Back on market after NEW KITCHEN installation – Move-In Ready Museum Area Mid-Century Ranch! Located West of Trail in the sought-after Sapphire Heights neighborhood, this three-bedroom, two-bath home is a perfect blend of character and modern updates. With much of the heavy lifting done, this is an opportunity not to be missed! Recent upgrades include a new roof & soffits, updated electrical panel, fresh interior and exterior paint, and gleaming diamond-ground terrazzo floors that add a timeless touch. One of the home's standout features is the large, screened, front porch with a mosaic tile floor and cypress paneled ceiling, offering a welcoming space to relax and enjoy the neighborhood. The primary bedroom is an en-suite and there is a bonus room you may use as a 3rd bedroom or home office. The interior laundry is just off the kitchen with easy access to the back yard. Situated in a non-deed-restricted community, this property offers plenty of parking on reinforced concrete driveways—perfect for your boat or RV. Access this parking from Winchester Drive or 47th Street. There is even an independent high amp hookup for your vehicles. The fully fenced yard provides added privacy, while additional improvements like newer mechanical updates and hurricane shutters add value and peace of mind. Sun Circle Park is just down the road and provides a wonderful place to walk along the waterfront and enjoy sunsets over Sarasota Bay and Longboat Key. It will only take you minutes to launch kayaks and boards for a paddle along the north shore with world class views like John Ringling’s Ca d’ Zan. Live here amidst Sarasota's most significant cultural & educational institutions and you're only 2 miles north of downtown Sarasota, a 12-minute drive to St. Armands Circle and the beaches of Lido and Longboat Key and an equal distance to University Parkway anchored on the west by SRQ International Airport and the UTC shopping district and I75 on the east.