Park Forest Homes under $500,000

Park Forest Homes under $500,000

Welcome to Park Forest, a charming subdivision nestled in the heart of Englewood, Florida, where the beauty of nature meets the convenience of modern living. This picturesque community is situated in Sarasota County, just a stone's throw away from the stunning Gulf Coast beaches, making it an ideal location for both relaxation and recreation.

Park Forest is known for its serene atmosphere, lined with mature trees and lush landscaping that creates a tranquil environment for residents. The community boasts a variety of single-family homes, many of which are affordably priced under $500,000. This makes Park Forest an excellent choice for first-time homebuyers, retirees, or anyone seeking a peaceful retreat without breaking the bank.

Each home in Park Forest reflects a unique charm, with spacious layouts that often feature open-concept designs, modern kitchens, and inviting outdoor spaces perfect for enjoying Florida's sunny weather. Residents can take advantage of the community's amenities, which may include walking trails, parks, and nearby recreational facilities, fostering a sense of community and encouraging an active lifestyle.

Living in Park Forest means embracing the best of Florida living. Enjoy easy access to local shops, restaurants, and entertainment options, as well as the pristine beaches that Englewood is famous for. Whether you're looking for a cozy home to settle down in or a vacation retreat to escape to, Park Forest offers a delightful blend of affordability, comfort, and community spirit. Discover your dream home in this enchanting subdivision today!

Newest Park Forest Homes under $500,000

278 Park Forest Boulevard, Englewood
$300,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Park Forest SubDv. ⋅ 34223 Zip Code
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!

278 Park Forest Boulevard, Englewood
238 Park Forest Boulevard Unit 146, Englewood
$309,900
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Park Forest SubDv. ⋅ 34223 Zip Code
Welcome to this spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom with an office, bonus room and a Florida room. This well-designed home boasts a split floor plan, offering privacy and space. The split two-bedroom floor plan also has a flex space den/office for you to create the perfect area to fit your needs. Enter the home through a covered entrance that leads to a foyer with closet space. The living room is one large living space with ceiling fan and an enclosed lanai. Inside the recently updated Chef's dream kitchen you will find beautiful new cabinets with soft-close doors and drawers, an extended large kitchen island with 2 large drawers, granite countertops, ceiling fan, stainless-steel appliances and a pantry. The breakfast nook overlooks the peaceful and serene yard. The ensuite primary bedroom has two walk-in closets and lanai access through the sliders that make this a suite with sitting room or office. The primary bathroom has been beautifully upgraded with granite countertop vanity, modern lighting and tiled walk-in shower with frameless glass shower doors and dual shower head with slide bar. The guest bedroom is on the opposite side of the house with a large built-in closet. The guest bathroom is in the hallway of the living room and it has been upgraded with a new vanity and modern lighting. The laundry is off the garage and has plenty of storage space. This home also has an abundance of storage options with closets conveniently placed at the entryway, hallway linen closet and in the laundry room. The perfect place to relax at the end of the day awaits you on the enclosed lanai, that adds quite a bit more to your living space. You will be able to enjoy your evening glass of wine while listening to the sound of nature and enjoying the skies of the rear southern exposure. For additional peace of mind, the roof was replaced in 2023 (the HOA replaces every 18 years and the exterior of the homes are all freshly painted every 7 years) motorized shutters in 2024, hurricane impact windows 2025, hurricane impact garage door 2025, thermal impact entry door 2025 and generator comes with the property. As a resident of Park Forest, you’ll have access to all the recreational amenities, including a sparkling pool, spa, pickleball, tennis, shuffleboard, bocce ball courts, and a clubhouse hosting monthly activities. With HOA fees covering lawn maintenance, irrigation, roof replacement, and exterior painting, you can embrace hassle-free living while enjoying an active lifestyle. This community is conveniently located just a short drive to the pristine beaches of Manasota Key, Venice, and Nokomis.

238 Park Forest Boulevard Unit 146, Englewood
259 Park Forest Boulevard, Englewood
$330,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Park Forest SubDv. ⋅ 34223 Zip Code
Virtually Staged. Welcome to Park Forest, a desirable 55+ gated community offering comfortable, low-maintenance living in a convenient Englewood location. This well-maintained home features an open floor plan with a spacious living and dining area, vaulted ceilings, durable concrete epoxy flooring, and impact windows. The bright, year-round Florida room provides additional living space with large windows overlooking the private backyard. The updated kitchen features quartz countertops, updated cabinetry, a center island with plenty of storage, and a separate eat-in area. The primary bedroom features luxury vinyl flooring, two generous closets, and an updated ensuite bath with a walk-in shower and ceramic tile flooring. The second bedroom also features luxury vinyl flooring, while the updated guest bath offers a walk-in shower and ceramic tile flooring. Convenient linen and coat closets provide additional storage. Step outside to enjoy the private backyard with a paved patio and peaceful wooded view, perfect for relaxing and enjoying the Florida weather. Park Forest residents enjoy year-round social activities, a clubhouse, community pool, pickleball and tennis courts, shuffleboard, and bocce ball. The HOA provides lawn care, irrigation, roof replacement, and exterior painting for easy, low-maintenance living. Conveniently located just a short drive from the beautiful beaches of Manasota Key, Venice, and Nokomis, this home offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the Southwest Florida lifestyle.

259 Park Forest Boulevard, Englewood
413 Tomoka Drive, Englewood
$449,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Park Forest SubDv. ⋅ 34223 Zip Code
Welcome to Park Forest, one of the area’s most sought-after 55+ gated communities, where vibrant Florida living meets exceptional value and peace of mind. This meticulously maintained Pearl floor plan offers the perfect blend of comfort, space, and thoughtful upgrades. Featuring 3 bedrooms, a flexible den, and 2 full bathrooms, this custom designed home is built for both everyday living and effortless entertaining. Step inside to discover an inviting open-concept layout centered around a spacious Great Room, complemented by elegant finishes and upgraded fixtures throughout. The expansive kitchen is a standout, offering solid wood cabinetry, granite countertops, a built-in pantry, an oversized island, an eat-at counter, and a sunny breakfast nook with additional cabinet space—ideal for gathering with family and friends. A separate dining area flows seamlessly into the main living space, creating the perfect setting for hosting. Generous room sizes continue throughout the home, including the spacious primary suite featuring a large walk-in closet and an en-suite bath with granite countertops, dual vanities, a soaking garden tub and walk-in shower. The versatile den offers tranquil pond views, making it an ideal office or reading room. Pocketing sliding glass doors open to a covered, screened lanai with Sunpro Shade, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor living experience. Beyond, an open patio overlooks a peaceful backyard and serene pond views, providing the perfect backdrop for relaxing sunset. Mature landscaping enhances the home’s exceptional curb appeal. Additional features include accordion hurricane shutters for the lanai and front door, a newer water heater, crown molding, plantation shutters, Hunter Douglas Blinds, new carpet in the bedrooms, pull outs in the kitchen cabinets, newer refrigerator, re-roof in 2019, custom closet orgainizers, screen enclosed front entry, upgraded fans and fixtures, new garage door opener and an inside laundry room complete with a utility sink. This move-in ready residence has been lovingly cared for and is ready for its next owner. Park Forest residents enjoy outstanding HOA benefits, including exterior painting every 7 years, roof replacement every 17 years, exterior grounds maintenance, lawn care, cable, and internet. The community amenities are second to none, featuring a clubhouse with a full calendar of social activities, a heated pool, tennis courts, pickleball, shuffleboard, bocce ball, and even a fenced storage area for boats and RVs. Ideally located just minutes from Historic Dearborn Street, beautiful Gulf beaches, and countless golf courses, this home offers the perfect combination of active community living and coastal convenience. Come discover why life in Park Forest is truly paradise.

413 Tomoka Drive, Englewood
409 Tomoka Drive, Englewood
$399,900
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Park Forest SubDv. ⋅ 34223 Zip Code
Your very own PRIVATE RETREAT located in the desirable coastal living 55+ community of Park Forest. Turnkey furnished--come and enjoy your own Florida escape located minutes from multiple gulf beaches! As you approach the home you are greeted with a grand front entry featuring brick pavers leading you inside where an expansive foyer with tile flooring, eloquent crown molding, tray ceilings, and a soothing color scheme leading you to the “great” room with plenty of space for entertaining, accented with a tray ceiling & crown molding, overlooking your spacious screened lanai through the triple 8' pocketing sliding glass doors. The “open” floor plan is ideal – showing off the beautiful dream kitchen with ample wood cabinetry, granite countertops, quality stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar, dinette area with a built-in buffet offering additional counter and cabinet space – all open to your comfortable dining area where you can entertain guests and relax with a cup of coffee and your favourite book. Perfectly designed to maximize square footage, this three bedroom, “split” bedroom design, home offers all functionality and privacy for you and your guests. Unwind in a spacious owner’s bedroom, complete with a tray ceiling & crown molding, ceiling fan, generous walk-in closet, and an ensuite bathroom – providing dual split sinks, a roomy walk-in shower with a granite top bench, private water closet and a linen closet. Enjoy the extra added "bonus" room off the primary suite with french doors and separate sliding glass doors that lead outside to the covered lanai. This space is perfect for a home office, exercise area, or a den--the possibilities are endless! Family and guests will be comfortable and enjoy the privacy in the 2nd and 3rd bedrooms with a shared bathroom that has a shower/tub, granite countertop and vanity with wood cabinets … A convenient laundry room with additional cabinetry and sink provide access to the 2-car garage. This home is being offered turnkey furnished so moving-in will be a breeze. But the best is yet to come! Relax out back on the sizable (15' x 15') screened lanai where you can enjoy nature and serenity any time of the day! The neighborhood of Park Forest offers a community pool & spa, clubhouse, tennis & pickleball courts, shuffleboard, and social activities to get acquainted with your neighbors. Enjoy the savings of no CDD fees, the lawn/landscape & irrigation maintenance taken care of by the HOA, and hurricane impact windows with accordion shutters for the doors. Centrally located just minutes from Venice and Manasota Beach, your options of beaches, dining, quaint shops, fishing, golfing, and much more...are endless! This truly is a unique, special, and rarely found home! Don’t miss this opportunity…

409 Tomoka Drive, Englewood
445 Tomoka Drive, Englewood
$390,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Park Forest SubDv. ⋅ 34223 Zip Code
Welcome to paradise in the highly sought-after community of Park Forest! This Turnkey furnished Lakefront Home offers extraordinary water views, maintenance-free living, and the ultimate Florida lifestyle. Tropical landscaping and a charming beach-themed screened entry create a warm welcome as you step inside to an open and airy floor plan featuring bright coastal colors and neutral tile flooring throughout for easy care and maintenance.PUBLIC WATER AND PUBLIC SEWER! The spacious great room is designed to maximize the breathtaking lake views, highlighted by triple sliding glass doors that seamlessly connect the indoor and outdoor living spaces. Relax in the screened lanai while enjoying peaceful waterfront scenery, stunning sunsets, and the sounds of nature. The beautifully appointed kitchen features warm cherry cabinetry, solid surface countertops, a raised breakfast bar, and a bright breakfast nook with a bay window and additional sliders leading to the lanai—perfect for enjoying morning coffee with serene water views. The private owner’s suite is a peaceful retreat offering direct lanai access, picturesque lake views, and two walk-in closets. The ensuite bath includes dual solid surface vanities, a tiled walk-in shower, and a linen closet for added storage. Guests will appreciate the comfortable secondary bedroom and nearby full bath with a tiled tub/shower combination and decorative arched detail. A versatile office/den provides additional flexible living space ideal for working from home, hobbies, or extra guest accommodations. Additional features include an interior laundry room with shelving and storage closet, plus convenient access to the garage. Residents of Park Forest enjoy an exceptional maintenance-free lifestyle with lawn care, exterior painting, roof replacement, cable, and internet all included. Resort-style amenities feature a heated pool and spa, clubhouse with an active social calendar, tennis courts, pickleball, and shuffleboard. Conveniently located just minutes from beaches, golf courses, fishing, shopping, dining, and entertainment, this home truly offers the best of Southwest Florida living. Schedule your private showing today and start enjoying life in paradise!

445 Tomoka Drive, Englewood
322 Falling Waters Lane Unit 163, Englewood
$279,900
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Park Forest SubDv. ⋅ 34223 Zip Code
*Big Value. Better Price* Welcome to this charming home in the 55+ gated community of Park Forest, offering comfortable living and a great location. Inside, you’ll find a spacious living room with vaulted ceilings, along with a den/office that provides flexible space for work or guests. The home also features a bright, year-round Florida Room for additional living and relaxation. The kitchen includes updated cabinetry, granite countertops, an island with plenty of storage and a separate dinette area. The primary bedroom offers two walk-in closets and an updated bathroom with a walk-in shower. A split floor plan adds privacy, with a second bedroom and full bath, plus a convenient linen closet. Residents enjoy year-round social activities plus a clubhouse, pool, pickleball and tennis courts, shuffleboard, and bocce ball. The HOA covers lawn care, irrigation, roof replacement, and exterior painting for easy, low-maintenance living. Located just a short drive from the beaches of Manasota Key, Venice, and Nokomis, this home is a great opportunity to enjoy the Florida lifestyle.

322 Falling Waters Lane Unit 163, Englewood
515 Wekiva River Court Unit 81, Englewood
$289,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Park Forest SubDv. ⋅ 34223 Zip Code
“NEW PRICE JUST IN TIME FOR SEASON! Snowbirds, your Florida paradise awaits!" This furnished home captures the essence of Florida living, offering a relaxing water view. Step inside to a bright floor plan featuring vaulted ceilings, luxury vinyl flooring, and seamless indoor-outdoor living. Your backyard oasis is the perfect retreat—ideal for savoring colorful sunrises or watching wildlife by the serene pond. The updated kitchen combines style and functionality with modern Fabuwood cabinetry, granite countertops, decorative backsplash and a breakfast bar. A cozy dinette area overlooks the sun-filled lanai and features a convenient coffee station. The spacious primary suite offers a peaceful escape with an oversized walk-in closet and ensuite bath featuring an extended vanity and walk-in shower. A comfortable guest bedroom and full bath provide plenty of space for visitors. As part of the HOA community, residents enjoy year-round activities including pickleball, tennis, and shuffleboared courts, water aerobics, and a clubhouse for social gatherings. The HOA covers lawn care, exterior painting very seven years, and roof replacement every seventeen—offering a truly carefree lifestyle. Perfectly situated just minutes from Gulf beaches, shopping, dining, and vibrant Dearborn Street, this home blends comfort, convenience, and coastal charm in one exceptional package.

515 Wekiva River Court Unit 81, Englewood
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