Mid-Century Inspired Custom Home in Jungle Terrace, St. Pete
At a Glance
8068 26th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33710
Design Highlights
Built in 2017 by Modern Tampa Bay Homes, this 3-bed, 2.5-bath, 2,049 sq. ft. residence features a private courtyard, soaring ceilings, custom cabinetry with imported Italian laminate, and quartz countertops. Energy-efficient design includes Icynene insulation, 15 SEER variable-speed A/C, and impact-rated construction. Located near Walter Fuller Park, downtown St. Pete, and beaches, it blends mid-century inspiration with state-of-the-art finishes.
Site & Context
Sited in St. Petersburg, this home is part of MTBH Studios' growing portfolio of modern residences across the Tampa Bay area. St. Petersburg continues to attract buyers drawn to walkable neighborhoods, coastal lifestyle, and proven long-term value.
Materials & Finishes
Two doors down from MTBH Studios' Swim Spa Retreat at 8082, this 2,049-square-foot residence at 8068 26th Avenue N answers a related design question with different architectural moves. Where its neighbor leads with a walled courtyard entry, this 2017 build leans into mid-century inspiration as the organizing architectural principle, delivered through proportional discipline rather than period decoration.
Three bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms anchor the program. Soaring ceilings give the public rooms the volumetric generosity that defined mid-century modern's best work, while a private courtyard organizes the indoor-outdoor flow without competing with the home's interior architectural moves. Custom cabinetry detailed in imported Italian laminate brings a contemporary finishing sensibility to the kitchen, with quartz counters carrying the surface quality through the working zones of the home.
Energy-efficient envelope decisions show up across the build. Icynene insulation, a 15 SEER variable-speed air conditioning system, and impact-rated construction throughout deliver the performance baseline a serious Florida residence requires. These are operating-cost decisions calibrated for the lifecycle of the home rather than first-cost optimizations.
Location is the underrated headline. The home sits within easy reach of Walter Fuller Park, downtown St. Petersburg, and the Gulf beaches — putting both daily green-space access and weekend coastal use inside a short radius. This residence represents MTBH Studios' continued mid-century-inspired work in St. Petersburg, delivered through integrated architect-led design-build where the same team carries the design vision and its construction execution from concept to walkthrough.
