5313 S 18th Ave S Gulfport, FL 33707

Historic Gulfport Craftsman with Soaring 9-Foot Ceilings, Edible Paradise & R-2 Zoning Step into the charm of Old Florida with this beautifully maintained historic Craftsman-style home in Gulfport's highly desirable Garden District. Featuring stunning 9-foot ceilings, original hardwood floors, abundant natural light, and timeless architectural character throughout, this home offers a rare blend of historic charm, modern upgrades, and future potential. The heart of the home is a show-stopping designer bathroom that has been completely renovated with floor-to-ceiling mosaic tile, creating a luxurious spa-like retreat. Recent improvements include a new roof, new HVAC system, new 200-amp electrical service, new hurricane-impact windows, and an instant hot water heater, providing both comfort and peace of mind. Outside, the detached garage includes a dedicated 50-amp EV charging circuit and sits on an R-2 zoned property, offering the potential to build a second unit, guest house, or mother-in-law suite above the garage (buyer to verify all development possibilities with the City of Gulfport). Located just four homes from a large park that connects to an extensive network of green spaces, this property offers a truly unique walkable lifestyle. Stroll through parks, gardens, and food-forest areas on your way to Downtown Gulfport, the waterfront, the beach, restaurants, shops, festivals, and the Gulf. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the nearby dog park, playgrounds, elementary school, and bike-friendly streets. The lush tropical landscape is a private edible paradise featuring more than 30 fruit trees and flowering plants, including avocado, orange, star fruit, soursop, and other tropical varieties. A mature producing avocado tree serves as the centerpiece of this remarkable backyard retreat. An existing water well is also located on the property, although its current condition and operability are unknown. Property highlights include: "¢ Historic Craftsman architecture "¢ Soaring 9-foot ceilings "¢ Original hardwood floors "¢ Designer bathroom with floor-to-ceiling mosaic tile "¢ New HVAC system "¢ Instant hot water heater "¢ New roof "¢ New 200-amp electrical service "¢ New hurricane-impact windows "¢ Detached garage with 50-amp EV charging circuit "¢ R-2 zoning with potential for second unit or mother-in-law suite "¢ Garden District location "¢ Walkable to Downtown Gulfport, waterfront, and beach "¢ Adjacent to connected parks and green spaces "¢ Nearby dog park, playgrounds, and elementary school "¢ Existing water well on property "¢ 30+ fruit trees and tropical flowering plants "¢ Mature producing avocado tree In addition to the primary living spaces, the home features two bright, sun-filled flex rooms currently used as bedrooms. These versatile spaces are ideal for guest rooms, home offices, creative studios, nurseries, or additional sleeping areas. Large windows provide beautiful garden views and abundant natural light, creating inviting spaces that enhance the home's unique character. Buyers should note that these rooms do not contain closets. A rare Gulfport gem offering the perfect blend of history, nature, walkability, coastal living, and future development potential. Owner is a licensed Florida Realtor selling their personal residence. Buyer agents are welcome.