6235 Columbia Drive $338,000

A little piece of Bayshore Gardens history! This 1959 home still has much of its original character, including terrazzo floors, while offering several important updates: roof 2016, HVAC 2019, fence 2020 and shed 2021. Inside, you’ll find living and family spaces, a dining area, Florida room, three bedrooms, two full baths and inside laundry. Outside, the lot is completely xeriscaped, so there’s no lawn to mow. Bayshore Gardens residents enjoy access to a marina on Sarasota Bay with a private boat ramp, fishing dock, fish-cleaning station, picnic area and 127 boat slips with water and electric, plus space for smaller boats, canoes and kayaks. Community amenities also include an Olympic-size swimming pool, playground, volleyball court, picnic shelters, BBQ grills and clubhouse. This isn't a remodeled home trying to look like 1959 — it's a 1959 Bayshore Gardens home that still has its original Florida character. Whether you're looking for a full-time home or a winter retreat, this one is worth a look.

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