PRICE IMPROVEMENT on this beautifully updated, well-maintained, three bed, two bath pool home in desirable Phillippi Gardens. Nestled on a quiet and spacious lot, close to beaches, Gulf Gate shopping, and the vibrancy of downtown Sarasota. World famous Siesta Key, with it's sugar sands and azure waters, is just 2 miles away! Enjoy gentle Gulf breezes and pastel sunsets in your private back yard oasis, complete with a covered and screened lanai, solar-heated pool, and lighted tropical gardens. An extended two-car garage and fenced back yard, complete with paver pad and storage shed, provide ample storage options. NO HOA or CDD...Bring your RV, boat, or vacation rental dreams! A new strapped roof in 2023 and new HVAC in 2025 protect your investment for years to come. Inside, you'll find a split floor plan with updates in every room, including a kitchen featuring a gas stove, pantry, and custom 14" cabinets with granite counters and backsplash. The primary bedroom offers direct access to the lanai and a renovated bathroom. The third bedroom doubles as an office with two built-in desks and cabinets, ideal for remote work. Feel safe at home protected by an EMG/Alert 360 security system, a fresh water 170-foot deep well, reinforced garage door, and a generator port to power the entire house during outages. Public sewer connected in 2019 and new electric service (with a 200-amp panel) in 2022. Recently painted inside and out. This wonderful home is NOT in a flood zone and had NO water intrusion during the 2024 storm season. Embrace the coastal lifestyle or capitalize on the great vacation rental market with this MOVE IN READY home. Schedule a tour today!