4036 Cortez Drive Unit: Unit: A, Tampa, FL

YES! SELLER WILL WORK WITH ALL FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER PROGRAMS. Step inside this FULLY RENOVATED 4-BEDROOM GROUND-FLOOR CONDO and immediately experience bright, OPEN-CONCEPT LIVING with tranquil LAKE VIEWS. Natural light pours across BRAND-NEW LUXURY VINYL PLANK FLOORING, drawing your eye through the spacious living area to the water beyond. Enjoy indoor-outdoor living on the EXPANSIVE 25’ x 10’ SCREENED LANAI—perfect for morning coffee or relaxing evenings with scenic sunset views. This home is truly MOVE-IN READY with QUALITY UPGRADES THROUGHOUT, including ALL-NEW DRYWALL, MODERN RECESSED LIGHTING, UPDATED FIXTURES, and ELEGANT 6-INCH BASEBOARDS. The DESIGNER KITCHEN features WOOD SHAKER CABINETS, QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, a DEDICATED COFFEE BAR, and a BUTLER’S PANTRY with a stylish frosted glass door—ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The PRIMARY SUITE offers a PRIVATE RETREAT with a LARGE WALK-IN CLOSET and a SPA-INSPIRED EN SUITE BATH showcasing MARBLE-LOOK TILE, MODERN VANITY, LIGHTED MIRROR, and a LUXURIOUS MULTI-JET SHOWER. The SECOND BATHROOM is equally UPDATED with CONTEMPORARY FINISHES. Two bedrooms feature SLIDING GLASS DOORS with DIRECT LANAI ACCESS, creating a seamless connection to the outdoors. A fourth bedroom with REINFORCED BARN DOORS offers flexibility as a HOME OFFICE, DEN, or GUEST ROOM while maintaining privacy. Additional upgrades include a NEW ROOF (2020), NEW PATIO SCREENING, NEW OUTDOOR LAUNDRY ROOM, UPDATED LIGHTING, and DURABLE METAL/STEEL-FRAMED CONSTRUCTION for added peace of mind. The HOA provides EXCEPTIONAL VALUE, covering WATER, SEWER, TRASH, PEST CONTROL, EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE, CABLE TV, and access to COMMUNITY AMENITIES including a POOL, TENNIS COURTS, PLAYGROUND, and BBQ AREA, along with ASSIGNED AND GUEST PARKING. NO CDD. NO FLOOD INSURANCE REQUIRED. Ideally located near Tampa International Airport, Raymond James Stadium, and DOWNTOWN Tampa, with convenient access to TOP-RATED SCHOOLS, DINING, S