5356 81St St N

Paradise Shores is a low-rise, two-story condominium complex built in 1972 and configured primarily for one- and two-bedroom units arranged around shared courtyards and landscaping. Architecture and massing are typical of early 1970s Florida suburban condo communities: low-slung buildings with exterior corridors, ground-floor entries, and covered carport parking adjacent to many units. Interiors commonly feature open living/dining plans, eat-in kitchens, high ceilings, crown molding, ceiling fans, window treatments, walk-in closets in larger units, and updated finishes in select residences such as laminate or tile flooring and remodeled bathrooms. Common exterior features include irrigation, lighting, storage areas, outdoor grills and sidewalks that connect community amenities. On-site shared spaces emphasize social and recreational life: a clubhouse/recreation hall with library and activity rooms, a heated outdoor swimming pool, shuffleboard and bocce courts, picnic and barbecue areas, and seasonal organized activities. The association provides bundled utilities and services for owners — often including gas for cooking, hot water and heat, cable/internet, exterior maintenance, grounds, building insurance and reserve funding. The property operates as an active 55+ community with HOA rules that generally prohibit pets (except service animals) and allow short-term leasing after ownership minimums. The complex’s location in Saint Petersburg places it a short drive from area beaches, retail centers, medical facilities and downtown amenities.