4301 Emerson Ave S, Saint Petersburg, FL 33711

Original 1947 bungalow featured 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, and a front porch. The front porch was converted into an interior space, enlarging the living room back in 1967. In 2017, we purchased the home and began extensive renovations, replacing termite-eaten wood throughout, from top to bottom, gutting and recreating the kitchen, replacing all flooring and drywall, replacing all electric and plumbing, replacing the electric water heater with a tankless water heater, and replacing the retrofitted package HVAC with a five-zone mini-split HVAC. The roof had been replaced just before we bought it, so it had that going for it. The first upgrade was the replacement of the fence surrounding the yard and the installation of hi-def security cameras with outdoor lighting. When finished, there will be a single master suite with an enlarged bathroom and walk-in closet. The front door will be repositioned to face east, with a porch beneath a pergola added to welcome visitors. Check back later in 2018 for before and after photos.