Don't miss this well-maintained 2-bedroom, 2-bath doublewide situated on an oversized lot on a private road in the highly desirable Japanese Gardens 55+ community. Laminate flooring runs throughout the main living areas, with tile in the kitchen and bathrooms. The bright Florida room adds approximately 340 square feet of additional living space and is filled with natural light from walls of windows. The spacious primary suite features a walk-in closet and private ensuite bath, while the guest bedroom also offers a walk-in closet. Relax or entertain on the large screened lanai, and enjoy the convenience of a storage shed with washer and dryer. Japanese Gardens offers resort-style amenities including pickleball, bocce, shuffleboard, a clubhouse, heated pool, spa, and an active social calendar. Come experience the Florida lifestyle in this welcoming, resident-owned community!
In M/H Community
Manufactured (co-op)Property Type
1980Year Built
4,884 sq ftLot Size
$198Price/Sq.Ft.
$309/moHOA Dues
1 spaceParking
Listed by Kelly Rockafellow• JAPANESE GARDENS REALTY
Japanese Gardens, located between U.S. 41 (Tamiami Trail) and the Intracoastal Waterway, is a residential and coastal South Venice neighborhood with canal-lined streets and mature landscaping. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Shamrock Park & Nature Center trailhead, where boardwalk paths, birdlife, and weekend walkers set the pace. Mid-century ranch homes and newer rebuilds sit on quiet lots, with palms and pines shaping the streetscape. The nearby Venetian Waterway Park adds a long, linear route for cycling and sunset strolls. A short drive away, Venice Theatre and the Venice Art Center act as cultural anchors for evenings out. The atmosphere reads relaxed and outdoors-forward, with Gulf beaches and waterways defining daily rhythms.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Ceiling fans
Programmable thermostat
Walk-in closet(s)
Window treatments
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Range
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer hookup
Dryer hookup (electric)
Flooring
Laminate
Tile
Heating & cooling
Central heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Screened side porch
Awning(s)
Outdoor lighting
Rain gutters
Sidewalk
On-site storage / shed(s)
Heated in-ground pool with lighting and heated spa
Home design
Residential mobile home (double wide)
One story
East-facing
Parking
Covered parking
Driveway
1-car carport
Construction
Vinyl siding
Metal roof
Pillar/post/pier foundation
Built as a double wide
Utilities
Private water
Private sewer
Cable connected
Electricity connected
Sewer connected
Water connected
Underground utilities
HOA & community
HOA with monthly fee of $309 (association approval required)
Association amenities: clubhouse, pool, spa/hot tub, pickleball courts, shuffleboard, recreational facilities, cable TV
Association fee includes: cable TV, pool, escrow reserves, management, private road, recreational facilities, sewer, water
Senior community
Community features: buyer approval required, community mailbox, golf carts allowed, sidewalks, street lights, special community restrictions
Pets: cats allowed
Financial info
Total monthly association fees $309 ($3,708 annually)
Electricity and solar
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The RMH District provides for manufactured housing in the County and recognizes the existence of manufactured housing as a housing choice for the County's residents. This district is further intended to declare that the use of manufactured homes for dwelling purposes shall only be allowed in manufactured home parks or manufactured home subdivisions. This district of manufactured home development is provided to allow a suitable living environment in manufactured homes and to ensure the compatibility of such developments with adjoining and nearby present and future development of other types of residential units; The RMH District shall generally be used to implement the Comprehensive Plan within those areas shown as Moderate or Medium Density Residential on the Future Land Use Map.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Day care facility
Laundromat
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Wastewater treatment
Housing-Mobile home park
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Climate risks
8/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 28 days in 30 years
10/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Redfin Estimate for 5640 Forsythia Rd
$203,889
$15K under list price of $219K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $238K to $445K.