Amazing water-view lot on a quiet cul-de-sac... and ZONED TO ALL A-RATED SCHOOLS (!!), including Schwarzkopf Elementary (walking distance!), Martinez MS and highly-sought-after Steinbrenner High School! This MOVE-IN READY, ONE STORY 3 BR/2 BA home with office/bonus room (front of home) has an OVERSIZED 2-car with EXTRA STORAGE (a terrific bonus!). TONS OF NATURAL LIGHT, vaulted ceilings, desirable SPLIT FLOOR PLAN and OPEN LAYOUT (EAT-IN KITCHEN open to family room) is perfect for entertaining. Updated and spacious kitchen has raised-panel CHERRY WOOD cabinetry, GRANITE countertops, STAINLESS STEEL appliances and breakfast bar for friends and family to keep the chef company as they prepare meals & drinks. Fresh paint in many rooms and BRAND NEW CARPET in bedrooms/main living area (2025). NEWLY SCREENED and PAINTED BACK PATIO as well as new exterior landscaping (2025). Master BR with ensuite bath overlooks the patio, water view and backyard. Spacious and bright master bathroom has DOUBLE SINKS, SOAKING TUB, separate WALK-IN SHOWER, private lavatory and LARGE WALK-IN CLOSET. Second bath, with GRANITE countertops, has convenient access to back patio, backyard and secondary bedrooms. The laundry room has raised-panel CHERRY CABINETS and CLOSET for extra storage (!!). Surrounded by scenic nature, ponds, and wildlife, Calusa Trace is a picturesque neighborhood in northwest Tampa that it offers a peaceful retreat with tree-lined streets, sidewalks, bike paths. This serene community includes 516 single-family homes and the renovated Calusa Trace Park, featuring a playground, picnic pavilion, baseball diamond and open field for outdoor activities - perfect for meet-ups with neighbors, friends and family to enjoy the beautiful Florida weather.. This quiet respite is centrally located with great restaurants, shops, and medical facilities nearby, including St. Joseph's Hospital - North. Offering a quiet, country-like setting with quick access to major highways (Veteran's Expressway-5 mins!), Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Gulf Coast beaches, Calusa Trace provides the best of both tranquility and convenience. LOW HOA FEES and NO CDD fees, too!