$309,900
About this home
Experience resort-style living in this beautifully maintained 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom villa located at 3284 Gorse Court in Highland Lakes, Palm Harbor's premier 55+ community. Offering 1,148 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, this home combines comfort, convenience, energy efficiency, and an unmatched amenity-rich lifestyle. Inside, you'll find a bright and inviting open floor plan featuring modern updates throughout, including luxury vinyl flooring, solid surface countertops, and attractive wood cabinetry. The spacious bedrooms offer generous closet space, while the enclosed Florida room, complete with its own A/C vent, provides the perfect year-round retreat for relaxing, entertaining, or pursuing hobbies. This exceptional home is loaded with valuable upgrades, including a whole-home water filtration system, hurricane-impact windows and a hurricane-impact front door, and an owned solar energy system with battery backup. Designed for both efficiency and peace of mind, the solar system powers six essential household circuits during power outages, while delivering remarkably low utility costs, with the owners averaging just $65 per month in electric expenses over the past 12 months. Additional peace of mind comes from the home's high elevation—no flood insurance required. As a resident of Highland Lakes, you'll enjoy access to one of Tampa Bay's most active and desirable 55+ communities. Amenities include unlimited free golf on three private executive courses, heated pools, a whirlpool spa, tennis courts, pickleball, bocce ball, and a vibrant clubhouse offering year-round social events, clubs, workshops, and performing arts programs. For boating and fishing enthusiasts, the exclusive Lake Tarpon Lodge features a private boat ramp, fishing pier, community pontoon boats, and even transportation to waterfront restaurants. Residents also benefit from free secure storage for RVs and boats. Whether you're seeking an active lifestyle, low-maintenance living, exceptional energy savings, or a welcoming community atmosphere, this outstanding villa offers the perfect opportunity to enjoy the very best of Florida living.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS #
- MFRO6419468
- Property type
- Villa
- Subdivision
- HIGHLAND LAKES
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 84
- On market date
- July 1, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 1
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 0.09 acres
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).
- Enrollment
- 518
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.0:1
- District
- PINELLAS
- Enrollment
- 1,155
- Student:teacher ratio
- 18.0:1
- District
- PINELLAS
- Enrollment
- 2,480
- Student:teacher ratio
- 22.1:1
- District
- PINELLAS
Walkability
Blended score for PALM HARBOR's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
Market position
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