DOCK AND 16,000 LB BOAT LIFT! GULF ACCESS! PRIVATE SALTWATER POOL! IMPACT GLASS! HIGH ELEVATION! NEW SEPTIC SYSTEM in process. Experience the Florida lifestyle of coastal living at 1461 Marlin St, Nokomis - an elevated and updated waterfront retreat boasting over $300,000 of Seller improvements. This home is ELEVATED at more than 11 feet, keeping it high and dry and solid through storm season with zero flooding over the years. HIGHLIGHTS include: HVAC with 9 years remaining warranty (parts & labor), water heater, pool equipment with WIFI automation (2024); hurricane IMPACT WINDOWS AND DOORS, new garage door, new pool cage with panoramic screens, home RE-PIPED and UPDATED BATHROOM (2018); METAL ROOF with one year remaining warranty, pool resurfaced and new travertine pool deck (2017) - the list goes on! Perfectly positioned at the end of a tranquil cul-de-sac, with over a 1/3 of an acre, this Nokomis residence offers an extraordinary blend of sophistication, privacy, and true Gulf-access living along the serene waters of Shakett Creek. Step inside this waterfront 3-bedroom, split floor plan home to discover water views and a bright interior adorned with tile flooring, plantation shutters, and HURRICANE IMPACT GLASS throughout. Every detail has been thoughtfully elevated, including beautifully renovated bathrooms, one of which offers effortless pool access to complement the home's indoor-outdoor lifestyle. The primary bedroom features water views with sliding glass doors for pool access, large walk-in closet with custom shelving, updated primary bathroom with dual vanities, updated shower with a separate soaking tub and a private water closet. The guest bedroom positioned at the rear of the home also features sliding glass doors for pool access and sunset water views! The updated guest bathroom is complete with easy pool access! Your private outdoor sanctuary rivals a luxury resort-featuring a NEWER pool cage with panoramic screens to enjoy unobstructed water and sunset views, NEWER travertine tiled pool deck, recently resurfaced sparkling solar HEATED POOL with back up SPA heater, and a dock with a 16,000-lb boat lift. Whether you're relaxing poolside, cruising to the Gulf, launching your paddleboard or kayak, casting a line from your dock or savoring quiet water views, this waterfront setting is unmatched. While the home is on public water, there is a private well for all your irrigation needs. Ideally located near Nokomis Beach, downtown Venice, Venice Beach, Sarasota Memorial Hospital, with easy I-75 access, this GULF ACCESS home offers both exclusivity and unbeatable convenience. With its extensive updates, premier waterfront access, and ELEVATED construction, this exceptional residence delivers a rare opportunity to own a true coastal haven.