
$300,000
278 Park Forest BoulevardEnglewood, FL 34223
Listing updated: October 30, 2026 at 4:03 PM ET
Property type
Year built
Lot size
Price / sq ft
HOA dues
Day on market
Garage spaces
Flood zone
About this home
Some Homes Have a View, but This One Comes With Its Own Entertainment! Enjoy a Peaceful Pond, Playful Ducks, and Frequent Wildlife Visitors From This Beautiful Maintenance-Free Home in Gated Park Forest! This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom split floor-plan home with a 2-car garage welcomes you with mature tropical landscaping, a screened entry, and an inviting setting that captures the charm of Florida living. Inside, a large foyer opens to the spacious great room featuring vaulted ceilings, recessed lighting, and luxury COREtec vinyl plank flooring that continues into the adjoining flex space, offering endless possibilities for a den, home office, craft room, or exercise area. The kitchen features an abundance of white cabinetry, quartz countertops, a center island with breakfast bar, recessed lighting, and tile flooring. Just off the kitchen, the dining room features a beautiful wall of bay windows that fills the space with natural light and provides a lovely view of the backyard while enjoying your morning coffee. The fully enclosed Florida room expands your living space, offering a comfortable place to enjoy the pond views and visiting wildlife regardless of the weather. Whether relaxing with a good book or entertaining friends, this light-filled space is sure to become a favorite. The generously sized primary suite features two walk-in closets and an ensuite bathroom with dual vanities, solid-surface countertops, and a large walk-in shower. The guest bedroom offers friends and family a comfortable space with a reach-in closet, while the nearby guest bathroom features a convenient tub and shower combination. The interior laundry room provides additional storage with a closet. Step outside to the screened lanai, where you can enjoy the fresh Florida air, watch the ducks visit the pond, and appreciate the natural beauty of your backyard. Notable updates and features include a 2019 HVAC system with secondary surge protection, a new water heater installed in October 2026, hurricane protection panels for the windows, a hurricane-rated garage door, and updated luxury vinyl plank flooring. The spacious two-car garage also features built-in storage concealed behind sliding mesh screens. Even better, this home is being sold furnished, making it easy to move right in without the hassle of furnishing a new home! Embrace the maintenance-free lifestyle in Park Forest and spend more time enjoying community amenities, including a heated pool, tennis courts, pickleball, shuffleboard, and clubhouse, with on-site storage available for your boat or RV. This gated community offers a full social calendar and a welcoming neighborhood atmosphere, while HOA services include grounds maintenance, exterior painting, roof maintenance, irrigation, cable, and internet. All of this is less than 10 miles from beautiful Gulf beaches, world-class fishing, boat ramps, hiking trails, parks, golf courses, shopping, dining, and medical facilities. Discover the easy Florida lifestyle you've been waiting for at 278 Park Forest Boulevard in Englewood!
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 history1 days on market
- Status: ActiveOct 29, 2026
- Listed$300,000Oct 29, 2026
Facts & features
- Property type
- Residential
- Sub type
- Single Family Residence
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 1
- Subdivision
- Park Forest Ph 4
- County
- Sarasota
- Year built
- 1995
- Living area
- 1,727 sq ft
- Price/sq ft
- $174
- Building area
- 2,402 sq ft (Public Records)
- Lot size
- 8,329 sq ft
- Lot category
- 0 to less than 1/4
- Flood zone
- X and AE (12115C0452G)
- Garage
- 2 spaces
- Annual taxes
- $2,922 (2025)
- Parcel #
- 0851160024
- Zoning
- RSF2
- MLS #
- D6149362
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Interior Details
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Interior features
- Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Solid Surface Counters, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Stories / Levels
- One
- Direction faces
- Southwest
Heating & Cooling
- Heating
- Central, Electric
- Cooling
- Central Air
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Parking features
- Driveway, Garage Door Opener
HOA & Financial
- HOA fee
- $831 / Quarterly
- Monthly HOA
- $277/mo
- Total monthly fees
- $402/mo
- Total annual fees
- $4,820
- HOA name
- Park Forest Homeowners Association
- CDD
- No
- Homestead exemption
- Yes
- Min lease term
- 4 Months
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
- Ownership
- Fee Simple
- Available for lease
- Yes
- Lease restrictions
- Yes
- Additional lease restrictions
- Contact Association for additional information.
- Approval process
- Contact Association for additional information.
Exterior & Construction
- Exterior features
- Hurricane Shutters, Lighting, Rain Gutters, Sidewalk
- Construction materials
- Block, Stucco
- Roof
- Shingle
- Foundation
- Slab
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Water view
- Yes
- Road surface
- Paved
Utilities
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water source
- Public
- Utilities
- BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Well, Water Available, Water Connected
Community
- Pets allowed
- Yes
- Senior community
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Living Room | 18x22 | |
| Family Room | 21x8 | |
| Kitchen | 12x11 | |
| Dining Room | 11x10 | |
| Primary Bedroom | 27x11 | |
| Primary Bathroom | 10x9 | |
| Bedroom 2 | 13x11 | |
| Bonus Room | 11x9 | |
| Bathroom 2 | 8x5 | |
| Laundry | 11x6 | |
| Balcony/Porch/Lanai | 23x7 |
Listing Details
- Listing date
- 2026-10-15
- On market date
- 2026-10-29
- Original list price
- $300,000
- Occupant type
- Owner
- MLS area
- 34223 - Englewood
- Listing AOR
- Englewood
- Status changed
- 2026-10-29
- Tax legal description
- LOT 226 PARK FOREST PH 4
Flood risk
See FEMA for this zone’s designation and insurance requirements.
Source: FEMA flood zone reported on the listing. Confirm current designation at FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Location
Directions
From the intersection of E Dearborn Street and Pine Street in Englewood, head North on Pine Street, then turn left onto Park Forest Boulevard and continue to 278 Park Forest Blvd on your right.
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