MOVE-IN READY TAMPA WATERFRONT HOME UNDER $300K! Escape to your own private oasis on LAKE DOROTHY located in the highly sought-after FOREST HILLS neighborhood. This 3-bedroom retreat offers unbeatable tranquility and central convenience with ultimate freedom and savings thanks to NO HOA, zero deed restrictions and a highly desirable NON-FLOOD ZONE (Zone X). Enjoy financial peace of mind with major upgrades already completed, including a brand-new ELECTRICAL PANEL (2026), HVAC SYSTEM (2022), and ROOF REPLACEMENT (2020). Inside, the updated eat-in kitchen features solid GRANITE COUNTERTOPS and custom built-in cabinetry. Just steps out the side door, you will find a massive, dedicated utility room—giving you abundant extra storage and a quiet, out-of-the-way laundry setup. Beautiful OAK WOOD FLOORING spans the main living areas, transitioning to clean LAMINATE FLOORING in the bedrooms, with absolutely NO CARPET throughout. Step through the bedroom’s sliding glass or French doors onto your covered wooden back deck. This outdoor living space overlooks an expansive backyard with 35 feet of direct water frontage on LAKE DOROTHY, perfect for launching a kayak, paddleboarding, or bass fishing right from your own backyard. LOCATION! Situated in the heart of Tampa's highly desirable Forest Hills area, you are perfectly positioned just minutes from I-275, providing rapid access to DOWNTOWN TAMPA, the USF MEDICAL DISTRICT, and all your everyday shopping and dining essentials.