Seller may consider owner financing, or lease purchase. Experience peaceful Florida living in this beautifully maintained 2 bedroom condo in the sought-after Village Lake community of The Meadows. Overlooking a tranquil lake, this inviting residence offers stunning water views from the private screened lanai - the perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee or unwind while watching the sunset. The light-filled floor plan features complete remodel, new kitchen and stainless appliance package, a spacious primary suite with updated shower and vanity, and an ideal layout with luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout for both everyday living and entertaining. The Meadows is surrounded by mature landscaping, lakes and scenic walking paths. Village Lake provides a quiet, maintenance-free lifestyle with access to community amenities. Ideally located just minutes from downtown Sarasota, UTC shopping, championship golf, dining, cultural attractions, and the world-renowned beaches of Florida's Gulf Coast, this condo offers the perfect blend of serenity and convenience. Whether you're searching for a year-round residence, seasonal retreat, or investment opportunity, this lakefront gem is ready to welcome you home.
For sale
Price cut: $12.4K (8/25)
$267,500
5178 LAKE VILLAGE DRIVE #86, SARASOTA, FL 34235
2beds
1,065sqft
Condominium
Built in 1981
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$251/sqft
$404/mo HOA
What's special
Private screened lanaiLight-filled floor planComplete remodelNew kitchenStainless appliance packageOverlooking a tranquil lake
- 108 days
- 61
- 2
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kenneth Cowles 941-954-4443,
REALTY SERVICES INC 941-954-4443,
Robert Cowles 941-302-4150,
REALTY SERVICES INC
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: A4699937
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Utility Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Second
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x11
Primary bathroom
- Features: Tub With Shower
- Level: Second
Balcony porch lanai
- Level: Second
- Area: 104 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x8
Great room
- Level: Second
- Area: 286 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22x13
Kitchen
- Level: Second
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x8
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Closet
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Solid Surface Counters, Split Bedroom, Thermostat
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl, Tile
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,178
- Total interior livable area: 1,065 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Assigned, Guest
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: Gunite, Heated, In Ground
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
Details
- Parcel number: 0034081086
- Zoning: RSF2
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Block, Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- Completed
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1981
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Buyer Approval Required, Deed Restrictions, Dog Park, Fitness Center, No Truck/RV/Motorcycle Parking, Park, Playground, Pool, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Special Community Restrictions, Tennis Court(s)
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: VILLAGE LAKE
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Basketball Court, Fitness Center, Golf Course, Park, Pickleball Court(s), Playground, Pool, Recreation Facilities, Security, Storage, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s), Vehicle Restrictions
- Services included: Community Pool, Reserve Fund, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Manager, Pool Maintenance, Private Road
- HOA fee: $404 monthly
- HOA name: Capstone/Jill
- HOA phone: 941-554-8838
- Second HOA name: The Meadows
- Second HOA phone: 941-377-2300
Location
- Region: Sarasota
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $251/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $197,900
- Annual tax amount: $2,815
- Date on market: 7/14/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 109 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Lease Purchase,Owner May Carry
- Ownership: Condominium
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/25/2026 | Price change | $267,500-4.4%$251/sqft |
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| 7/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $279,900-4.5%$263/sqft |
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| 12/24/2025 | Listing removed | $293,000$275/sqft |
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| 8/6/2025 | Price change | $293,000-3.9%$275/sqft |
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| 6/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $305,000+10.3%$286/sqft |
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| 2/7/2023 | Sold | $276,500-4.6%$260/sqft |
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| 12/2/2022 | Pending sale | $289,900$272/sqft |
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| 11/16/2022 | Listed for sale | $289,900+87%$272/sqft |
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| 3/2/2020 | Sold | $155,000+434.5%$146/sqft |
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| 9/30/2016 | Sold | $29,000-79.3%$27/sqft |
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| 10/30/2014 | Sold | $139,900-2.2%$131/sqft |
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| 9/15/2004 | Sold | $143,000$134/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,816 -6.2% | $197,900 -8.8% |
| 2024 | $3,001 +16% | $217,000 +52% |
| 2023 | $2,587 +15.3% | $142,780 +10% |
| 2022 | $2,243 +22.6% | $129,800 +10% |
| 2021 | $1,830 +5.5% | $118,000 +8.3% |
| 2020 | $1,735 +2.8% | $109,000 +0.9% |
| 2019 | $1,687 | $108,000 -6.6% |
| 2018 | $1,687 -4.2% | $115,600 +1% |
| 2017 | $1,761 -0.7% | $114,500 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,773 +11.2% | $112,300 +17.3% |
| 2015 | $1,595 +56.8% | $95,700 +11.3% |
| 2014 | $1,017 +0.5% | $86,000 |
| 2013 | $1,012 -2.6% | $86,000 -3% |
| 2012 | $1,039 +1.3% | $88,700 |
| 2011 | $1,026 -19.5% | $88,700 -15.3% |
| 2010 | $1,274 -26% | $104,700 -15.8% |
| 2009 | $1,720 | $124,300 -14.2% |
| 2008 | $1,720 -5.2% | $144,845 +3% |
| 2007 | $1,814 | $140,626 +2.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $137,196 +3% |
| 2005 | -- | $133,200 +40.1% |
| 2004 | $1,368 -0.6% | $95,058 +1.9% |
| 2003 | $1,375 -0.1% | $93,286 +2.4% |
| 2002 | $1,376 -2.6% | $91,100 +21.9% |
| 2001 | $1,413 +2.9% | $74,707 +3% |
| 2000 | $1,374 | $72,531 |
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Neighborhood: The Meadows
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Gocio Elementary
- Middle: Booker Middle
- High: Booker High
Source: Stellar MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.






