5267 81St St N

Paradise Shores is a low-rise, garden-style condominium community built in 1972 and arranged across two stories. Units are primarily one- and two-bedroom floorplans with features common to mid-century low-rise developments: open living/dining areas, split-bedroom layouts, walk-in closets, crown molding and ceiling fans. Many residences include enclosed sun rooms or bonus rooms used as home offices or dens. Exterior grounds are maturely landscaped and organized around shared courtyards, covered carport parking adjacent to units, and pedestrian sidewalks. The property’s social core centers on a large clubhouse with a well-equipped community kitchen, multipurpose recreation rooms, a library, and organized event programming. Outdoor amenities include a heated swimming pool, shuffleboard and bocce courts, a barbecue/picnic area with tiki-style huts, and outdoor grills. Maintenance services cover exterior upkeep, building insurance and reserves, trash, sewer and water; some utilities and cable/Internet are included in the HOA fee. The community markets itself as an active 55+ neighborhood with on-site activity options, no-pet restrictions, and proximity to shopping, medical centers and Gulf Coast beaches, offering a relaxed, low-maintenance Florida lifestyle for retirees or seasonal residents.