TROPICAL LAKEFRONT views - the moment you set foot in this lovely, turn-key 1980-built block home! Window-enclosed 360sqft back porch with a mini-split A/C unit (heat pump) for added living area (increased htd. sqft to 1760). The entire home is wheelchair accessible with wide entrances to the master bedroom and Ensuite bathroom/ Deluxe accommodation plus a huge walk-in closet. Easily maintained tile floors throughout the house, a new stylish, functional kitchen with QUARTZ COUNTERS, "KitchenAid" appliances, pantry, and large pass-through window into the Florida room (dining area) for endless tranquil views over the serene lake (76ft waterfront). Other features include high-impact windows with interior custom shutters & shades, sliding glass doors, split bedroom floor plan, linen- and storage closets, numerous ceiling fans, several rustic-look barn doors, a water filtration system, front storm door, a large inside laundry room ("Amana" washer/ dryer convey) & additional storage area, new A/C in 2019, an oversized 2-Car Garage, paved double driveway, newer electric panel box, tankless "natural GAS" water heater, new shingle roof with soffits and gutters in 2021, flat roof/ sunroof in 2024, GAS Generator in 2018, manual sprinkler system draws from the lake, small wood dock with gate for lake access, and new seawall in 2017. Enjoy your morning coffee year-round watching the sunrise, wildlife, turtles & birds from the private screen back porch. The 0.23 acre lot is all vinyl fenced with gates, and offers a large man-cave shed with electric, on the side of house. Secluded "Carriage Bay/ Bay Pines Lakes" community (Seminole Fire district) is located a few minutes from Bay Pines Veteran Memorial Park & VA Hospital, scenic Pinellas Trail, Bay Pines Marina, Madeira Beach (Johns Pass Village), Tyrone Mall, new Seminole City Center, Seminole Rec Center, St. Pete College, a variety of nearby dining & entertainment options, 20 minutes to vibrant downtown St. Petersburg & a 30 minutes' drive to Tampa International Airport. Hurry, and see this inviting home today - purchase before Dec. 31st and take advantage of the 2026 homestead exemption or use as an investment for income!