Welcome to 5193 Salerno St in Ave Maria, FL - a beautifully maintained ALMANOR floor plan home in the highly desirable MAPLE RIDGE neighborhood. This spacious 3 BR/2.5 BA residence spans 1,929 sqft and offers both charm and convenience, located JUST O.5 MILES FROM THE TOWN CENTER-only the second home on Salerno St off Roma, making it ideal for enjoying everything Ave Maria has to offer. BUILT IN 2019 with a NEW ROOF INSTALLED IN 2022, this ONE-STORY home features 12-FOOT CEILINGS, LARGE WINDOWS throughout, and a FULLY TILED interior, creating a bright, open, and welcoming living space. The kitchen boasts UPGRADED COUNTERTOPS, a LIGHT-COLORED BACKSPLASH, UPGRADED CABINETRY with CROWN MOLDING, GLASS-FRONT ACCENT CABINETS, and STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, providing both functionality and style. Step out to the EXTENDED SCREENED LANAI WITH A CAGE and ADDITIONAL PAVERS BEYOND, where you can enjoy a tranquil LAKE VIEW and spot various water birds in the distance. A SCREENED-IN FRONT PORCH welcomes fresh breezes during the cooler months. The FINISHED LAUNDRY room includes a UTILITY SINK, CABINET STORAGE, and a TOP-OF-THE-LINE LG WASHER AND DRYER with STEAM AND SMART FEATURES, installed LESS THAN TWO YEARS ago. Additional enhancements include MOTION SENSOR LIGHTING in both the front and back, EXTRA RECESSED LIGHTING in the living and dining areas, EPOXY FLOORING in the 2-car garage, OVERHEAD STORAGE, and a SCREEN DOOR between the garage and the interior. One of the GARAGE DOOR OPENERs was REPLACED IN NOVEMBER 2024. Even better - a 4-SEATER CLUB CAR GOLF CART, is included with the purchase, making it easy to enjoy everything Ave Maria has to offer as a golf cart-friendly town. As part of the Maple Ridge community, you'll enjoy access to the MAPLE RIDGE CLUBHOUSE, complete with a RESORT-STYLE POOL, FITNESS CENTER, AND MORE. Ave Maria is not only home to AVE MARIA UNIVERSITY, but is also a designated BLUE ZONE, supporting a healthy, active lifestyle, and was ranked #16 AMONG THE TOP MASTER-PLANNED COMMUNITIES IN THE U.S. Its vibrant town center, numerous parks, events, shops, restaurants, and welcoming spirit make it an exceptional place to live. Ave Maria: where community meets paradise.