major roads and Interstate 275.

The seller and owner of Reef & Reel purchased the property under the registered name Southeast Capital Holdings, LLC in 2021 for $2.3 million. Dee Maret and Kris Dumke with Bridgewater Commercial Real Estate are the listing agents.

215 Driftwood Lane, Largo. Photo: Homes.com.

Mid-century waterfront Largo home for sale

A 2,989 square-foot home at 215 Driftwood Lane, in the Harbor Bluffs neighborhood of Largo, has listed for $2.35 million.

Built in 1966, the one-story residence features three bedrooms and three full bathrooms. Inside is an open floorplan with European-style finishes, custom details, warm textures and an oversized primary suite with expansive water views.

Outdoors is a 483-square-foot garage, a resort-style pool, covered lounging areas, a private dock with one 40,000-pound and one 6,000-pound boat lift and a seawall completed in 2019.

Highlights include vaulted ceilings, crown moldings, marble and ceramic tile flooring, stone countertops in the kitchen, a new roof in 2024 and impact-rated doors and windows.

The 0.24-acre plot of land offers 88 feet of canal waterfront and is situated close to premier golf courses.

The seller purchased the home in 2024 for $2.15 million. The listing is provided by Linda Ross Preston with Coastal Properties Group International.

160 Shore Dr., Palm Harbor. Photo: Homes.com.

Canal-front Palm Harbor home sells

Listed in June for $1.195 million, a waterfront home with two bedrooms, one full bathroom and one half-bath, located at 160 Shore Dr., Palm Harbor, sold Nov. 21 for $1.065 million.

The three-story residence, built in 1975, is situated on a 0.38-acre lot and offers 2,824 square feet of living space, including a finished basement.

Each floor has separate climate controls, and the lower-level, professionally waterproofed and fitted with a sump pump, has been transformed into a bonus space with a billiards room, fitness area, laundry room and storage.

Interior highlights include hardwood floors, a large double-sided fireplaced, motorized blinds, custom millwork, hurricane-impact windows and doors, and a kitchen with soft-close cabinetry and granite countertops.

Also featured is a private dock with new decking, a 2,500-pound boat lift and 30 feet of salt water canal frontage with access to the Intracoastal and the Gulf of Mexico.

The seller, represented by Sarah Stone with Coastal Properties Group International, purchased the property in 2022 for $980,000. The buyer’s agent was the Straight Team with Keller Williams Realty Portfolio Collection.

1300 E. Bay Drive, Largo. Photo: Crexi.com.

Largo redevelopment opportunity

 A 1.73-acre plot of land at 1300 E. Bay Drive, Largo has listed for $4.9 million. Situated on the property are two free-standing strip store structures, built in 1973, totaling 17,048 heated square feet.

The one-story buildings are divided into 13 units, all of which are occupied by tenants with month-to-month leases, offering flexibility for redevelopment or a complete tear-down and rebuild.

The property, with 299 feet of frontage on East Bay Drive, is ideal for a variety of uses, including medical, retail or service-based establishments.

The seller, Blackacre Management, LLC, purchased the property in March 2025 for $3.05 million.

10830 Canal St., Seminole. Photo: LoopNet.com.

Seminole industrial park sells

The sale of Canal Industrial Park, a small-bay warehouse park located at 10830 Canal St., Seminole, closed Nov. 14 for $1.725 million.

Situated on 0.88 acres, the property includes two prefinished metal structures, built in 1984 and 1986, with 8,000 heated square feet each.

Units range in size from 1,500 to 2,500 square feet and provide grade-level drive-in loading and a mix of warehouse and office space. The park is designed for contractors, service providers, distributors and light industrial users.

In addition to recent capital improvements, the property features 20-foot ceiling heights, 14-foot by 12-foot loading docks, ample parking and 24/7 access.

The seller purchased the property in 1994 for $367,000.

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