• Home type

    Single family

  • Year built

    1995

  • Lot size

    8,329 sq ft

  • Price per sq ft

    $174

  • Taxes

    $2922 / Yr

  • HOA fees

    $831 / Qtr

  • Last updated

    Today

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Overview

Some Homes Have a View, but This One Comes With Its Own Entertainment! Enjoy a Peaceful Pond, Playful Ducks, and Frequent Wildlife Visitors From This Beautiful Maintenance-Free Home in Gated Park Forest! This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom split floor-plan home with a 2-car garage welcomes you with mature tropical landscaping, a screened entry, and an inviting setting that captures the charm of Florida living. Inside, a large foyer opens to the spacious great room featuring vaulted ceilings, recessed lighting, and luxury COREtec vinyl plank flooring that continues into the adjoining flex space, offering endless possibilities for a den, home office, craft room, or exercise area. The kitchen features an abundance of white cabinetry, quartz countertops, a center island with breakfast bar, recessed lighting, and tile flooring. Just off the kitchen, the dining room features a beautiful wall of bay windows that fills the space with natural light and provides a lovely view of the backyard while enjoying your morning coffee. The fully enclosed Florida room expands your living space, offering a comfortable place to enjoy the pond views and visiting wildlife regardless of the weather. Whether relaxing with a good book or entertaining friends, this light-filled space is sure to become a favorite. The generously sized primary suite features two walk-in closets and an ensuite bathroom with dual vanities, solid-surface countertops, and a large walk-in shower. The guest bedroom offers friends and family a comfortable space with a reach-in closet, while the nearby guest bathroom features a convenient tub and shower combination. The interior laundry room provides additional storage with a closet. Step outside to the screened lanai, where you can enjoy the fresh Florida air, watch the ducks visit the pond, and appreciate the natural beauty of your backyard. Notable updates and features include a 2019 HVAC system with secondary surge protection, a new water heater installed in October 2026, hurricane protection panels for the windows, a hurricane-rated garage door, and updated luxury vinyl plank flooring. The spacious two-car garage also features built-in storage concealed behind sliding mesh screens. Even better, this home is being sold furnished, making it easy to move right in without the hassle of furnishing a new home! Embrace the maintenance-free lifestyle in Park Forest and spend more time enjoying community amenities, including a heated pool, tennis courts, pickleball, shuffleboard, and clubhouse, with on-site storage available for your boat or RV. This gated community offers a full social calendar and a welcoming neighborhood atmosphere, while HOA services include grounds maintenance, exterior painting, roof maintenance, irrigation, cable, and internet. All of this is less than 10 miles from beautiful Gulf beaches, world-class fishing, boat ramps, hiking trails, parks, golf courses, shopping, dining, and medical facilities. Discover the easy Florida lifestyle you've been waiting for at 278 Park Forest Boulevard in Englewood!


Interior

Appliances

  • Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Bedrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2

Bathrooms

  • Total bathrooms: 2
  • Full baths: 2

Laundry

  • Inside
  • Laundry Room

Cooling

  • Central Air

Heating

  • Central, Electric

Features

  • Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Solid Surface Counters, Split Bedrooms, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments

Levels

  • One

Size

  • 1,727 sq ft

Exterior

Private Pool

  • No

Patio & Porch

  • Patio, Porch, Rear Porch, Screened

Roof

  • Shingle

Garage

  • Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway
  • Garage Door Opener

Carport

  • None

Year Built

  • 1995

Lot Size

  • 0.19 acres
  • 8,329 sq ft

Waterfront

  • Yes

Water Source

  • Public

Sewer

  • Public Sewer

Community Info

HOA Information

  • Association Fee: $831
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Fee 2: $374
  • Association Fee Includes: Clubhouse, Fence Restrictions, Gated, Maintenance, Pickleball, Pool, Recreation Facilities, Shuffleboard Court, Spa/Hot Tub, Tennis Court(s), Vehicle Restrictions, Cable TV, Common Area Taxes, Pool(s), Escrow Reserves Fund, Internet, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Association Management, Private Roads, Recreation Facilities

Taxes

  • Annual amount: $2,922.23
  • Tax year: 2025

Senior Community

  • Yes

Features

  • Buyer Approval Required, Clubhouse, Deed Restrictions, Gated, Golf Carts Permitted, Irrigation-Reclaimed Water, Pool, Sidewalks, Special Community Restrictions, Tennis Court(s)

Location

  • City: Englewood
  • County/Parrish: Sarasota
  • Township: 40S

Listing courtesy of: Carla Stiver, PA, RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP, 941-473-8484

MLS ID: D6149362

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Community Key Facts

Park Forest

Age Restrictions

  • 55+

Amenities & Lifestyle

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Homes in Community

  • Total Homes: 440
  • Home Types: Single-Family

Gated

  • Yes

Construction

  • Construction Dates: 1987 - Present

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