251 SOUTHWINDS DRIVE, SARASOTA, FL, 34231
Active53 days on marketListed Aug 18, 2026MLS #A4703297
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About this home
251 SOUTHWINDS DRIVE
AFFORDABLE SARASOTA LIVING JUST MINUTES FROM SIESTA KEY! Opportunities like this are hard to find! Located in desirable South Winds Mobile Home Park, this well-maintained home offers an incredibly affordable lifestyle with monthly fees of only $195. Enjoy the best of Sarasota living in this friendly 55+ community, just minutes from world-renowned Siesta Key Beach! This home has been lovingly maintained and is ready for immediate occupancy. The comfortable interior features an open living and dining area along with a nicely arranged kitchen. Even better, the outdoor living space is exceptional! A newer carport and screened lanai have been added (2 nice sized lanai's ... 1 on each side!) providing additional space to relax and enjoy the Florida lifestyle. This area also includes a convenient storage room for a washer and dryer. On the opposite side is an additional covered lanai, giving you even more space for outdoor living, entertaining, or simply enjoying our beautiful Florida weather. Important improvements include an air-conditioning system installed in 2020 and re-piping completed in 2022. A termite warranty/contract will also transfer to the new owner at closing. Tucked toward the back of the community on one of its quieter streets with minimal through traffic, this home offers a peaceful setting while keeping you remarkably close to everything in Sarasota. South Winds offers a beautiful, heated community pool, shuffleboard, horseshoes, pickleball, a putting green, library, recreation hall, social activities, friendly neighbors and superb on-site management! Hop on your bike or scooter and head towards Siesta Key, or take a quick drive and have your toes in the sand in approximately five minutes! Cultural downtown Sarasota is approximately 15 minutes away, offering outstanding restaurants, shopping, theaters, opera, galleries and entertainment. Affordable fees, a fantastic location and the Siesta Key lifestyle - this one is a gem! Furniture is negotiable. Being sold As-Is with Right to Inspect. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own in one of Sarasota's affordable 55+ co-op communities but don't wait ... this one won't last long. H-U-R-R-Y!
Facts & features
The home at a glance
2
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
624
Sqft
0.08 ac
Lot size
1963
Year built
One
Levels
$221
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 and the real association fee — not generic estimates.
$1,300 /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
$1,300/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
+44.6%
$/sqft vs Sarasota actives
$221 vs $387
Days on market
53 vs 85 typical
Where $221/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 Southwinds
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Southwinds — neighborhood snapshot
Population
421
Median age
53
Median income
$68,715
Median home value
$380,300
Avg household
2
Households w/ children
67%
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)
200 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 43% below the SARASOTA 34231 median. See the full Sarasota market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 251 SOUTHWINDS DRIVE
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$92,500
211 SOUTHWINDS DRIVE · same community
1 bd · 1 ba · 551 sqft · $168/sqft · 16 DOM
Sold · Apr ’26$133,000
200 SOUTHWINDS DRIVE · same community
2 bd · 1 ba · 460 sqft · $289/sqft · 6 DOM
Sold · Jul ’26$62,500
208 SOUTHWINDS DRIVE · same community
1 bd · 1 ba · 459 sqft · $136/sqft · 55 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
Kemarie Johnson
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 251 SOUTHWINDS DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 251 SOUTHWINDS DRIVE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
251 SOUTHWINDS DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 251 SOUTHWINDS DRIVE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $1,300/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $195/mo association fee 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.
How much are the HOA fees at 251 SOUTHWINDS DRIVE?+
The association fee works out to $195 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 251 SOUTHWINDS DRIVE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $864. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
Are pets allowed at 251 SOUTHWINDS DRIVE?+
The listing reports pets: Cats OK, 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 $137,900, this home is listed about 75% below the Sarasota median of $550,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 251 SOUTHWINDS DRIVE?+
Riverview High School (high), Phillippi Shores Elementary School (elementary), Brookside Middle School (middle) — Sarasota County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
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Listing courtesy of DEBBIE HERING REALTY & ASSOC. · Debbie Hering. MLS #A4703297.
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