6510 AUBURN AVE Bradenton, FL 34207

One or more photos were virtually staged. Location, location, location! Maintenance-free and remodeled villa, immediately available. This property is situated on one of the best lots in this 55+ community, backing up to Friendship Lake. Updates include a new roof and central air conditioner, both with transferable warranties. The rear view features an open patio with a scenic view of Friendship Lake. The large concrete slab wraps around the back of the home—just bring your table, chairs, and umbrella to watch the sunset over the lake. This West Bradenton home is just minutes from the sandy Gulf beaches of Anna Maria Island, downtown Sarasota, downtown Bradenton, medical facilities, shopping, Robinson Preserve, and many fine restaurants. One of the lowest HOAs available at $225 per month, which includes lawn maintenance, access to a heated pool with plenty of lounge chairs and beach umbrellas, an outdoor shower, and restrooms. The large clubhouse, equipped with a kitchen for entertaining, hosts activities such as community get-togethers, cards, coffee station, Billards, ping pong, bingo, and much more. Exterior maintenance of the building, such as painting and pressure washing, is also included. Free Internet and cable, as well as shuffleboard, are additional perks. Beyond the new roof and AC, other updates include remodeled bathrooms, newer appliances, and a remodeled and enlarged great room, which was opened up to add square footage, and features a new storm-rated three-panel glass sliding door. Other updates include a new security camera and spotlight, new aluminum soffit venting, and 10 inches of added insulation. All flooring has been updated, including tile that looks like hardwood and cork flooring in the bedrooms, which is very soft to walk on. The extra-wide driveway allows plenty of room for guest parking while entertaining. The inside laundry area has been expanded for easier access through the new fiberglass carport door with a screened window. An additional storage closet was added to the carport area. The kitchen features a new base cabinet with pullout storage. A designer ceiling fan was added to the second bedroom, and custom-made valances with blackout curtains were installed in both bedrooms. The structure itself is not in an identified flood zone, no flood insurance is required. A small portion of the lot, less than 2 feet in the street right-of-way, is considered flood zone A.