4944 VILLAGE GARDENS DRIVE
SARASOTA, FL 34234
About this home
PRICED TO SELL. WELL-MAINTAINTED TWO BEDROOM AND TWO BATHROOM VILLA WITH VAULTED CEILING. HUGE KITCHEN which features a pantry, laundry closet, breakfast counter and gas range. Spacious dining/living room for your next gathering with your friends and family. There is a large service window between the kitchen and the dining area. The lanai with the glassed sliding doors and screens has relaxing views of the backyard. Enjoy the view of the greenery and sip on your favorite beverage. This home has ample light and is also a split floor-plan. The main bedroom boasts a walk-in closet and the bathroom has a walk-in shower. By the side of the villa there is a storage unit for your convenience. The carport is covered. Village Gardens is a hidden gem in Sarasota and the amenities are pickleball, tennis and shuffleboard courts, heated pool with new furniture, Ramada with gas grills, utility sink and seating area, clubhouse with fully equipped kitchen, library and billiard table, lots of guest parking spaces as well. There is a manager on site. The grounds, exterior, roof are all maintained by the HOA. Take part in the vibrant social calendar activities and meet your neighbors/your new friends. Ride your bicycle or walk and enjoy the lush landscaping. Easy access to I-75 and just under 5 miles to Downtown Sarasota. St. Armand's and Lido Beach are about 15 minutes drive and on your way to the beach enjoy Ringling Bridge and the vast views of the bay. There are cultural and culinary venues close by, such as the Ringling Museum, Sarasota Opera, UTC Mall and more. The North Water Park is just around the corner with trails, a playground and covered seating areas for you and your four legged friends. Spend the day at the beach in Siesta Key with the dreamy sand and turquoise water of the Gulf. Live and work here all year around, have your villa as your vacation home, or as an investment property. Book your showing today.
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Living area
- 1,197 sqft
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile
- Stories
- 1
- Features
- Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Split Bedroom…
- Appliances
- Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range…
Exterior & lot
- Lot size
- 526,239 sqft (12.08 ac)
- Roof
- Shingle
- Construction
- Stucco
- Exterior
- Lighting, Storage
Parking
- Carport
- 2 spaces
Financial
- HOA dues
- $530 / monthly
- Annual tax
- $2,769 (2024)
- Price / sqft
- $159/sqft
Utilities
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Property
- Property type
- Single Family
- Year built
- 1982
- Subdivision
- VILLAGE GARDENS PH 3
- County
- Sarasota
Assigned schools
- Elementary
- Emma E. Booker Elementary
- Middle
- Booker Middle
- High
- Booker High
Listing
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 503 days
- MLS #
- MFR751411064
- Source
- Stellar MLS
Listed by Diana Goldner · RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP
Listing data provided by Stellar MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Sample estimate — not an appraisal
Based on 28 comparable sales within 2 miles of SARASOTA, FL, this home is priced over RENA ValiQ.
Reference only. Estimates blend public sale comps, neighbourhood trend and the listing’s own metrics. Final price moves on diligence, terms and timing — RENA is your second read, not your agent.
Estimate your monthly cost
PITI + HOA- Principal & interest
- $961/mo
- Property tax
- $231/mo
- Home insurance
- $200/mo
- HOA dues
- $530/mo
Opens at 20% down over 30 years at 6.5%, the same assumptions as the answers below. Property tax is this listing's own bill; insurance is left out until you enter a quote, because Florida premiums turn on roof age, elevation and carrier. Every field is editable.
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Price history
From the property’s MLS record.
| Date | Event | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | Price reduced | $190,000 | −$55,000 |
| Mar 25, 2025 | Listed | $245,000 | — |
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