This modern dream two bedroom/two bathroom second floor condo is the perfect enclave for year-round or seasonal Florida living. Tucked away in the heart of the The Gardens of Palm-Aire Golf and Country Club community (membership is not mandatory), this 1080 sqft haven offers the perfect respite from life's hustle and bustle. Greeted by breathtaking landscaping, this isolated condo in the back of the complex, is truly a private retreat. Several upgrades over the years include solid wood Kitchen and Bathroom Cabinets with Granite tops from Cabinet Solutions in 2013, complete A/C System from Elite Heating in 2016, Interior Painting in 2016, Frigidaire Washer and Dryer in 2017, Refrigerator in 2018, Master Bathroom Walk-In Shower Enclosure from Luxury Bath in 2019, Custom Master and Guest Bathroom Mirror's from Fox Mirror & Glass in 2019, New Toilets in 2019, California Closets from Affordable Closets in 2019, Hot Water Heater in 2022, Dishwasher in 2022, Electrical Panel with Square D Breakers from Ace Electric in 2022 and much more. Open living room and dining room plan with pass through from Kitchen for easy serving. Large Master walk-in closet with an in unit laundry and storage closet on the lanai. Enjoying your morning coffee on this private screened lanai won't be one to forget. Exterior updates include Tile Roofs in 2014, Building Painting in 2016, swimming pool resurfaced in 2019 with no assessments and Asphalt paved driveways in 2022. Plus you'll always have access to the community clubhouse, heated swimming pool, shuffleboard court and tennis courts- just steps away! There's no matter of maintenance worries, the maintenance fee covers basic cable, common area taxes, fidelity bond, grounds and outside maintenance, community pool, community manager, trash and water & sewer. As an added bonus, you're only 20 minutes away from some of the most famous gulf beaches, with easy access to I-75. Just North of University Parkway with easy access to the interstate makes it conveniently close to shopping/dining at University Town Center, downtown Sarasota, St. Armond’s Circle, and the famous soft-sand beaches of Siesta, Lido, and Longboat Key. Pride of ownership is apparent in this condo, and furnishings can be separately considered. Schedule your appointment today to experience this one-of-a-kind condo for yourself!
Sold for $265,000
$265,000
5659 GARDENS DRIVE, SARASOTA, FL 34243
2beds
1,080sqft
Condominium
Built in 1985
-- sqft lot
$210,900 Zestimate®
$245/sqft
$1,966 Estimated rent
Home value
$210,900
$194,000 - $228,000
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Custom masterDowntown sarasotaSolid wood kitchenCalifornia closetsShuffleboard courtUniversity town centerLarge master walk-in closet
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Listed by:
John Nowicki 941-960-1688,
CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY INC 727-538-9200
Bought with:
John Nowicki, 3216162
CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY INC
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: U8227796
Originating MLS: Pinellas Suncoast
Originating MLS: Pinellas Suncoast
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
- Dimensions: 18x15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 16x14
Balcony porch lanai
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 17x7
Dining room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12x10
Kitchen
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen Island
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12x11
Living room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 20x18
Heating
- Central, Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Closet
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Solid Surface Counters, Solid Wood Cabinets, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
- Doors: Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Shower
- Windows: Aluminum Frames, 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
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Assigned, Guest
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Rear Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Irrigation System, Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Shower, Private Mailbox, Rain Gutters, Tennis Court(s)
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Lighting
- Fencing: Masonry
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
- Waterfront features: Lake
Lot
- Features: City Lot, Landscaped, Near Golf Course, Private
- Residential vegetation: Mature Landscaping, Oak Trees, Trees/Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Tennis Court(s)
- Parcel number: 2051745350
- Zoning: PDR/WPE
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Block, Concrete, Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: 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: Thermostat
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Lake, Association Recreation - Owned, Buyer Approval Required, Clubhouse, Community Mailbox, Deed Restrictions, Fitness Center, Golf, Pool, Sidewalks
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: GARDENS AT PALM-AIRE COUNTRY CLUB II
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Cable TV, Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Maintenance, Shuffleboard Court, Tennis Court(s)
- Services included: Cable TV, Reserve Fund, Fidelity Bond, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Pest Control, Pool Maintenance, Private Road, Recreational Facilities, Sewer, Trash, Water
- HOA fee: $409 monthly
- HOA name: Justin Gonzalez, LCAM
- HOA phone: 941-529-9595
Location
- Region: Sarasota
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $245/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $187,000
- Annual tax amount: $1,717
- Date on market: 1/25/2024
- Cumulative days on market: 5 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Condominium
- Total actual rent: 0
- Road surface type: Paved, Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/22/2024 | Sold | $265,000-1.9%$245/sqft |
Source:  Stellar MLS #U8227796 Report a problem | ||
| 1/31/2024 | Pending sale | $270,000$250/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #U8227796 Report a problem | ||
| 1/25/2024 | Listed for sale | $270,000+18.4%$250/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #U8227796 Report a problem | ||
| 9/22/2005 | Sold | $228,000+245.5%$211/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/21/1997 | Sold | $66,000$61/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,024 +71.5% | $187,000 +31.8% |
| 2024 | $1,763 +2.7% | $141,828 +3% |
| 2023 | $1,717 +3.8% | $137,697 +3% |
| 2022 | $1,655 +1.3% | $133,686 +3% |
| 2021 | $1,633 +1.7% | $129,792 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $1,606 -21.7% | $128,000 +19.9% |
| 2019 | $2,050 | $106,734 -9.5% |
| 2018 | $2,050 +7.5% | $118,000 -2.5% |
| 2017 | $1,907 +47.4% | $121,000 +12.3% |
| 2016 | $1,294 | $107,750 +20% |
| 2015 | $1,294 | $89,800 +19.9% |
| 2014 | $1,294 +14.4% | $74,866 +24.3% |
| 2013 | $1,131 +113035% | $60,249 +10% |
| 2012 | $1 | $54,772 -6% |
| 2011 | $1 | $58,268 -30% |
| 2010 | -- | $83,238 -30% |
| 2009 | $2,091 -5.2% | $118,911 -12% |
| 2008 | $2,205 -12.5% | $135,126 -11% |
| 2007 | $2,520 -4.4% | $151,827 +3% |
| 2006 | $2,635 +231.6% | $147,405 +114.8% |
| 2005 | $795 +3.4% | $68,629 +3% |
| 2004 | $769 +1.4% | $66,630 +1.9% |
| 2003 | $758 +8.1% | $65,388 +2.4% |
| 2002 | $702 +3.7% | $63,855 +1.6% |
| 2001 | $677 -38.6% | $62,849 +4% |
| 2000 | $1,102 | $60,426 |
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Neighborhood: 34243
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Kinnan Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.1 mi
- 4/10Braden River Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.3 mi
- 4/10Braden River High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Kinnan Elementary
- Middle: Braden River Middle
- High: Braden River 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
- Manatee County
- Sarasota
- 34243
- 5659 GARDENS DRIVE
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