Under contract-accepting backup offers. Welcome to luxury living in Golf View Villas of Highland Lakes, Palm Harbor's premier 55+ golf and lakefront community. This largest of Highland Lakes villas offers over 1,500 heated sq ft plus an attached garage. The home is enviably set on an elevated site & centered between the two ponds of the Blue Course below. Enjoy life with a stunning view upon entry and from nearly every room. Even if you don't play golf, the views are tranquil and watching live golf can be entertaining. You'll love the remodeled open plan with refined materials and fixture upgrades throughout including hurricane rated windows, newer AC, water heater, water softener, kitchen & laundry appliances, and easy access attic storage. Quality wood look tile flooring is graced with updated wood trims and panel doors with new lighting & fans installed on ceilings with no popcorn set the stage. The original galley kitchen is recently remodeled with an open counter to gathering & dining spaces. The kitchen design is both efficient and beautiful with Shaker wood cabinets, soapstone quartz counters, classic tile splash walls and slate finish stainless steel appliances. A matching built in desk has been added and there's a breakfast nook next to sunny windows. The family room features a window wall with expansive views and is now open to the living, dining, & kitchen spaces. The spacious and serene master suite also offers view windows, generous his & hers closets, and an updated en suite with dual sink vanity & private water closet with step in shower. The comfortable second bedroom is well separated at the front hall convenient to the updated guest bathroom. You'll appreciate the widened driveway with the new epoxy finish that extends to the walkway and the garage floor. Golf View Villas residents enjoy the freedom of a lock and leave seasonal or traveling lifestyle with no exterior maintenance worries. There is no high condo cost and the low monthly service fee of $265 includes lawncare, irrigation water & sprinkler repairs, tree trimming or removal if needed, trash pick up & exterior painting. Even cable TV and internet services are included. Unlike many golf communities, Highland Lakes club membership conveys with purchase. Resort style amenities including free green fees on 3 private executive courses, pickleball, tennis & more. The main clubhouse auditorium is the venue for more entertainment & social events than will fit on your calendar and you'll like the friendly country club atmosphere. There are regular fitness programs, a club for virtually any interest, and an Arts & Crafts Annex with woodshop, studios & classes. The Lake Tarpon Lodge offers a second heated pool, picnic & party facilities, fishing pier, and community pontoon boats. There is free RV or boat storage in a secure lot with a boat ramp, open dock & kayak storage racks. Highland Lakes is close to Gulf beaches, bike & hiking trails, restaurants & shopping, rich cultural resources, exciting pro sports, excellent medical services & two international airports. Everything you need is here and it is all high & dry above the flood plain. Don't wait, isn't it time to enjoy the best of your life?

Welcome to your beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bath dream home tucked away in the heart of Palm Harbor’s premier 55+ golf community, Highland Lakes! Nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac with an oversized lot, this home offers a peaceful and private backyard – perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Step inside, and you’ll be wowed by the soaring vaulted ceilings, updated tile flooring, recessed lighting, and open living floor plan that’s sure to impress. The kitchen is a chef’s dream showcasing sleek stainless appliances, solid wood cabinetry, gorgeous granite countertops, and a huge peninsula open to the main living area, making entertaining a breeze. The open plan flows effortlessly, so everything feels connected and welcoming. The large master suite is a true retreat, complete with a spacious walk-in closet and a freshly updated en-suite featuring a fabulous walk-in shower. Plus, with two additional bedrooms, there’s plenty of room for guests, an office, or maybe even your next craft project! The updated hall bath is conveniently located between the living area and bedrooms, making it easily accessible for everyone. For added space and enjoyment, the bonus Florida room extends the heated square footage, providing year-round enjoyment with endless possibilities. This room leads to a large screened lanai, blending the best of indoor and outdoor living. New sodding, grading, landscape design, & French drain installation in 2020. The 2 garage is a retreat in itself, with freshly epoxy sealed flooring, it's own mini-split air conditioning unit, popcorn ceilings removed, and a hurricane impact door! Updated windows, 2020 HVAC with whole house dehumidifier, roof 2020 - this home is built to last. Recently passed a 4-point inspection with no insurance worries and is safely perched above the floodplain—no storm damage here! As a Highland Lakes resident, you’ll have access to a variety of amazing perks, including free green fees on three private executive golf courses. Whether you’re an avid golfer or a social butterfly, this community offers something for everyone. The main clubhouse is the heart of the action, offering entertainment, social events, and that friendly country club vibe you’ll love. Endless opportunities for fitness, recreation, arts, and hobbies, you’ll never run out of things to do! Head over to the Lake Tarpon Lodge for a second heated pool, picnic areas, a fishing pier, community pontoon boats, and even secure RV/boat storage—all included! Everything you could ever want is at your fingertips. With modern updates and spacious living, this home is truly one-of-a-kind. Don’t miss your chance to make it yours!

Under contract-accepting backup offers. **HUGE PRICE REDUCTION ** MOTIVATED SELLER ** This Highland Lakes single family 1,560 sq ft home has three-bedrooms, two-bath with separate living and family rooms, an inside laundry room, and large enclosed lanai. The shaded, private backyard has plenty of space for grilling and lounging and overlooks a large open green space area. A split bedroom plan offers plenty of privacy. With two extra bedrooms, you can have an office/exercise area and still have room for guests. The kitchen is conveniently located right off the family room with a pass thru to 10'x20' enclosed lanai area. The sliding doors in the master bedroom access a small, screened garden area - perfect for reading a book and relaxing. All the sliding glass doors have roll down hurricane shutters. There is also a screened door for the 2-car garage entrance. This home is located within a short walking distance to the main clubhouse. Highland Lakes is a +55-retirement community that features three 9-hole executive golf courses, a year-round temperature-controlled pool with whirlpool and pavilion area. The Lodge, located on the shores of Lake Tarpon, has a second temperature-controlled pool, ping pong, horseshoe pits and an area with grills and tables for entertaining. There are two pontoon boats docked at the fishing pier. Residents can bring guests, and reserve rides out on the lake with a stop for lunch. Near the lodge is a RV and boat storage area with an annual rental and key fee of only $50. Additional amenities, to name just a few, include pickleball, bocce, shuffleboard, cornhole, stained glass, ceramics, and a woodworking shop. Social groups are available for exercise, cards, sewing, reading, and photography and more. All of this for a low monthly fee of $164.00. Many say that Highland Lakes is the best kept secret in Pinellas County. Why not rush on over and see for yourselves!

ENJOY THE VIEW ~ Wake up with morning coffee and the birds ~ or sip your wine in the evening - as you overlook your own nature preserve backyard. This home is a bright open split floor plan with 1680 Sq Ft of living space. It has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, Florida room and 2 car garage. The master bedroom has a handicap accessible bathroom plus a separate private office or exercise area. The spacious eat in kitchen area has a dream number of cabinets with self-closing doors and spacious countertops. The large front window brings in sunshine and light. The Florida room has wide sliders across the whole back wall that open to a lovely view of the park like conservation backyard. No rear neighbors other than deer. High and Dry elevation in non-evacuation zone - No flood insurance required. All this within walking distance of the amazing Highland Lakes clubhouse and pool facilities. Golf?? Yes - Ride your own cart and pay no fee for playing any of the three 9-hole certified courses - or play through to 18 holes. Pickleball, bocce, shuffleboard, ceramics, stained glass, etc and etc! If you're even thinking about retirement - you need to think about checking out the 55+ Highland Lakes community. The Best Life is right here in Pinellas County! (The hot tub, w/handicap access, has not been in use for some time and is not warranted).

Wow! The great buy you missed is back on the market! No inspection issues; just a change of heart. You can still get your own slice of Palm Harbor Paradise at a great price. This spacious end unit villa is in Highland Lakes, Palm Harbor's premier high and dry 55+ golf and lakefront community. It is a favorite move-in ready split bedroom plan and featuring bright open spaces, a large master suite with generous closets, a dual sink vanity, and step-in shower, an inside laundry/utility room, a good-size kitchen with closet pantry and pass through window, and a finished Florida room with sliding doors leading out to a rear patio complete with an awning & a lush green privacy hedge. The villa includes an attached over-size garage that can be easily altered to allow direct garage to villa acccess. Valuable updates include quality PGT hurricane rated windows & sliding doors, new electric panel in 2021, hurricane rated garage door with remote & key pad, new wood look flooring in living room/dining room, and a new 2.5 ton HVAC system in 2017. Want turnkey? All kitchen & laundry appliances are included, and this villa can be sold fully furnished with housewares too. Enjoy maintenance free living for a most reasonable monthly fee safely high above the flood plain in a non-evacuation zone. Highland Lakes offers a friendly country club community vibe with outstanding amenities include free green fees on 3 private executive courses. There are tennis, pickleball, bocce & shuffleboard leagues and beginner clinics. There are health and fitness classes including yoga and aerobics, and the golf cart paths serve as scenice walking/jogging trails for early morning and pre-sunset work outs. The main clubhouse is venue for entertainment & social events. The Arts & Crafts Annex is home to classes, studios & a full woodshop. There are groups for interests, hobbies, games & singles. The Lake Tarpon Lodge offers a second heated pool, picnic and party facilities, fishing pier, community pontoon boats, and a secure lot for free RV or boat storage. Don’t wait – isn't it time for the best of your life?