808 HELMSMAN WAY PALM HARBOR FL 34685 MLS #TB8473805

Under contract-accepting backup offers. Nestled on a quiet street in the East Lake corridor this home is tucked away next to beautiful JOHN CHESTNUT PARK with playgrounds, walking trails, and boat ramps on Lake Tarpon. NO FLOOD ZONE. Watch the deer frolic almost daily. You are also just 3 BLOCKS TO THE YMCA, and the PINELLAS TRAIL runs along the edge of the neighborhood. For you golfers Lansbrook Golf Course is nearby. Schools are top rated! Move-in Ready single-family home located in the quiet Anchorage 55+ community. Offering 2 bedrooms PLUS BONUS 3rd BR/HOME OFFICE, 2 bathrooms, a 2-car garage, and 1,792sqft of living space. Step inside to an inviting living room that instantly feels like home—warm and welcoming. The spacious living and dining areas flow effortlessly, creating an inviting space perfect for entertaining or relaxing with family. At the heart of the home lies a galley kitchen with PLENTY OF CABINETRY, a GAS STOVE and a layout perfect for entertaining with a pass-through to the family room. And here’s a rare bonus for Anchorage: indoor laundry—a feature you simply don’t find often in this community. You’ll enjoy the Living room as well as a comfortable family room that opens directly to the screened lanai—bringing Florida living to life. Plus the LifeSmart SAUNA will stay with the home. Two spacious bedrooms with new tile as well as TWO INSIDE BATHROOMS, and a THIRD BEDROOM/HOME OFFICE uniquely situated on the opposite side of the house, keeping work and home separate. This BONUS ROOM is a flex space for a studio, workshop, hobby room, guest room or creative space. Major upgrades include a NEW SHINGLE ROOF 2023, HVAC 2019. A large screened-in porch with a spa overlooks the serene backyard, where frequent sightings of birds, owls, and deer make every day feel like a retreat. The backyard is fenced for your puppies to roam. Anchorage is a golf cart–friendly, well-kept 55+ community offering a clubhouse with a kitchen, library, pool table, heated swimming pool, shuffleboard, and regular social events. Located beside Lake Tarpon, residents enjoy easy access to walking trails, boating, picnic areas, and recreational amenities at John Chesnut Park. Conveniently situated approximately 40 minutes from Tampa International Airport and downtown Tampa, less than 30 minutes to Gulf beaches, Honeymoon Island State Park, Downtown Dunedin, and close to shopping, dining, medical facilities, golf courses, YMCA, and entertainment. Publix is just 1.5 miles away, and Countryside Mall is approximately 7 miles from the home. This location truly offers the best of coastal living. This is a rare opportunity to enjoy an active yet tranquil lifestyle in one of Palm Harbor’s most desirable 55+ communities.