The best of the best! Central Park II is already the best-kept secret in Sarasota: Where else can you live steps from downtown and have access to country club amenities, water and a bike path to Venice? This particular unit has the best location within the complex. It's tucked off the road with a full view of the pond, pool and court--and even positioned close to the Hudson Bayou. Kayaking, fishing, tennis, pickleball, swimming--and the popular Legacy Trail for bikers or hikers. The condo association is in good financial condition with fully-funded reserves and all state-required inspections completed and results addressed. This is the largest floor-plan in the community with two lanais, two ensuite bathrooms and a half-bath downstairs. Ample storage space in the unit's 7 closets. It has updated living and kitchen areas with crown molding throughout. Enjoy the shaded view of the pond from the park bench at the base of your outside stairs. Monthly fee covers a lot: Exterior insurance, streaming TV, high speed internet, water, sewer, trash/recycling pickup, exterior building maintenance, grounds and recreational facility maintenance and a reserve fund.

Central Park II may be the best-kept secret in local condo living: It has the best location--two blocks from downtown, the bayfront and the Legacy Trail. There is a dock with boat access, fishing, a kayak launch or just sitting and watching the fish jump and the manatees float by. It has country club amenities--pool & hot tub, lighted tennis & pickleball court, fishing & kayaking, a fitness room & showers, a clubhouse with a library and kitchen that can be rented for private events, two bike sheds and a side-gate access to get you downtown or to the bayfront even faster. Across the street from a two-story Publix. If you cross the street toward downtown, prices begin to double. This particular condo is ideal: Ground floor, corner unit (additional window), new HVAC (2024) and water heater, sharp wood-look tile, crown molding and easy to rent. Central Park II presents a great quality of life--or a great investment that is easy to rent.

Under contract-accepting backup offers. Central Park II is the best-kept secret in Sarasota real estate: Country club amenities, a peaceful environment, relatively low prices--and all across the street from the southern edge of the downtown core. This particular ground-floor condo is a one-bedroom/one-bathroom upgraded unit with stainless-steel appliances that is situated in one of the best locations within the community: You'd be looking out at the pond, with the pool and court on the other side. Publix is directly across the street and the Legacy Trail is behind it. Downtown and the bayfront are to the north--and Sarasota Memorial Hospital is a few blocks south. Your timing to buy couldn't be better. It's a buyer's market and prices are $75k-$150k lower than a few years ago. Central Park II is also a great place to rent a condo Savvy investors have had no trouble keeping their place leased. It's a stable community with healthy reserves, an active population and lots of clubs and committees if you're so inclined.