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Overview

2 bd2 ba1,080 sqftCondominium
TypeCondominium
HOA$1,345/qtr
Built1985
Lot105,425 sqft
Living area1,080 sqft
Price / sqft$201

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Ceiling Fans(s)High CeilingsLiving Room/Dining Room ComboSolid Surface CountersSolid Wood CabinetsSplit BedroomStone CountersThermostat

5654 Gardens Dr is a 1985-built home in Gardens At Palm-aire Country Club II, Sarasota. Inside you'll find 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,080 square feet of living space. Listed at $217,000 (about $201/sqft), 229 days on market. Flood zone X - outside the FEMA high-risk areas, which keeps insurance manageable. HOA runs $1,345 quarterly.

From the listing

LAKEFRONT LIVING WITH NEW UPGRADES! Wake up to beautiful, unobstructed lake views and enjoy the best of the Florida lifestyle from this exceptional, fully furnished second-floor 2-bedroom, 2-bath residence in Gardens at Palm-Aire. A private screened lanai and lake views from both bedrooms create a peaceful retreat, while recent updates add a fresh, modern feel, including a brand-new GE stainless steel refrigerator and range, a new ceiling fan with lighting in the primary bedroom, and new stairwell lighting. The bright, open living and dining area is ideal for relaxing or entertaining, with a convenient kitchen pass-through that keeps the space open and inviting. The spacious primary suite features a walk-in closet, and in-unit laundry adds everyday convenience. Additional peace of mind comes from an A/C system installed in September 2023 and a water heater installed in October 2025. Enjoy the relaxed, resort-style atmosphere of Gardens at Palm-Aire with its heated pool, clubhouse, tennis and shuffleboard courts, sauna, game room, and barbecue area. Conveniently located near I-75, University Town Center, downtown Sarasota, St. Armands Circle, and some of Florida's most celebrated beaches, including Siesta Key, Lido Key, and Longboat Key. Turnkey, lakefront, beautifully positioned, and thoughtfully updated, this is an inviting opportunity to enjoy a peaceful Sarasota lifestyle with resort-style amenities and the area's most desirable destinations close by.

The essentials

Built
1985
Price / sqft
$201
On market
229 days
Annual tax
$3,119
HOA
$1,345/qtr
Flood zone
X · Low risk
Lot
105,425 sqft
Type
Condominium

At a glance

Condo
Built 1985
Waterfront
Lake Front
Private pool
Heated
Assigned parking
1,080 sqft
Living area

Payment

Est. monthly payment
$1,948/mo
Down payment (20%)
$43,400
Property taxes
$260/mo
HOA
$1,345/qtr
Rate assumed
6.8% · 30 yr
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Details

Type
Condominium
Year Built
1985
Lot
105,425 sqft
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Central, Heat Pump
Parking
Assigned, Guest
Pool
Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Lighting
Waterfront
Lake Front
Days on Market
229
Ceiling Fans(s)
High Ceilings
Living Room/Dining Room Combo
Solid Surface Counters
Solid Wood Cabinets
Split Bedroom
Stone Counters
Thermostat
Walk-in Closet(s)
Window Treatments
Lighting
Outdoor Grill
Private Mailbox
Sidewalk
Tennis Court(s)
Buyer Approval Required
Clubhouse
Community Mailbox
Fitness Center
Irrigation-reclaimed Water
Pool
Sidewalks
Street Lights
Dishwasher
Disposal
Dryer
Microwave
Range
Refrigerator
Washer
Elementary
Robert H. Prine Elementary
Middle
Braden River Middle
High
Braden River High

Districts can re-zone, so verify directly with the district before relying on these.

Flood Zone X
Annual Tax (2024)
$3,119
Parcel #
2051747703

Taxes reflect the most recent assessment in the MLS feed. Actual tax owed can vary, so confirm with the county property appraiser before closing.

Subdivision
Gardens At Palm-aire Country Club II
County
Manatee
MLS Area
34243 - Sarasota
Lot Size
105,425 sqft
City LimitsLandscapedNear Golf CourseSidewalk
HOA
$1,345/qtr
Civix Property Management

Price history

Date
Event
Price
9/9/2026
Price change
Source: Stellar MLS #TB8479707
$217,000+0.9%
$201/sqft
-
Price change
Source: Stellar MLS #TB8479707
$215,000-8.5%
$199/sqft
2/25/2026
Listed for sale
Source: Stellar MLS #TB8479707
$235,000
$218/sqft

Neighborhood

5654 Gardens Dr
Sarasota, FL, 34243 · 34243 - Sarasota

Market insights

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List price: $217,000
$210,000 – $217,000
97.1% – 100% of listTops out right at the list price
80% of listList price
29 of the last 56 condo closings in 34243 landed at this number or higher (52%). The median one sat 66 days before it went under contract, and this one is on day 229 after a $18,000 cut.

Sample: 56 closed condo sales in 34243 over the last 8 months, Stellar MLS. A starting point, not a guarantee.

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Est. monthly payment
$1,948/mo
Principal & interest$1,132
Property taxes$260
Insurance$109
HOA$448
Down payment20% · $43,400
Interest rate6.80%
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Quick answers.

Price

$217,000

$201 per sq ft

Beds and baths

2 beds, 2 baths

Size

1,080 sq ft

Time on market

229 days

Year built

1985

Monthly payment

About $1,948/mo

That is 20% down on a 30-year fixed at 6.8%, plus the home's $3,119 annual tax bill, insurance, and the $1,345/qtr HOA fee.

HOA fee

$1,345/qtr

Managed by Civix Property Management.

Flood zone

Zone X

That is outside the high-risk areas, so flood insurance is usually optional rather than required by a lender.

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Brokered byCHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY INCListing agent: John NowickiListing data from Stellar MLS, MLS# TB8479707.

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