**LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!** Welcome to the charming GATED community of Bayridge! This beautiful home, situated on a CORNER lot, features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a separate OFFICE/DEN/FLEX ROOM, and a spacious 2-car garage with epoxy flooring and overhead storage racks. Like new, this home is ideally positioned on a peaceful, premium lot (partially fenced) within the gated community. You’ll LOVE the added privacy with breathtaking sunsets that light up the sky each evening. Additionally, the home is equipped with a whole-house water softener, which benefits your skin, hair, and plumbing. The home is equipped with a generator transfer switch connected to the main breaker panel, allowing easy, safe connection of a portable generator to power essential systems during a power outage and hurricane shutters. BRAND NEW WATER HEATER (March 2026). The large laundry room (inside) is equipped with a washer and dryer. The large, covered, screened lanai, complete with pavers, is the perfect spot for morning coffee, evening drinks, or simply enjoying the serene views. Inside, the cozy GREAT Room offers an open yet inviting floor plan, ideal for everyday living and entertaining. The stunning kitchen features updated appliances and ample storage for all your cooking needs. The OFFICE/DEN is perfect for remote work, a playroom, or a gym. The split-bedroom layout ensures privacy for everyone, with the comfortable primary suite with a HUGE custom master closet tucked away from the secondary bedrooms. The location couldn’t be better! You’re just a 20-30 minute drive from beautiful Florida beaches, downtown Tampa, Tampa Airport, St. Pete, Sarasota, and only an hour from Disney! So much to love about this property: the Bayridge community offers a private resort-style pool, a nature trail, a shaded playground with a soccer field, and GATED entry. If you’ve been looking for a home that is not in a flood zone (X), has NO CDD fees, LOW HOA, and requires minimal maintenance—all while being perfectly located—THIS IS IT! Some pictures have been virtually staged.