Under contract-accepting backup offers. Check out this FIRST FLOOR condo in the desirable 55+ community of Bay Palms with one of the LOWEST HOA fees in Pinellas county! Are you looking for the perfect HIGH & DRY location? This is it! For peace of mind, this condo is in a NON FLOOD ZONE. This is a 1 bedroom/1 bathroom condo that feels much larger than the square footage. As you open the front door, you will be greeted by a SPACIOUS Dining room/Living room area with views to the outside patio. The beautiful kitchen was UPDATED IN 2022 with SOFT CLOSE solid wood cabinets, PULL OUT drawers, BAMBOO countertops, STAINLESS STEEL appliances including a Viking dishwasher, and a large closet PANTRY. The bathroom has been UPDATED with a gorgeous WALK-IN Shower. There is a very spacious LINEN CLOSET in the hallway for extra storage. The bedroom can easily accommodate a KING SIZE bed suite and has a WALK-IN CLOSET. There are sliding glass doors in the Living Room that lead to a screened in porch. You will LOVE the OPEN pavered patio that will make you feel like you are on vacation every day. Enjoy the fresh air and Florida sunshine with your morning coffee or RELAX after a day at the heated pool or beach. The outdoor terrace is exclusive to first-floor units and allows you to create your own private oasis, perfect for container gardening, reading a book, or gathering with neighbors for friendly conversations. This condo also offers a NEW Ista-hot water system installed in 2023; ceramic tile throughout for easy cleaning; a dedicated parking spot directly in front of the unit; and a large storage closet directly across from your front door that is great for your beach chairs, coolers, bikes, and holiday décor; and the Laundry room is ONLY 2 doors away. This condo makes the perfect Florida vacation retreat or stay and enjoy all year. As part of the community, residents can enjoy fantastic amenities such as a HEATED POOL, a lively shuffleboard court, a clubhouse and grill for gatherings, and plenty of visitor parking spaces. The LOW HOA monthly fee of $360 includes heated pool, clubhouse, shuffleboard, water, sewer, building insurance, trash service, lawn service, exterior maintenance, parking and escrow reserves. The Land Lease Fee is included in the Monthly HOA Fee. For added convenience and a stress free transition, this unit can be sold furnished (with the exception of a few items) or unfurnished (any furnishings should be negotiated separate from the condo purchase). The community is quiet and has a private walking gate on the West side of the property bringing you to a grocery store and a full retail center. Bay Palms offers a FRIENDLY and welcoming community, but also maintains a few key policies: no pets, a 55+ age restriction, and rentals permitted after one year of ownership (with a 3-month minimum lease term). It is a short drive to the award-winning Gulf Beaches and a 30 minute drive to Tampa, where you can enjoy professional sporting events, tourist attractions, and a quick trip to the airport. Are you ready to embrace a PEACEFUL and CONVENIENT lifestyle of MAINTENANCE FREE and COASTAL living? Don’t miss this opportunity for your own AFFORDABLE piece of PARADISE! Schedule your private showing today – this is the ONLY available unit!