$205,000
4944 Village Gardens Drive
Sarasota, FL 34234
Listing updated: May 13, 2026 at 5:51 PM ET
Listing courtesy of Re/Max Alliance Group · Diana Goldner · MLS #A4645837 · Active · 941-954-5454Property type
Year built
Lot size
Price / sq ft
HOA dues
Days on market
Flood zone
About this home
WELL-MAINTAINTED TWO BEDROOM AND TWO BATHROOM VILLA WITH VAULTED CEILING. HUGE KITCHEN which features a pantry, laundry closet, breakfast counter and gas range. Spacious dining/living room for your next gathering with your friends and family. There is a large service window between the kitchen and the dining area. The lanai with the glassed sliding doors and screens has relaxing views of the backyard. Enjoy the view of the greenery and sip on your favorite beverage. This home has ample light and is also a split floor-plan. The main bedroom boasts a walk-in closet and the bathroom has a walk-in shower. By the side of the villa there is a storage unit for your convenience. The carport is covered. Village Gardens is a hidden gem in Sarasota and the amenities are pickleball, tennis and shuffleboard courts, heated pool with new furniture, Ramada with gas grills, utility sink and seating area, clubhouse with fully equipped kitchen, library and billiard table, lots of guest parking spaces as well. There is a manager on site. The grounds, exterior, roof are all maintained by the HOA. Take part in the vibrant social calendar activities and meet your neighbors/your new friends. Ride your bicycle or walk and enjoy the lush landscaping. Easy access to I-75 and just under 5 miles to Downtown Sarasota. St. Armand's and Lido Beach are about 15 minutes drive and on your way to the beach enjoy Ringling Bridge and the vast views of the bay. There are cultural and culinary venues close by, such as the Ringling Museum, Sarasota Opera, UTC Mall and more. The North Water Park is just around the corner with trails, a playground and covered seating areas for you and your four legged friends. Spend the day at the beach in Siesta Key with the dreamy sand and turquoise water of the Gulf. Live and work here all year around, have your villa as your vacation home, or as an investment property. Book your showing today.
Estimated monthly payment
Estimate only. Taxes use the listing's reported amount where available; insurance is a Florida-average estimate. Your actual payment will vary — run a full calculation or talk to a lender.
Price & listing history414 days on market
- Status: ActiveMar 25, 2025
- Listed$245,000Mar 25, 2025
- Price reduced$205,000
Facts & features
- Property type
- Residential
- Sub type
- Villa
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 414
- Subdivision
- Village Gardens Ph 3
- County
- Sarasota
- Year built
- 1982
- Living area
- 1,197 sq ft
- Price/sq ft
- $171
- Building area
- 1,595 sq ft (Public Records)
- Lot size
- 526,239 sq ft
- Lot category
- 10 to less than 20
- Flood zone
- X (12115C0043G)
- Annual taxes
- $2,769 (2024)
- Parcel #
- 0025123011
- Zoning
- RMF1
- MLS #
- A4645837
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Interior Details
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile
- Appliances
- Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Interior features
- Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Split Bedroom, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Window Treatments
- Laundry
- In Kitchen, Laundry Closet
- Stories / Levels
- One
- Direction faces
- South
Heating & Cooling
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
Parking
- Carport
- Yes
HOA & Financial
- HOA fee
- $530 / Monthly
- Monthly HOA
- $530/mo
- Total monthly fees
- $530/mo
- Total annual fees
- $6,360
- HOA name
- Sarasota Village Gardens/Vivian Kenyon
- CDD
- No
- Min lease term
- 2 Months
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional
- Ownership
- Condominium
- Available for lease
- Yes
- Lease restrictions
- Yes
- Additional lease restrictions
- Please review with HOA.
- Approval process
- There is an approval process for new buyers and tenants. $150 for each background check. Buyer/s pay the fee and then they will be interviewed either in person or over the phone.
Exterior & Construction
- Exterior features
- Lighting, Storage
- Construction materials
- Stucco
- Roof
- Shingle
- Foundation
- Slab
- Road surface
- Asphalt
Utilities
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water source
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community
- Pets allowed
- Breed Restrictions, Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit, Size Limit
Schools
Letter grades: Florida DOE 2024–25 school grades (Orange, Seminole, Lake, Osceola, Brevard). Assigned schools from the listing agent — verify enrollment with the district.
Room Details
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen | First | 17x13 |
| Bedroom 2 | First | 12x9.8 |
| Bathroom 2 | First | 8.6x4 |
| Primary Bedroom | First | 11.8x14.2 |
| Primary Bathroom | First | 11.9x5.2 |
| Living Room | First | 20x11.4 |
| Dining Room | First | 13.5x9.1 |
| Balcony/Porch/Lanai | First | 10x7 |
Listing Details
- Listing date
- 2025-03-25
- On market date
- 2025-03-25
- Original list price
- $245,000
- Occupant type
- Vacant
- MLS area
- 34234 - Sarasota
- Listing AOR
- Sarasota - Manatee
- Status changed
- 2025-03-25
- Tax legal description
- UNIT 151 VILLAGE GARDENS PHASE 3
Flood risk
Minimal-risk area outside the mapped floodplain. Flood insurance is optional and typically low-cost.
Source: FEMA flood zone reported on the listing. Confirm current designation at FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Location
Directions
Take University PKWY from I-75. Turn left on Old Bradenton Road. Turn left on Village Gardens Drive. Take right and continue on the main road. 4944 Village Gardens Drive is on your left.
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