Location, Location, Location — Welcome to The Lakes! Discover this beautifully maintained 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 1-car garage home located in the desirable The Lakes community. Offering a spacious floor plan, valuable updates, and an impressive list of community amenities, this home is ready for its next owner. Major improvements include a new roof installed in 2023 with a transferable GAF Silver Pledge Warranty, a 2024 Wind Mitigation System, an updated hurricane-rated garage door, and a new gutter system installed in 2023. The home also features a 2021 water heater and 2021 high-efficiency HVAC heat pump. The updated galley-style kitchen offers modern white cabinetry, a pantry, updated countertops, plus several 2026 updates including a new microwave, garbage disposal, kitchen faucet, and shut-off valves. Inside, you'll find a large living and dining room combination, an expansive family room, ceramic tile flooring throughout the main living areas, and carpeting in the bedrooms. The spacious primary suite features an updated ensuite bathroom, a walk-in closet, and additional closet space. A comfortable guest bedroom and updated second bathroom provide plenty of room for visitors. Step outside and enjoy your morning coffee on the front patio, or take a short walk to the nearby community heated pool. Additional advantages include underground utilities, and the home is situated outside of flood zones, providing added peace of mind. The well-maintained Lakes community offers an exceptional array of services and amenities for a low $305 monthly HOA fee, including lawn care, reclaimed water for the sprinkler system, basic cable, internet, water, sewer, trash, heated community pool, shuffleboard, and clubhouse. Nature lovers will appreciate having the Roosevelt Wetlands right within the community, where more than 100 species of birds and other wildlife can be spotted while enjoying the area's walking trails and lakes. The location puts you close to everything! Enjoy convenient access to Mainlands Golf Course, Bill Jackson's Shop for Adventure, Aldi, Sam's Club, coffee shops, fitness centers, shopping, dining, Gulf Beaches, I-275, St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport, and Tampa International Airport. Nearby Freedom Lake Park offers a large fenced dog park with separate areas for large and small dogs, covered outdoor fitness stations, grilling areas, picnic tables, pavilions, playground, and walking track. Helen Howarth Park is also nearby, offering an equestrian trail, dog park, and Forbes Recreation Center area. With its desirable location, numerous updates, spacious interior, and outstanding community amenities, this immaculately maintained home in The Lakes is one you won't want to miss. Call today to schedule your private tour!