Seller is offering owner financing with favorable terms! Welcome to your slice of Old Florida charm in the heart of the city. This beautifully updated two-bedroom, two-bath condominium offers comfort, style and convenience in a lush, park-like setting. Enter to new carpet and freshly painted interiors, complemented by high-end finishes including solid wood cabinets, crown molding and a custom built-in bar ideal for entertaining. Enjoy peace of mind with hurricane-impact windows installed in 2023, backed by a transferable lifetime warranty. The guest bath has been fully remodeled with elegant Restoration Hardware finishes, and a new washer and dryer (2023) add everyday convenience. Take in serene views of the pool and Philippi Creek from the spacious living room and both bedrooms or relax on the large screened lanai surrounded by mature landscaping. This condominium is in a vibrant pet-friendly community featuring a five-acre park along Philippi Creek, a clubhouse with active social calendar, and a pedestrian bridge to Tuttle Bee Plaza for easy shopping and dining. Just minutes from white sands of Siesta Key (under five miles) and the arts and culture of downtown Sarasota (less than four miles), this centrally located oasis is a rare find. Don't miss your chance to own a move-in-ready gem in one of Sarasotas charming communities.
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 6 x 18
- Primary Bedroom Level: First
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 3
- Living Room Dimensions: 13 x 24
- Living Room Level: First
- Extra Room-1 Description: Storage Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Interior Features
- Ceiling Fans(s)
- Crown Molding
- Elevator
- Living Room/Dining Room Combo
- Primary Bedroom Main Floor
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Furnished Description: Negotiable
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Window Features: Insulated Windows
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Dryer
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Range
- Range Hood
- Refrigerator
- Washer
- Laundry Features: Inside, Laundry Closet
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air
- Heating Features: Central, Electric
Kitchen and Dining
- Kitchen Dimensions: 10 x 12
- Kitchen Level: First
Waterfront and Water Access
- Water Body Name: PHILLIPPI CREEK
- Water Features: Creek
Exterior and Lot Features
- Balcony
- Dog Run
- Garden
- Sliding Doors
- Storage
- Other Structures: Kennel/Dog Run
- Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Porch, Screened
- Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
- Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Garage and Parking
- Carport Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Assigned, Covered, Deeded, Ground Level, Guest, Off Street
Land Info
- Vegetation: Mature Landscaping, Oak Trees, Trees/Landscaped, Wooded
Home Features
- View: Garden, Park/Greenbelt, Pool, Trees/Woods, Water
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Fee Includes: Pool, Escrow Reserves Fund, Fidelity Bond, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance, Management, Pest Control, Recreational Facilities, Sewer, Trash, Water
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 855
- Association Name: Marisol Ramsey
- Association Phone: 9417589454
- Pets Allowed: Size Limit, Yes
- Pet Description: Pet Size: Small (16-35 Lbs.), Max Pet Weight: 20, Number Of Pets: 1
School Information
- Elementary School: Phillippi Shores Elementary
- High School: Sarasota High
- Middle School: Brookside Middle
Condo Info
- Unit Floor In Building: 2
Rental Info
- Lease Term: Minimum Lease: 1 Month
Amenities and Community Features
- Community Features: Community Mailbox, Dog Park, Park, Pool, Street Lights
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 2630.38
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Sarasota
- Directions: From Bee Ridge head north on Tuttle Ave, turn left into Orchid Oaks community at Orchid Oaks Drive. Building A for Azalea is second building on your right. Guest parking located at the end of Orchid Oaks drive on your left.
- Tax Year: 2024
- Ownership: Condominium
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Area: 34239 - Sarasota/Pinecraft
- Property Subtype: condo
- Source Neighborhood: ORCHID OAKS I
- Parcel Number: 0057091007
- Postal Code Plus 4: 6431
- Public Survey Range: 18
- Public Survey Section: 32
- Subdivision: ORCHID OAKS I
- Township: 36
- Zoning: RMF1
- Management Company: Full Time
- Property Features: Condo Fees: 855 Monthly
- Property Subtype: Condominium
- Source System Name: C2C
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 1365
- Year Built: 1980
- Building Area Source: Public Records
- Building Area Total: 1527
- Building Name: BUILDING A
- Construction Materials: Block, Stucco
- Direction Faces: East
- Foundation Details: Block
- Levels: One
- Living Area Source: Public Records
- Living Area Units: Square Feet
- Property Age: 45
- Roof: Shingle
- Levels or Stories: 3
- Building Total Stories: 3
- Elevator: Yes
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Cable Connected
- Electricity Connected
- Sewer Connected
- Water Connected
- Water Source: Public