52$215,000
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,004 sqft
5520 Fair Oaks St, Bradenton, FL
Marla Dobbs · FINE PROPERTIES
Est. $1,666/mo$194/sqft · 23 days on Realty
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,236
Sqft
1988
Built
Easy Florida living awaits in this inviting 2-bedroom, 2-bath villa in Garden Lakes Courtyard, a desirable 55+ community in the heart of Bradenton. With a spacious open floor plan, vaulted ceilings and a skylight bringing in natural light, this home offers a bright, airy setting designed for relaxed Florida living. The kitchen features a sunny breakfast nook, two pantries for generous storage, and a convenient laundry closet with a full-size washer and dryer. Sliding glass doors from both the great room and primary bedroom open to a tiled, screened courtyard—your own private outdoor retreat for morning coffee, afternoon reading or evening cocktails. A locked storage room within the courtyard provides plenty of space for bikes, beach chairs, golf gear and more. Covered parking for two cars is conveniently located right in front of the villa. Garden Lakes Courtyard makes it easy to enjoy an active Florida lifestyle. Community amenities include a clubhouse with kitchen and library, fitness center, swimming pool, tennis and pickleball courts, and shuffleboard. The location makes everyday living especially convenient, with a wide variety of medical facilities, shopping, dining and entertainment options nearby. Spend the day exploring the University Town Center area, enjoy events and outdoor activities at Nathan Benderson Park, or take advantage of everything the Sarasota-Bradenton area offers. With I-75 approximately four miles away, you’ll also have easy access to Tampa and St Petersburg to the north and Sarasota and points south. Whether you're searching for a full-time home or a seasonal Florida escape, this villa combines comfortable indoor/outdoor living, resort-style amenities and a location that puts so much of the Gulf Coast lifestyle within easy reach.
Listing agent
Debbie Vogler
Courtesy of MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY
(941) 705-3328
Stellar MLS · Listing MFRA4706977
$48,000
Estimated monthly payment
$1,666/mo
Loan amount $192,000. Estimate only — your actual rate and payment depend on credit, location, and lender.
2026 roll
Within 2 miles of this home: 6 restaurants and cafés, 4 grocery stores, and 3 parks and green spaces.
Place data from OpenStreetMap.
Sushi Hana
53rd Ave E
Smoothie King
Paddy Wagon
Burger King
Lockwood Ridge Road
McDonald's
33rd Street East
Poblanos Mexican Gril & Bar
Mexican restaurant · 53rd Ave E
Publix
53rd Avenue East
Walmart Neighborhood Market
53rd Avenue East
ALDI
53rd Avenue East
Walmart Supercenter
53rd Avenue East
Braden River Park
Mallory Square Park
John's Island
School ratings (A+ to F) from HJN community data.
Manatee Charter School
KG-8 · Regular · Manatee County School District
619 students · 16.3:1 student–teacher
Oneco Elementary School
PK-5 · Regular · Manatee County School District
576 students · 14.4:1 student–teacher
Community Christian School
PK-12 · Regular
323 students · 12.3:1 student–teacher
Rings at ½ mile and 1 mile. Basemap © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Open the Bradenton camera map1 license-plate reader mapped within 1 mile of this home, identified as a Flock Safety device. None within ½ mile. Nearest: 0.6 mi northeast.
| Device type | Within ½ mi | Within 1 mi |
|---|---|---|
| License-plate readers | 0 | 1 |
| of which Flock Safety | 0 | 1 |
Community-reported via OpenStreetMap; may be incomplete. Data as of . © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
License-plate readers (ALPR) are fixed cameras that photograph passing vehicles and read their plates. Records are typically shared with the agency or association that operates the camera.
Flock Safety is a company whose plate-reader cameras are used by police departments, cities, HOAs and businesses. Its devices are usually solar-powered and pole-mounted.
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