5635 GOLF POINTE DRIVE UNIT 101, SARASOTA, FL, 34243
Active159 days on marketListed Feb 25, 2026MLS #A4683974
About this home
5635 GOLF POINTE DRIVE UNIT 101
PLEASE READ CLOSELY: THIS IS NOT AN ANNUAL RENTAL! IT'S A SHORT TERM, OFF SEASON RENTAL. ONLY AVAILABLE FROM August 15, 2026 – DEC 28, 2026. Tastefully Renovated, Spacious 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath PLUS Office/Den End Unit Villa with a Fabulous Lake View. For the discerning renter who wants it all! New Kitchen, New Baths, New Flooring, New AC unit…New Everything! Turn-key furnished and furnished well! Two community pools are just a short walk away. Golf Pointe is a highly desirable community within Palm Aire and is just minutes from some of the best shopping and dining Sarasota has to offer. The Mall at UTC, Restaurants, Theaters and a Whole Foods Market are all just minutes away. Sarasota ’ s Award Winning Beaches & St. Armand’s Circle are less than a 30 minute drive. The Optional Palm Aire Country Club offers a variety of memberships for renters including a Full Equity , Sports Equity, Tennis Equity and Social Equity - something for everyone! First & Last Month’s Rent plus a Security Deposit & Credit Check required. Rent Includes: Basic Cable, WiFi Internet, Water & Sewer. Tenant to reimburse Landlord for Electric. 13% Florida State taxes applies to any lease less than 6 months + 1 day.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
2
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,529
Sqft
0 ac
Lot size
1984
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.
$173 /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
$173/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 $343
Days on market
159 vs 58 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
$470K → $470K
Sarasota median sold, yr/yr
95.1%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
153 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 5635 GOLF POINTE DRIVE UNIT 101
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Apr ’26$450,000
4702 GLENBROOKE TERRACE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,542 sqft · $292/sqft · 5 DOM
Sold · May ’26$345,000
8120 VICTORIA FALLS CIRCLE
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,554 sqft · $222/sqft · 10 DOM
Sold · Sep ’25$380,000
8047 VICTORIA FALLS CIRCLE
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,573 sqft · $242/sqft · 284 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
Kevin Johnson
CEO & Managing Broker · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 5635 GOLF POINTE DRIVE UNIT 101 — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 5635 GOLF POINTE DRIVE UNIT 101 — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
5635 GOLF POINTE DRIVE UNIT 101 FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 5635 GOLF POINTE DRIVE UNIT 101?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $173/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 5635 GOLF POINTE DRIVE UNIT 101?+
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 $1,800, this home is listed about 100% below the Sarasota median of $570,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 5635 GOLF POINTE DRIVE UNIT 101?+
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
Four things that matter here
01Under the SARASOTA 34243 market on paper
$1,800 is 99% below the SARASOTA 34243 median of $325,000, and at $1/sqft it sits under the Sarasota average of $496.
02Water views
The water view is part of what you're buying — views hold value independently of the structure.
03Time on market is leverage
159 days on market against a Sarasota median of 58 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
04The price has already moved
Listed at $2,000, now $1,800 — a $200 cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP · Donna Hampton. MLS #A4683974.
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