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5654 GARDENS DRIVE

SARASOTA, FL 34243

MLS#: TB8479707

$217,000

Status: Active
Listing number: TB8479707
Listing provided by: CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY INC
Listing agent phone: None
Last update: 13 days ago
On site: 7 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

LAKEFRONT LIVING WITH NEW UPGRADES! Wake up to beautiful, unobstructed lake views and enjoy the best of the Florida lifestyle from this exceptional, fully furnished second-floor 2-bedroom, 2-bath residence in Gardens at Palm-Aire. A private screened lanai and lake views from both bedrooms create a peaceful retreat, while recent updates add a fresh, modern feel, including a brand-new GE stainless steel refrigerator and range, a new ceiling fan with lighting in the primary bedroom, and new stairwell lighting. The bright, open living and dining area is ideal for relaxing or entertaining, with a convenient kitchen pass-through that keeps the space open and inviting. The spacious primary suite features a walk-in closet, and in-unit laundry adds everyday convenience. Additional peace of mind comes from an A/C system installed in September 2023 and a water heater installed in October 2025. Enjoy the relaxed, resort-style atmosphere of Gardens at Palm-Aire with its heated pool, clubhouse, tennis and shuffleboard courts, sauna, game room, and barbecue area. Conveniently located near I-75, University Town Center, downtown Sarasota, St. Armands Circle, and some of Florida's most celebrated beaches, including Siesta Key, Lido Key, and Longboat Key. Turnkey, lakefront, beautifully positioned, and thoughtfully updated, this is an inviting opportunity to enjoy a peaceful Sarasota lifestyle with resort-style amenities and the area's most desirable destinations close by.

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

    $217,000

  • Tax Amount

    $3,118.93

  • Sq. Footage

    1,080

  • Price/SqFt

    $200

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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Middle School

Braden River Middle

High School

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LAKEFRONT LIVING WITH NEW UPGRADES! Wake up to beautiful, unobstructed lake views and enjoy the best of the Florida lifestyle from this exceptional, fully furnished second-floor 2-bedroom, 2-bath residence in Gardens at Palm-Aire. A private screened lanai and lake views from both bedrooms create a peaceful retreat, while recent updates add a fresh, modern feel, including a brand-new GE stainless steel refrigerator and range, a new ceiling fan with lighting in the primary bedroom, and new stairwell lighting. The bright, open living and dining area is ideal for relaxing or entertaining, with a convenient kitchen pass-through that keeps the space open and inviting. The spacious primary suite features a walk-in closet, and in-unit laundry adds everyday convenience. Additional peace of mind comes from an A/C system installed in September 2023 and a water heater installed in October 2025. Enjoy the relaxed, resort-style atmosphere of Gardens at Palm-Aire with its heated pool, clubhouse, tennis and shuffleboard courts, sauna, game room, and barbecue area. Conveniently located near I-75, University Town Center, downtown Sarasota, St. Armands Circle, and some of Florida's most celebrated beaches, including Siesta Key, Lido Key, and Longboat Key. Turnkey, lakefront, beautifully positioned, and thoughtfully updated, this is an inviting opportunity to enjoy a peaceful Sarasota lifestyle with resort-style amenities and the area's most desirable destinations close by.

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