# 5685 GARDENS DRIVE, Sarasota, FL 34243

> **TL;DR:** 2bd/2ba condo, $228,000 ($211/sqft), built 1985, 1,080 sqft. Est. $988/mo. Listed 39 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $228,000 |
| Price/sqft | $211 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 2 full |
| Square Feet | 1,080 |
| Year Built | 1985 |
| Lot Size | 213,444 sqft (4.90 acres) |
| Property Type | Condo (Condominium) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 39 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Mortgage (20% down, 6.5%) | $988 |
| **Total** | **$988** |

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1985
- 4.90 acre lot

## Description

### 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.

## Location

- **Address:** 5685 GARDENS DRIVE, Sarasota, FL 34243
- **County:** Manatee
- **Neighborhood:** GARDENS AT PALM-AIRE COUNTRY CLUB I AMD
- **Coordinates:** 27.390575, -82.488572
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=27.390575,-82.488572

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Judi Taulbee
- **Brokerage:** FINE PROPERTIES
- **Phone:** 9417820000
- **Email:** juditaulbee@gmail.com

## Primary Photo

![5685 GARDENS DRIVE - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/74d2e270932336012f9edbd9305200ddl-f4160647868r.jpg)

*32 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.com/listing/5685-gardens-drive-sarasota-fl-34243-a4691171)*

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**MLS#:** A4691171 | **Updated:** 2026-06-18
**Source:** listhub

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