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About This Home

This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo at 5685 GARDENS DRIVE in Sarasota, FL is listed for $228,000 ($211 per sqft). Built in 1985, the home offers 1,080 sqft of living space on a 4.90 acres lot.

Agent Description

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.

Key Features

  • Built in 1985
  • 4.90 acre lot

Property Details

2 full
#5685
1985

Monthly Cost Estimate

$1,219/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$165
Interest$988
Insurance$67

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

5685 GARDENS DRIVE

Sarasota, FL 34243

GARDENS AT PALM-AIRE COUNTRY CLUB I AMD

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Ceiling Fans(s)Kitchen/Family Room ComboOpen FloorplanWalk-in Closet(s)

Exterior Features

BalconySliding Doors

Property Details

Flooring

CarpetTileTile - Ceramic

Construction

Block

Heating

Electric (Heating)

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRangeRefrigeratorWasher

Questions & Answers

This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo at 5685 GARDENS DRIVE is listed at $228,000 ($211/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $988 based on 20% down at 6.5% interest.

Key features include: Built in 1985, 4.90 acre lot. Interior Features: Ceiling Fans(s), Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Open Floorplan. Exterior Features: Balcony, Sliding Doors.

This property is listed by Judi Taulbee and can be reached at 9417820000 or juditaulbee@gmail.com.

JT

Judi Taulbee

Agent at FINE PROPERTIES

(941) 782-0000

Listed by FINE PROPERTIES · View on Broker Site

MLS# A4691171· Source: listhub· Updated 39 days ago

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5685 GARDENS DRIVE, Sarasota, FL 34243

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