Honey, stop the car!! Here is your chance to walk into $70,000 of INSTANT EQUITY!! This home appraised for $620,000 in February 2025. Located in Laurel Lakes, an impressive, gated community with an excellent location. This TURN KEY, SINGLE-OWNER home, lovingly maintained since it was built in 2001, is ready for immediate move in. Major updates have already been taken care of, including a brand-new roof (January 2025), fresh interior and exterior paint (February 2025), newer AC, new garage lights, and lush landscaping. With just over 2,500 square feet, this single story home offers plenty of space, featuring 3 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, PLUS a dedicated office/den, and a spacious laundry room that connects to a 3 car garage. This true split floor plan is designed for comfort and privacy, with the primary suite on one side—complete with two walk-in closets—and the guest bedrooms tucked away on the opposite side with easy access to each bathroom. At the heart of the home, the living room welcomes you in with soaring ceilings and large sliding glass doors that fill the space with natural light, creating an open and airy feel. Walking through the sliding glass you step right into the over-sized lanai patio that is perfect for entertainment or big gatherings.The kitchen has a walk in pantry, and a designated dining space over looking the backyard. But what really makes this home special is the lifestyle that comes with it. Despite the LOW HOA fees, in Laurel Lakes there’s always something happening. Whether it’s yoga classes, pickleball matches, a game of tennis, or simply unwinding by the heated pool which is walkable from home. Community events like book clubs, bingo nights, and the beloved Easter egg hunt make it easy to meet your neighbors and build lasting memories. And of course, LOCATION, location, location, You’re just MINUTES from Celery Fields where you can enjoy walking, biking, kayaking and more, UTC Mall which features 100 store fronts and over 20 restaurants, and a short drive to some of the area’s most beautiful Gulf beaches (that are consistently ranked top in the US). Additionally, this home is located HIGH AND DRY in flood zone X and sustained NO damage from either major hurricane in 2024. With easy access to I-75, top-rated schools (including the nearby Classical Academy on Bee Ridge), and all the dining and shopping you could ask for, this is the perfect place to call home. Don't let this opportunity pass you by!!