One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Ready to leave your worries behind, and your home maintenance chores, too? This well-priced villa has everything you need to enjoy an active Florida lifestyle, in a great neighborhood and location. The high ceilings, open floor plan, and neutral vinyl-plank floors provide a great backdrop for your own decorating and personal touches. The kitchen features a breakfast nook and stainless steel appliances, as well as enough pantry, cabinet, and counter space to cook to your heart's delight. There's plenty of room for a king-size bed and furniture in the primary suite, plus a sliding glass door to the courtyard. Dual closets and a large vanity offer lots of storage space adjacent to the master bathroom. Both bathrooms have grab bars and comfort-height toilets. The guest bath was completely updated with a new sink, vanity, & fixtures as well as a modern sit-in shower. Outdoors, the roomy & private courtyard area is a great place to sip a cup of coffee or to enjoy a meal outdoors. There's a storage closet for stashing home necessities out of sight. A whole-house surge protector was recently installed- protecting your valuable appliances and electronics from Florida lightning! Garden Lakes' community amenities include a huge heated pool, a recently updated clubhouse with full kitchen & large dining area, library, fitness center, tennis, pickleball and shuffleboard courts, and walking trails. There's also a packed calendar of community events including parties, day trips, potlucks, classes, and card groups. This home is maintenance-free and the fees include exterior maintenance (including roof) plus lawn care, cable, internet, and the recreation facilities. The location's convenient to a variety of medical, shopping, dining and entertainment options. It's a quick trip to University Town Center Mall and the surrounding shopping, dining, and entertainment venues. A short drive takes you right to I-75 for quick access to Tampa/ St. Pete to the north, and Sarasota/ Naples to the south. What are you waiting for? Come see it today.
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Primary Bedroom Level: First
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 3
- Living Room Level: First
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Interior Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- High Ceilings
- Living Room/Dining Room Combo
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
- Window Features: Blinds
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Dryer
- Electric Water Heater
- Microwave
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Washer
- Laundry Features: In Kitchen, Inside, Laundry Closet
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air
- Heating Features: Central, Electric
Kitchen and Dining
Exterior and Lot Features
- Courtyard
- Sliding Doors
- Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch
- Road Surface Type: Paved
Garage and Parking
Land Info
- Vegetation: Mature Landscaping
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Amenities: Cable TV, Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Gated, Maintenance, Pickleball Court(s), Pool, Recreation Facilities, Shuffleboard Court, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s)
- Association Fee: 245
- Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
- Association Fee Includes: Cable TV, Pool, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Private Road, Recreational Facilities
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 495
- Association Name: Prokop, PA
- Association Phone: 9413426444
- Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit
- Pet Description: Pet Restrictions: See condo documents for pet restriction details., Pet Size: Medium (36-60 Lbs.), Max Pet Weight: 42, Number Of Pets: 1
- Senior Community: Yes
Amenities and Community Features
- Community Features: Association Recreation - Owned, Buyer Approval Required, Clubhouse, Deed Restrictions, Fitness Center, Gated Community - No Guard, Irrigation-Reclaimed Water, Pool, Tennis Courts
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 971.96
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Manatee
- Directions: From US Hwy 301 and SR 70 E, head east on SR 70 E to 37th St E and turn south (right). Pass the main Garden Lakes entrance. Turn right at the second Courtyards driveway. #5524 will be on the right.
- Tax Year: 2023
- Ownership: Condominium
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Area: 34203 - Bradenton/Braden River/Lakewood Rch
- Property Subtype: condo
- Source Neighborhood: GARDEN LAKES COURTYARD PH 2 AMD
- Parcel Number: 1767240706
- Postal Code Plus 4: 7200
- Subdivision: GARDEN LAKES COURTYARD PH 2 AMD
- Township: 35S
- Zoning: PDR
- Property Features: Condo Fees: 414 Monthly
- Property Subtype: Condominium
- Source System Name: C2C
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 1236
- Year Built: 1987
- Building Area Source: Public Records
- Building Area Total: 1968
- Construction Materials: Block
- Direction Faces: South
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Levels: One
- Property Age: 37
- Roof: Shingle
- Levels or Stories: 1
- Building Total Stories: 1
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Cable Connected
- Electricity Connected
- Sewer Connected
- Sprinkler Recycled
- Underground Utilities
- Water Connected
- Water Source: Public