5209 MANORWOOD DRIVE UNIT 3A, SARASOTA, FL, 34235
Active628 days on marketListed Nov 22, 2024MLS #A4630203
About this home
5209 MANORWOOD DRIVE UNIT 3A
COMPARE PRICE, LOCATION and ASSOCIATION FEES of this LUXURY condo to any EQUIVALENT condo, you will be CONVINCED his condo should be your number ONE choice. This RARELY available FULLY FURNISHED, LARGE END UNIT, has 3-bedrooms, 3-full bathrooms, and nice open floor plan! ADD in the IMPACT GLASS sliders on the lanai overlooking the preserve and you have a total of 2727sq ft of living space! Kitchen is very bright with dining area with large windows overlooking the heated pool area and 2 hot tubs. Large inside laundry room has ample storage space, the ENTIRE home has so very much storage space which makes for great organization! Some of the upgrades in this lovely home include high tray ceiling, crown molding, arched openings with columns, neutral tile, engineered hardwood flooring, TILE floors in the living room and kitchen. The kitchen has granite countertops, a dine-in area and breakfast bar, custom wood cabinets with rollouts, built-in desk for convenient use such as cookbooks. The ensuite primary bedroom has a huge, customized, walk-in closet and a large bath with soaking tub, walk-in shower, dual sinks, and stone counters. There are two assigned parking spaces under the buildings' gated garage and an extra air-conditioned, secured storage area. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! This is a MUST SEE if you are looking for a lavish gated community with WALKING PATHS, MAJESTIC OAKS and a PRESERVE WITH WILDLIFE! GRANDE OAKS PRESERVE offers a fitness center, tennis courts and a clubhouse and resort style heated pool and spa! You could walk to the UTC Mall, or Benderson Park with International rowing facilities. SARASOTA S' INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT is only a short drive. Access to I75 is so close! Downtown Sarasota, St. Armands Circle, for fabulous shopping, world famous Siesta Key beach and Lido Key Beach, cultural activities, numerous golf courses, and medical facilities. Come see and don't miss this beautiful home!
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2,392
Sqft
0 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
2006
Year built
One
Levels
$188
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record — not generic estimates.
$3,284 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
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Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$3,284/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
vs edgeAI estimate
−21.6%
$/sqft vs Sarasota actives
$188 vs $343
Days on market
628 vs 63 typical
Where $188/sqft sits among the 400 Sarasota actives
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
The investor lens
Two ways this home pays
This home sits inside Grand Reserve, a community zoned to allow true short-term rentals — so it can earn as a nightly rental or a traditional lease. Here’s how the two paths compare.
Short-term rental
Zoned & eligible
Projected nightly rate, occupancy and annual revenue for this exact home.
Long-term rental
$3,700/mo median
Live Sarasota rental listing data — this home’s rate depends on size, condition and furnishing.
Where it sits
Inside Grand Reserve
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Grand Reserve is a short-term-rental community. See the full guide →
SARASOTA 34235 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
15,114
Median age
57.6
Median income
$72,948
Median home value
$338,200
Avg household
2.12
Households w/ children
1,116
For the school run
Sarasota County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Sarasota market
$475K → $493K
Sarasota median sold, yr/yr
95.2%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
165 of 400
Sarasota actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Sarasota, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 100% above the SARASOTA 34235 median. See the full Sarasota market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 5209 MANORWOOD DRIVE UNIT 3A
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Oct ’25$300,000
5242 MANORWOOD DRIVE UNIT 3A · same community
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,392 sqft · $125/sqft · 165 DOM
Sold · Jul ’26$399,500
5110 MANORWOOD DRIVE UNIT 3D · same community
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,392 sqft · $167/sqft · 60 DOM
Sold · Nov ’25$627,500
5688 PIPERS WAITE UNIT 50
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,362 sqft · $266/sqft · 208 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
Frantreshia Miller
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 5209 MANORWOOD DRIVE UNIT 3A — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 5209 MANORWOOD DRIVE UNIT 3A — before you fall in love.
See it in person
Schedule a tour
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Straight answers
5209 MANORWOOD DRIVE UNIT 3A FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 5209 MANORWOOD DRIVE UNIT 3A?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $3,284/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
What are the property taxes on 5209 MANORWOOD DRIVE UNIT 3A?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2023) was $3,320. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
Can 5209 MANORWOOD DRIVE UNIT 3A be rented short-term?+
Yes — this home sits inside Grand Reserve, a community zoned to allow short-term rentals. Nightly-rental income could change the math on this purchase entirely; request a free rental income analysis and our team will prepare projections for this exact home.
Are pets allowed at 5209 MANORWOOD DRIVE UNIT 3A?+
The listing reports pets: Yes. Communities often layer on breed or weight rules — we'll verify the specifics with the association before you commit.
How does the price compare to other homes in Sarasota?+
At $449,900, this home is listed about 20% below the Sarasota median of $559,500. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 5209 MANORWOOD DRIVE UNIT 3A?+
Gocio Elementary School (elementary), Booker Middle School (middle), Booker High School (high) — Sarasota County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Four things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$449,900 runs 100% above the SARASOTA 34235 median — but at 2,392 sqft it's also 43% larger than the typical Sarasota listing.
02Zoned for nightly rentals
Grand Reserve is one of the communities zoned to allow true short-term rentals — nightly income could change the math on this purchase entirely. Ask for the free rental analysis below.
03Time on market is leverage
628 days on market against a Sarasota median of 63 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
04The price has already moved
Listed at $585,000, now $449,900 — a $135K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICE · Kathleen DuPont. MLS #A4630203.
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