West-Facing Canal Views in Gated Blackburn Harbor. This second-floor, 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath condo in Blackburn Harbor Waterfront Villas puts you directly on the canal with west-facing views that make sunsets a daily event worth watching. At 2,006 square feet, the layout is spacious and light-filled - vaulted ceilings in the living, dining, primary suite and kitchen areas, two sets of sliding glass doors opening to a screened lanai over the water, and side windows that keep natural light moving through the unit all day. Canal views extend from the main living and dining areas into the primary suite, giving the heart of the home a constant connection to the water. The primary suite features a private slider to the lanai, dual closets, and an ensuite bath with dual sinks, a jetted garden tub, and a walk-in shower. The second bedroom is a spacious ensuite with a walk-in closet. The third bedroom, with its French doors, works equally well as a guest room, home office, or flex space. The kitchen and ensuite baths feature solid wood cabinetry and granite countertops. Updated stainless steel appliances complete the kitchen. Major systems: A/C (2016), water heater (2021). Blackburn Harbor is a gated, 11-acre waterfront community with a heated pool, tennis and pickleball courts, BBQ gazebo, kayak storage and launch, and a boat dock rental program (subject to availability), with easy access to the Intracoastal Waterway and the Gulf of Mexico just beyond. No trailering, no storage hassles - just head out on the water and return to the convenience of your own dock. HOA: $980/month. Pets welcome up to 40 lbs. Monthly rentals permitted (1-month minimum), making this a strong option for investors or seasonal owners. Minutes from Nokomis Beach, The Legacy Trail, Downtown Venice, Oscar Scherer State Park, Sarasota Memorial Hospital Venice Campus, nationally acclaimed Pine View School, and the dining and shopping along US-41 - centrally located between Sarasota and Venice. Minutes away from I-75 and the 681 connector. A rare opportunity to live, entertain, and boat from the same address. Schedule your private showing today.