The sought-after Lakes Estates of Sarasota is a hidden gem offering a wonderful blend of space, privacy, and serene natural beauty. This LAKEFRONT , maintenance-free villa features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and over 1,200 square feet of living space. Remodeled in 2020 this split floor plan is enhanced by vaulted ceilings that create an open, airy feel. The eat-in kitchen is thoughtfully designed for both everyday living and entertaining, featuring a charming plant window, breakfast bar, and seamless connection to the dining and living areas. Just off the living room, a generously sized screened-in porch provides the perfect setting for indoor-outdoor living and entertaining, with peaceful lake views just beyond. The primary suite serves as a private retreat, complete with a walk-in closet and an en-suite bath with a stand-up shower. French doors open directly to a covered screened deck, placing you just steps from the water and offering a remarkable start or end to each day. NEW HVAC 8/2025 and adding to the property's comfort and convenience is a one-car garage plus a carport. Residents enjoy winding, tree-lined, lighted streets and a scenic waterfront walking path that leads to the community's resort-style amenities, including two pools, tennis and pickleball courts, fitness center, clubhouse, playground, and a picturesque central lake with fountain for added ambiance. Just a few blocks away, the pristine Legacy Trail offers 18 miles of paved paths stretching from Sarasota to Venice, perfect for biking, walking, and outdoor exercise, with relief pavilions and eateries along the way. The location is exceptional-minutes from area beaches, shopping, dining, and entertainment. Located in a popular school district, Lakes of Sarasota is not an age-restricted community, making this villa ideal for a wide range of lifestyles for those seeking a balance between suburban tranquility and easy access to urban amenities.
Property Features
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 8
- Balcony/Porch/Lanai Dimensions: 9' x 16'
- Balcony/Porch/Lanai Level: First
- Balcony/Porch/Lanai Dimensions: 10' x 10'
- Living Room Dimensions: 16' x 17'
- Living Room Level: First
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Dryer
- Electric Water Heater
- Range
- Range Hood
- Refrigerator
- Washer
- Laundry Features: Laundry Closet
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 13' x 16'
- Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 12' x 13'
- Primary Bedroom Level: First
- Bedroom 2 Level: First
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Primary Bathroom Dimensions: 3' x 10'
- Primary Bathroom Level: First
Interior Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s)
- Ceiling Fans(s)
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Living Room/Dining Room Combo
- Primary Bedroom Main Floor
- Split Bedroom
- Thermostat
- Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Furnished Description: Unfurnished
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate
- Window Features: Blinds
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air
- Heating Features: Central
- Heating: Yes
Kitchen and Dining
- Dining Room Dimensions: 10' x 13'
- Dining Room Level: First
- Kitchen Dimensions: 9' x 16'
- Kitchen Level: First
Exterior and Lot Features
- French Doors
- Rain Gutters
- Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Rear Porch, Screened, Side Porch
- Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Porch: Yes
Land Info
- Additional Parcels: No
- Lot Description: Flood Insurance Required, FloodZone
Waterfront and Water Access
- Water Features: Lake
- Lake Front
- Waterfront Feet: 40
Garage and Parking
- Carport Spaces: 1
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Covered, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Ground Level, Guest
Home Features
- View: Lake, Garden, Trees/Woods, Water
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Amenities: Clubhouse, Fence Restrictions, Fitness Center, Lobby Key Required, Maintenance, Trail(s)
- Association Fee Includes: Pool, Escrow Reserves Fund, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Pest Control, Recreational Facilities
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 785
- Association Name: Maureen Schoening, CAM
- Association Name 2: The Lakes Estates
- Association Phone: 9417060920
- Pets Allowed: Yes
School Information
- Elementary School: Brentwood Elementary
- High School: Sarasota High
- Middle School: McIntosh Middle
Condo Info
- Unit Floor In Building: 1
Amenities and Community Features
- Clubhouse
- Fence Restrictions
- Fitness Center
- Lobby Key Required
- Maintenance
- Trail(s)
- Community Features: Association Recreation - Owned, Deed Restrictions, Fitness Center, Irrigation-Reclaimed Water, Playground, Pool, Tennis Court(s)
Rental Info
- Lease Term: Minimum Lease: 3 Months
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 2979
- Tax Block: 15
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Sarasota
- Directions: From downtown head east on Bahia Vista Strett, turn right on McIntosh, Left on Trails Drive to villa on the right
- Tax Year: 2025
- Ownership: Condominium
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Area: 34232 - Sarasota/Fruitville
- Property Subtype: condo
- Source Neighborhood: LAKES OF SARASOTA II
- Parcel Number: 0051042015
- Postal Code Plus 4: 3445
- Public Survey Section: 26
- Subdivision: LAKES OF SARASOTA II
- Zoning: RSF2
- Property Features: Condo Fees: 785, Condo Fees Term: Monthly
- Property Subtype: Condominium
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 1239
- Year Built: 1984
- Building Area Source: Public Records
- Building Area Total: 1509
- Construction Materials: Stucco, Frame
- Direction Faces: North
- Foundation Details: Crawlspace
- Levels: One
- Living Area Source: Public Records
- Living Area Units: Square Feet
- Property Age: 42
- Property Condition: Completed
- Roof: Tile
- Levels or Stories: One
- Building Total Stories: 1
- Structure Type: Corner Unit, Elevated, End Unit
- Total Area Sqft: 1239
- Vaulted Ceiling: Yes
- Architectural Style: Mediterranean
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- BB/HS Internet Available
- Cable Connected
- Electricity Connected
- Public
- Sewer Connected
- Underground Utilities
- Water Connected
- Water Source: Public
