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    • Price cut: $10K (6/26)
    $215,000

    5654 GARDENS DRIVE, SARASOTA, FL 34243

    2beds
    1,080sqft
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    $1,886/mo
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    Condominium
    Built in 1985
    -- sqft lot
    $206,400 Zestimate®
    $199/sqft
    $448/mo HOA

    What's special

    Pool resurfacingPrivate screened lanaiFresh interior paintAbundant natural lightBuilding paintingTennis and shuffleboard courtsBreathtaking unobstructed lake views
    Breathtaking Lakefront Condo in Gardens at Palm-Aire. Discover serene Florida living in this beautifully maintained second-floor 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo offering unobstructed lake views from your private screened lanai and both bedrooms—an exceptional feature in the highly desirable Gardens at Palm-Aire. Fully furnished and move-in ready, this light-filled home features an open-concept living and dining area designed for comfort and easy entertaining. A convenient kitchen pass-through enhances flow and functionality, while the spacious primary suite includes a walk-in closet for ample storage. In-unit laundry adds everyday convenience. Major system updates provide peace of mind, including a new A/C system (9/24/23) and water heater (10/25). This well-maintained residence allows for true maintenance-free living. Enjoy resort-style community amenities including a heated pool, clubhouse, tennis and shuffleboard courts, sauna, game room, and barbecue area. Ideally located just minutes from I-75 and close to University Town Center, downtown Sarasota, St. Armands Circle, and the Gulf’s world-famous beaches—including Siesta Key, Lido Key, and Longboat Key—this lakefront opportunity blends tranquility with convenience. Now newly priced for improved value, this turnkey lakefront condo offers one of the best opportunities in one of Sarasota’s most established and convenient communities.
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    Listed by:

    John Nowicki 727-793-5150,

    CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY INC 727-538-9200

    Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: TB8479707MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Suncoast Tampa

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Rooms
      • Room types: Storage Rooms
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
      • Level: First
      • Area: 270 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 18x15
      Bedroom 2
      • Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Built-in Closet
      • Level: First
      • Area: 224 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 16x14
      Balcony porch lanai
      • Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
      • Level: First
      • Area: 119 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 17x7
      Dining room
      • Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
      • Level: First
      • Area: 120 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 12x10
      Kitchen
      • Features: Breakfast Bar
      • Level: First
      • Area: 132 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 12x11
      Living room
      • Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
      • Level: First
      • Area: 360 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 20x18
      Heating
      • Central, Heat Pump
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
      • Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Closet, Washer Hookup
      Features
      • Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Solid Surface Counters, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s)
      • Flooring: Ceramic Tile
      • Doors: Outdoor Grill
      • Windows: Blinds, Window Treatments
      • Has fireplace: No
      • Common walls with other units/homes: Corner Unit
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,080
      • Total interior livable area: 1,080 sqft
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      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: Assigned, Guest
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Patio & porch: Covered, Rear Porch, Screened
      • Exterior features: Irrigation System, Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Private Mailbox, Sidewalk, Tennis Court(s)
      • Has private pool: Yes
      • Pool features: Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Lighting
      • Fencing: Masonry
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Water, Lake
      • Has water view: Yes
      • Water view: Water,Lake
      • Waterfront features: Lake, Lake Front
      Lot
      • Size: 2.42 Acres
      • Features: City Lot, Landscaped, Near Golf Course, Sidewalk
      • Residential vegetation: Mature Landscaping, Oak Trees, Trees/Landscaped, Wooded
      Details
      • Additional structures: Tennis Court(s)
      • Parcel number: 2051747703
      • Zoning: PDR/WPE
      • Special conditions: None

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: Condo
      • Property subtype: Condominium
      Materials
      • Block, Concrete, Stucco
      • Foundation: Slab
      • Roof: Concrete,Tile
      Condition
      • Completed
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1985

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Public, Sprinkler Well, Street Lights, Underground Utilities
      Green energy
      • Energy efficient items: Lighting, Thermostat
      • Indoor air quality: No Smoking-Interior Buildg

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Lake, Buyer Approval Required, Clubhouse, Community Mailbox, Fitness Center, Irrigation-Reclaimed Water, Pool, Sidewalks, Tennis Court(s)
      • Pet fee: $0 monthly
      • Subdivision: GARDENS AT PALM-AIRE COUNTRY CLUB II
      HOA
      • Has HOA: Yes
      • Amenities included: Cable TV, Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Pool, Sauna, Shuffleboard Court, Tennis Court(s)
      • Services included: Cable TV, Community Pool, Reserve Fund, Fidelity Bond, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Manager, Pest Control, Pool Maintenance, Sewer, Trash, Water
      • HOA fee: $448 monthly
      • HOA name: Civix Property Management
      • HOA phone: 941-529-9595
      • Second HOA name: Gadens At Palm Aire Country Club
      Location
      • Region: Sarasota

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $199/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $187,000
      • Annual tax amount: $3,118
      • Date on market: 2/25/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 163 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
      • Ownership: Condominium
      • Total actual rent: 0
      • Road surface type: Asphalt

        Estimated market value

        $206,400

        $196,000 - $217,000

        $1,966/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/26/2026Price change$215,000-4.4%$199/sqft
        Source: Stellar MLS #TB8479707 Report a problem
        6/18/2026Price change$225,000-2%$208/sqft
        Source: Stellar MLS #TB8479707 Report a problem
        4/24/2026Price change$229,500-2.3%$213/sqft
        Source: Stellar MLS #TB8479707 Report a problem
        2/25/2026Listed for sale$235,000$218/sqft
        Source: Stellar MLS #TB8479707 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$3,024 -3.1%$187,000 +5.6%
        2024$3,119 +3.1%$177,023 +10%
        2023$3,026 +14.4%$160,930 +10%
        2022$2,645 +14.9%$146,300 +10%
        2021$2,303 +4.1%$133,000 +5.5%
        2020$2,212 +4.3%$126,115 +10%
        2019$2,121 +14.9%$114,650 -2.8%
        2018$1,846 -6.4%$118,000 -4.8%
        2017$1,971 +42.9%$124,000 +12.7%
        2016$1,379 $110,000 +14%
        2015$1,379 $96,500 +20%
        2014$1,379 +14.5%$80,431 +24.3%
        2013$1,205 +120380%$64,716 +10%
        2012$1 $58,833 -6%
        2011$1 $62,588 -30%
        2010-- $89,410 -30%
        2009$2,237 -5.6%$127,729 -12%
        2008$2,368 -12.5%$145,146 -11%
        2007$2,707 -4.4%$163,085 +3%
        2006$2,830 +31.9%$158,335 +34.4%
        2005$2,146 +17.1%$117,835 +18.7%
        2004$1,833 +10.1%$99,263 +12%
        2003$1,664 +30%$88,629 +25%
        2002$1,281 +6.1%$70,903 +5%
        2001$1,207 +2%$67,525 +4%
        2000$1,184 $64,926
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 34243

        Getting around

        16 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        19 / 100
        Minimal Transit
        41 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Robert H. Prine Elementary
        • Middle: Braden River Middle
        • High: Braden River High

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