5826 DRIFTWOOD PLACE, SARASOTA, FL 34231

$279,000 · Active

MLS #A4705993

Price

$279,000

Status

Active

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

2

Living area

1,155 sq ft

Home type

Villa

Year built

1973

Full bathrooms

2

Half bathrooms

0

Private pool

No

Waterfront

No

New construction

No

HOA

Yes

55+ community

No

Levels

One

County

Sarasota

Annual property taxes

$2,873.04

Subdivision

BAYWOOD COLONY SEC 2

Style

Other

Appliances & Equipment

Dishwasher · Dryer · Range · Refrigerator · Washer

Bathrooms

2 total bathrooms · 2 full bathrooms

Bedrooms

2 total bedrooms

Building

Built in 1973 · Living area: 1155 · Living area units: Square Feet · Building faces East · 1 storey · Levels: One · Construction Materials: Block, Stucco

Community

Clubhouse · Pool

Cooling

Central Air

Energy Saving

Energy Efficiency: Windows

Exterior Features

Patio/Porch Features: Enclosed, Patio · Storage

Floors

Ceramic Tile · Laminate

Foundation

Slab

Heating

Electric

Home Owner's Association

Fee Includes: Common Area Taxes, Pool, Escrow Reserves Fund, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Recreational Facilities, Sewer, Trash, Water · Amenities: Maintenance, Pool, Recreation Facilities, Sauna

Interior Features

Ceiling Fans(s) · Eat-in Kitchen · Solid Surface Counters · Thermostat · Walk-In Closet(s)

Laundry

Electric Dryer Hookup · Laundry Room · Washer Hookup

Lot

In County · Level · Mature Landscaping · Trees/Landscaped

Parking

1 carport space · Covered · Driveway

Pets Policy

Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit, Yes

Property

Trees/Woods

Roof

Membrane

Sewer

Public Sewer

Utilities

Cable Available · Public · Sewer Connected · Water Connected · Water Source: Public

Windows

ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows · Insulated Windows

Elementary school

Phillippi Shores Elementary

Middle school

Brookside Middle

High school

Riverview High

About this home

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.

Courtesy of MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY 941-966-8000

Contact LPT Realty at (877) 366-2213 to ask about this home.