$245,000

5528 37th St E #5528Bradenton, FL 34203

  • 2 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 1,236 sqft
  • 0 acres
  • 149 days on market

About this home

Welcome to easy, maintenance-free living in the highly desirable 55+ community of Garden Lakes Courtyard! This charming villa offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and an active Florida lifestyle.

Step inside to discover a bright and spacious open-concept living and dining area featuring soaring vaulted ceilings that create an airy, expansive feel. The well-appointed kitchen boasts abundant counter space, a skylight that fills the room with natural light, and lovely views of the private covered and screened courtyard—an ideal space for morning coffee, entertaining guests, or simply relaxing outdoors year-round.

The home features two generously sized bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a covered two-car carport. Major updates provide peace of mind, including a recently replaced roof, newer HVAC system, and a washer and dryer that are only a few years old.

Garden Lakes Community Association offers an exceptional array of amenities and activities designed for an active and social lifestyle. Residents enjoy a vibrant calendar of events including bingo, card games, potlucks, and community gatherings, along with access to a heated community pool, tennis courts, pickleball courts, shuffleboard, fitness center, and scenic walking paths. The association fee includes exterior maintenance and roof replacement, allowing you to spend more time enjoying everything the community has to offer.

Conveniently located just minutes from University Town Center (UTC), shopping, dining, entertainment, healthcare facilities, and the Gulf Coast's world-famous white sand beaches, this villa presents an incredible opportunity to enjoy the very best of Florida living.

Schedule your private showing today and discover why Garden Lakes is one of the area's most sought-after active adult communities!

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Facts

Property type
Villa
Year built
1987
Stories
1
Pool
No
Waterfront
No
Subdivision
GARDEN LAKES COURTYARD
Community
Garden Lakes Village
County
Manatee
CDD
0
Annual taxes
$3,223 (2025)
Flood zone
x
Pets
Number Limit, Size Limit
New construction
No
MLS #
A4696483

Features

Interior
Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile
Heating
Central
Cooling
Central Air
Exterior
Hurricane Shutters, Sliding Doors
Patio & porch
Covered, Rear Porch, Screened
Parking
Covered
Construction
Block, Stucco
Roof
Tile
Community features
Association Recreation - Owned, Buyer Approval Required, Deed Restrictions, Fitness Center, Pool, Tennis Court(s)
Association amenities
Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Maintenance, Pickleball Court(s), Pool, Shuffleboard Court
HOA fee includes
Cable TV, Pool, Maintenance Grounds, Recreational Facilities, Trash
Utilities
Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Elementary school
Kinnan Elementary
Middle school
Braden River Middle
High school
Braden River High

Location

Stellar MLS Listing courtesy of RANCH REALTY. MLS # A4696483.

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