3252 RINGWOOD MEADOW UNIT 81, SARASOTA, FL, 34235
Active6 days on marketListed Aug 20, 2026MLS #A4703439
About this home
3252 RINGWOOD MEADOW UNIT 81
Beautiful END-UNIT, one level VILLA in Papillon at The Meadows, where EASY Florida living meets an unbeatable Sarasota location! This 2-bedroom (split floorplan), 2-bath home features an updated kitchen, low-maintenance tile and hardwood flooring, a two-car garage, and a fabulous enclosed Florida SUNROOM wrapped in glass sliders overlooking peaceful greenspace. It is the kind of room you will actually use, whether you are enjoying morning coffee, reading a book, working from home, or simply watching the Florida landscape outside. UPDATES include a NEW A/C in 2022, plus the TILE ROOF was replaced by the association in 2012, and BOTH bathrooms have been tastefully updated, adding to the home's move-in ready appeal. The MAINTENANCE-FREE LIFESTYLE makes this an ideal lock-and-leave home for snowbirds, frequent travelers, or year-round residents. And then there is THE MEADOWS lifestyle. Miles of walking and biking trails wind throughout the neighborhood, with PICKLEBALL, TENNIS, GOLF and a JR. Olympic-size pool adding even more ways to enjoy the Florida sunshine. Papillon even has its own memorable amenity: the community POOL sits on an ISLAND, reached by a charming bridge. The LOCATION is hard to beat. You are minutes from UTC, Nathan Benderson PARK, MOTE SEA, LAKEWOOD RANCH, countless restaurants, shopping and entertainment, with easy access to I-75 and Tampa. Head to UTC for monthly Cars & Coffee, meet friends for dinner at one of the many nearby restaurants, or simply stay close to home and enjoy everything that makes life in The Meadows so appealing. This is not just an easy home to own. It is an easy Florida lifestyle to enjoy.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
2
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,601
Sqft
2
Garage
1981
Year built
One
Levels
$199
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.
$3,062 /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
$3,062/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
+0.4%
$/sqft vs Sarasota actives
$199 vs $344
Days on market
6 vs 63 typical
Where $199/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 Sarasota
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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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)
182 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 42% above the SARASOTA 34235 median. See the full Sarasota market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 3252 RINGWOOD MEADOW UNIT 81
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Jun ’26$240,000
3150 RINGWOOD MEADOW UNIT 54 · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,351 sqft · $178/sqft · 160 DOM
Sold · Jun ’26$460,000
1534 GEORGETOWNE LANE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,600 sqft · $288/sqft · 32 DOM
Sold · Aug ’25$405,000
1042 WHITEGATE COURT
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,553 sqft · $261/sqft · 22 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
Alek Cherrone
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 3252 RINGWOOD MEADOW UNIT 81 — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 3252 RINGWOOD MEADOW UNIT 81 — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
3252 RINGWOOD MEADOW UNIT 81 FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 3252 RINGWOOD MEADOW UNIT 81?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $3,062/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $521/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 3252 RINGWOOD MEADOW UNIT 81?+
The association fee works out to $521 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 3252 RINGWOOD MEADOW UNIT 81?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $4,343. 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 3252 RINGWOOD MEADOW UNIT 81?+
The listing reports pets: Number Limit. 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 $319,000, this home is listed about 42% below the Sarasota median of $552,448. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 3252 RINGWOOD MEADOW UNIT 81?+
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
$319,000 runs 42% above the SARASOTA 34235 median.
02Park/Greenbelt views
The park/greenbelt view is part of what you're buying — views hold value independently of the structure.
03Know the monthly fee
The association fee is $521/mo. That usually buys real services — verify what's covered before comparing this home against fee-free alternatives.
04Fresh on the market
Only 6 days on market in a Sarasota market that averages 63 — if it fits, move quickly.
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Listing courtesy of COMPASS FLORIDA LLC · Rebecca Fischer. MLS #A4703439.
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