5611 Garden Lakes Dr, Bradenton, FL 34203

About this home

Welcome to Garden Lakes, a beautifully maintained, gated 55+ community designed for active, carefree living. This inviting split-plan 2-bedroom, 2-bath villa with a 2-car garage offers the perfect blend of privacy, comfort, and convenience. Enjoy peaceful outdoor living from your glass-enclosed, air-conditioned Florida room with elegant slate flooring or relax on the private concrete patio overlooking a walking trail and fenced backdrop — no rear neighbors for added tranquility. Inside, you’ll find a spacious living and dining room combination with vaulted ceilings, skylights, and abundant natural light. A charming BAY WINDOW with a built-in window seat and hidden storage adds both warmth and functionality. Luxury vinyl plank flooring flows throughout the main living areas, delivering a stylish, low-maintenance finish. The updated kitchen showcases solid surface countertops, refreshed cabinetry, a 2024 refrigerator, and a cozy eat-in dining nook. A convenient pass-through to the dining room makes entertaining effortless. The primary suite offers a walk-in closet and peaceful retreat. The guest bedroom and bath can be closed off with a pocket door, creating a private ensuite space for visiting family and friends. Accessibility features include French doors for easier furniture placement and a wheelchair ramp entry through the garage. Additional highlights include BRAND NEW AC (July 2026), epoxy finished garage floor, separate laundry room, and water heater (2021). Enjoy a short stroll to the clubhouse, heated pool, fitness center, tennis and pickleball courts, and shuffleboard. The vibrant lifestyle of Garden Lakes Villas awaits. Ideally located near University Town Center, I-75, medical facilities, dining, and the beautiful beaches and cultural attractions of Sarasota and Bradenton, this villa truly offers the best of Florida living. Move in, relax, and start enjoying the lifestyle you deserve.

Monthly costs

HOA

$149/mo

Sentry Management / Laura Augustus

Includes

Cable TV, Common Area Taxes, Community Pool, Escrow Reserves Fund, Fidelity Bond, Internet, Maintenance Grounds, Manager, Pool Maintenance, Private Road, Recreational Facilities, Security

Est. monthly fees

$424/mo

Estimated total including HOA and other monthly association fees

Key facts

Type

Villa

Size

1,703 sqft

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

2

Avg. price per sqft

$187

Days on market

175

Year built

1984

Lot size

0.09 acres

Parking

2-car garage

HOA

$424/mo

Annual taxes

$1,443

Flood zone

X

Heating

Central, Electric

Cooling

Central Air

Pets

Yes

Community

55+

Furnished

Partially

Subdivision

GARDEN LAKES VILLAS SEC 1

Financing

Cash, Conventional, VA Loan

Stories

1

Levels

One

County

Manatee

MLS number

A4683531

Status

Active

Property address

5611 Garden Lakes Dr, Bradenton, FL 34203

Features and extras

• Dishwasher
• Disposal
• Dryer
• Electric Water Heater
• Freezer
• Ice Maker
• Microwave
• Range
• Refrigerator
• Washer
• Ceiling Fan(s)
• Eating Space In Kitchen
• Living Room/Dining Room Combo
• Open Floorplan
• Primary Bedroom Main Floor
• Skylight(s)
• Solid Surface Counters
• Split Bedroom
• Thermostat
• Vaulted Ceiling(s)
• Walk-In Closet(s)
• Window Treatments
• Irrigation System
• Rain Gutters
• Sidewalk
• Sliding Doors
• Association Recreation - Owned
• Buyer Approval Required
• Clubhouse
• Community Mailbox
• Deed Restrictions
• Fitness Center
• Gated Community - No Guard
• Pool
• Sidewalks
• Tennis Court(s)
• Covered
• Driveway
• Garage Door Opener
• Ground Level
• Cable TV
• Gated
• Recreation Facilities
• Security
• Trail(s)
• In Garage
• Laundry Room
• Carpet
• Luxury Vinyl
• Slate
• Tile

Property details

Schools

District

Manatee County School District

Elementary

ONECO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Middle

ROWLETT MIDDLE ACADEMY

High

BRADEN RIVER HIGH SCHOOL

School grades from FLDOE public records. District polygons and school points from NCES EDGE. Assignment is not a legal attendance guarantee. Composite scores, when present, are derived from public records and are not official FLDOE grades.

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