9 3rd St

”Carpe Diem” and “Life is Good“ will be your new mantras …. Don’t walk, run (or surf!) to this one! Your dreams come true with a rarely available duplex in the St Augustine Beach “Golden Mile”! This up/down duplex with plenty of off-street parking is east of A1A -no crossing streets to get to the ocean! The top unit “A” has 2 bedrooms, 1 bath & a spacious ocean view deck (new in 2023 with trex) for dining, relaxing or sea & surf gazing. The lower unit “B” has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and a covered patio facing North for shaded enjoyment and sea breezes. Live in one unit, rent out the other to supplement your beachin’ lifestyle! Monthly rentals per unit, $3500+/month income! The best of all worlds - a new home to use for lots of family, or an investment for long term or monthly rentals - a salt-life playground for adults & kids alike! Walk to shops, restaurants, bike rentals, and The Pier with live music & farmers markets. Yes, the energy of Beach life can be yours! Off street private parking for 5 cars, celebrate with a beach party just in time for summer fun! The beach access is on the “non driving” side of St Augustine Beach just north of A Street. Both units come furnished with new high end decor and sleek furnishings (a few personal items will be removed prior to closing). Both units have been upgraded over the years with new plumbing (2023),enclosed outdoor showers (2023), new gas Tankless Hot water Heater (2023)  for lots of hot water for the 5 showers,  high-end easy to use window treatments (2023), luxury vinyl plank & tile flooring, chef style kitchens with lots of storage,  and a separate fenced in backyard (added in 2023)  for each of the units for privacy as well as playtime.  Both units have their own washer/dryer tucked out of the way of your living space. In unit A’s backyard there is a storage area for bikes and boards.  And better yet, there is a separate structure man-cave, she-shed, teen escape with dual lofts, electric and AC.  Make this a wood work, art or craft space or whatever you need for escape, creativity or solitude!  Despite the proximity to the ocean, it is in an “X” flood zone so no flood insurance is required!  Imagine - No condo fees, no HOA.... just fun in the sun with your new beach neighborhood. Saint Augustine Beach is eclectic, artsy, pet friendly, a beach lovers dream and has a magical “Olde Florida” feel…tropical colors, unique homes, bike paths, sidewalks, surfers, swimmers, fishermen -come as you are!  No high-rises are allowed!  Exploring will be fun -  the duplex is about 1 mile to the Anastasia Stare Park, the amphitheater (“The Amp”), our beautiful Lighthouse, 5 miles to the historic downtown area for sightseeing, museum hopping, foodie experiencing and emersing in history older than any in the USA.  And don’t miss The Alligator Farm and MarineLand - so much to see - nature calls!  Nearby Airports include UST, JAX, DAB, SFB, MCO.  Easy access to US 1 and 95 make travel easy! Come on… what are you waiting for!