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5685 GARDENS DRIVE 5685

SARASOTA, FL 34243

MLS#: A4691171

$228,000

Status: Active
Listing number: A4691171
Listing provided by: FINE PROPERTIES
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Last update: 7 days ago
On site: 16 days ago
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GARDENS AT PALM-AIRE COUNTRY CLUB I AMD - Residential

Property

Beds

2

Full Baths

2

1/2 Baths

None

Year Built

1985

Sq.Footage

1,080

This adorable Turnkey Furnished Condo is perfect as your full-time residence or second home getaway! With 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, this fully maintained space is ready for you to move in—just bring your clothes and toothbrush. Enjoy the serene privacy from your beautiful screened-in lanai balcony. The community features a pool just a few steps away, along with shuffleboard, barbecue grills, a clubhouse, and tennis courts. The maintenance-free amenities include Water, Trash, Sewer, and Basic Cable. Located in a fabulous area in the Palm Air Golf Course (with optional membership), you'll be just minutes away from the world's most beautiful beaches, UTC Mall, and various restaurants and shopping options. Enjoy Lakewood ranch Waterside just 10 minutes away. Centrally located to your best Florida lifestyle.

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Other Interior Features

    Open Floorplan, Walk-In Closet(s)

  • Total Bedrooms

    2

  • Bathrooms

    2

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    Central Air

  • Fireplace YN

    NO

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Electric

  • Pet friendly

    Cats OK, Dogs OK

Exterior

  • Garage

    No

  • Construction Materials

    Block

  • Other Exterior Features

    Balcony

  • Pool

    No

  • Waterfront YN

    NO

Area & Lot

  • Lot Size(acres)

    4.9

  • Lot Size(square feet)

    213362.0

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Condominium

Price

  • Sales Price

    $228,000

  • Tax Amount

    $3,002.64

  • Sq. Footage

    1, 080

  • Price/SqFt

    $211

HOA

  • Association

    Yes

  • Association Fee

    $1,343

  • Association Fee Frequency

    Quarterly

  • Association Fee Includes

    N/A

  • Total Monthly Fees

    $447.67

School District

  • Elementary School

    N/A

  • Middle School

    N/A

  • High School

    N/A

Property Features

  • Stories

    1

  • New Construction

    NO

  • Association Amenities

    Cable TV, Clubhouse, Maintenance, Pool, Shuffleboard Court, Tennis Court(s)

  • Foundation Details

    Slab

  • Ownership

    Condominium

  • Senior Community YN

    NO

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Tax Lot

    204

  • Water Source

    Public

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This adorable Turnkey Furnished Condo is perfect as your full-time residence or second home getaway! With 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, this fully maintained space is ready for you to move in—just bring your clothes and toothbrush. Enjoy the serene privacy from your beautiful screened-in lanai balcony. The community features a pool just a few steps away, along with shuffleboard, barbecue grills, a clubhouse, and tennis courts. The maintenance-free amenities include Water, Trash, Sewer, and Basic Cable. Located in a fabulous area in the Palm Air Golf Course (with optional membership), you'll be just minutes away from the world's most beautiful beaches, UTC Mall, and various restaurants and shopping options. Enjoy Lakewood ranch Waterside just 10 minutes away. Centrally located to your best Florida lifestyle.

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