Discover this centrally located villa, just a short bike ride to the Legacy Trail, Der Dutchman, Yoders Restaurant, and the vibrant Pinecraft communityright in the heart of Sarasota. This charming 2-bedroom, 2-bath villa, nestled at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, offers the perfect balance of privacy and convenience in the highly desirable Village Green Forest Lakes 55+ community. The location within the community is exceptional, with the community pool just steps from your back door. Inside, youll find a bright and welcoming floor plan featuring easy-care ceramic tile throughout the great room, kitchen, and dining areas, along with new carpeting in both bedrooms and an updated walk-in shower in the guest bathroom. The entire villa has been freshly painted, creating a light and inviting atmosphere. The Florida Room provides flexible living spaceideal for relaxing, entertaining, or hobbies. The primary suite includes a walk-in closet and a private en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower, while the second bedroom works perfectly as a guest room or home office. Village Green Forest Lakes is a well-established community known for its timeless charm and friendly atmosphere, offering a community pool and beautifully maintained grounds, all included in the HOA. With a single-car attached garage and maintenance-free living, this home is move-in ready for full-time or seasonal residents. The tile roof and A/C were replaced in 2017. Dont miss the opportunity to own this wonderful home in a prime Sarasota location. Schedule your showing today and experience everything Village Green Forest Lakes has to offer!
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 15 x 13
- Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 14 x 12
- Primary Bedroom Level: First
- Bedroom 2 Level: First
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 7
- Dinette: 7 x 10
- Dinette Level: First
- Living Room Dimensions: 20 x 18
- Living Room Level: First
- Extra Room-1 Description: Florida Room
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Interior Features
- Ceiling Fans(s)
- Crown Molding
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Living Room/Dining Room Combo
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Furnished Description: Negotiable
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Window Features: Blinds
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Dryer
- Electric Water Heater
- Microwave
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Washer
- Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air
- Heating Features: Central
Kitchen and Dining
- Dining Room Dimensions: 10 x 10
- Dining Room Level: First
- Kitchen Dimensions: 11 x 9
- Kitchen Level: First
Exterior and Lot Features
- Lighting
- Private Entrance
- Private Mailbox
- Rain Gutters
- Sidewalk
- Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Garage and Parking
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
Land Info
- Vegetation: Mature Landscaping
Home Features
- View: Garden
- Other Equipment: Private Entrance
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Amenities: Pool
- Association Fee: 600
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Fee Includes: Common Area Taxes, Pool, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 600
- Association Name: Mitchell Association Management Group, LLC
- Association Phone: 9418702300
- Pets Allowed: Cats OK
- Pet Description: Pet Restrictions: 1 cat allowed, Number Of Pets: 1
- Senior Community: Yes
School Information
- Elementary School: Alta Vista Elementary
- High School: Sarasota High
- Middle School: Brookside Middle
Condo Info
- Unit Floor In Building: 1
Amenities and Community Features
- Community Features: Deed Restrictions, Pool
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 2880
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Sarasota
- Directions: From Fruitville rd heading south on Beneva Road, stay in left lane and turn left onto Collins Drive then right turn onto Stafford Lane. The home will be on the left.
- Tax Year: 2025
- Ownership: Condominium
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Area: 34232 - Sarasota/Fruitville
- Property Subtype: condo
- Source Neighborhood: VILLAGE GREEN FOREST LAKE 14
- Parcel Number: 0053044027
- Postal Code Plus 4: 3113
- Public Survey Range: 18
- Public Survey Section: 27
- Subdivision: VILLAGE GREEN FOREST LAKE 14
- Township: 36
- Zoning: RMF1
- Property Features: Condo Fees: 0 null
- Property Subtype: Condominium
- Source System Name: C2C
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 1651
- Year Built: 1972
- Building Area Source: Public Records
- Building Area Total: 2191
- Building Name: 1312
- Construction Materials: Concrete, Stucco
- Direction Faces: East
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Levels: One
- Living Area Source: Public Records
- Living Area Units: Square Feet
- Property Age: 54
- Roof: Tile
- Levels or Stories: 1
- Building Total Stories: 1
- Structure Type: End Unit
Accessibility Features
- Accessibility Features: Accessible Bedroom, Accessible Common Area, Visitor Bathroom
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Cable Connected
- Electricity Connected
- Sewer Connected
- Water Connected
- Water Source: Public
