This is an incredibly well located, 216 unit complex. You will be about a 1/2 mile from the nearest golf course. You're about 8 miles away from Siesta Beach. You're less than 1/2 mile from the world famous Der Dutchmen restaurant. For bicycling, you're 1.5 miles from the Legacy Trail which runs from downtown Sarasota approximately 18.5 miles south to the Venice Historic Train Depot. You're about 3.5 miles to downtown Sarasota. About 8 miles to UTC Shopping Center and 11.5 miles to Lakewood Ranch. Forest Pines is a 55+, Maintenance Free community with a pool, shuffleboard courts and clubhouse. This home had a new roof installed in 2022 and has been nicely updated over time with solid surface and granite countertops, newer kitchen cabinets, walk-in shower in the primary suite and luxury vinyl plank flooring in the common areas of the home. The use of warm earth tone colors in the paint and floor coverings makes for a relaxing living space. There are plantation shutters throughout. The permitted enclosure of the original porch adds an additional 252 sq ft to the air conditioned living space. This move-in ready condo will not disappoint. Call your favorite real estate agent to schedule a showing. Then visit Der Dutchmen restaurant and enjoy a piece of pie and a cup of coffee while you write up an offer on this outstanding property.
Property Features
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 9
- Primary Bathroom: 8 x 9
- Primary Bathroom Level: First
- Family Room Dimensions: 17 x 13
- Living Room Dimensions: 12 x 12
- Family Room Level: First
- Living Room Level: First
- Extra Room-1 Description: Family Room, Formal Living Room Separate, Inside Utility
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Dryer
- Electric Water Heater
- Microwave
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Washer
- Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Same Floor As Condo Unit, Washer Hookup
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 13 x 11
- Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 13 x 10
- Primary Bedroom Level: First
- Bedroom 2 Level: First
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Bathroom 2 Level: First
Interior Features
- Ceiling Fans(s)
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Kitchen/Family Room Combo
- Primary Bedroom Main Floor
- Solid Surface Counters
- Stone Counters
- Thermostat
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Window Treatments
- Furnished Description: Unfurnished
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl
- Window Features: Shutters, Window Treatments
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air
- Heating Features: Electric
Kitchen and Dining
- Dining Room Dimensions: 13 x 12
- Dining Room Level: First
- Kitchen Dimensions: 10 x 9
- Kitchen Level: First
Exterior and Lot Features
- Private Entrance
- Private Mailbox
- Rain Gutters
- Storage
- Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch
- Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
- Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Garage and Parking
- Carport Spaces: 1
- Garage Features: 20x11
Land Info
- Lot Description: In County, Landscaped, Level, Paved, Private
- Vegetation: Mature Landscaping, Trees/Landscaped
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Fee: 460
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Fee Includes: Cable TV, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Pool, Private Road, Recreational Facilities
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 460
- Association Name: Brittany Polston
- Association Name 2: Forest Pines Association, Inc.
- Association Phone: SENTRYMANAGEMEN
- Association Phone 2: 9413611222
- Pets Allowed: Cats OK
- Pet Description: Pet Restrictions: Registered service dogs and ESAs (emotional support animals) are allowed upon prior Association approval. Indoor pets including cats
- Cats Allowed: Yes
- Dogs Allowed: Yes
- Senior Community: Yes
School Information
- Elementary School: Alta Vista Elementary
- High School: Sarasota High
- Middle School: Brookside Middle
Rental Info
- Lease Term: Minimum Lease: 6 Months
Amenities and Community Features
- Community Features: Clubhouse, Deed Restrictions, Pool
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 1271.42
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Sarasota
- Directions: From the intersection of Beneva and Webber, head north on Beneva. There are 2 golf cart paths that cross Beneva as you head north. Immediately after the 2nd cart path, turn right (east) onto Collins St. The property will be on your left across from the Clubhouse and shuffleboard courts.
- Tax Year: 2024
- Ownership: Condominium
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Area: 34232 - Sarasota/Fruitville
- Property Subtype: condo
- Source Neighborhood: FOREST PINES 08
- Parcel Number: 0053057012
- Postal Code Plus 4: 3201
- Public Survey Range: 18E
- Public Survey Section: 27
- Subdivision: FOREST PINES 08
- Township: 36S
- Zoning: RMF1
- Property Features: Condo Fees: 0 null
- Property Subtype: Condominium
- Source System Name: C2C
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 1224
- Year Built: 1972
- Building Area Source: Public Records
- Building Area Total: 1926
- Building Name: 812
- Construction Materials: Block, Frame, Wood Siding
- Direction Faces: South
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Levels: One
- Living Area Source: Public Records
- Living Area Units: Square Feet
- Property Age: 53
- Property Condition: Completed
- Roof: Membrane, Shingle
- Levels or Stories: 1
- Building Total Stories: 1
- Structure Type: End Unit
- Architectural Style: Ranch
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Cable Connected
- Electricity Connected
- Public
- Sewer Connected
- Water Connected
- Water Source: Public
Home Features
- Other Equipment: Irrigation Equipment, Private Entrance
- Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)