Discover the charm of this furnished, beautifully light-filled, end-unit condo in the well-established Baywood Colony Southwood Community. Just a short bike ride over the bridge to Siesta Key with its crystal sand beaches, shopping, and restaurants, this 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home features new hurricane windows throughout. The primary bedroom boasts plantation shutters, a spacious walk-in closet, and an en-suite bathroom. The open-concept living room includes plantation shutters and hurricane-rated windows. Enjoy the convenience of a new stacked washer/dryer and all appliances included. A storage closet is located on the porch which has hurricane rated doors, which when open allows the beautiful fresh air to fill the condo. Parking includes an assigned covered carport with plenty of guest spaces available. This pet-friendly community offers a heated pool and tennis & pickleball court. There's a neighborhood access path to the 60-acre Phillippi Estate Park, where you can enjoy outdoor concerts, art shows, a weekly farmers market, fishing, birding, canoeing, kayaking, nature trails, picnic facilities, and more. Perfect for a shared vacation property or seasonal snowbirds, this condo is a short drive from downtown Sarasota and St. Armands Circle. Enjoy fishing in the Intracoastal Waterway, or relax by the community fountain while watching stunning sunsets. Call today for a private showing
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Primary Bedroom Level: First
- Bedroom 2 Level: First
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 6
- Florida Room Level: First
- Living Room Level: First
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Interior Features
- Ceiling Fans(s)
- Living Room/Dining Room Combo
- Primary Bedroom Main Floor
- Window Treatments
- Furnished Description: Furnished
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile
- Window Features: Window Treatments
Appliances
- Built-In Oven
- Cooktop
- Dishwasher
- Dryer
- Electric Water Heater
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Washer
- Laundry Features: Laundry Closet
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air
- Heating Features: Baseboard, Central
Kitchen and Dining
- Dining Room Level: First
- Kitchen Level: First
Exterior and Lot Features
- Rain Gutters
- Sliding Doors
- Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
- Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Garage and Parking
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Amenities: Cable TV, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Vehicle Restrictions
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Fee Includes: Pool, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Private Road
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 1296
- Association Name: C&S Management Services/Tracey Lewis
- Pets Allowed: Breed Restrictions, Cats OK, Dogs OK, Size Limit
- Pet Description: Pet Restrictions: One dog or 2 cats or Fish and birds are allowed. Pet Restrictions - No pets to be kept on the Lanai/Balcony. see attached documents for information., Pet Size: Small (16-35 Lbs.), Max Pet Weight: 35, Number Of Pets: 1
- Cats Allowed: Yes
School Information
- Elementary School: Phillippi Shores Elementary
- High School: Riverview High
- Middle School: Brookside Middle
Condo Info
- Unit Floor In Building: 2
Rental Info
- Lease Term: Minimum Lease: 3 Months
Amenities and Community Features
- Community Features: Buyer Approval Required, Clubhouse, Community Mailbox, Deed Restrictions, Pool, Sidewalks, Tennis Courts
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 2702
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Sarasota
- Directions: From Tamiami Trail heading South, turn right on Southwood Dr. Follow to 1617 Southwood Dr on right hand side.
- Tax Year: 2023
- Ownership: Condominium
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Area: 34231 - Sarasota/Gulf Gate Branch
- Property Subtype: condo
- Source Neighborhood: BAYWOOD COLONY SOUTHWOOD 1
- Parcel Number: 0105022008
- Postal Code Plus 4: 3152
- Subdivision: BAYWOOD COLONY SOUTHWOOD 1
- Township: 37
- Zoning: RMF2
- Property Features: Condo Fees: 1296 Monthly
- Property Subtype: Condominium
- Source System Name: C2C
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 1164
- Year Built: 1979
- Building Area Source: Public Records
- Building Area Total: 1300
- Building Name: 1617
- Construction Materials: Block, Stucco
- Direction Faces: South
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Levels: One
- Property Age: 45
- Property Condition: Completed
- Roof: Built-Up
- Levels or Stories: 2
- Building Total Stories: 2
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Cable Connected
- Electricity Connected
- Phone Available
- Public
- Sewer Connected
- Water Connected
- Water Source: Public
