One or more photo(s) has/have been virtually staged. Come see this spacious three-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath home with a two-car garage and large, screened lanai in the desirable Bahia Lakes Community. For greater peace of mind, the home received a NEW ROOF in 2023 and a NEW HVAC system in 2025 (with a 10-year warranty). As you enter the front door through the screened porch, you’ll arrive in the foyer area boasting high ceilings with natural light pouring through the foyer window. Stepping forward into the expansive living room/great room, you’ll notice plenty of space for relaxing and entertaining. To the left, the gorgeous kitchen with granite counters overlooks the dining/great room, creating a wonderful layout for hosting. The dining room leads out to an extra-large, extended lanai where lovely water views provide a serene setting. Imagine relaxing in a lounger, taking in the nature right in your own backyard. Back indoors, through the kitchen, is the laundry room and pantry. Down the hallway is a half bath, the doorway to the garage, as well as a cleaning closet with extra storage under the stairs. At the top of the stairs is a landing area perfect for a desk, workspace, or reading nook. The nearby primary suite is bright and offers a variety of layouts because of its size. The primary bathroom houses a soaker tub, private toilet room, and a large walk-in closet. Both additional, sizeable bedrooms lend themselves to various configurations and one of the two rooms possesses a bonus walk-in closet. A linen closet sits just outside the second full bathroom providing ample storage. This home is a fantastic blank canvas for anyone wanting to put their own style, design touches, and beauty into it. The community offers scenic sidewalks, a beautiful pool area, community building, and playground. Extra parking is available for visiting guests and family. The home is ideally situated near Apollo Beach and Apollo Beach Preserve, Bahia Bay, multiple schools, a cozy library, fun food trucks, two gymnastics facilities, and a drive-in movie theater. A new Walmart is set to be built just minutes away, and the future Marketplace/Promenade in Apollo Beach will feature shops, banks, theaters, and hotels. Enjoy easy access to Highway 41 from this excellent location. Being in an X ZONE, flood insurance is NOT required. Whether hosting friends on the lanai or enjoying the neighborhood pool, this home provides the perfect balance of comfort and convenience. The seller is offering a $5,000 credit at closing to be applied to whatever the buyer deems most important whether closing costs, appliances, flooring, buy-down of interest rate, etc.