Sarasota Maintenance-Free Communities
Sarasota Maintenance-Free Communities Community Guide
Sarasota Maintenance-Free Communities offers homes with HOA-managed upkeep, appealing to buyers seeking low-maintenance and lock-and-leave living.
Sarasota Maintenance-Free Homes
Sarasota maintenance-free communities come in more than one flavor, and the term gets used loosely. Some associations only cover lawn and landscaping. Others include roof maintenance, periodic exterior painting, and more, which is a very different value proposition.
Monthly fees swing widely depending on which type you’re looking at, so don’t compare two “maintenance-free” listings on price alone. Read what the HOA actually covers before you assume anything is included.
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There is no easy way to differentiate the different types of maintenance-free communities, therefore, the best advice is to consult a real estate agent who is familiar with the different Sarasota 55+ communities and Sarasota maintenance-free communities to help narrow down the choices.
We often show homes in Lakeridge Falls and Cascades to buyers looking for homes with little maintenance required. Roofs are still the responsibility of the homeowner, however lawn care is provided, and both communities have a nice range of amenities and social activities. Please contact us to discuss your maintenance-free home search for the Sarasota area. We are happy to help you!
Sarasota Maintenance-Free Community Real Estate
Maintenance-free living refers to a community in which the residents do not need to perform yard work such as mowing, edging, and trimming of community landscape.
There is not a clear answer for all communities. For condos, exterior painting is covered in the condo fees. For single family home maintenance-free neighborhoods, exterior painting may or may not be covered. A buyer should check the HOA documents to verify. More often than not, painting is not covered in the HOA fees.
Not necessarily. In condos, roof replacement is included in the condo fees. In single family home neighborhoods, “maintenance-free” often refers to exterior yard maintenance only. In some communities which have shared wall villas, roof replacement might be covered in the HOA fees. However, it is rare to find a single-family home community which includes roof covered in HOA fees.
Public MLS listings are not a very reliable source for this information. It is best to contact an experienced Realtor who can help collect this information.
*Accuracy of info provided is not guaranteed. All info must be verified before making a purchase decision.
Insight For Sarasota Maintenance-Free Communities
Learn our thoughts as professional Sarasota Realtors for the pros, cons, lifestyle, and proximity to beaches, shopping, and downtown.
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Shopping
- Most maintenance-free communities are very convenient to shopping
- Three malls located in Sarasota
- BJโs Wholesale Club and Walmart Supercenters, and Costco are located within Sarasota
Sarasota Maintenance-Free Neighborhoods Index
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Sarasota Maintenance-Free Neighborhoods Map
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Compare maintenance-free communities by location, amenities, price, and lifestyle.
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Antigua
Total Homes:
Size (SqFt.):
Year Built:
Min. Lease:
Leases/ Yr:
Pricing:
177
1,677 - 2,214
2022 - 2023
1 Month
12
$340k-$630k
Amenities:
Maintenance Free. Gated.
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Artistry
Total Homes:
Size (SqFt.):
Year Built:
Min. Lease:
Leases/ Yr:
Pricing:
450
1,758 - 4,163
2017 - 2023
12 Months
1
$650k-$1.4M
Amenities:
Gated, heated pool, fitness center, playground, basketball, tennis courts, pickleball courts
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Avalon At Palm Aire
Total Homes:
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Pricing:
125
1,455 - 1,983
1998 - 2002
3 Months
2
$400k-$550k
Amenities:
Maintenance-Free, Heated Community Pool, Golf Cart Access to the Country Club which is optional membership.
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Avelina
Total Homes:
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Year Built:
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Pricing:
96
2,327 - 2,762
2022 - 2024
6 Months
2
$650k-$1.0M
Amenities:
Gated Community, Yard Maintenance Free, Private Roads.
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Banyan Club
Total Homes:
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Pricing:
13
N/A
1979 - 1982
8-12 Months
1
Amenities:
Pool, Tennis Court, Maintenance-Free Landscaping.
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Bay Landing
Total Homes:
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Pricing:
132
2,051 - 3,377
2019 - 2022
8-12 Months
1
$400k-$700k
Amenities:
Club House, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Pool, Tot Lot, All-Concrete Block Construction.
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Bayside
Total Homes:
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Year Built:
Min. Lease:
Leases/ Yr:
Pricing:
40
2,115 - 2,665
2017 - 2019
1 Month
4
$900k-$3.0M
Amenities:
Gated, Maintenance-Free, Dock.
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Bellacina
Total Homes:
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Pricing:
120
1,687 - 2,442
2016 - 2022
1 Month
3
$500k-$900k
Amenities:
Gated entrance, heated lagoon pool and spa, a dog park, lighted bocce and sports courts, a fire pit and a park. full-time lifestyle manager.
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Bent Tree
Total Homes:
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Pricing:
450
1,616 - 5,027
1976 - 2018
6 Months
2
$375k-$1.4M
Amenities:
Optional Golf membership to enjoy everything the club offers including social events, dining, and the newly renovated sports bar with 8 big screen TVโs. Close to beaches, shopping and dining at University Town Center or charming downtown Sarasota.
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Boca Royale
Total Homes:
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Year Built:
Min. Lease:
Leases/ Yr:
Pricing:
650
1,463 - 4,007
1972 - 2024
6 Months
2
$250k-$1.5M
Amenities:
Gated enclave of 500+ homes built around an 18 hole golf course, 6 clay tennis courts, a fitness center, and a large clubhouse and restaurant.
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Bougainvillea Place
Total Homes:
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Pricing:
119
1,704 - 3,154
2007 - 2019
1 Month
4
$400k-$700k
Amenities:
A grilling park, paw park, 9-hole putting green, Clubhouse with fitness center, wireless Internet cafรฉ, deck lounge, Heated pool and private cabanas, barrel tile roofs, paver driveways.
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Calusa Lakes
Total Homes:
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Year Built:
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Pricing:
514
1,767 - 4,255
1991 - 2012
6 Months
2
$400k-$1.4M
Amenities:
Gated Community, Golf Community, Tennis Courts, Irrigation-Reclaimed Water
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