Under contract-accepting backup offers. Opportunity, flexibility, and value come together in this beautifully updated Bayshore Gardens home! Whether you're searching for your next primary residence, an investment property, or a home with versatile living space, this move-in-ready property checks all the boxes. Offering 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, plus a bonus room with a closet that functions as a true 4th bedroom, home office, media room, or private space for extended family, overnight guests, or a college-aged household member, this home adapts to your lifestyle. The beautifully renovated kitchen features quartz countertops, real wood soft-close cabinetry, a custom tile backsplash, and stainless-steel appliances, while both bathrooms have been tastefully updated. Major improvements include a new HVAC system (2020), roof (2016), updated 200-amp electrical panel, Energy Star double-pane windows, repiped with new gas line, exterior and driveway paint (2026), and more. Step outside to your own private backyard retreat featuring a fully fenced yard, above-ground pool, relaxing jacuzzi, custom fire pit, covered patio with a roughed-in outdoor kitchen, and plenty of room to park a boat, trailer, RV, or other recreational toys. Natural gas is already stubbed to the home with shut-off valves in place for future expansion. Located just a half mile from the Bayshore Gardens Recreation Center, residents enjoy access to a community pool, marina, private boat ramp, waterfront park, recreation hall, playground, basketball courts, baseball field, and more, with marina access currently just $10 per year for residents. Conveniently located near IMG Academy, Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, shopping, dining, and the world-famous Gulf beaches, this home delivers the perfect combination of location, lifestyle, updates, and value.