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Listed by Cathy Rustin · Courtesy of FIRST LIGHT REAL ESTATE · Agent MLS ID# MFR281525462 · Deemed reliable but not guaranteed. · Data last updated: Feb 12, 2025 · 5:21 PM

5856 DRIFTWOOD PL #40

$389,000

2Bedrooms
2Bathrooms
1,355Sq Ft
1973Year Built
N/AGarage
47Days on Market
N/ALot Size

CAN BE PURCHASED FURNISHED & CLOSED IN TIME TO ENJOY THIS SEASON! 2 BED, 2 BATH, 1,355 SQ. FT., UPDATED VILLA, IMPACT-RESISTANT WINDOWS, ONE LEVEL WITH NO STEP DOWN TO LANAI, PET-FRIENDLY, OUTDOOR SHOWER, HEATED POOL, CLUBHOUSE, INTRACOASTAL COMMUNITY, CLOSE TO BEACH Baywood Colony Villas: Where Charm Meets Modern Coastal Living. This free-standing 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom villa offers 1,355 sq.ft. of bright, inviting space, complemented by an open floor plan designed for both relaxation and entertaining. Enhanced with modern updates, the home features a remodeled kitchen with soft-close cabinets, under-counter lighting, and upgraded appliances, as well as a stylishly updated master bathroom. The lanai serves as a tranquil, year-round retreat bathed in natural light, while the private courtyard includes paver walkways and an outdoor shower—ideal after a day at the beach or pool. Built for lasting comfort, this home includes impact-resistant hurricane windows for exceptional storm protection. A recently completed 4-point inspection underscores its excellent condition, while thoughtful drainage improvements ensure the property remains dry and secure. Having weathered past hurricanes without structural or storage damage, this home offers peace of mind and resilience. Baywood Colony Villas is a pet-friendly community nestled on the Intracoastal Waterway. Residents enjoy a serene lifestyle with amenities such as a heated pool, clubhouse, and a waterfront park for fishing, dolphin watching, and social gatherings. Located just steps from Phillippi Estate Park and minutes from Siesta Key Beach, this home embodies the best of coastal living. This bright and inviting villa combines modern updates, storm-ready resilience, and coastal charm—schedule your private showing today!

What's special

Facts & Features

MLS ID#
MFRA4633494
PRICE
$389,000
STATUS
Active
BEDROOMS
2
BATHROOMS
2
FULL BATHS
2
HALF BATHS
0
SQUARE FOOTAGE
1,355 sqft
ACRES
0
YEAR BUILT
1973
TYPE
Condominium
SUB-TYPE
N/A
STYLE
N/A

Community Information

ADDRESS
5856 DRIFTWOOD PL #40
SUBDIVISION
Baywood Colony Sec 2
CITY
Sarasota
COUNTY
Sarasota
STATE
FL
ZIP CODE
34231
SENIOR COMMUNITY
No

Amenities

AMENITIES
N/A
PARKING
N/A
VIEW
No
WATERFRONT
No
POOL
No

Interior

INTERIOR FEATURES
Ceiling Fans(s), Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Window Treatments, Walk-In Closet(s), Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Solid Surface Counters, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Thermostat
HEATING
Central, Electric, Zoned
COOLING
Central Air, Zoned
FLOORING
Other, Tile
FIREPLACE
N/A
STORIES
1
APPLIANCES
Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Freezer, Ice Maker

Exterior

EXTERIOR FEATURES
Lighting, Storage, Rain Gutters, Outdoor Shower, Private Mailbox, Courtyard
CONSTRUCTION
Block, Stucco, Concrete
FOUNDATION
Slab
ROOF
Membrane, Other, Built-Up
FENCING
N/A
LOT DESCRIPTION
N/A

School Information

ELEMENTARY
Phillippi Shores Elementary
MIDDLE
Sarasota Middle
HIGH
Riverview High

Additional Information

DATE LISTED
December 27, 2024
DAYS ON MARKET
47
ZONING
RMF2
DIRECTION FACES
Northeast
NEW CONSTRUCTION
No
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
None

47 days on market

Listing updated: Feb 12, 2025 · 5:21 PM

Listed by: Cathy Rustin · 941-650-2256 — FIRST LIGHT REAL ESTATE

Source: Stellar MLS (My Florida Regional MLS) · MLS ID# MFRA4633494

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