2109 Auburn St., St. Petersburg, FL 33712

If you've got extra greasy elbows (which can be heck on silk shirts) and don't mind the smell of wet dog, you'll find yourself in a silly stupor at this formerly charming home. It's got all the pieces that could make a super nice home - they're just dirty and abused like an old pair of chuck converse high tops. If you squint, you can see the possibility when you step onto the covered front porch. Big living room with a Florida favorite... a fireplace! Bedrooms are good sized but two are joined at the hip, so you need to figure out if you go through life eavesdropping on everything your sister has to say, or do you do the operation, each take a kidney and separate (the bedrooms, that is). Tough call. Kitchen might be expandable unless you love small kitchens (think step saver for the lazy). And what's the big laundry room in the rear - surely a better use for that space? Anyway, take a look, but bring sanitizer. You'll thank me later. New roof in 2015. HVAC new in 2015 as well as electric updates. A few caveats however.... first, listing agent does not work with buyers... if you are a buyer, you rock, but find an agent to show you and submit offer. Seller will not look at offers until Tuesday, 3/8, so you have time to look and submit your highest and best cash offer. Thanks for looking!