Fantastic new listing in Tarpon Ridge and a RARE FIND! Gorgeous one-story 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom VILLA with 2-car GARAGE and partial pond view. This gated community is one of Palm Harbor’s hidden gems with reasonable monthly HOA dues, NO CDD fees and NO FLOOD insurance required. This perfectly maintained home has a designer’s look and features a split floor plan, a spacious & relaxing Family Room, volume/high ceilings and an inside Laundry Room (washer & dryer include). Enjoy lazy mornings, shaded afternoons and peaceful evenings on the SCREEN-ENCLOSED patio with a view of the community POND and lighted FOUNTAIN. The kitchen provides a generous amount of counter space, an extended BREAKFAST BAR area, upper and lower cabinets on every wall with UNDER-CABINET lighting and a BUILT-IN pantry. The inside LAUNDRY ROOM is located smartly between the kitchen and the garage entry door which includes a large STORAGE CLOSET for those bulk sundries, raincoats/cooler weather apparel or small kitchen appliances. Primary Bedroom is approximately 182 square feet can easily accommodate ‘king-sized’ furnishings and features a WALK-IN closet, EN SUITE bathroom and volume ceilings. Upgrades and updates include recessing LIGHTING in the Family Room, GRANITE countertops in Kitchen & Primary bathroom, oversized ceramic TILE FLOORING in all the main living areas and a newer WATER CONDITIONING system. The community features a GATED entry, community SWIMMING POOL, exterior MAINTENANCE, paved PRIVATE roads and lighted SIDEWALKS. Location, location, LOCATION – just a short distance from historic Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks, world-class Innisbrook Golf & Tennis Resort, Anderson Park on Lake Tarpon or hop on the Pinellas Trail (only 2.3 miles away). Access local beaches at Fred Howard Park, Honeymoon Island and Sunset Beach. Grocery shopping, fine restaurants and take-out, major banking, post office, salons/spas, sporting goods, and MORE are nearby for your convenience. Tampa International Airport and St Pete/Clearwater Airport can be reached by car in under 40 minutes. Schedule your showing today – you’ll be glad you did!