LOW HOA FEES and PET FRIENDLY! Welcome to this well-maintained 2-bedroom, 2-bath villa with an attached 1 car garage, nestled in desirable Duplex Village 1 within Highland Lakes, one of the area's premier active 55+ communities. This villa also has a screened front porch and a large, screened lanai at the rear of the home, adding ample covered outdoor retreats for all your entertainment needs. Recent updates include new: Hurricane Windows & Garage Side Door (2023), HVAC (2020), Electrical Panel (2020), Hurricane-rated Garage Door (2019), Exterior Paint (2020), Refrigerator, Washer & Dryer (2025), Primary Bathroom Vanity & Shower updated & 2nd Bath w/newer vanity. The affordable HOA fee covers cable, internet, lawn care, irrigation, trash service, and exterior pest control. Ownership also includes membership in Highland Lakes, offering an exceptional active-adult lifestyle with free greens fees on three private executive golf courses, Tarpon Lake Lodge w/Pool, picnic tables, secure boat/RV storage, community pontoon boat access, dock & fishing pier. The Main Clubhouse, (The Annex) w/an Olympic size heated pool, hot tub, tennis, pickleball, Bocce ball, shuffleboard. Also, the main clubhouse provides a country club atmosphere featuring social activities, shows, dinners/dances, cards, pool tables, a library, arts and crafts studios, woodworking shop, Saturday breakfasts, and more. Located in a non-evacuation zone and no flood insurance required, this home is just minutes from shopping, dining, medical facilities, parks, beaches, and local attractions including Honeymoon Island, the Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks, downtown Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Sunset Beach and Clearwater Beach. Whether you're seeking a year-round residence or seasonal retreat, this villa offers comfort, convenience, and an unbeatable Florida lifestyle. Schedule your private showing today!