Turn-Key Serenity Meets Sarasota Convenience-Step Into Nature Without Giving Up Location. Don't miss this First-Floor Condo That Lives Like a Home-Open, Airy, and Wrapped in Nature. Welcome to this beautifully updated, 2-bedroom, 2-bath residence in the desirable community of Crooked Creek. Purchased and updated in 2021, this unit is completely Turn-Key!!! The condo has been thoughtfully enhanced, including the conversion of a spacious 10' x 26' Florida room into additional living space, featuring floor-to-ceiling impact windows and sliding glass door that fills the home with natural light and makes you feel one with the nature, right outside your door. Offering over 1, 400 square feet of living space, the layout is ideal for both everyday comfort and entertaining. Additional interior updates include new ceiling fans, recessed lighting, blinds, updated bathroom vanities, countertops, and toilets, Tile, and vinyl flooring throughout, as well as a large roll-out pantry closet and a washer and dryer located in a separate hallway laundry closet. The kitchen is equipped with updated appliances (2021), including a brand-new refrigerator (Dec 2025), wood cabinets, a rolling kitchen cart, along with ample seating at the breakfast bar, kitchen table, and dining area. Sleeping accommodations include two large bedrooms and two sleeper sofas, providing flexibility for guests. Enjoy a private covered carport, plenty of open guest parking, and an inviting open-air front patio. Crooked Creek offers an exceptional community setting with newer roofs (2019+), a newly renovated clubhouse kitchen, a resurfaced Heated pool, Tennis court, Pickleball, Gazebo, grilling area (2 grills), Car wash area, community storage shed with designated space, and a peaceful environment bordering the Red Bug Slough Preserve-where residents can enjoy the 72 acre preserve offering 7 miles of walking/biking trails, a lake for fishing. You will definitely enjoy scenic views and local wildlife right from your backyard. The community is well managed and financially sound, with HOA fees reduced from 2025 rates of ($671 per month) to $632.00 per month in 2026, reflecting ongoing improvements and responsible stewardship. Conveniently located near beaches, shopping, dining, and all that makes Sarasota so special, this move-in-ready home provides the perfect blend of nature, comfort, and accessibility.
Property Features
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 6
- Extra Room-3 Dimensions: 24 x 10
- Living Room Dimensions: 16 x 16
- Extra Room-3 Level: First
- Living Room Level: First
- Extra Room-1 Description: Florida Room
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Dryer
- Electric Water Heater
- Microwave
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Washer
- Laundry Features: Inside
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 15 x 12
- Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 11 x 13
- Primary Bedroom Level: First
- Bedroom 2 Level: First
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Interior Features
- Living Room/Dining Room Combo
- Open Floorplan
- Primary Bedroom Main Floor
- Window Treatments
- Furnished Description: Furnished
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
- Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Window Treatments
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air
- Heating Features: Central
Kitchen and Dining
- Dining Room Dimensions: 13 x 10
- Dining Room Level: First
- Kitchen Dimensions: 10 x 10
- Kitchen Level: First
Exterior and Lot Features
- Private Entrance
- Storage
- Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Enclosed, Front Porch, Patio
- Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Garage and Parking
- Carport Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Covered, Guest, Open
Land Info
- Lot Description: Conservation Area
- Lot Size Acres: 0.0734619
- Vegetation: Wooded
- Lot Size Square Feet: 3200
Home Features
- View: Trees/Woods
- Other Equipment: Private Entrance
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Amenities: Cable TV, Clubhouse, Maintenance, Pickleball Court(s), Pool, Storage, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s)
- Association Fee Includes: Cable TV, Common Area Taxes, Pool, Escrow Reserves Fund, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance, Management, Pest Control, Recreational Facilities, Trash
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 632
- Association Name: Karen Dunne
- Association Phone: 3017065587
- Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
- Pet Description: Pet Restrictions: 2 cats;1 dog, Pet Size: Small (16-35 Lbs.), Max Pet Weight: 30, Number Of Pets: 2
- Cats Allowed: Yes
School Information
- Elementary School: Wilkinson Elementary
- High School: Riverview High
- Middle School: Brookside Middle
Condo Info
- Unit Floor In Building: 1
Rental Info
- Lease Term: Minimum Lease: 6 Months
Amenities and Community Features
- Community Features: Association Recreation - Owned, Buyer Approval Required, Clubhouse, Community Mailbox, Irrigation-Reclaimed Water, Pool, Tennis Court(s)
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 3847.84
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Sarasota
- Directions: The property is located between Proctor and Clark Rd. From US 41 go East on Proctor Rd, Turn Right on Montevista. Take a Right on Austin, then left into Crooked Creek/ Thornwood Rd. At the fork go left onto Thornwood Rd, stay slightly right to # 3332 (Bldg on Right). Unit is on the First floor. From Beneva Rd (going East), Left on Beneva Lane, then Left on Southland. In 1/4 mile turn Right onto Austin. take a left onto Crooked Creek, left on Thornwood Rd, building will be on the right #3332
- Tax Year: 2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Area: 34231 - Sarasota/Gulf Gate Branch
- Property Subtype: condo
- Source Neighborhood: CROOKED CREEK SEC 1
- Parcel Number: 0087072007
- Postal Code Plus 4: 7476
- Public Survey Range: 18E
- Public Survey Section: 09
- Subdivision: CROOKED CREEK SEC 1
- Township: 37S
- Zoning: RMF1
- Property Features: Condo Fees: 632 Monthly
- Property Subtype: Condominium
- Source System Name: C2C
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 1450
- Year Built: 1981
- Building Area Source: Public Records
- Building Area Total: 1850
- Building Name: BLDG 2
- Construction Materials: Block, Stucco
- Direction Faces: North
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Levels: One
- Living Area Source: Public Records
- Living Area Units: Square Feet
- Property Age: 45
- Property Condition: Completed
- Roof: Shingle
- Levels or Stories: 1
- Building Total Stories: 1
- Architectural Style: Florida
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Cable Available
- Cable Connected
- Electricity Available
- Public
- Water Source: Public
