One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Move-In Ready & Worry-Free. This free-standing home in an over 55 community, has significant UPDATES that bring you PEACE OF MIND. This one outshines the rest. ALL THE MAJOR UPDATES HAVE BEEN MADE. HURRICANE windows & doors, AC & WATER HEATER (2023) TILE ROOF (2016) KITCHEN W GRANITE - pull outs, soft close drawers & doors. NEWER STAINLESS appliances. Washer/dryer (2025). UPDATED BATHS, with large format tiles and furniture style vanities. Light, LUXURY VINYL PLANK FLOORS and high baseboards throughout. PLANTATION SHUTTERS & roll-down blinds. Added insulation saves on electric bill. Clean, bright and open with vaulted ceilings in main living area, this home is MOVE-IN READY with NO wallpaper or strong colors. Exterior low voltage landscape lights. Step into the bright, EXPANSIVE, air-conditioned FLORIDA ROOM (12 x 19), and outside to a massive (538 sq ft), screened patio with privacy at the rear, for relaxing, entertaining & making the most of the Florida lifestyle. Speaking of lifestyle – this gated community offers mature landscaping and tree lined walking paths, RESORT-STYLE amenities w heated pool, fitness center, fitness classes, library, clubhouse with kitchen, tennis & pickle ball and full calendar of social events – AFFORDABLE community FEES also includes lawn maintenance, cable, internet & exterior painting every 7-8 years. NO CDD fees. EXCELLENT location, on the edge of Manatee & Sarasota counties and close to all types of shopping, restaurants, healthcare & beaches, golf, parks & airports. Skip the stress of “projects” and start living.
For sale
$365,000
5812 Garden Lakes Fern, Bradenton, FL 34203
2beds
1,569sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1990
3,202 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$233/sqft
$366/mo HOA
What's special
Kitchen w graniteUpdated bathsTile roofLarge format tilesLuxury vinyl plank floorsPlantation shuttersHurricane windows and doors
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Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 18, 2025 at 03:51am
Listing Provided by:
Kathy Lewis 941-228-1213,
FINE PROPERTIES 941-782-0000
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: A4652876
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x14
Other
- Features: Dual Closets
- Level: First
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x11
Balcony porch lanai
- Level: First
- Area: 304 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19x16
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x10
Family room
- Level: First
- Area: 304 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19x16
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18x10
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 304 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19x16
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Eating Space In Kitchen, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Solid Surface Counters, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Recycled/Composite Flooring, Tile
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Windows: Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Shades, Shutters, Window Treatments, Hurricane Shutters/Windows
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,997
- Total interior livable area: 1,569 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Rear Porch
- Exterior features: Irrigation System, Lighting
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden
Lot
- Size: 3,202 Square Feet
- Residential vegetation: Mature Landscaping, Oak Trees, Trees/Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 1767206301
- Zoning: PDR
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other,Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Stucco
- Foundation: Block, Slab
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1990
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Canal/Lake For Irrigation, Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Public, Sewer Available, Street Lights, Underground Utilities
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Windows
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Buyer Approval Required, Clubhouse, Deed Restrictions, Fitness Center, Gated Community - No Guard, Irrigation-Reclaimed Water, Pool, Sidewalks, Tennis Court(s)
- Security: Gated Community
- Senior community: Yes
- Subdivision: GARDEN LAKES VILLAGE SEC 4
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Cable TV, Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Gated, Pickleball Court(s), Pool
- Services included: Cable TV, Community Pool, Maintenance Grounds, Manager, Pool Maintenance, Private Road, Recreational Facilities
- HOA fee: $366 monthly
- HOA name: Kathie Perry - Prokop
- HOA phone: 941-342-6444
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
Location
- Region: Bradenton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $233/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $275,658
- Annual tax amount: $1,966
- Date on market: 5/17/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Road surface type: Asphalt
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