$228,000
5685 Gardens Drive
Sarasota, FL 34243
Listing updated: May 12, 2026 at 8:41 PM ET
Property type
Year built
Lot size
Price / sq ft
HOA dues
Days on market
Flood zone
About this home
This adorable Turnkey Furnished Condo is perfect as your full-time residence or second home getaway! With 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, this fully maintained space is ready for you to move in—just bring your clothes and toothbrush. Enjoy the serene privacy from your beautiful screened-in lanai balcony. The community features a pool just a few steps away, along with shuffleboard, barbecue grills, a clubhouse, and tennis courts. The maintenance-free amenities include Water, Trash, Sewer, and Basic Cable. Located in a fabulous area in the Palm Air Golf Course (with optional membership), you'll be just minutes away from the world's most beautiful beaches, UTC Mall, and various restaurants and shopping options. Enjoy Lakewood ranch Waterside just 10 minutes away. Centrally located to your best Florida lifestyle.
Estimated monthly payment
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Price & listing history19 days on market
- Status: ActiveApr 23, 2026
- Listed$228,000Apr 23, 2026
- Price increased$228,000
Facts & features
- Property type
- Residential
- Sub type
- Condominium
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 19
- Subdivision
- Gardens At Palm-Aire Country Club I Amd
- County
- Manatee
- Year built
- 1985
- Living area
- 1,080 sq ft
- Price/sq ft
- $211
- Lot size
- 213,362 sq ft
- Flood zone
- X
- Annual taxes
- $3,003 (2025)
- Parcel #
- 2051743108
- Zoning
- PDR/WPE
- MLS #
- A4691171
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Interior Details
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Flooring
- Carpet, Ceramic Tile
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Interior features
- Ceiling Fans(s), Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Laundry
- Inside
- Stories / Levels
- One
- Direction faces
- North
Heating & Cooling
- Heating
- Electric
- Cooling
- Central Air
HOA & Financial
- HOA fee
- $1,343 / Quarterly
- Monthly HOA
- $448/mo
- Total monthly fees
- $448/mo
- Total annual fees
- $5,372
- HOA name
- Condominium Associates / Heather
- CDD
- No
- Min lease term
- 1 Month
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional
- Ownership
- Condominium
- Available for lease
- Yes
- Lease restrictions
- Yes
- Additional lease restrictions
- See HOA
- Approval process
- Call HOA for approval process
Exterior & Construction
- Exterior features
- Balcony, Sliding Doors
- Construction materials
- Block
- Roof
- Shingle
- Foundation
- Slab
- Road surface
- Paved
Utilities
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water source
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community
- Pets allowed
- Cats OK, Dogs OK
Room Details
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Bedroom | First | 18x15 |
| Bedroom 2 | First | 16x14 |
| Living Room | First | 20x19 |
| Kitchen | First | 12x11 |
| Dining Room | First | 12x10 |
Listing Details
- Listing date
- 2026-04-23
- On market date
- 2026-04-23
- Original list price
- $228,000
- Occupant type
- Vacant
- MLS area
- 34243 - Sarasota
- Listing AOR
- Sarasota - Manatee
- Status changed
- 2026-04-23
- Tax legal description
- UNIT 204 BLDG 6 GARDENS AT PALM-AIRE COUNTRY CLUB SEC 1 PHASE 5 PI#20517.4310/8
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
University West to Whitfield Ave. Turn right. Left to Gardens Drive. Go to 5685
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