Description

Experience affordable luxury living or a prime investment opportunity in central Sarasota with this well-positioned 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 1,246-square-foot condominium at 5001 Baraldi Cir #209 in the gated Las Palmas community. Delivering major system peace of mind with a brand-new HVAC installed in 2025, this property offers strong rental potential with a 7-month minimum lease policy and an accommodating pet-friendly environment for pets up to 60 pounds. Inside, the functional multi-level layout features soaring high ceilings, an updated kitchen, dedicated built-in desk nook for remote work, in-unit washer and dryer, and a private balcony, with bedrooms privately separated across two floors for maximum solitude. Storage is abundant with a dedicated pantry, linen closet, and expansive primary walk-in closet, while parking is effortless thanks to a private attached one-car garage and ample guest spaces. Resort-style amenities at Las Palmas include two heated swimming pools, a spa, fully equipped fitness center, tennis courts, clubhouse, playground, fenced dog park, and hard-to-find on-site RV/boat/trailer parking available for a fee. Perfectly positioned off the University Parkway corridor near Nathan Benderson Park, you are minutes from premier shopping and dining at UTC, Lakewood Ranch, Detwiler's Farm Market, vibrant Downtown Sarasota, St. Armands Circle, and world-renowned Gulf Coast white-sand beaches.