Residential Property - Villa in Sarasota
Listing Price: $285,000
Description of Property
Discover the ideal blend of style and easy living in this updated 2-bedroom, 2-bath corner-unit villa in the highly desirable Strathmore Riverside Villas, a vibrant 55+ waterfront community. This move-in-ready home offers peace of mind with major updates already completed, including a new ROOF and new A/C (2025) and an updated electrical panel. The open floor plan creates a bright, inviting living space filled with abundant natural light, making it ideal for everyday living and entertaining. The refreshed kitchen is thoughtfully designed with Amish-made hickory cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and sleek finishes, offering both style and functionality. The main living areas are finished with large 20x20 tile flooring, while the bedrooms feature warm wood floors, enhancing durability and easy maintenance. Both bedrooms feature spacious walk-in closets, including a unique double-door walk-in storage/closet with extended space behind the bed in the guest bedroom, while the primary bedroom boasts a private ensuite bath for added convenience and privacy. The sunroom, fully air-conditioned and enclosed with hurricane-impact windows, expands the home’s living space by 344 sqft and offers versatile functionality, with the potential to convert half into a third bedroom, home office, or den, complete with roll-down shades for privacy. Elegant crown molding in the living room, dining room, and sunroom adds a refined touch, and ceiling fans in every room provide year-round airflow. An inside laundry area completes the home, enhancing everyday convenience and functionality. Step outside to a carport with protective flooring and enjoy the ease of low-maintenance coastal living. Residents of Strathmore Riverside Villas enjoy resort-style amenities including a heated year-round pool, fitness center, clubhouse, and library. Boating enthusiasts will appreciate the protected marina on Phillippi Creek, offering affordable boat slips on a first-come, first-served basis, with water and cable included. Ideally located just steps from Detwiler’s Farm Market and shopping, and minutes from Siesta Key Beach, Gulf Gate dining, Phillippi Estates Farmers Market, and downtown Sarasota, this villa is perfect as a seasonal retreat, full-time residence, or investment opportunity, offering exceptional value in one of Sarasota’s most desirable 55+ communities. Schedule your private showing today and experience everything this exceptional villa and waterfront community have to offer.
Property Details At A Glance
Property Type: Residential
Property Use or Sub Type: Villa
City: Sarasota
County: Sarasota
Subdivision: Strathmore Riverside I
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Sq. Ft. Gross: 1,810
Sq. Ft. Living Area: 1,464
Cost per (heated) sqare foot: $195
Year built: 1971
Annual Tax: $1,225
Condo Fee: $725 Monthly
Taxes and fees can change periodically, and other fees may apply. Please check with your Realtor for more details.
- Water
Appliances: Washer
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Additional Rooms: Florida Room
Flooring: Tile
Schools
Elementary School: Phillippi Shores Elementary
Middle/Junior High School: Brookside Middle
High School: Riverview High
Pool & Waterfront Info
Private Pool: Not specified
Water Frontage: Canal Front
Exterior & Construction
Architectural Style: Florida
Construction: Stucco
Foundation: Slab
Roof: Built-Up
Exterior Features: Sliding Doors
Carport: Yes
Carport Spaces: 1
Parking Features: On Street
Floors Total: 1
Floors in Unit: One
Cooling: Central Air
Heating & Fuel: Electric
Electric:
Patio & Porch Features: Side Porch
Security Features:
Other Structures:
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Fencing: Vinyl
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Community Features: Special Community Restrictions
Association Amenities: Pool
Lot Information
Lot Features: In County
Road Frontage: Street Paved
Front Exposure: South
Legal Description & Other Information
Financing Available: VA Loan
Parcel Number: 0086011024
Zoning: RMF1
Senior Community: Yes
Pets Allowed/Pet Policies: Yes
Model: C
Tax Legal Desc.: UNIT V-24 STRATHMORE RIVERSIDE VILLAS SEC 1
Section: 8
Range: 18
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