Location, location, location…Great opportunity to purchase a slice of tropical paradise. A one-of-a-kind, WATER VIEW home located in an awesome +55 GOLF community. From exterior to interior, this home exemplifies "pride of ownership." This well-maintained 2BR/2BA Fairfax model offers the popular SPLIT floorplan design, a large master suite, an over-sized Master Bath with walk-in closet, a separate eating room or bonus area in addition to a breakfast bar opening into a spacious L-shaped Florida room. (Current heated living space is 1,310 expandable to 1,710 sq ft if you choose to install heating and air conditioning in the Florida Room…so much more additional potential to customize). The kitchen is the "Heart of the Home" surrounded by the Living, Dining, Bonus & Florida rooms. The galley kitchen offers a pass thru window to the breakfast bar for casual dining convenience, newer stainless-steel appliances including an LG refrigerator w/ice maker (2022), Whirlpool glass top range w/microwave hood (2025), Frigidaire dishwasher (2022) and disposal. Other kitchen features include tile flooring, stainless steel sink, white cabinetry and hall closet pantry. Interior updates include new Luxury Vinyl flooring (2025) in living area, updated lighting/ceiling fans and a 75" Sony TV which does stay. Dining room sparkles with a unique hanging light. Florida room features a wall of windows that provide great natural light/airflow and spectacular water view. The back patio is directly accessed from the Florida room...a great outdoor space to relax. The Master bedroom, directly off the dining room, offers carpeting, ceiling fan/light and the private ensuite bath with walk in shower. Carpeted guest bedroom and guest bathroom are located off the Bonus area. Cutler Hammer electric panel located in guest bedroom closet. Guest bath has bathtub w/shower and linen closet in hall. Oversized one car garage features laundry area with new front load LG washer/dryer (2023), Amarr impact rated garage door, Linear door motor, State water heater (2021), pull down attic access, extra storage and Carrier HVAC system (2021). Exterior features include nicely manicured landscaping, tile/flat roof (2021), gutters/downspout and irrigation system. Home is protected by a Google Nest Security System. Monthly maintenance fee of $497.00 includes lawn care/irrigation maintenance, exterior painting, roof repair/replacement, water/sewer/trash, internet/cable in addition to maintaining all community property (clubhouse, pool, roads, sidewalks, lakes)! Two pets, any size welcomed. Come join the very active 55+ Unit 3 in the Mainlands of Tamarac community with spacious clubhouse, heated in-ground pool, shuffleboard courts, access to Mainlands public golf course and a variety of activities! Centrally located in the Heart of Tampa Bay, between St. Petersburg, Clearwater & Tampa, the great Florida lifestyle is at your fingertips. Endless activity choices from Bay to Gulf. Additional conveniences include lots of nearby shopping, sporting/cultural venues, excellent medical/emergency care facilities, restaurants, banking, churches as well as easy access to Gulf coast beaches, US-19, I-275 & two airports.