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$389,000

5856 DRIFTWOOD PL #40
SARASOTA, FL 34231
Listed by Cathy Rustin · FIRST LIGHT REAL ESTATE
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Living area
1,355 sqft
Year built
1973

About this home

CAN BE PURCHASED FURNISHED & CLOSED IN TIME TO ENJOY THIS SEASON! 2 BED, 2 BATH, 1,355 SQ. FT., UPDATED VILLA, IMPACT-RESISTANT WINDOWS, ONE LEVEL WITH NO STEP DOWN TO LANAI, PET-FRIENDLY, OUTDOOR SHOWER, HEATED POOL, CLUBHOUSE, INTRACOASTAL COMMUNITY, CLOSE TO BEACH Baywood Colony Villas: Where Charm Meets Modern Coastal Living. This free-standing 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom villa offers 1,355 sq.ft. of bright, inviting space, complemented by an open floor plan designed for both relaxation and entertaining. Enhanced with modern updates, the home features a remodeled kitchen with soft-close cabinets, under-counter lighting, and upgraded appliances, as well as a stylishly updated master bathroom. The lanai serves as a tranquil, year-round retreat bathed in natural light, while the private courtyard includes paver walkways and an outdoor shower—ideal after a day at the beach or pool. Built for lasting comfort, this home includes impact-resistant hurricane windows for exceptional storm protection. A recently completed 4-point inspection underscores its excellent condition, while thoughtful drainage improvements ensure the property remains dry and secure. Having weathered past hurricanes without structural or storage damage, this home offers peace of mind and resilience. Baywood Colony Villas is a pet-friendly community nestled on the Intracoastal Waterway. Residents enjoy a serene lifestyle with amenities such as a heated pool, clubhouse, and a waterfront park for fishing, dolphin watching, and social gatherings. Located just steps from Phillippi Estate Park and minutes from Siesta Key Beach, this home embodies the best of coastal living. This bright and inviting villa combines modern updates, storm-ready resilience, and coastal charm—schedule your private showing today!

Property details

MLS
Stellar MLS
MLS #
MFRA4633494
Property type
Condominium
Subdivision
BAYWOOD COLONY SEC 2
Status
Active
Days on market
47
On market date
December 27, 2024
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
N/A
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Nearby schools

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.

Elementary
PHILLIPPI SHORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1.31 mi away · Grades -1-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
763
Student:teacher ratio
15.0:1
District
SARASOTA
Middle
BROOKSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL
2.36 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
3.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
760
Student:teacher ratio
15.8:1
District
SARASOTA
High
RIVERVIEW HIGH SCHOOL
1.43 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
2.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
2,542
Student:teacher ratio
20.7:1
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).

77
Walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
13.7 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Google Places amenity density
90 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores7
Parks6
Schools1
Transit stops20
Pharmacies3

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in SARASOTA, from live MLS data.

On the market 47 days -- 122 fewer days than SARASOTA's current average of 169 days.
For reference, the median list price across 4,689 active listings in SARASOTA right now is $364,521.

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Est. monthly payment
$2,493/mo
$77,800 down
$311,200 loan
Principal & interest$2,018
Property tax (est.)$324
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Stellar MLS (mfrmls) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated February 12, 2025.

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.