PRICED TO SELL! after $60k of adjusments! NOW just $365,000 for this FANTASTIC 2 bedroom, 2 bath single Level VILLA with CAPTIVATING POND & GOLF COURSE VIEWS (rear views facing South for most terrific winter light!) with a SARASOTA address! Nestled in the AVISTA community in the center of Palm Aire Country Club, you’ll enjoy wildlife views of Eagles, Egrets, Rosetta spoonbills, and more! Located just 7 minutes from UTC Mall, choose from a huge variety of local menus! Enjoy World Class beaches of Siesta Key or Lido, and many of The Arts Of Sarasota, all within 20-30 minutes! This is a great opportunity to own a spacious villa with 1632’ under air, including the rear Lanai - with full sliders for year-round comfort, in an amazing location. Ideal for a full time home, or a quaint winter getaway! The Split bedroom plan offers great privacy, plus a separate laundry room located inside (not in the garage). Mostly original kitchen is in good condition, and opens to the vaulted dining area and spacious living area! The lanai is one of the largest offered in this complex, and it has amazing waterfront and fairway views of the 18th hole of Palm Aire Country Club. The lanai is equipped with full sliding glass doors making this a year-round room to enjoy with extra ductwork added to keep it cooled year-round. This fabulous single-level floorplan is a center unit that features a charming brick paved courtyard area in the front of the property, and AMAZING VIEWs from INSIDE, including the Master suite, Living areas, and Lanai! This lovely villa is offered with Furnishings included! PALM AIRE COUNTRY CLUB is a Top local private course. Such a great location, easy access to restaurants, movies, mall, beaches, and interstate. There are no mandatory golf membership fees unless you choose to join the Palm Aire CC which offers two updated 18-hole courses, with Pros on staff for lessons and clinics for Golf and Tennis and Pickleball, with many optional membership levels to choose from, for working out, playing Pickleball, or luxury dining options! Avista amenities include a nice community pool with an adjacent clubhouse for events and meetings or private use (A small fee is required for your own private events). This is a maintenance-free community, which includes your yard-care, community pool, paved street, and management, all included for under $350 per month collected quarterly! A NEW RUDD 3 Ton Heat Pump 14 Seer AC system was Installed 11/2021, and NEW Extra ductwork was added to include the lanai which is now an air conditioned space. NEW rollers on the sliding glass doors and NEW screens were also added on the lanai for comfort and more enjoyable year-round use! A Great time to BUY at this NEW PRICE! https://player.vimeo.com/video/722511832
Sold for $355,000 on 11/15/22
$355,000
5661 Avista Dr, Sarasota, FL 34243
2beds
1,632sqft
Villa
Built in 1986
4.85 Acres Lot
$370,500 Zestimate®
$218/sqft
$2,596 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 24, 2023 at 05:18pm
Listing Provided by:
Brenda Wilson 941-321-8686,
FINE PROPERTIES 941-782-0000,
Craig Wilson,
FINE PROPERTIES
Bought with:
Douglas Stickler, 3215887
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: A4538919
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 11x15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 14x11
Dinette
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 9x9
Dining room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 15x13
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Pantry
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12x9
Living room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 17x13
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Eating Space In Kitchen, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Open Floorplan, Split Bedroom, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Windows: Skylight(s), Window Treatments
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,908
- Total interior livable area: 1,632 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Garage Dimensions: 21X14
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Enclosed
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Golf Course, Water, Pond
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Pond
- Waterfront features: Pond
Lot
- Size: 4.85 Acres
- Features: On Golf Course, Sidewalk
- Residential vegetation: Mature Landscaping
Details
- Parcel number: 1920554159
- Zoning: PDR/WPE/
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Villa
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Block
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Completed
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1986
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Canal/Lake For Irrigation, Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Meter, Sprinkler Recycled, Street Lights, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Deed Restrictions, Pool, Sidewalks, Special Community Restrictions
Location
- Region: Sarasota
- Subdivision: AVISTA OF PALM-AIRE SEC 2
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- HOA fee: $345 monthly
- Amenities included: Clubhouse, Fence Restrictions, Pool, Vehicle Restrictions
- Services included: Common Area Taxes, Community Pool, Reserve Fund, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Repairs, Manager, Pest Control, Pool Maintenance, Private Road, Recreational Facilities
- Association name: Light House Property Mgmt/Gary Hamill
- Association phone: 941-460-5560
Other fees
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
Other financial information
- Total actual rent: 0
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Condominium
- Road surface type: Paved
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Estimated market value
$370,500