A St. Petersburg home with a secret boozy addition is back on the market in the Historic Old Northeast neighborhood.

Located at 425 20th Ave. NE, the 3,489-square-foot home was built in 1927 and was recently owned by former Cox Media Vice President Keith Lawless, who did most of the remodel and sold it in 2023 for $2 million to cyber security entrepreneur Doug Hill, according to property records.

The historic five-bed, five-and-a-half bath house still has quite a bit of its original charm, like the original hardwood floors and Augusta brick in the driveway. But the house also features some quality upgrades like designer finishes, Viking appliances, a pool and spa, and a hidden door/shelf near the living room fireplace, which leads to a Prohibition-era speakeasy, featuring a 450-bottle wine fridge.

When it was last sold, the home came with a Biggie Smalls-themed bathroom, which has since been remodeled.

The home is currently asking $2.1 million and the listing agent is Justin Smith of Smith & Associates.

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