$249,000
About this home
Virtually Staged. Completely renovated and ideally located in the waterfront community of Baywood Colony, this beautifully updated villa offers the perfect blend of modern comfort and coastal lifestyle. Just one block from Little Sarasota Bay and only moments to Siesta Key, this home places you right where you want to be. Inside, the updates shine from the moment you walk in. The open living and dining areas feel bright and welcoming, enhanced by new flooring and a warm wood-paneled ceiling that adds character and charm. Large sliding glass doors lead to the enclosed lanai, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor flow and offering a versatile space to relax or entertain. The kitchen has been fully renovated with new cabinetry, countertops, and stainless steel appliances, delivering a clean, modern look with functional design. Both bathrooms have also been beautifully updated, and new hurricane impact windows in the main living areas provide added peace of mind along with energy efficiency. The layout offers two comfortable bedrooms, including a spacious primary suite with its own private bath. The second bedroom is well-positioned for guests or flexible use as a home office. Step outside and enjoy the community’s true highlight—direct access to Little Sarasota Bay, where residents can take in stunning water views, launch a kayak, or simply relax by the water. Baywood Colony also features a heated community pool and well-maintained grounds, creating a laid-back, coastal atmosphere. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence or a seasonal retreat, this move-in ready villa combines thoughtful updates, a functional layout, and an unbeatable location near Siesta Key, dining, and shopping. **THIS PROPERTY QUALIFIES FOR A 1% LENDER INCENTIVE IF USING PREFERRED LENDER. INQUIRE FOR MORE DETAILS.**
Property details
- MLS
- Stellar MLS
- MLS #
- MFRA4675716
- Property type
- Villa
- Subdivision
- BAYWOOD COLONY
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 147
- On market date
- April 10, 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
- 763
- Student:teacher ratio
- 15.0:1
- District
- SARASOTA
- Enrollment
- 760
- Student:teacher ratio
- 15.8:1
- District
- SARASOTA
- 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).
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 September 4, 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.