High and Dry and currently zoned as non-evacuation! Don't miss this rare opportunity in the heart of downtown St Pete to own one of the few condos in the Tampa/St Petersburg area with its own ground floor entrance, only steps from its assigned parking space! No stairs, and no need to cart groceries or pets on and off an elevator! Built in the 1930's, The Mount Vernon Condo's was originally constructed as a luxury hotel and later transformed into a boutique condo community. With almost 1,200 sqft of open concept living space, this corner unit residence beams with natural sunlight and offers hurricane impact windows, a separate laundry closet with a full size stack washer and dryer and original hardwood flooring throughout the majority of the home. Updates to the kitchen include granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and an oversized breakfast bar with storage-perfect for entertaining. The split bedroom floor plan is an ideal set up for privacy with the owner's suite featuring a large walk-in closet and en-suite bathroom with a tub/shower combination. The guest ensuite bath is also nicely appointed with tiled walk in shower. Onsite amenities include a 7'x4'x8' storage cage in the basement, exercise room, a community swimming pool, library, kitchen for entertaining, and a lovely lobby furnished with a pool table and baby grand piano! This pet-friendly community allows for two pets up to 30 lbs each, is located with easy access to I-275 and is only steps from a vibrant & bustling downtown St Petersburg, filled with an array of inviting sidewalk cafés, waterfront parks and restaurants, museums, art galleries, shopping, St Pete Pier, theatre & nightlife. Truly, a rare find, at this price point, to live in the center of it all!