Priced at $259,500, this spacious 3BR/2BA single-level villa with an attached 2-car garage offers comfort, potential, and exceptional value in one of Sarasota’s most desirable 55+ communities. The interior has just been freshly painted, and new stainless steel appliances have been installed. Set beside a quiet preserve, this end-unit villa is move-in ready today, with the flexibility to update at your own pace. Several major components have already been addressed, including a recently replaced A/C system, giving you peace of mind while you focus on personal touches and enjoying the Florida lifestyle. Inside, the 1,557 sq ft layout feels bright and open, featuring vaulted ceilings, generous room sizes, and easy flow to multiple porch and lanai spaces—perfect for morning coffee, relaxing with a book, or entertaining friends. The split bedroom plan offers privacy, and the attached 2-car garage provides storage and convenience rarely found at this price point. Center Gate Village 5 is known for its friendly, active 55+ atmosphere, offering maintenance-free living, a community pool, and a clubhouse for social gatherings. The location is hard to beat—just minutes to shopping, dining, medical facilities, I-75, golf, and Siesta Key Beach. If you’ve been watching this neighborhood, you know opportunities like this are rare—especially at this price. With fresh paint, updated appliances, solid fundamentals, and a peaceful preserve setting, this villa presents a wonderful opportunity to create your Sarasota retreat before snowbird season begins. Schedule your private tour today and see why this is one of the best values in Center Gate.