Tucked away in the highly sought after Ridgewood Park neighborhood of Tampa Heights, this meticulously maintained Key West style home offers rare waterfront living just minutes from the heart of downtown Tampa. With timeless charm, thoughtful upgrades, and unparalleled views, making it a true gem in The Heights. From your private dockcomplete with a covered seating areayoull enjoy breathtaking views of the Hillsborough River and the downtown Tampa skyline. Located directly across from the iconic Ricks on the River and less than a mile from Armature Works, this location offers the ultimate blend of serenity and city access. Prefer to travel by water? Its an even quicker boat ride. The home itself is designed for comfort and functionality. The second floor is a full private master suite featuring a spacious bedroom, a large walk in closet, and a luxurious spa like bathroom. Downstairs, the main floor includes two guest rooms (one currently used as an office), a second full bathroom, a dedicated laundry room, pantry, and an open concept living and dining area that flows seamlessly onto a spacious back porchan ideal extension of your living space. Additional features include: 2 car garage with multiple storage areas, meticulously landscaped grounds and fresh (2023) pavers throughout, 75 feet of new seawall, Trex composite decking on the dock as well as from and back porch for durability, solar powered security gate (new mechanism 2024), metal roof with all new rivets (2019), brand new hot water heater (2025), new HVAC system (2024), gorgeous new engineered wood floors upstairs (2024), stunning views, solid craftsmanship, and updates that enhance both style and longevity, this home is a rare opportunity to own a piece of authentic waterfront living in one of Tampas most vibrant neighborhoods. There is no history of water intrusion into the living area of the home. There is an assumable flood insurance policy as well.