$230,000
About this home
Move-in ready and not impacted by recent storms, according to the owner. In the desirable Village Gardens community, this beautifully updated home is set within a lush, park-like environment with mature tree canopy and exceptional recreational amenities. Residents enjoy access to a heated pool, pickleball and tennis courts, and an active clubhouse. Ideally just north of downtown Sarasota and minutes from the University Parkway corridor, providing convenient access to Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, UTC Mall, Interstate 75, and renowned cultural destinations including Ringling Museum of Art & Design, Asolo Theatre, Sarasota Ballet, Ringling College of Art & Design and USF. This rare Palm model features a screened-in Florida room, making it one of the larger floor plans in the community. The home was extensively updated in 2023 with new electrical, renovated baths, an updated kitchen, new flooring, baseboards and fresh interior paint, creating a modern and inviting interior. Additional improvements include a paver patio added in 2025, ideal for outdoor relaxation. Inside, the home offers a welcoming foyer entry, a spacious great room with vaulted ceilings and clerestory windows. The kitchen has been renovated with beautiful cabinets, countertops and backsplash. The primary suite includes a walk-in shower, and direct access to the Florida room. The second bedroom has plenty of room and the guest bath includes a tub for soaking. An interior utility room offers additional storage along with a washer and dryer. Additional highlights include roof replaced in 2014 and air conditioner approximately 6–8 years old The HOA covers exterior maintenance and the roof, providing low-maintenance living in one of Sarasota’s charming and convenient communities. A rare opportunity to enjoy easy Florida living in a beautifully maintained neighborhood so move right in!
Property details
- MLS
- Stellar MLS
- MLS #
- MFRA4686540
- Property type
- Villa
- Subdivision
- VILLAGE GARDENS PH 1
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 146
- On market date
- March 17, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 2
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- N/A
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 587
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.7:1
- District
- SARASOTA
- Enrollment
- 911
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.2:1
- District
- SARASOTA
- Enrollment
- 1,296
- Student:teacher ratio
- 18.3:1
- District
- SARASOTA
Walkability
Blended score for SARASOTA's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
Market position
How this listing compares to current activity in SARASOTA, from live MLS data.
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Data source: Listing information provided by Stellar MLS (mfrmls) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 10, 2026.
Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.