5668 Country Lakes Drive, Sarasota, FL 34243
Local realty services provided by:Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Thomas Group
5668 Country Lakes Drive,Sarasota, FL 34243
$560,000
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- - sq. ft.
- Single family
- Sold
Listed by: kathy marlowe
Office: your florida lifestyle realty llc.
MLS#:A4673090
Source:MFRMLS
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Price summary
- Price:$560,000
- Monthly HOA dues:$40.42
About this home
If outdoor living tops your wish list, this private oversized lanai with pool and full outdoor kitchen is the showstopper! Set on a large lot just under 1/2 acre for genuine privacy and offering charming curb appeal with a circular drive and a wide welcoming front porch. Inside this classic Country Lakes home you'll find 3BR, 3.5BA, approx. 2,765 SF with real hardwood floors, beamed cathedral ceilings, and multiple Pella sliders that bring the outdoors in. The kitchen features granite countertops with cherry cabinets, a wall oven/microwave, cooktop, Brew-Express coffee maker, and a walk-in pantry; separate living/dining plus a step-down family room provide easy, flexible living spaces for everyday life or entertaining. The primary suite includes an 8x8 closet with custom built-ins and a spacious bath with jetted tub, glass shower, separate water closet and dual sinks. Two additional bedrooms—with one currently finished as a dedicated office with built-ins. On the lanai: a sparkling pool, pool bath, and a full outdoor kitchen with stone counters, sink, fridge, and Jenn-Air grill with side burners plus a vented hood and lighting—perfect for entertaining. Practical perks: tankless water heater, motion-sensor closet lighting, wired security, 2-car garage with cabinetry, sink, pull-down stairs and additional 220V power source; circular drive. Low annual HOA fee. The circular drive offers great curb appeal along with the beautiful front porch. Located within Palm Aire Country Club—where membership is optional (golf, tennis, pickleball). Prime location off University Parkway corridor. Minutes to Benderson Park, Lakewood Ranch, Whole Foods, Fresh Market, Trader Joe’s and University Town Center (UTC) Mall which offers some of the best shopping and dining in Sarasota and about 30 minutes to Siesta Key Beach - voted one of the best beaches in the world! Book your private tour today—secluded backyard settings like this are rare. Come see it today!
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Home facts
- Year built:1985
- Listing ID #:A4673090
- Added:105 day(s) ago
- Updated:March 10, 2026 at 06:42 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:3
- Total bathrooms:4
- Full bathrooms:3
- Half bathrooms:1
- Flooring:Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Dining Description:Eat In Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
- Kitchen Description:Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stone Counters
- Bedroom Description:High Ceilings, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Central
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Shingle
- Year built:1985
- Construction Materials:Block, Stucco
- Exterior Features:Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Kitchen
- Foundation Description:Slab
- Levels:1 Story
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Public, Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$560,000
- Tax amount:$4,253 (2024)
Features and amenities
- Appliances:Built-in Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Irrigation Equipment, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry features:Laundry Closet
- Amenities:Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Irrigation Equipment, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
- Pool features:Automatic Cleaner, In Ground, Private Pool, Screen Enclosure, Self Cleaning
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