Village Plaza

Village Plaza Condos for Sale – Sarasota, Florida 34233

Village Plaza is a popular pick for prospective buyers of Sarasota condos for sale in the 55+ age bracket. It was developed in the 1970s precisely as an alternative for seniors and retirees seeking a conveniently located, active lifestyle community.

This property is nestled off South Beneva Road on the southwestern edge of Sarasota Springs just next to Sarasota’s Southgate and South Gate Ridge neighborhoods. These localities surrounding Village Plaza are populated by diverse age groups that the current crop of senior citizens now prefers to mingle with instead of just interacting among themselves.

Great inventory mix

A charming mix of 88 villas and 62 condos constitute the residences of Village Plaza. The design of these homes is reminiscent of the traditional Spanish Mediterranean architectural style, with off-white stucco walls and red barrel-tile roofs. Lush tropical landscaping buffers the residences, which not only fosters a quiet and serene setting but also enhances privacy. 

The market inventory of Sarasota condos for sale would typically include Village Plaza residences with two bedrooms and two baths within floor areas ranging from 1,150 square feet up to about 1,500 square feet. Delightful finds among the sales-listings in this community are those residences which have been meticulously maintained and have recent upgrades on their flooring and carpeting, along with some appliance, kitchen and cabinetry updates.

Quick pencil-pushing needed

Village Plaza condos for sale are quite affordably priced. The price points of recent listings in this community which have moved in the market are all in the $100s level. Hence, it isn’t uncommon for an available unit in this community to receive multiple offers and be sold quickly.

Pursuing a sales listing in this neighborhood, therefore, may need fast decision-making on price offers through the expert advice of a professional agent. In early January 2015, a two-bedroom villa here with a floor plan of 1,498 square feet and a listed price of $130,000 immediately got several bids and was sold after only 10 days in the MLS of Sarasota condos for sale.

Primers of active lifestyle

The relatively fast turnover of condos for sale in Village Plaza is but logical, given the many enticing features of this enclave. It encourages an active lifestyle for the older generation through planned community activities regularly disseminated through a neighborhood newsletter. The leisure facilities within the complex include a clubhouse with meeting and party space, swimming pool, barbecue area, billiards room, fitness room and library.

Additionally, just across west of Beneva Road are the links of Village Green, a popular 18-hole executive golf course open to the public. This par 58 layout built on an orange grove offers enjoyable play both for novice and advanced golfers. Professional instruction, as well as dining facilities, is also accessible in this golf facility which has been in business since the 1960s.

The shopping and dining venues along the Bee Ridge Road corridor are also just a block away to the south. Some of these, including the Publix Super Market, fastfood chain KFC and Walgreens, are only some 10 minutes walk from the Village Plaza residences. Nearby arterial roads and bus stops likewise facilitate convenient access to downtown Sarasota.

Village Plaza Condos for Sale

Below are the current real estate listings available at Village Plaza

Please contact me if you would like to schedule a tour of any of the listed properties below.