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5826 Driftwood Place

Sarasota, FL 34231

$279,000

56 Days On Site

  • 2Beds
  • 2Baths2 full
  • 1,155Sq Ft
  • $242Per Sq Ft
  • 1973Built
Subdivision
Baywood Colony Sec 2
County
Sarasota
MLS®
A4705993

Overview

Welcome to an exceptional opportunity to own a beautifully updated villa in one of Sarasota's most desirable location West of Trail in Baywood Colony. Offering an outstanding combination of location, value, and peace of mind, this may be the best-priced villa available in this sought-after area. This well-maintained residence has been thoughtfully updated with many of the big-ticket items already taken care of. The home has never flooded and features hurricane impact windows installed in 2025, a new HVAC system from 2025, and a new water heater installed in 2026. The kitchen was renovated in 2023, the electrical panel was updated in 2021, and the sewer lines were updated in 2018. The property also features a durable rubber membrane roof, plenty of storage and a quaint brick paved patio for grilling out and sunbathing! Inside, the villa offers a comfortable Florida lifestyle with an inviting layout and modernized finishes, making it easy to move right in and enjoy. With so many important improvements already completed, you can spend less time worrying about major maintenance and more time enjoying everything Sarasota has to offer. Located in Baywood Colony, this home puts you in the heart of the highly desirable West-of-Trail area, close to Phillippi Estate Park, shopping, dining, downtown Sarasota, and the world-famous beaches of Siesta Key.

Listing Snapshot

Price
$279,000
Days On Site
56 Days
Bedrooms
2
Inside Area (SqFt)
1,155 sqft
Total Baths
2
Full Baths
2
Partial Baths
0
Lot Size
N/A
Year Built
1973
MLS® Number
A4705993
Status
Active
Property Tax
$2,486.23 (2026)
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
$1,053 monthly
Sq Ft Source
Public Records

Property Details

General Features

15 items
Carport
1
Direction Faces
East
Foundation
Slab
Green Energy Efficient
Windows
Levels
One
Number Of Stories
1
Parking
Covered, Driveway
Pets
Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit, Yes
Property Sub Type
Townhouse
Sewer
Public Sewer
SqFt Total
1,461
Style
Other
Utilities
Cable Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Water Source
Public
Zoning
RMF2

Interior Features

12 items
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Laminate
Furnished
Negotiable
Heating
Electric
Interior
Eat-in Kitchen, Walk-In Closet(s)
Laundry Features
Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
Window Features
ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Insulated Windows

Rooms

RoomDimensionsLevelFeatures
Bedroom 213x10First
Kitchen19x10First
Living Room15x14First
Master Bedroom14x14First

Exterior Features

8 items
Construction Details
Block, Stucco
Exterior
Storage
Lot Features
Level
Patio And Porch
Enclosed, Patio
Roof
Membrane
View
Trees/Woods
Waterview
Trees/Woods
Windows/Doors
ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Insulated Windows

Community Features

6 items
Association Amenities
Maintenance, Pool, Recreation Facilities, Sauna
Community Features
Clubhouse, Pool
MLS Area
34231 - Sarasota/Gulf Gate Branch
Township
37S
Financing Terms Available
Cash, Conventional
Roads
Asphalt

Location

5826 Driftwood Place, Sarasota, FL 34231 · 34231 - Sarasota/Gulf Gate Branch

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Neighborhood & Commute

ZIP Code 34231

Median household income
$71,306
Income per person
$52,527
Households
17,029
Average household size
1.95
Median age
54.1

Source: Walk Score.

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Schools

Elementary School
Phillippi Shores Elementary
Middle School
Brookside Middle
High School
Riverview High

Price & Status History

  1. Listing updated with changes from the MLS®
  2. Listing first seen on site
  3. Status changed to Active

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