Now is your chance to buy in the sought-after neighborhood of Venice on the Bay. Enjoy the community beach, boat ramp and access to the Bay. Sitting across from Hines Pond on a corner lot, this home boasts a covered back porch that extends the width of the house.  The kitchen underwent a complete update to white shaker cabinets, granite counters and stainless steel appliances.  There is  new flooring, new outlets & lighting, new sheetrock & fresh paint throughout the home. Updates also include a new oil furnace & oil tank, a hot water heater, and installation of a drain tile system & a new sump pump in the basement. As you move thru the home, be sure to admire the original craftsman style trim, moldings, and wood doors at the bedrooms.  There are 2 full baths, a living room, dining room,  two bedrooms, and a den that can be used as a 3rd bedroom.  Outside amenities include a fenced yard, paved parking pad for multi cars/RVs/boat, and storage shed.  There is a 2nd shed with electric and lots of windows just waiting to become a workshop, she-shed, or crab-eating room! What will you make it? Community center is available for rent. Optional HOA.  To help visualize this home's floorplan and to highlight its potential, virtual furnishings may have been added to photos found in this listing. *Pending release.