About This Home

This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo at 5654 GARDENS Drive in Sarasota, FL is listed for $217,000 ($201 per sqft). Built in 1985, the home offers 1,080 sqft of living space on a 2.42 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1985
  • 2.42 acre lot
  • Private pool
  • Waterfront

Property Details

1 story
2 full
1985

Amenities

PoolWaterfrontViewA/C
Listing Description

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.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$1,161/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$157
Interest$940
Insurance$63

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

5654 GARDENS Drive

Sarasota, FL 34243

GARDENS AT PALM-AIRE COUNTRY CLUB II

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Ceiling Fans(s)High CeilingsLiving Room/Dining Room ComboSolid Surface CountersSolid Wood CabinetsSplit BedroomStone CountersThermostatWalk-In Closet(s)Window Treatments

Exterior Features

LightingOutdoor GrillPrivate MailboxSidewalkTennis Court(s)

Property Details

Flooring

Tile - Ceramic

Construction

Block Concrete Stucco

Views

LakeWater

Pool Features

Pool

Outdoor Features

Porch

Parking

GuestAssigned

Heating

Heat Pump (Heating)Central

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

DishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRangeRefrigeratorWasher

Questions & Answers

This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo at 5654 GARDENS Drive is listed at $217,000 ($201/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $1,160 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1985, 2.42 acre lot, Private pool, Waterfront. Interior Features: Ceiling Fans(s), High Ceilings, Living Room/Dining Room Combo. Exterior Features: Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Private Mailbox.

This property is listed by John Nowicki and can be reached at 7277935150.

JN

John Nowicki

Agent at Charles Rutenberg Realty, Inc

(727) 793-5150
Agent website

Listed by Charles Rutenberg Realty, Inc · Broker phone: (727) 538-9200 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# TB8479707· Source: Stellar MLS· 234 days on PropertySimple

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5654 GARDENS Drive, Sarasota, FL 34243

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