Discover this family-friendly residential community encompassing a perfect blend of affordability, convenience, comfort and fun-filled amenities. This residence is a rarely available 3-bedroom, 2-bath FIRST-floor end unit with its own coveted carport in a prime North Naples location. This clean, well-maintained condo features updated kitchen cabinets with a custom-built food pantry, an expansive living room that flows seamlessly onto the outdoor lanai, roll down lanai storm shutters, a large storage closet and a separate laundry room that includes a washer and dryer. The split-bedroom floor plan provides added privacy with a generously sized primary bedroom with a private en-suite bathroom including dual vanities, and a walk-in closet. Two additional bright and airy bedrooms with generously sized closets are conveniently located steps from the second bathroom featuring a full-size bathtub. Centrally located, Emerald Lakes is 5 minutes from top-rated schools, and 10 minutes to the pristine Vanderbilt Beach, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Waterside shops, top-rated restaurants and entertainment, Mercato and two Ritz Carlton hotels. Farmers markets and the Orange Blossom Library are just around the corner. The Villages at Emerald Lakes is a well-maintained community with low fees and resort-style amenities. With a soon-to-be-gated entrance, 2 heated pools, lighted tennis and pickleball courts basketball, Bocce, BBQ and picnic area, and a large 55-acre lake with a dock for fishing, sailing, kayaking, canoeing and paddle boarding. The clubhouse includes a full kitchen, fitness room, billiard table, ping pong table, card tables, library, and an on-site management office. The lakes are surrounded by lit walkways where you'll often encounter friendly community members enjoying a picturesque morning or evening stroll. With an unbeatable location, fantastic amenities, low maintenance fees, this truly is an exceptional opportunity for your ideal Naples retreat.