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: 9 days ago

On site: 4 months ago

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GARDENS AT PALM-AIRE COUNTRY CLUB II - Residential

Property

Beds

Full Baths

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)

105425.0
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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Robert H. Prine Elementary

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Braden River High

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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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