**PRICE REDUCTION ** Welcome to this Highland Lakes duplex with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, a lanai, and a 1-car garage. Situated on a prime lot with ample green space, the dining room and living room lead out to the lanai. The kitchen has a convenient pass-through to the dining room. The master bedroom features a walk-in closet with a shower, while the second bedroom has a large window and spacious closet. The guest bath includes a tub/shower combo. This unit requires some updates but has a great floor plan for customization. Upgrades include a new electric panel, hot water heater, plumbing improvements, gutters, HVAC (2017), and roof (2016). Pet-friendly with plenty of space for large dogs. Highland Lakes is a top 55+ retirement community offering three executive 9-hole golf courses with no greens fees and golf cart access. The main clubhouse includes social activities, a library, billiards, an auditorium, an Olympic-sized geothermal heated pool with spa, pickleball, bocce ball, shuffleboard, and tennis courts. The Annex building features pottery, ceramics, stained glass, and woodworking shops. The Lake Tarpon Lodge offers another geothermal heated pool, kitchen, patio with grills, RV/boat parking, picnic tables, and community pontoon boats. Easy access to the community boat ramp is available. Call and book a showing today!