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5654 GARDENS DRIVE

SARASOTA, FL 34243

MLS#: TB8479707

$215,000

Status: Active
Listing number: TB8479707
Listing provided by: CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY INC
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Last update: a month ago
On site: 5 months ago
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GARDENS AT PALM-AIRE COUNTRY CLUB II - Residential

Property

Beds

2

Full Baths

2

1/2 Baths

None

Year Built

1985

Sq.Footage

1,080

Breathtaking Lakefront Condo in Gardens at Palm-Aire. Discover serene Florida living in this beautifully maintained second-floor 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo offering unobstructed lake views from your private screened lanai and both bedrooms—an exceptional feature in the highly desirable Gardens at Palm-Aire. Fully furnished and move-in ready, this light-filled home features an open-concept living and dining area designed for comfort and easy entertaining. A convenient kitchen pass-through enhances flow and functionality, while the spacious primary suite includes a walk-in closet for ample storage. In-unit laundry adds everyday convenience. Major system updates provide peace of mind, including a new A/C system (9/24/23) and water heater (10/25). This well-maintained residence allows for true maintenance-free living. Enjoy resort-style community amenities including a heated pool, clubhouse, tennis and shuffleboard courts, sauna, game room, and barbecue area. Ideally located just minutes from I-75 and close to University Town Center, downtown Sarasota, St. Armands Circle, and the Gulf’s world-famous beaches—including Siesta Key, Lido Key, and Longboat Key—this lakefront opportunity blends tranquility with convenience. Now newly priced for improved value, this turnkey lakefront condo offers one of the best opportunities in one of Sarasota’s most established and convenient communities.

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Other Interior Features

    High Ceilings, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s)

  • Total Bedrooms

    2

  • Bathrooms

    2

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    Central Air

  • Fireplace YN

    NO

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Central, Heat Pump

  • Pet friendly

    Dogs OK

Exterior

  • Garage

    No

  • Construction Materials

    Block, Concrete, Stucco

  • Other Exterior Features

    Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Tennis Court(s)

  • Parking

    Assigned, Guest

  • Patio and Porch Features

    Covered, Rear Porch, Screened

  • Pool

    Yes

  • Pool Features

    Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Private

  • Waterfront YN

    YES

  • View

    Lake, Water

Area & Lot

  • Lot Features

    Wooded, Landscaped, Near Golf Course, Waterfront

  • Lot Size(acres)

    2.42

  • Lot Size(square feet)

    105,425

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Condominium

Price

  • Sales Price

    $215,000

  • Tax Amount

    $3,118.93

  • Sq. Footage

    1,080

  • Price/SqFt

    $199

HOA

  • Association

    YES

  • Association Fee

    $1,345

  • Association Fee Frequency

    Quarterly

  • Association Fee Includes

    N/A

  • Total Monthly Fees

    $448.33

School District

  • Elementary School

    Robert H. Prine Elementary

  • Middle School

    Braden River Middle

  • High School

    Braden River High

Property Features

  • Stories

    2

  • New Construction

    NO

  • Association Amenities

    Cable TV, Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Pool, Sauna, Shuffleboard Court, Tennis Court(s)

  • Foundation Details

    Slab

  • Ownership

    Condominium

  • Senior Community YN

    NO

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Tax Lot

    0

  • Water Source

    Public

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Breathtaking Lakefront Condo in Gardens at Palm-Aire. Discover serene Florida living in this beautifully maintained second-floor 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo offering unobstructed lake views from your private screened lanai and both bedrooms—an exceptional feature in the highly desirable Gardens at Palm-Aire. Fully furnished and move-in ready, this light-filled home features an open-concept living and dining area designed for comfort and easy entertaining. A convenient kitchen pass-through enhances flow and functionality, while the spacious primary suite includes a walk-in closet for ample storage. In-unit laundry adds everyday convenience. Major system updates provide peace of mind, including a new A/C system (9/24/23) and water heater (10/25). This well-maintained residence allows for true maintenance-free living. Enjoy resort-style community amenities including a heated pool, clubhouse, tennis and shuffleboard courts, sauna, game room, and barbecue area. Ideally located just minutes from I-75 and close to University Town Center, downtown Sarasota, St. Armands Circle, and the Gulf’s world-famous beaches—including Siesta Key, Lido Key, and Longboat Key—this lakefront opportunity blends tranquility with convenience. Now newly priced for improved value, this turnkey lakefront condo offers one of the best opportunities in one of Sarasota’s most established and convenient communities.

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