# 5697 ASHTON LAKE DRIVE, Sarasota, FL 34231

> **TL;DR:** 2bd/2ba condo, $236,000 ($278/sqft), built 1984, 848 sqft.
> Waterfront. Est. $1,023/mo. Listed 166 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $236,000 |
| Price/sqft | $278 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 2 full |
| Square Feet | 848 |
| Year Built | 1984 |
| Property Type | Condo (Condominium) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 166 |

## Why This Home Stands Out

- **Waterfront** - Direct water access

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Mortgage (20% down, 6.5%) | $1,023 |
| **Total** | **$1,023** |

## Nearby Schools

- **Elementary:** Gulf Gate Elementary
- **Middle:** Sarasota Middle
- **High:** Riverview High

## Key Amenities

- Waterfront

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1984
- Waterfront

## Description

### Agent Description
Location! Location! Location! Only 3.5 miles to the World Famous Siesta Key Beach, with its fine sugary quartz sand. This much sought after 2-bedroom 2 bath unit is on the ground floor, overlooking the vast expanse of a natural spring fed lake with very pleasant view. The screened lanai faces east. Unit is bright and airy.  Unit was updated in 2012 with vinyl floors, kitchen cabinets, granite counter tops and updated bathrooms. Ashton Lakes is located on 33 acres of luscious greenery, 4 lakes, 2 heated pools, one with lap lane, 2 tennis courts with 2 pickle ball courts on each, shuffleboard, clubhouse and other amenities. Close to I-75, trte.41, hospitals, schools, restaurants and shopping. We are also connected to Merchant Mart shopping center with CVS, ACE hardware, restaurants, and the famous Detwiler Farm Market. Roof 2009. Come be a part of this friendly community....

## Location

- **Address:** 5697 ASHTON LAKE DRIVE, Sarasota, FL 34231
- **County:** Sarasota
- **Neighborhood:** ASHTON LAKES 01 & 02
- **Coordinates:** 27.270689, -82.510247
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=27.270689,-82.510247

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Philip Abraham
- **Brokerage:** ASHTON LAKES REALTY INC
- **Phone:** 9414416958
- **Email:** PAsellsFL@yahoo.com

## Primary Photo

![5697 ASHTON LAKE DRIVE - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d3c8f5cebe7f73cb7c38b26c853a012cl-f1226981365r.jpg)

*53 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.com/listing/5697-ashton-lake-drive-sarasota-fl-34231-a4675578)*

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**MLS#:** A4675578 | **Updated:** 2026-06-18
**Source:** listhub

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