Waterfront Estate Reportedly Once Owned by Best-Selling Pop Group Abba Enters Market

Written by Posted On Monday, 15 August 2022 12:58

TIERRA VERDE, FLA. (August 15, 2022) — A custom bayfront residence, reportedly once owned by the band ABBA, has entered the market; it is the first time the property has been available for sale in almost four decades. Located at 873 2nd Avenue South, this one-of-a-kind home offers waterfront views with direct access to Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Marketed exclusively by Lisa Farmer of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty’s St. Petersburg office, the listing details may be viewed here. 

Property records show that ABBA’s longtime financial manager, John Spalding, is cited on the home’s deed; he reportedly bought the property on the band’s behalf to enjoy as a winter retreat until it was sold to the current owners.

A Swedish pop group formed in Stockholm in 1972, the band’s name, ABBA, is an acronym of the first letters of their names. Together, Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson and Anni-Frid Lyngstad became one of the most successful and best-selling musical acts of all time, topping the charts worldwide from 1974 to 1983 and again in 2021.

The home was built in 1982 and is suspended in time. A grand porte-cochere opens to a spacious interior divided into two identical mirrored floor plans with each side boasting a downstairs owners suite, loft and two bedrooms with a Jack-and-Jill bath. A community space is framed by two-story vaulted ceilings, an impressive stone fireplace, kitchen, dining area and Florida room capturing views of the pool deck and Tampa Bay beyond. The renovated guest bath, new roof with skylights, battery-ready solar panels, three-zone HVAC system, fresh paint inside and out are among the recent updates.  

A serene oasis awaits outside complete with pool and lounging area. The property is equipped with two separate 2-car garages and electric shutters or plexiglass covers for all windows and sliders. Situated in the sought-after Tierra Verde enclave, the residence is only a short drive or boat ride away from the acclaimed Fort DeSoto Park, home to one of the nation’s award-winning beaches.  

“On the market for the first time in nearly 40 years, this remarkable residence presents a rare opportunity to own a property with a truly unique past," said Lisa Farmer. "The discerning buyer will appreciate its flexible layout, outdoor living space and waterfront location near the world-renowned attractions in St. Petersburg.”

 

About Premier Sotheby’s International Realty

Headquartered in Naples, Florida, Premier Sotheby’s International Realty has over 1,400 sales professionals in 40 locations throughout Florida and North Carolina. Premier Sotheby’s International Realty also benefits from an association with the storied Sotheby's auction house, established in 1744. The brokerage was founded by The Lutgert Companies, a prominent member of Southwest Florida’s business community since 1964, and is a proud Peerage Realty Partner. For more information, visit premiersothebysrealty.com.

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