One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. NEW PRICE for this great villa! Check out this great & spacious 2 bedroom + den/office, 2 bathroom condo in the highly sought after neighborhood of Cortez Villas; a wonderful, maintenance-free, 55+ Community. You will love all of the upgrades and features! This fantastic end unit with 1080 sq’ of living area, is nestled under shady palm trees, has a covered front porch, comes with 2 assigned parking spaces, and the association replaced the roof only 5 years ago! As you walk in you’ll appreciate the fresh paint and the brand new carpet throughout, an oversized living room and den at the front which could also be utilized as a 3rd Bedroom or second dining area or at home office! Just ahead, the bright and airy kitchen has easy-to-clean tile flooring, plenty of cabinet space and new stainless steel appliances (August 2023)! The eat-in portion of the Kitchen leads out to the enclosed rear patio where you can grill out on the weekends and enjoy the peacefulness in the lush landscaping that surrounds this wonderful condo. A few more upgrades include a newer HVAC system (2019), new water heater (2023) and washer & dryer included- so you will have total peace of mind in this completely move-in ready home! The Primary Bedroom includes double closets and an attached en-suite bathroom with a convenient walk-in shower! The Cortez Villas community has all you could need with a sparkling pool, clubhouse with an active events calendar offers a small kitchen, library, dining/ballroom area, 2 pool tables and indoor recreational facilities and so much more! Centrally located, close to popular Anna Maria Island & sandy beaches of Bradenton Beach, there is plenty of shopping, dining and outdoor activities to maintain an active and busy lifestyle! You will feel right at home, this is priced to sell, call today to schedule your showing before it’s gone! Buyers/owners may not park any truck at the property!