Welcome to Garden Lakes living – where carefree comfort meets community, fun, and new friendships. Tucked amongst shady oak trees and beautifully landscaped streets, this graciously updated single-family home offers the perfect balance of privacy, comfort, and Florida charm. The open layout and high ceilings make every room feel spacious and inviting. The kitchen is a welcoming highlight — featuring granite countertops, a stylish tile backsplash, updated cabinets, and nearly new stainless refrigerator and dishwasher. A cozy eat-in area and built-in planning desk make it easy to enjoy your morning coffee and organize the day ahead. The primary suite offers a peaceful retreat with dual closets and room for a king-sized bed. The bathroom has an updated vanity with granite top, new lighting, and a tile walk-in shower. The other bedroom includes a large closet and a convenient built-in desk unit, perfect for a home office or creative hobby space. The bedrooms are situated apart for maximum quiet and privacy. You'll enjoy Florida’s beautiful weather in the roomy, private, screened lanai — ideal for entertaining, reading, or hosting friends for cocktails and conversation. The garage adds more function with a handy work nook and an extra refrigerator to keep all your party supplies cold. There’s a dedicated laundry room with a laundry tub, storage closet, and newer washer and dryer. Living in Garden Lakes means you’ll be part of one of Bradenton’s most sought-after 55+ communities — a friendly, walkable neighborhood with tile-roof homes, mature landscaping, and winding trails beneath the oaks and pines. The reasonable fees include lawn care & landscaping, irrigation, cable TV, internet, trash pickup, house painting/ pressure washing, and more. Residents enjoy a heated oversized pool, tennis and pickleball courts, updated clubhouse with social events, classes, and lots of activities. Being bored here isn’t an option — unless you want it to be! Conveniently situated near Sarasota, I-75, and the Gulf beaches, the gated neighborhood offers easy access to great dining, shopping, medical facilities, golf courses, and the ever-popular UTC Mall—everything you love about the Florida lifestyle is just minutes away. Whether you’re ready to downsize, simplify, or just start living the Florida life you’ve always dreamed of, this Garden Lakes gem is ready to welcome you home.
Sold for $278,000
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$278,000
5517 GARDEN LAKES OAK, BRADENTON, FL 34203
2beds
1,421sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1983
7,144 Square Feet Lot
$278,000 Zestimate®
$196/sqft
$2,109 Estimated rent
Home value
$278,000
$256,000 - $303,000
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Roomy private screened lanaiGranite countertopsUpdated cabinetsHigh ceilingsShady oak treesOpen layoutStorage closet
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Listed by:
Jennifer Scott, LLC 941-840-1801,
CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY INC 727-538-9200
Bought with:
Henry Floyd, 3056239
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: A4667743
Originating MLS: Suncoast Tampa
Originating MLS: Suncoast Tampa
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Dual Closets
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Features: Storage Closet
- Level: First
Primary bathroom
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Laundry
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Bidet
- Level: First
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Eating Space In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,011
- Total interior livable area: 1,421 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Side Porch
- Exterior features: Irrigation System
- Waterfront features: Lake
Lot
- Size: 7,144 Square Feet
- Features: Landscaped
- Residential vegetation: Mature Landscaping, Oak Trees, Trees/Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 1767200056
- Zoning: PDR
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Florida
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1983
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Recycled, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Lake, Buyer Approval Required, Clubhouse, Deed Restrictions, Fitness Center, Gated Community - No Guard, Irrigation-Reclaimed Water, Pool, Tennis Court(s)
- Security: Gated Community, Security Gate
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Senior community: Yes
- Subdivision: GARDEN LAKES VILLAGE SEC 1
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Cable TV, Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Gated, Maintenance, Pickleball Court(s), Pool, Recreation Facilities, Shuffleboard Court, Tennis Court(s)
- Services included: Cable TV, Community Pool, Reserve Fund, Internet, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Repairs, Trash
- HOA fee: $418 monthly
- HOA name: Prokop, PA
Location
- Region: Bradenton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $196/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $269,710
- Annual tax amount: $1,557
- Date on market: 10/10/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 10 days
- Ownership: Condominium
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/1/2025 | Sold | $278,000-3.8%$196/sqft |
Source:  Stellar MLS #A4667743 Report a problem | ||
| 10/21/2025 | Pending sale | $289,000$203/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #A4667743 Report a problem | ||
| 10/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $289,000+37.6%$203/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #A4667743 Report a problem | ||
| 3/1/2007 | Sold | $210,000+28.9%$148/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/9/2004 | Sold | $162,900+64.5%$115/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/12/1998 | Sold | $99,000$70/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,622 +4.1% | $138,247 +2.9% |
| 2024 | $1,557 -12.5% | $134,351 -9.5% |
| 2023 | $1,781 -0.1% | $148,452 +3% |
| 2022 | $1,783 +1.1% | $144,128 +3% |
| 2021 | $1,763 +1.6% | $139,930 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $1,735 +2.3% | $137,998 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $1,695 | $134,895 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $1,695 +1.6% | $132,380 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $1,668 +8.8% | $129,657 +2.1% |
| 2016 | $1,533 | $126,990 +0.7% |
| 2015 | $1,533 | $126,107 +0.8% |
| 2014 | $1,533 +1.6% | $125,106 +1.5% |
| 2013 | $1,508 +150676% | $123,257 +1.4% |
| 2012 | $1 | $121,595 -6.8% |
| 2011 | $1 | $130,404 |
| 2010 | -- | $130,404 -5% |
| 2009 | $1,727 -23.7% | $137,268 -22.1% |
| 2008 | $2,264 +6.6% | $176,212 +13.7% |
| 2007 | $2,123 -4.3% | $154,933 +2.5% |
| 2006 | $2,218 +1.7% | $151,154 +3% |
| 2005 | $2,182 +70.3% | $146,751 +53.7% |
| 2004 | $1,281 +0.9% | $95,501 +1.9% |
| 2003 | $1,270 +7.5% | $93,720 +2.4% |
| 2002 | $1,182 +3.7% | $91,523 +1.6% |
| 2001 | $1,140 +2.1% | $90,082 +3% |
| 2000 | $1,116 | $87,458 |
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Neighborhood: 34203
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- 7/10Kinnan Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.6 mi
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