Priced over 100k below appraised value, seller offering $10,000 towards buyer's closing costs! Welcome to this modernized, waterfront, coastal home resting on the calming waters of crystal river, where you can feel and smell the breeze coming from the gulf. The owners have made $180,000 in renovations since 2022, including new luxury vinyl flooring, 3 fully renovated bathrooms, redesigned stairs and railing, new interior doors throughout, new lower level sliding glass doors, an expanded lower level patio, and first floor shiplap paneling. The second floor living area is the heart of the home. The open floor plan showcases high ceilings made of shiplap cedar; kitchen with an island, granite countertops, and plenty of storage; wood burning fireplace; and surrounded by views of crystal river. Luxury vinyl plank flooring adds durability and style throughout. The second floor also features the expansive master bedroom with new closet doors and built in shelving and a master bathroom with a soaking tub, walk in shower with a rain showerhead, quartz countertops, toto washlet bidet toilet seat, motion sensor under cabinet lighting, defogging mirror, and smart bulbs that can be controlled via app. Other modernization features include a smart thermostat and every light switch throughout the home is smart enabled via the apple homekit, google or alexa, featuring philips hue and leviton smart lighting. Customizable recessed lighting allows for setting any mood with adjustable colors. The main highlight of this home is the view! You are greeted by the calm crystal river when you step out onto the brand new 54ft x 12ft trex composite deck, or expanded patio, perfect for enjoying your morning cup of coffee or entertaining. The top deck also features multi colored lighting. The home also sits on an oversized lot of. 51 acres, big enough to fit an rv, boat or additional vehicles. Enhanced security features include motion sensor lighting along with a camera system on the deck and a floodlight at the front. The floating dock in the back yard also has a post to tie off your boat. A mature fig tree (with figs growing on it! ) adds natural florida charm to the landscaped outdoor space. An outdoor shower provides a place to rinse after jumping in the river. This home is a perfect blend of modern technology, design, and practical upgrades, making it an exceptional find for living in or for a home away from home escape. Crystal river is known as the "manatee capital of the world" and three sisters springs as well as only being a short boat ride away to the gulf and quick drive to tampa through the suncoast parkway. View the virtual tour under "facts and features" of the description!