Sellers requesting backup contract! Here's your chance with a recent price improvement.... Former mayor's home for sale! Truly move-in ready 3 bed, 3 bath home (plus 1 bed, 1 bath inlaw suite!) awash with historic charm, modern conveniences, privacy & the extra spaces you?ve been searching for... all within 1 mile of adorable downtown Bradenton! Gorgeous natural light throughout, open layout, large eat-in kitchen with quartz countertops renovated in 2022, ensuite master with 2 closets, flex room/library/den & garage parking for 4, & a fireplace are just a few of the favorite features unique to this substantially updated home. Lots of storage & custom built-ins too! Exterior features include extra large screened-in back porch with 6 fans for ideal outdoor entertainment or relaxation, open-air deck, playhouse, & an established native wildlife pollinator garden with mango, lychee, loquat & papaya trees that feels like a secret garden oasis with unique bird visitors! Ideal for nature enthusiasts & well for yard is a gardener's best friend. Over half acre lot is fully fenced with pedestrian & vehicular gates for your RV/boat/grown-up toys. Detached garage, currently used as workshop, with loft above in addition to in-law suite could be the ideal work-from-home for two set up or provide supplemental income potential. No HOA or CDD fees for extra savings. Dual zoned HVAC with Nest thermostats & natural gas to home, outdoor grill & tankless water heater for maximum energy efficiency. Extra 220 amp in attached garage ready for EV charging conversion. Less noticeable updates include 2018 roof, newer electric panel, newer HVAC systems & more. Located within the beloved Historic River District, walk or ride to Lewis Park, Pier 22, O?Bricks, the Bishops Museum of Science & Nature, Riverwalk, the performing arts center? or paddle the Manatee River! Get ready to be wowed & enjoy!