$2,000
1624 Whitehead Drive
Sarasota, FL 34232
Listing updated: June 25, 2026 at 1:01 AM ET
Listing courtesy of Rent Sarasota · Cody Smith · MLS #A4698085 · Active · 941-328-8999Property type
Year built
Price / sq ft
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About this home
Annual unfurnished 2-bedroom, 2-bath villa located in the desirable 55+ community of Forest Pines. This spacious villa is filled with natural light from abundant windows and features an enclosed Florida room, perfect for relaxing year-round. Wood and tile flooring run throughout the home, with no carpeting. The updated kitchen offers solid-wood cabinetry, newer appliances, a subway-tile backsplash, and a breakfast bar overlooking the living area. Both bedrooms are generously sized, with the primary suite featuring an en-suite bathroom complete with a walk-in shower. Additional features include a covered carport, two large storage closets, and a quiet cul-de-sac location. Forest Pines offers an active lifestyle with a heated community pool, clubhouse, fitness center, library, billiards room, meeting room, shuffleboard courts, and an outdoor pavilion for social gatherings and entertaining. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, entertainment, and Florida's beautiful Gulf beaches, this villa offers comfort, convenience, and an exceptional community lifestyle. HOA Approval Required: This property is located in a homeowners association (HOA) that requires tenant approval prior to move-in. HOA application fees and processing times may apply. Prospective tenants should allow adequate time for the HOA approval process before their desired move-in date. Call today to schedule your private showing!
Local Insight
At $2 per square foot, this 1972 condo is priced like land value in Sarasota, which signals either a major red flag (foundation issues, title problems, or severe deferred maintenance) or an exceptional opportunity if the unit is actually sound—so a thorough inspection is non-negotiable before proceeding. The 55+ restriction limits your buyer pool significantly, which explains the rock-bottom price, but also means you're unlikely to see appreciation like age-restricted communities with strong amenities and management typically see. Forest Pines is an older, no-HOA community, so while you avoid monthly fees, you're also without the oversight that protects property values—verify the roof condition and building structural integrity carefully, as deferred maintenance in 1972 buildings can be devastating.
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Price & listing history0 days on market
- Status: ActiveJun 25, 2026
- Listed$2,000Jun 24, 2026
- Price increased$2,000
Facts & features
- Property type
- Residential Lease
- Sub type
- Condominium
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 0
- Subdivision
- Forest Pines 03
- County
- Sarasota
- Year built
- 1972
- Living area
- 1,173 sq ft
- Price/sq ft
- $2
- Building area
- 1,638 sq ft (Public Records)
- Lot size
- 0 sq ft
- Parcel #
- 0053052020
- MLS #
- A4698085
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Interior Details
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Flooring
- Ceramic Tile, Laminate
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Interior features
- Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Wood Cabinets, Thermostat, Window Treatments
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Stories / Levels
- One
- Direction faces
- Northeast
Heating & Cooling
- Heating
- Central, Electric
- Cooling
- Central Air
Parking
- Parking features
- Covered, Guest
- Carport
- Yes
HOA & Financial
- Total monthly fees
- $0/mo
- Total annual fees
- $0
- HOA name
- Sentry Management 941-361-1222
- Min lease term
- 1-2 Years
Exterior & Construction
- Exterior features
- Storage
- Road surface
- Paved
Utilities
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water source
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Public, Sprinkler Well, Underground Utilities
Community
- Pets allowed
- No
- Senior community
- Yes
Room Details
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Bedroom 2 | First | 12x10 |
| Dining Room | First | 13x12 |
| Kitchen | First | 12x12 |
| Living Room | First | 12x18 |
| Primary Bedroom | First | 14x11 |
| Florida Room | First | 10x9 |
Listing Details
- Listing date
- 2026-06-24
- On market date
- 2026-06-24
- Original list price
- $2,000
- Occupant type
- Vacant
- MLS area
- 34232 - Sarasota/Fruitville
- Listing AOR
- Sarasota - Manatee
- Status changed
- 2026-06-25
Location
Directions
Bahia Vista to Forest Pines to Whitehead Dr.
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