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Majestic Historical Home built by Charles Roser who sold his Fig Newton recipe to Nabisco. Sun room added with French doors, arched windows. This home was named "House Beautiful" in contest many years ago. Be a part of history. Rare private area with winding brick streets and Booker Creek Brick streets, Booker Creek, Roser Park across the street from home. Your view. Beautiful terraced planting areas could be magnificent. Roser Park is in the National Registry since 2019 new roof, roof clips added, 2 new HVAC units with ducting, plumbing replaced to drains, electrical throughout new, windows restored to working condition. Beautifully terraced. Landscaping could be spectacular. No damage except to landscaping from Hurricanes. Not in flood zone. windows on 3 sides for office or den overlooking Booker Creek and Park Full length covered front porch to enjoy the views and entertain. Love a front porch? Few can compare. Step inside grand foyer. Gorgeous large living room with wood burning fireplace. crown molding, vintage chandeliers with Medallions. Oh what parties the Rosers must have had entertaining St Petersburg elite. We have estimate for buyers to restore and refinish original heart pine floors Full view of living room looking into large foyer with sweeping staircase and French doors in Dining room. For open entertaining areas. Dining room off foyer looks into living room French doors lead to Sun Room. Imagine the grand dinners in 1910 Original windows have been restored to functional condition Sun Room with arched windows, French doors and inlaid tile. Imagine comfy large wicker chairs and sofa to curl up in as you read your favorite books. Overlooking Booker Creek and Park Beautiful tile countertops fitting for vintage home. Scenic tile insets. Glass front cabinets Look out through your stained glass windows above sink. Kitchen opens to dining room as well as breakfast area It would be so easy to put new fronts on doors and drawers and maintain vintage integrity. Kitchen is wide. Photo makes it look narrow. It is not. cut in area at end for a stool. Natural gas stove, water heater and dryer. The gorgeous blues in tiles do not show in photos Breakfast room is large. Could be an office as well. Stained glass arch over door into half bath. Enter the back door into breakfast room with beadboard. Crown molding. Half bath off breakfast room with pedestal sink and antique mirror Half bath again with beadboard and shelf to display favorite items Somewhere in time. Come and see how you feel in majestic home Primary bedroom. Possible room enough to add another closet. You will love this historic home. Primary bedroom with lots of windows and light Walk in closet and ensuite bathroom in primary suite Primary bath with pedestal sink Navy accents in tile Office or den? Or just your private space to enjoy overlooking Booker Creek and Park This room extends over the large front porch with windows on 3 sides and French doors. Perfect for office or den Upstairs landing is large 2nd bedroom. Original heart pine floors from 1910. Can be restored and refinished 3rd Bedroom. We have estimate for buyers to restore and refinish original heart pine floors. 115 years old! Hall bathroom for other 2 bedrooms. Hall bath. Laundry with storage closet at end of landing could be enclosed with French doors if desired. Upstairs laundry with newer LG washer and gas dryer. Closet in area. Rear of home where you will park to enter. Home is at end of alley Home is ready for next buyers to finish restoration. We have estimate for restoration and painting of exterior. Parking pad for 2 cars plus can park another car at end. Garage is half shared with neighbor. Unique but 1910! Used for storage. Roser Park history posted throughout the Park. In National Registry Roser Park named after benefactor Charles Roser who sold Fig Newton recipe to Nabisco. Enjoy the Park and it's history as you stroll. Stop and read the many signs about Historic Roser Park. Be a part of history. Step back in time yet have the world so close Tucked away close to downtown Wooded enclave of Roser Park near downtown St Pete. Most don't know it is there. Home overlooks Booker Creek and Park Park across from home. Perfect place to walk Playground nearby in Park A quiet place to reflect and relax Bayfront and All Children's Hospitals in walking distance. Be a part of downtown St Pete and all it offers. Bayfront Hospital and All Children's Hospital So close to Bay yet not in a flood zone. A very private community Finish this Grand Lady's restoration. This home is for a very special buyer who understands and appreciates all she has to offer. Come and fall in love with this home.
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682 ROSER PARK DR S, ST PETERSBURG, 33701



Property highlights

  • MLS#: TB8335723
  • 8,908.00 lot size Sq.Ft.
  • Year built: 1910
  • Parking spaces: 1
  • Waterfront:

Property Overview

1910 HISTORICAL home overlooking scenic Booker Creek & Park on premier lot. ROSER PARK IS IN THE NATIONAL REGISTRY. Built by Charles Martin Roser and funded by selling his culinary invention, the Fig Newton Cookie recipe and factory to Nabisco. Mr. Roser built this home and others. Story goes that he also built a Library and School for St Petersburg. This Grand Lady calls to a special buyer interested in returning to a bygone era. Enjoy a mint julep on expansive front porch. Not your average vintage home. So many updates: Roof- 2019- clips added 2020, 2 HVAC systems with new ducting- 2019, Plumbing to the drains-2019, Electrical throughout- 2019, original windows restored to working order, Foundation stabilized by LRE, concrete steps repaired. Beautifully painted inside. Original Heart Pine Floors ready to be restored and refinished. Grand foyer, huge living room with woodburning fireplace, crown molding, formal dining room leads to French doors & sun room with arched windows on both sides and gorgeous inlaid Mexican tile (not in square footage). Kitchen has beautiful blue tile scene insets in counters & back splash with stained glass window over sink. Large breakfast room off kitchen with Mexican tile with perfect half bath with stained glass. Stairs lead to large landing leading to Primary Bedroom with private bath & walk in closet. 2 more bedrooms plus an office with windows on 3 sides overlooking creek. A 2nd full bath for other bedrooms. Laundry with new LG washer/dryer installed upstairs. Separate one car garage. You only need to restore & paint exterior and restore floors. Choose your own colors. Anything else is cosmetic and up to you. So close to downtown St Pete, 275 to Tampa or south. Be part of the St Pete experience- so many restaurants, Dali, museums, events, waterfront, the Pier. At your fingertips. The hard work has been done for you. Come and fall in love. Love history and vintage? Prior owner loved for 25 years. These owners loved for 6 years. When Mr. Roser originally listed this home he described it as, "With winding steps leading up from the drive...beautiful homes sit on the very banks of babbling Booker Creek...It's wonderfully beautiful semi-tropical scenery with its countless flowers, plants, and shrubs transformed into nature's garden." See sign posted in park across street proclaiming her "House Beautiful". She has just survived 2 hurricanes & countless events in past 115 years. Majestic she stands. This is for that one special buyer(s) who appreciates all she offers. Be the one to finish returning this Grand home to it's original splendor. Come and be her caretaker. Be part of history. A very special part.

Driving directions : CENTRAL AVE TO SOUTH ON 4TH ST. WEST ON 10TH AVE SO TO ROSER PARK DRIVE. TO LEFT UP THE HILL ON PROSPECT. TAKE FIRST LEFT ON ALLEY TO END OF BRICK STREET. HOUSE IS ON LEFT.

Property Features

Rooms Dimension Description
Living Room 16x30 First level , Wood
Dining Room 13x14 First level , Wood
Kitchen First level , Tile
Foyer 10x15 First level , Wood
Dinette 11x13 First level , Tile
Bonus Room 15x8 First level , Tile
Primary Bedroom 13x15 Second level , Wood
Bedroom 2 13x10 Second level , Wood
Bedroom 3 12x10 Second level , Wood
Laundry 4x10 Second level , Wood
Office 15x8 Second level , Wood

Interior Features

  • Crown Molding
  • PrimaryBedroom Upstairs
  • Solid Wood Cabinets
  • Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Window Treatments

Appliances

  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator

Heating

  • Central
  • Gas

Laundry features

  • Inside
  • Laundry Room

Air Conditioning

  • Central Air

Fireplace

  • Wood Burning

Floor Covering

  • Tile
  • Wood

Utilities

  • BB/HS Internet Available
  • Cable Available
  • Electricity Connected

Exterior features

  • French Doors
  • Sidewalk

Parking features

  • Parking Pad

View

  • Park/Greenbelt
  • Trees/Woods
  • Water

Patio and porch features

  • Covered
  • Front Porch

Architectural Style

  • Victorian

Security Features

  • Security System

Construction Materials

  • Wood Frame

Road Surface Type

  • Brick

Roof

  • Shingle

Foundation

  • Brick/Mortar
  • Crawlspace

Vegetation

  • Mature Landscaping
  • Oak Trees

Lot Features

  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Gentle Sloping
  • Historic District
  • City Limits
  • Rolling Slope
  • Sidewalk
  • Street Brick

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