5581 GOLF POINTE DRIVE, SARASOTA, FL, 34243
Active203 days on marketListed Jan 14, 2026MLS #A4678276
About this home
5581 GOLF POINTE DRIVE
Lovely turnkey furnished villa in the sought after community of Golf Pointe at Palm Aire Country Club is available to rent. The light and bright villa has two bedrooms plus a den/office, two bathrooms, living room, dining room, tile floors in the living areas, spacious rooms, high ceilings, lanai and serene lake views. The primary bedroom has a king sized bed and on suite bathroom. The guest bedroom has a full sized bed. The property also offers a charming courtyard and a two car garage. The Golf Pointe community offers a heated pool and clubhouse. Location is close to University Parkway, coffee shops, restaurants, grocery stores, UTC and much much more. Available May 1, 2026-December 31,2026. The owner will also consider a longer term stay within the available months. Call today as this will not last long.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
2
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2,154
Sqft
0.01 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
1983
Year built
One
Levels
$1
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Principal and interest plus estimated taxes and insurance. Run your own numbers below.
$179 /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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Estimated payment
$179/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Estimates only — taxes at 1.1%/yr and typical insurance; 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.
$/sqft vs Sarasota actives
$1 vs $344
Days on market
203 vs 61 typical
Where $1/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.
Where it sits
Inside Desoto Lakes Country Club Colony
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Desoto Lakes Country Club Colony — neighborhood snapshot
Population
1,543
Median age
54
Median income
$76,163
Median home value
$384,121
Avg household
2
Households w/ children
95%
For the school run
Manatee County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Sarasota market
$475K → $500K
Sarasota median sold, yr/yr
95.2%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
159 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 99% below the SARASOTA 34243 median. See the full Sarasota market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 5581 GOLF POINTE DRIVE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Nov ’25$403,000
5503 NAPA DRIVE
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,121 sqft · $190/sqft · 60 DOM
Sold · Jul ’26$350,000
5531 NAPA DRIVE
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,121 sqft · $165/sqft · 42 DOM
Sold · Dec ’25$400,000
8168 VILLA GRANDE COURT
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,121 sqft · $189/sqft · 151 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
Erwin Vazquez
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 5581 GOLF POINTE DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 5581 GOLF POINTE DRIVE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
5581 GOLF POINTE DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 5581 GOLF POINTE DRIVE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $179/mo — principal and interest, estimated property taxes 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.
Are pets allowed at 5581 GOLF POINTE DRIVE?+
The listing reports pets: No. 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 $2,600, this home is listed about 100% below the Sarasota median of $574,945. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 5581 GOLF POINTE DRIVE?+
Marjorie G. Kinnan Elementary School (elementary), Braden River High School (high), Braden River Middle School (middle) — Manatee County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Three things that matter here
01Under the SARASOTA 34243 market on paper
$2,600 is 99% below the SARASOTA 34243 median of $325,000, and at $1/sqft it sits under the Sarasota average of $497.
02Waterfront living
This home sits directly on the water — the single scarcest feature in Florida inventory and the strongest long-term value anchor.
03Time on market is leverage
203 days on market against a Sarasota median of 61 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
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Listing courtesy of JENNETTE PROPERTIES INC · C. Alison Hunter. MLS #A4678276.
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