Sarasota Homes with Maintenance Free Community Extras

Sarasota Homes with Maintenance Free Community Extras

Welcome to Sarasota County, Florida – a vibrant coastal paradise that perfectly blends natural beauty with a rich cultural scene. Nestled along the stunning Gulf Coast, Sarasota is renowned for its pristine beaches, vibrant arts community, and year-round sunshine. Whether you're strolling along the iconic Siesta Key Beach, exploring the eclectic shops and restaurants of downtown Sarasota, or indulging in the numerous cultural offerings like the Ringling Museum of Art, this county has something for everyone.

One of the standout features of Sarasota County is its diverse range of residential options, particularly homes within maintenance-free communities. These communities are designed for those who desire a relaxed lifestyle without the hassle of yard work or exterior upkeep. Imagine waking up to the sounds of nature, enjoying your morning coffee on a sun-drenched patio, and knowing that your lawn care and landscaping are taken care of by professionals.

Homes in these maintenance-free communities often come with a host of extras that enhance the living experience. Residents can enjoy resort-style amenities, such as sparkling swimming pools, state-of-the-art fitness centers, and beautifully landscaped common areas. Many communities also offer social clubs and organized activities, fostering a sense of camaraderie among neighbors.

In Sarasota County, you’ll find a perfect blend of leisure and luxury, making it an ideal place to call home. Whether you’re looking to retire in comfort, raise a family in a vibrant community, or simply enjoy the beauty of Florida living, Sarasota’s maintenance-free homes provide the perfect backdrop for your next chapter. Come explore the charm and convenience that awaits you in this remarkable county!

Newest Sarasota Homes with Maintenance Free Community Extras

$199,000
2 Beds 2 Baths Terra Cove SubDv. 34275 Zip Code
Enjoy waterfront Florida living in this updated 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home with a carport and Florida room in the desirable 55+ community of Terra Cove in Nokomis. Situated at the TIP OF A CANAL, this home offers WATER VIEWS and a peaceful setting to enjoy the Florida lifestyle. Professionally updated in 2024, the interior features LUXURY VINYL FLOORING THROUGHOUT, updated interior paint, and updated light fixtures. INTERIOR FEATURES: • Professionally updated in 2024 • Luxury vinyl flooring throughout • Updated interior paint • Updated light fixtures • Bright and comfortable living spaces • Florida room for additional living and entertaining space • Carport UPDATED KITCHEN: The updated eat-in kitchen combines style and functionality with quartz countertops, a tiled backsplash, and plenty of storage and workspace. A breakfast bar provides additional seating, while the built-in buffet adds convenient storage and serving space. • All white appliances • Quartz countertops • Tiled backsplash • Closet pantry • Built-in buffet with storage • Breakfast bar • Eat-in kitchen PRIMARY SUITE: The spacious primary bedroom offers a comfortable retreat with a walk-in closet and private bathroom. • Walk-in and built-in closets • Private en-suite bathroom • Dual-sink vanity • Walk-in shower GUEST BEDROOM & BATH: The guest bedroom features a walk-in closet and is conveniently located near the guest bathroom. • Walk-in closet • Guest bathroom nearby FLORIDA ROOM & OUTDOOR LIVING: The Florida room expands the home's living and entertaining space, creating a flexible area for relaxing, dining, hobbies, or gathering with guests. Outside, the screened split lanai provides multiple areas to enjoy the surrounding setting, including a front entry patio, workshop, laundry closet, additional seating area, and an outdoor patio overlooking the canal. • Spacious Florida room • Screened split lanai • Front entry patio • Outdoor patio overlooking the water • Workshop • Laundry closet • Additional outdoor seating area • Canal-front location at the tip of the canal • Water views TERRA COVE COMMUNITY & AREA HIGHLIGHTS: Terra Cove is a social 55+ community offering a variety of amenities and opportunities to stay active and connected. Residents can enjoy the community clubhouse, pool, shuffleboard, boat ramp, fishing dock, and watercraft storage. Conveniently located in Nokomis, the community provides easy access to shopping, dining, beaches, boating, and other area amenities. • Active 55+ community • Community clubhouse • Community pool • Shuffleboard • Boat ramp • Fishing dock • Watercraft storage • Waterfront community • Convenient to shopping and dining • Easy access to area beaches • Close to boating, fishing, and outdoor recreation With its WATERFRONT SETTING, WATER VIEWS, 2024 INTERIOR UPDATES, LUXURY VINYL FLOORING, SPACIOUS FLORIDA ROOM, and access to the AMENITIES OF TERRA COVE, this home offers a comfortable opportunity to enjoy the Southwest Florida lifestyle in a welcoming 55+ community.

17 Lafitte Drive, Nokomis

$449,000
3 Beds 2 Baths The Meadows SubDv. 34235 Zip Code
Wonderfully connected to nature! Be surrounded by mesmerizing tropical views and absolute calm in The Highlands, the crown jewel of The Meadows - a park-like oasis in a phenomenal location. Canopied streets, a paver driveway and gated courtyard welcome you to this spotless maintenance-free villa. Inside, you will love the natural light, ideal split-plan with high ceilings, coastal wood-look tile floors, and walls of sliders overlooking majestic oaks, native palms and a glimpse of the golf course in the distance. The setting feels private, tranquil and wonderfully connected to nature. The spacious kitchen features a breakfast nook, grilling patio and a high opening to admire the view. All just half a block to the heated community pool, near all the fun The Meadows has to offer and a 5-minute ride to 90+ restaurants. Set on 1,600 lush acres just 15 minutes from Downtown Sarasota, The Meadows combines resort living with the beauty of untouched nature. Enjoy 14 miles of scenic trails, an active social calendar, new fitness center, Junior Olympic pool, 10 pickleball courts, two 18-hole golf courses, and 15 Har-Tru tennis courts. Ideally located near award-winning beaches, cultural attractions, Nathan Benderson Park, Mote SEA Aquarium, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, the Legacy Trail and The Mall at University Town Center, a world-class destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment. A fabulous Florida lifestyle awaits. Features a 2023 Trane A/C with 10-year transferable warranty, 2023 water heater, 2009 re-plumbing, 2007 tile roof which is the condo’s responsibility, fully-funded condo association, and above flood plain in zone X

3477 Hadfield Greene Unit 2, Sarasota

$650,000
4 Beds 3 Baths Heron Creek SubDv. 34291 Zip Code
This exquisite home with golf course and lake views offers over 3000 sq ft of living space all on one level. This is truly a must see... located in the exclusive gated community of Heron Creek Golf and Country Club. Plenty of space in this home where you will enjoy 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, den, heated pool with spa and 3 car garage. Enter the home from the brick paver drive to the front porch accented with columns and leaded glass entry door. You will be greeted into the formal living room with tray ceiling complimented with crown molding and views of the lanai/pool area through the triple sliders. The formal dining room, framed by decorative columns, is currently being used as an entertainment room with grand piano. The kitchen is a chef’s delight with solid wood cabinetry, Stainless Steel appliances. including built in oven and microwave, granite counter tops and breakfast bar with pendant lighting and fabulous walk-in pantry with custom shelving. The breakfast nook just off the kitchen features and aquarium window overlooking the sparkling pool and spa.. what a great place to start your day! The expansive great room is the perfect place to entertain your friends and family with sliders out to the lanai and pool area. The oversize owner’s suite features, wood look tile flooring, huge walk in closet, sitting area with views and private access to the lanai and pool. The ensuite bathroom is complete with solid wood cabinetry, dual sinks with granite counter tops, walk in shower and soaking tub. This is a true split floor plan with the guest bedrooms on the opposite side of the home providing the utmost in privacy for you and your guests. Two of the generous size bedrooms share a bath with shower/ tub combination, solid wood vanity with granite counter top. The fourth bedroom has its own bath with shower, solid wood cabinetry and granite counter. This bath also serves as a pool bath with direct access to the lanai and pool area. The den/ office with double door entry, is located in the front of the home, and currently being used as a media room… complete with a built in closed this room could easily be converted to a 5th bedroom. Enjoy the gorgeous outdoor area offering an expansive lanai complimented with travertine tile, heated pool and spa, private backyard with views of the lake and golf course… another great place for carrying the entertaining outside. Lots of very cool extras in this home including, hurricane shutters and screens, whole house generator, plantation shutters, crown molding, spacious laundry room with cabinetry and 3 car garage with lots of shelving for all your toys. Heron Creek Golf and Country Club is a very active community where you will always find something to do. Enjoy the 27 holes Arthur Hill designed golf course, 5 lighted Har Tru tennis courts, fitness center, resort style pool and spa, newly renovated Courtside Cafe where you can enjoy a bite after your workout, tennis match, swim or making the turn to the next nine. The over 20,000 sq ft Clubhouse offers formal and casual dining and many planned activities and social events. Heron Creek is ideally located close to area beaches, shopping, restaurants, Legacy Trail as well as Cool Today Park. There is also a new Sarasota Memorial Hospital being built on Sumter Blvd and is slated to open in 2028. NOW is the time to make this beautiful home yours and start living the Florida lifestyle you have been dreaming about!

1645 Creek Nine Dr, North Port

$235,000
2 Beds 2 Baths Lakeside Club Of Sarasota SubDv. 34231 Zip Code
ONLY 5 MILES TO GORGEOUS SIESTA KEY BEACH! Welcome to effortless Florida living in this beautifully updated END-UNIT condo in Sarasota’s desirable Gulf Gate area, complete with a convenient carport and just minutes from Downtown Sarasota, shopping, dining, and entertainment. Offering a wonderful combination of character, modern updates, privacy, and low-maintenance living, this move-in-ready home is ideal as a full-time residence or seasonal Florida escape. A covered entry and front storm door welcome you into the original brick foyer, adding timeless character the moment you step inside. Enjoy peace of mind with a new roof, new flooring, new lighting throughout, a brand-new dishwasher, plus newer HVAC and hot water heater. The kitchen offers plenty of storage, stainless steel appliances, a quaint dining nook, and a convenient serving window opening to the formal dining area. The spacious open-concept family room is filled with natural light from double sliding glass doors that open to a large covered rear patio—perfect for relaxing, entertaining, or enjoying Florida’s beautiful weather. The desirable split-bedroom floor plan provides excellent privacy and functionality for owners and guests. Tucked away at the rear of the home, the primary suite offers a peaceful retreat with an updated tiled walk-in shower, spacious vanity, and private access to the rear patio. The second bedroom is located at the front of the home and features its own private patio, with a full guest bathroom conveniently located nearby. Both patio areas are fenced for added privacy and maintained by the community, along with the yard maintenance, making it easy to enjoy a truly low-maintenance lifestyle. Residents also enjoy a variety of community amenities, including a swimming pool, clubhouse, meeting room, tennis courts, pickleball courts, and more. The Gulf Gate location puts you close to Gulf Gate Village, Gulf Gate Library, shopping, restaurants, entertainment, Downtown Sarasota, and approximately 5 miles from the sugary cool quartz sand and turquoise waters of Siesta Key Beach. With so much of Sarasota within easy reach, this updated end-unit condo offers the perfect combination of location, comfort, privacy, and easy Florida living. Whether you're looking for a year-round home or a seasonal getaway, this one is ready to welcome you home!

7364 Cloister Drive Unit 7364, Sarasota

$215,000
2 Beds 2 Baths Las Palmas SubDv. 34235 Zip Code
Discover the convenience and lifestyle offered at Las Palmas of Sarasota, a gated condominium community ideally positioned near the heart of Sarasota. This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence provides an excellent opportunity for a full-time owner, seasonal resident, or investor looking for a centrally located property with an impressive collection of community amenities. Location is one of the biggest highlights. Las Palmas is just minutes from the shopping, dining, and entertainment surrounding University Town Center, while Downtown Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, and the area's beautiful Gulf Coast beaches are all within easy reach. Whether you're heading out for dinner downtown, spending the day at the beach, shopping at UTC, or enjoying everything the University Parkway corridor, this location makes it easy to experience the Sarasota lifestyle. Las Palmas offers a resort-style atmosphere with amenities designed to make the most of your time at home. Residents can enjoy multiple community pools, a clubhouse, fitness amenities, tennis, outdoor recreation areas, and beautifully maintained community grounds, all within a gated setting. Whether you're searching for a year-round Sarasota residence, a winter escape from the cold, or an investment property in a highly convenient location, this 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo offers plenty of possibilities. Come experience the combination of location, amenities, and value that makes Las Palmas of Sarasota such an appealing place to call home.

5500 Bentgrass Drive Unit 6-203, Sarasota

$259,000
2 Beds 2 Baths Foxwood SubDv. 34223 Zip Code
Welcome to this beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 2-bath, 2-care garage condo in the desirable Foxwood community, featuring a newer roof, recently painted exterior, and located in an X flood zone (no Flood Insurance required!). Offered turnkey furnished, this home is truly move-in ready, with furnishings, décor, dishes, linens, towels, and more all included. Inside, you’ll find all-tile flooring with no carpet, hurricane-impact windows, updated lighting and ceiling fans, and attractive blinds and window treatments throughout. The beautifully updated kitchen features KraftMaid white cabinetry with all-wood construction and no particle board, granite countertops, and convenient pull-out cabinet storage. Appliances include a Bosch oven, cooktop, and dishwasher, along with a Frigidaire refrigerator and a beverage refrigerator conveniently located beneath the bar counter. The primary bedroom offers a comfortable and stylish retreat, furnished with a genuine vintage Henry Link bedroom set, complemented by a new, never-used Sealy Posturepedic queen mattress, all new bedding including pillows, a queen cotton percale sheet set, and a quilted bedspread with matching shams. The primary bathroom features the highly desirable dual-sink vanity. The guest bedroom is thoughtfully furnished with a Murphy bed, providing a comfortable space for guests while maintaining flexibility for an office or additional living area. Both bathrooms feature Toto bath fixtures, including a luxuriously deep Toto “Clayton” soaking tub in the guest bathroom—a wonderful place to unwind after a day in the Florida sunshine. Additional features include a large freezer in the garage for added storage and thoughtful updates throughout the home. Everything has been carefully selected to provide a comfortable, polished, and truly turnkey experience. Life at Foxwood offers an abundance of amenities and activities, including a community pool and spa, walking trails, pickleball and tennis courts, and a clubhouse with billiards. The community also offers numerous activities and social events, providing plenty of opportunities to stay active, meet neighbors, and enjoy the Florida lifestyle. With its newer roof, X flood zone, hurricane-impact windows, updated kitchen and baths, quality finishes, extensive furnishings, close proximity to the beautiful gulf beaches and exceptional community amenities, this Foxwood condo is ready to be enjoyed from the moment you arrive. Just bring your suitcase!

306 Persimmon Street Unit 208, Englewood

$255,000
2 Beds 2 Baths Pine Run SubDv. 34229 Zip Code
TURNKEY Furnished 2 bed, 2 bath two story condo in the lifestyle rich community of Pine Run! Outdoor enthusiasts will love this 20 Acre mature landscaped neighborhood. Nearby, you will find nature parks, walking and biking trails, boat ramps, waterfront dining and minutes to beaches and downtown Venice! Within the community, you can enjoy TWO community pools, pickleball and tennis courts, clubhouse, fitness center and saunas in the community bathrooms. HOA includes Water, Sewer Trash and Pest control. Included with the unit is an assigned outdoor carport space and storage closet. Enjoy the natural lighting and privacy this unit greets you with as you walk through the door. The soaring ceilings bring in natural lighting all day. Updated kitchen with newer, barely used modern appliances and updated cabinetry and countertops. Reverse Osmosis Water softener has been installed to provide the top quality water. On the main floor, you will find a light and bright living room that leads to the oversized screened-in private lanai. Enjoy the wildlife whilst sitting up in the mature trees. The dining area also has a breakfast bar for additional entertaining space. Down the hallway you will find the primary bedroom with two closets, balcony access and entrance to the hallway renovated full bathroom. Also on the main floor is a stackable washer and dryer and large storage closet. Take the serial staircase to the secondary bedroom loft with full bathroom and two closets. The oversized closet is ideal for a walk-in or year round storage. The community is full of life and energy, especially in the winter seasons, and with all of the waterfront dining, parks and attractions nearby, you will always have something to do! Conveniently located near shopping, dining, downtown Venice, Sarasota, major roadways and schools.

109 Woodland Place, Osprey

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