Welcome to this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in the highly desirable Braden River Lakes waterfront community, offering NO flood insurance requirement, NO CDD fees, low HOA of just $462 per year and great amenities! This residence features an oversized corner lot, adorned with lush, vibrant landscaping and a variety of beautiful, well-maintained greenery that enhances the home's curb appeal. Inside, you’ll be welcomed by soaring vaulted ceilings, elegant ceramic tile flooring, a formal dining room with chandelier lighting, and a gourmet kitchen featuring wood cabinets, a decorative backsplash, breakfast bar, bay window, and stylish fixtures. The spacious living room offers abundant natural light and sliding doors leading to the screened lanai and private fenced backyard. Extensive upgrades include popcorn ceiling removal and fresh paint, remodeled kitchen and baths with zero-curb shower and grab bars, impact-rated windows with hurricane covers, new front door, upgraded entry lighting, lanai refinishing, and guest bath remodel. Additional highlights include garage improvements with opener, retractable attic stair, workbench, shelving, and cabinetry, as well as a new water heater, heat pump, whole-house surge protection, reverse osmosis system, and exterior shutoff. Outdoors, enjoy new fencing, curbing, dry garden, irrigation system, and fresh landscaping, plus full interior and exterior repainting. Centrally located in a quiet community where all the amenities overlook the water, you can even spot dolphins and manatees right from the community area! Amenities include a community pool, volleyball and tennis courts, a kayak launching station, playgrounds, gazebos, community BBQ grills, and much more! Close to all essentials, including dining, banks, and popular shopping destinations such as Publix, Walmart, Costco, Home Depot, and more. Only 5 minutes away from the public boat ramp and 20 minutes away from the sandy beaches of Anna Maria Island!