This beautifully decorated two bedroom/ two bathroom condo boasts 1,068 sf of living enjoyment conveniently located in The Gardens subdivision of The Palm Aire Golf and Country Club (membership is not mandatory). Pride of ownership is apparent when you enter this condo. Enjoy the Florida lifestyle in this updated condo featuring laminate wood and carpet flooring, fresh paint, granite counter tops in the kitchen with wood cabinets, newer appliances and a garden window. Unit comes with a new Rheem PROE38 S2 RH95 B Classic 38 Gallon Short Residential Electric Water Heater in 2024 and a complete A/C System replacement in 2018 from A/C Warehouse with a Honeywell Touchscreen WI-FI Programmable Thermostat. Open living room and dining room plan with pass through from kitchen for easy serving. Large master bedroom with walk in closet and attached master bathroom. In unit laundry and screened lanai with bamboo blinds set the stage to enjoy the ideal Florida weather. Exterior updates include Tile Roofs in 2014 and Building Painting in 2016, Swimming Pool Resurfaced in 2019 with no assessments and Asphalt Paved Driveways in 2022. Perfect for year round or seasonal living. Just steps to the heated pool, tennis courts, clubhouse and the shuffleboard court all in a golf course community. Friendly pet policy allowing for one small dog or cat up to 20lbs. Units can also be rented subject to the condo association rental policy with no wait. Close to the University Town Center Mall for abundant shopping, restaurants, entertainment and medical facilities plus 15 minutes to the famous Gulf Beaches. Easy access to I-75. Great location, great community. 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. Great community in a great location. Schedule your showing today.
Sold for $200,000
$200,000
5755 GARDENS DRIVE, SARASOTA, FL 34243
2beds
1,068sqft
Condominium
Built in 1985
-- sqft lot
$200,900 Zestimate®
$187/sqft
$2,154 Estimated rent
Home value
$200,900
$185,000 - $219,000
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Listed by:
John Nowicki 941-960-1688,
CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY INC 727-538-9200
Bought with:
Kathy Zaferatos, 3441992
WAGNER REALTY
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: U8231847
Originating MLS: Pinellas Suncoast
Originating MLS: Pinellas Suncoast
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Utility Room
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: Granite Counters, Pantry
- 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, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Closet
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Solid Wood Cabinets, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate
- Doors: Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Shower
- Windows: Blinds, Window Treatments
- Has fireplace: No
- Common walls with other units/homes: Corner Unit
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,068
- Total interior livable area: 1,068 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Assigned, Guest
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Enclosed, Patio, Screened
- Exterior features: Irrigation System, Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Shower, Rain Gutters, Sidewalk, Sprinkler Metered, 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, Oversized Lot, Sloped
- Residential vegetation: Mature Landscaping, Oak Trees, Trees/Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Tennis Court(s)
- Parcel number: 2051740856
- 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
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1985
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Recycled, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Green energy
- Indoor air quality: No Smoking-Interior Buildg
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Lake, Clubhouse, Community Mailbox, Deed Restrictions, Fitness Center, Golf, Pool
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: GARDENS AT PALM-AIRE COUNTRY CLUB I
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, Private Road, Sewer, Trash, Water
- HOA fee: $409 monthly
- HOA name: Justin Gonzalez, LCAM, CMCA®, AMS®
- HOA phone: 941-529-9595
Location
- Region: Sarasota
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $187/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $187,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,025
- Date on market: 2/24/2024
- Cumulative days on market: 159 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Condominium
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved, Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/22/2024 | Sold | $200,000-2.4%$187/sqft |
Source:  Stellar MLS #U8231847 Report a problem | ||
| 8/2/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Stellar MLS #U8249055 Report a problem | ||
| 8/2/2024 | Pending sale | $205,000$192/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #U8231847 Report a problem | ||
| 7/29/2024 | Price change | $205,000-4.7%$192/sqft |
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| 7/5/2024 | Listed for rent | $2,300$2/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #U8249055 Report a problem | ||
| 7/3/2024 | Price change | $215,000-4.4%$201/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #U8231847 Report a problem | ||
| 6/21/2024 | Price change | $225,000-2.2%$211/sqft |
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| 4/30/2024 | Price change | $230,000-4.2%$215/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #U8231847 Report a problem | ||
| 3/29/2024 | Price change | $240,000-4%$225/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #U8231847 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2024 | Price change | $250,000-2%$234/sqft |
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| 2/24/2024 | Listed for sale | $255,000+70%$239/sqft |
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| 12/6/2016 | Sold | $150,000+150%$140/sqft |
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| 7/11/1994 | Sold | $60,000$56/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,437 -21.9% | $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 +4.8% | $133,000 +5.6% |
| 2020 | $2,197 -0.6% | $126,000 |
| 2019 | $2,209 +14.9% | $126,000 +8.6% |
| 2018 | $1,923 | $116,000 -0.9% |
| 2017 | -- | $117,000 +115.5% |
| 2014 | $585 +1.1% | $54,284 +1.5% |
| 2013 | $578 +57726% | $53,482 +1.7% |
| 2012 | $1 | $52,588 -6% |
| 2011 | $1 | $55,945 -14.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $65,776 +2.7% |
| 2009 | $647 -3% | $64,047 +0.1% |
| 2008 | $667 +8.3% | $63,983 +3% |
| 2007 | $616 -3.2% | $62,119 +2.5% |
| 2006 | $636 +3.3% | $60,604 +3% |
| 2005 | $616 +3.9% | $58,839 +3% |
| 2004 | $593 +1.7% | $57,125 +1.9% |
| 2003 | $583 +8.6% | $56,060 +2.4% |
| 2002 | $537 +4.1% | $54,746 +1.6% |
| 2001 | $516 +3.7% | $53,884 +3% |
| 2000 | $498 | $52,315 |
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Neighborhood: 34243
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Kinnan Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.2 mi
- 4/10Braden River Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.3 mi
- 4/10Braden River High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Kinnan Elementary
- Middle: Braden River Middle
- High: Manatee 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
- 5755 GARDENS DRIVE
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