$279,000
5865 Tidewood Avenue
Sarasota, FL 34231
Listing updated: July 16, 2026 at 8:18 PM ET
Property type
Year built
Price / sq ft
HOA dues
Days on market
Flood zone
About this home
Maintenance-Free Living Just Minutes from Siesta Key Beach! Enjoy the Florida lifestyle in this beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom villa, ideally located just a short bike ride from the world-famous Siesta Key Beach. This move-in-ready home has been thoughtfully updated throughout, featuring new flooring, modern appliances, renovated bathrooms, and impact-resistant windows for style, comfort, and peace of mind. The bright, open layout creates an inviting space that’s perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Whether you’re looking for a full-time residence, seasonal retreat, or investment opportunity, this maintenance-free villa offers the perfect blend of convenience and coastal living. Spend your days biking to the sugar-white sands of Siesta Key, exploring nearby shopping and dining, or simply enjoying the low-maintenance lifestyle. Don’t miss your chance to own this beautifully updated villa in one of Florida’s most desirable locations!
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 history0 days on market
- Status: ActiveJul 16, 2026
- Listed$279,000Jul 16, 2026
- Price increased$279,000
Facts & features
- Property type
- Residential
- Sub type
- Villa
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 0
- Subdivision
- Baywood Colony Sec 2
- County
- Sarasota
- Year built
- 1973
- Living area
- 1,155 sq ft
- Price/sq ft
- $242
- Building area
- 1,451 sq ft (Public Records)
- Lot size
- 0 sq ft
- Lot category
- Non-Applicable
- Flood zone
- AE (12115C0143G)
- Annual taxes
- $2,656 (2025)
- Parcel #
- 0105021008
- Zoning
- RMF2
- MLS #
- A4699380
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Interior Details
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Flooring
- Tile, Vinyl
- Appliances
- Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Interior features
- Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Stories / Levels
- One
- Direction faces
- Southeast
Heating & Cooling
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
Parking
- Parking features
- Driveway, Ground Level, Off Street
- Carport
- Yes
HOA & Financial
- Total monthly fees
- $1,045/mo
- Total annual fees
- $12,540
- HOA name
- Casey Management
- CDD
- No
- Min lease term
- 3 Months
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional
- Ownership
- Fee Simple
- Available for lease
- Yes
- Lease restrictions
- Yes
- Additional lease restrictions
- see association docs
- Approval process
- Association approval required
Exterior & Construction
- Exterior features
- Lighting, Private Entrance, Sliding Doors
- Construction materials
- Stucco
- Roof
- Built-Up
- Foundation
- Slab
- Road surface
- Paved
Utilities
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water source
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community
- Pets allowed
- Number Limit, Size Limit, Yes
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 | |
| Living Room | First | |
| Primary Bedroom | First | |
| Primary Bathroom | First | |
| Bedroom 2 | First | |
| Bathroom 1 | First | |
| Balcony/Porch/Lanai | First |
Listing Details
- Listing date
- 2026-07-16
- On market date
- 2026-07-16
- Original list price
- $279,000
- Occupant type
- Vacant
- MLS area
- 34231 - Sarasota/Gulf Gate Branch
- Listing AOR
- Sarasota - Manatee
- Status changed
- 2026-07-16
- Tax legal description
- UNIT 8 BAYWOOD COLONY VILLAS SEC 2
Flood risk
FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (1% annual-chance / “100-year” floodplain). Flood insurance is generally required by mortgage lenders.
Source: FEMA flood zone reported on the listing. Confirm current designation at FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Location
Directions
Head toward Gulf Gate Dr from S Tamiami Tr, Turn left onto Upper Beechwood Ave, Turn right onto Crestwood Ave, Turn right onto Hollywood Blvd, Turn left onto Meadowood St, Turn right onto Tidewood Ave, Home will be on the right
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