Under contract-accepting backup offers. Great opportunity to own a beautifully maintained 2BR/2BA villa with covered carport in the Heart of Tampa Bay. Located in a +55 community, Lakes Villa I is midway between Tampa Bay & the Gulf of Mexico. This FURNISHED home showcases "Pride of Ownership"...inside and out. BRAND NEW AC INSTALLED in 2025. This floor plan features a cozy kitchen just off the entry adjacent to the dining/living ardea extending to the Bonus room. The Bonus room offers a serene courtyard view as well as direct access to the backyard. The carpeted living/dining room offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere with its neutral decor. Both bedrooms and baths are located off the living area. A hallway off the entry leads to a guest suite. The guest bath, updated in 2019, offers a tub w/surround, glass tile border, raised vanity w/solid surface countertop, brushed nickel hardware, medicine chest/cabinets, updated plumbing (between both baths) and vents/lighting. Steps away is the guest bedroom...private suite for visitors. The villa also has an interior washer/dryer unit located in the hall closet. A community laundry area is available for larger laundry tasks. The spacious master suite offers an ensuite bath with separate vanity, private updated walk-in shower & taller commode as well as two tiled closets. Carpeting & tile installed in 2010. Kitchen features a GE glass top range (20), LG refrigerator (21), microwave, laminate countertops, SS sink, pantry and new ceiling fan w/light (18). Other interior features include pass thru kitchen window, digital thermostat, Venetian blinds w/window treatments, new Square D electrical panel (22) and 3 smoke detectors. Exterior features include downspout/gutters, new HVAC located on roof (2019) and assigned covered carport (2C) with additional storage area. 2026 Condo fee of $691.62 includes water/sewer/trash, Spectrum internet/cable, building exterior/lawn/irrigation/roof maintenance, insurance and manager in addition to all common ground maintenance. The Lakes Villa I community provides many amenities: pool, shuffleboard courts, Clubhouse with library, game room, meeting room, kitchen and pool table. Come join this +55 active community located between Clearwater/St. Petersburg/Tampa offering endless activities: shopping, amazing beaches, sports venues, fitness centers, museums, parks, golf courses, dining, water activities, theaters, concerts and more shopping. Additional conveniences include easy access to two local airports, bus transportation, interstate highways & Port of Tampa cruise ships. Tampa Bay, the Gateway to Paradise, is a "FUN"shine state of mind!