16524 PAYNES MILL DRIVE One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Welcome to Park East at Azario, one of Lakewood Ranch’s sought-after communities—where convenience, style, and everyday comfort meet. Built in 2022, this move-in ready home offers the rare opportunity to enjoy a sold-out neighborhood without the wait of new construction. Designed for both relaxation and entertaining, this single-story floor plan spans over 2, 700 sq. ft. and features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and a private den/office—ideal for working from home or creating a quiet reading retreat. The heart of the home is the open-concept living area, where the gourmet kitchen takes center stage. Enjoy GE® Stainless Steel Café appliances including a double wall oven and gas cooktop, a large quartz island perfect for gathering, and beautifully curated designer cabinetry. Thoughtful upgrades add comfort and efficiency throughout, including an Aquasana® 3-stage Max water filtration system, LENNOX® high-efficiency A/C systems with Wi-Fi thermostats, a central vacuum, and a tankless water heater. Pocket sliding patio doors seamlessly extend your living space outdoors. The oversized lot provides generous space to design your dream pool and comes pre-wired with a gas rough-in for a future outdoor kitchen. The air-conditioned, insulated 3-car garage with epoxy flooring creates additional flexibility for storage, workspace, or recreation. Residents of Park East at Azario enjoy resort-style amenities including a heated pool and spa, sports fields, basketball and beach volleyball courts, a soccer field, playground, dog park, and miles of walking trails. Located minutes from top-rated schools, upscale dining and shopping, I-75, and the world-famous Gulf Coast beaches. A modern home in a premier location—with the convenience of move-in readiness. Seller open to contributing toward a rate buy-down. Schedule your showing today.