$279,000

5826 Driftwood PlSarasota, FL 34231

  • 2 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 1,155 sqft
  • 55 days on market

Open house

  • Sunday, Nov 8 · 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

About this home

Welcome to an exceptional opportunity to own a beautifully updated villa in one of Sarasota's most desirable location West of Trail in Baywood Colony. Offering an outstanding combination of location, value, and peace of mind, this may be the best-priced villa available in this sought-after area.
This well-maintained residence has been thoughtfully updated with many of the big-ticket items already taken care of. The home has never flooded and features hurricane impact windows installed in 2025, a new HVAC system from 2025, and a new water heater installed in 2026. The kitchen was renovated in 2023, the electrical panel was updated in 2021, and the sewer lines were updated in 2018. The property also features a durable rubber membrane roof, plenty of storage and a quaint brick paved patio for grilling out and sunbathing!
Inside, the villa offers a comfortable Florida lifestyle with an inviting layout and modernized finishes, making it easy to move right in and enjoy. With so many important improvements already completed, you can spend less time worrying about major maintenance and more time enjoying everything Sarasota has to offer.
Located in Baywood Colony, this home puts you in the heart of the highly desirable West-of-Trail area, close to Phillippi Estate Park, shopping, dining, downtown Sarasota, and the world-famous beaches of Siesta Key.

Facts

Property type
Villa
Year built
1973
Stories
1
Pool
No
Waterfront
No
Subdivision
BAYWOOD COLONY SEC 2
Community
Baywood Colony
County
Sarasota
CDD
0
Annual taxes
$2,486 (2026)
Flood zone
AE
Pets
Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit, Yes
New construction
No
MLS #
A4705993

Features

Interior
Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Solid Surface Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s)
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Laminate
Heating
Electric
Cooling
Central Air
Exterior
Storage
Patio & porch
Enclosed, Patio
Parking
Covered, Driveway
Construction
Block, Stucco
Roof
Membrane
Lot
In County, Level
View
Trees/Woods
Community features
Clubhouse, Pool
Association amenities
Maintenance, Pool, Recreation Facilities, Sauna
HOA fee includes
Common Area Taxes, Pool, Escrow Reserves Fund, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Recreational Facilities, Sewer, Trash, Water
Utilities
Cable Available, Public, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Elementary school
Phillippi Shores Elementary
Middle school
Brookside Middle
High school
Riverview High

Location

Stellar MLS Listing courtesy of MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY. MLS # A4705993.

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