5217 81St St N

Paradise Shores is a low-rise, two-story condominium complex completed in 1972 and configured primarily with two-bedroom units (many marketed as 2bd/1–2ba with flex rooms or Florida rooms). The complex presents a modest mid-century garden-style layout with paved walkways, covered carport parking adjacent to units, and small private patios or balconies. Interiors typically feature open living/dining plans, crown molding, solid wood cabinets, stone or solid-surface counters, walk-in closets, ceiling fans, and plentiful window treatments; some ground-floor homes include enclosed Florida rooms and extra storage. Common facilities are scaled to active adult living and include a heated swimming pool, clubhouse with community rooms and library, shuffleboard and bocce courts, outdoor grilling/picnic areas, and well-maintained landscaped grounds with irrigation. Monthly association fees are comprehensive, often covering Wi‑Fi/cable, gas for cooking and hot water, exterior maintenance, building insurance, trash, sewer and water, and recreational facilities. The association enforces a 55+ age restriction, prohibits pets, and maintains minimum lease rules after ownership. Located in Saint Petersburg, the community is within minutes of Gulf beaches, shopping (including a Publix across the street), dining, Tyrone Mall, I‑275 and downtown St. Petersburg, offering a low‑maintenance, social lifestyle favored by retirees and seasonal residents.