RARE and highly desirable ground-level condo! Nestled in the 55+ community of Forest Lakes Village, this tastefully remodeled 2-bed, 2-bath home truly lives up to its name. The community feels like a peaceful enchanted forest, with shady oak trees, winding paths, and beautifully landscaped grounds. With 1,090 sq. ft. of interior space plus a screened lanai bringing the total to 1,216 sq. ft., this home is the perfect blend of comfort and low-maintenance living. Inside, you'll find tile floors throughout, granite countertops in the kitchen and bathrooms, and stainless steel appliances, fully updated and move-in ready. The layout is efficient and inviting, ideal for full-time living or a seasonal retreat. The spacious lanai is a serene spot for morning coffee or an evening nightcap, overlooking the wide-open green space and majestic Florida oak trees. Step outside and enjoy a community that feels like a nature park, with beautifully landscaped grounds, shady trees, and amenities designed for an active, social lifestyle. Residents enjoy a clubhouse, gym, heated pool, shuffleboard courts, and picnic areas. And you can't beat the location! Just 5 minutes to Publix, 15 minutes to Downtown Sarasota, and 20 minutes to Siesta Key Beach, St. Armands Circle, or UTC Mall. Even SRQ Airport is only 25 minutes away, offering easy access to world-class beaches, art galleries, shopping, dining, events, travel and more. If you're looking for a place where life slows down and every day feels peaceful, look no further! This is the one you've been searching for.
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Primary Bedroom Level: First
- Bedroom 2 Level: First
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 8
- Balcony/Porch/Lanai Level: Third
- Living Room Level: First
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Primary Bathroom Level: First
- Bathroom 2 Level: First
Interior Features
- Accessibility Features
- Primary Bedroom Main Floor
- Solid Surface Counters
- Stone Counters
- Thermostat
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Window Treatments
- Furnished Description: Unfurnished
- Flooring: Tile
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Dryer
- Microwave
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Washer
- Laundry Features: Laundry Closet
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air
- Heating Features: Central
- Heating: Yes
Kitchen and Dining
- Dining Room Level: First
- Kitchen Level: First
Exterior and Lot Features
- Sidewalk
- Storage
- Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Land Info
- Additional Parcels: No
- Lot Size Acres: 2.65
- Lot Size Square Feet: 115435
Garage and Parking
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Amenities: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Pool, Shuffleboard Court
- Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Pest Control, Pool, Recreational Facilities, Sewer
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 510
- Association Name: Condominium Associates Management
- Association Phone: 9412367701
- Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Yes
- Pet Description: Small (16-35 Lbs.)
- Cats Allowed: Yes
- Dogs Allowed: Yes
- Senior Community: Yes
Condo Info
- Unit Floor In Building: 1
Amenities and Community Features
- Clubhouse
- Fitness Center
- Pool
- Shuffleboard Court
- Community Features: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Pool
Rental Info
- Lease Term: Minimum Lease: 6 Months
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 1071
- Tax Block: 3
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Sarasota
- Directions: From I-75 headed south: Take exit 207 Bee Ridge Rd onto SR 758. Turn right on Bee Ridge SR 758. Turn right in McIntosh Rd. Turn left on Webber. Turn right on Clubhouse Dr and go straight back till road curves to the left around the dumpsters. Park in uncovered area on left. From I-75 headed north: Take exit 208 Bee Ridge Rd onto SR 758. Left on Bee Ridge SR 758. Turn right in McIntosh Rd. Turn left on Webber. Turn right on Clubhouse Dr and go straight back till road curves to the left around the dumpsters. Park in uncovered area on left.
- Tax Year: 2024
- Ownership: Condominium
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Area: 34232 - Sarasota/Fruitville
- Property Subtype: condo
- Source Neighborhood: FOREST LAKES VILLAGE 1
- Parcel Number: 0060121026
- Postal Code Plus 4: 3559
- Public Survey Section: 34
- Subdivision: FOREST LAKES VILLAGE 1
- Township: 36S
- Zoning: RMF3
- Property Features: Condo Fees: 510, Condo Fees Term: Monthly
- Property Subtype: Condominium
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 1090
- Year Built: 1972
- Building Area Source: Public Records
- Building Area Total: 1216
- Building Name: BLDG 3
- Construction Materials: Stucco
- Direction Faces: North
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Levels: One
- Living Area Source: Public Records
- Living Area Units: Square Feet
- Property Age: 54
- Levels or Stories: One
- Building Total Stories: 1
- Total Area Sqft: 1090
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Public
- Water Source: Public
