Price improvement, looking for offers. New vinyl plank flooring installed in both bedrooms. Come see this two bedroom and two bathroom condo in lush tropical setting that's ready to be your new homestead or vacation home. Located minutes from downtown within the City of Sarasota limits, unbelievably convenient to Sarasota / Bradenton airport, University Parkway, The Asolo Repertory theatre, Ca' d'Zan, USF Sarasota Manatee and so much more. You've always been told location, location, location, well here it is, waiting for you to make your next move. With no stairs or elevators, meaning nobody living upstairs, the paired villa style living is quiet and convenient for ingress and egress of your new home. With a large carport area right outside your front door, you will stay dry on rainy days going in and out when shopping or to your favorite off site activities. The galley kitchen, with natural gas range is partially open to the living / dining combo, great room with vaulted ceilings, a fresh coat of paint and just the right amount of privacy and natural light. At the rear, the Florida room, with sliding glass doors for exterior access, overlooks the peaceful setting the tropics, making you feel a million miles away, while only being minutes from all that Sarasota has to experience. The primary bedroom opens to the Florida room, has ample closet space and en suite bath. The second bedroom at the front of the home, includes a walk-in closet, is sized just right and could double as an office, if you work from home. Village Gardens is a hidden gem in Sarasota and is calling you to make it your new neighborhood. Come see it today so you don't miss out, bring your ideas to make it the home you've always wanted. A house is not a home until the owner puts their stamp on it.
Sold for $172,500
$172,500
4973 VILLAGE GARDENS DRIVE #50, SARASOTA, FL 34234
2beds
966sqft
Condominium
Built in 1981
-- sqft lot
$166,700 Zestimate®
$179/sqft
$1,876 Estimated rent
Home value
$166,700
$150,000 - $185,000
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Lush tropical settingNatural gas rangeFlorida roomPeaceful settingVaulted ceilingsVinyl plank flooringGalley kitchen
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Listed by:
Benjamin Litke, PA 941-993-5125,
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY 941-349-4411
Bought with:
Dawn Barnett, 3596025
EXIT KING REALTY
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: A4623207
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Dual Closets
- Level: First
Bedroom 1
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
Primary bathroom
- Level: First
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
Florida room
- Level: First
Great room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Closet, Washer Hookup
Features
- Split Bedroom, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Concrete
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Has fireplace: No
- Common walls with other units/homes: End Unit
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,393
- Total interior livable area: 966 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Carport
- Carport spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Storage
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
Lot
- Features: City Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 0025121050
- Zoning: RMF1
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Wood Frame, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Completed
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1981
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Clubhouse, Community Mailbox, Irrigation-Reclaimed Water, No Truck/RV/Motorcycle Parking, Pool, Tennis Court(s)
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: VILLAGE GARDENS PH 1
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: Community Pool, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Manager, Trash
- HOA fee: $580 monthly
- HOA name: Vivian Kenyon
- HOA phone: 941-548-6098
Location
- Region: Sarasota
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $179/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $159,800
- Annual tax amount: $641
- Date on market: 9/16/2024
- Cumulative days on market: 307 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Condominium
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/15/2025 | Sold | $172,500$179/sqft |
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| 7/22/2025 | Pending sale | $172,500$179/sqft |
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| 4/27/2025 | Price change | $172,500-13.1%$179/sqft |
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| 4/12/2025 | Price change | $198,500-3.1%$205/sqft |
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| 3/23/2025 | Price change | $204,900-2.2%$212/sqft |
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| 3/10/2025 | Price change | $209,500-2.6%$217/sqft |
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| 2/22/2025 | Price change | $215,000-6.1%$223/sqft |
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| 9/17/2024 | Listed for sale | $229,000+298.3%$237/sqft |
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| 11/2/2000 | Sold | $57,500$60/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,647 +292% | $159,800 +160.7% |
| 2024 | $675 +5.2% | $61,305 +3% |
| 2023 | $642 -0.8% | $59,519 +3% |
| 2022 | $647 +10.3% | $57,785 +3% |
| 2021 | $586 -0.7% | $56,102 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $591 +2% | $55,327 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $579 | $54,083 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $579 +1.1% | $53,075 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $573 +0.5% | $51,983 -29.4% |
| 2016 | $570 | $73,600 +17.2% |
| 2015 | $570 +12.4% | $62,800 +37.5% |
| 2014 | $507 +1.4% | $45,663 |
| 2013 | $500 +4.3% | $45,663 +1.7% |
| 2012 | $480 -7.4% | $44,900 -5.5% |
| 2011 | $518 -9.4% | $47,500 -6.5% |
| 2010 | $572 -1.7% | $50,800 -9.7% |
| 2009 | $581 | $56,233 +0.1% |
| 2008 | $581 -5.2% | $56,177 +3% |
| 2007 | $613 | $54,541 +2.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $53,211 +3% |
| 2005 | -- | $51,661 +3% |
| 2004 | $584 +0.3% | $50,156 +1.9% |
| 2003 | $583 -2.2% | $49,221 +2.4% |
| 2002 | $596 +8.4% | $48,067 +1.6% |
| 2001 | $550 -42.4% | $47,310 +3% |
| 2000 | $954 | $45,932 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Village Gardens
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Emma E. Booker Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.9 mi
- 5/10Booker Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 3/10Booker High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Emma E. Booker Elementary
- Middle: Booker Middle
- High: Booker High
Source: Stellar MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Florida
- Sarasota County
- Sarasota
- 34234
- Village Gardens
- 4973 VILLAGE GARDENS DRIVE Unit 50
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