5420 STARWOOD PLACE, SARASOTA, FL, 34232
Active Under Contract35 days on marketListed Sep 5, 2026MLS #A4705269
About this home
5420 STARWOOD PLACE
Under contract-accepting backup offers. MOTIVATED SELLERS ****Welcome to 5420 Starwood Place, a thoughtfully updated single-story Sarasota home offering the kind of features buyers appreciate from day one. With 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 1,184 sq. ft. of living space, 1,845 total sq. ft., a 1-car garage, and no HOA, this home combines a practical layout with several important recent improvements. Highlights include a new metal roof, impact windows, new appliances, new wood flooring, and a remodeled kitchen. An additional concrete parking area provides extra flexibility for vehicles, while the attached garage adds everyday convenience and storage. The covered lanai opens to a fenced backyard, creating a private outdoor space to relax, entertain, or simply enjoy Florida living. Inside, neutral finishes, comfortable living areas, and a separate dining/breakfast space make the home easy to enjoy and easy to make your own. Located in Sarasota with convenient access to shopping, medical facilities, everyday services, and I-75, this property offers a great combination of location, useful updates, and low-maintenance ownership without HOA restrictions. If you’re looking for a Sarasota home where many of the important improvements have already been taken care of, 5420 Starwood Place deserves a closer look.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,184
Sqft
0.18 ac
Lot size
1
Garage
1968
Year built
One
Levels
$321
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.
$2,923 /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:
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$2,923/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
+2.8%
$/sqft vs Sarasota actives
$321 vs $384
Days on market
35 vs 85 typical
Where $321/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 Ridgewood Estates
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Ridgewood Estates — neighborhood snapshot
Population
3,774
Median age
37
Median income
$90,863
Median home value
$307,760
Avg household
3
Households w/ children
337
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)
192 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 37% above the SARASOTA 34232 median. See the full Sarasota market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 5420 STARWOOD PLACE
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$160,000
4486 PIKE AVENUE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,183 sqft · $135/sqft · 16 DOM
Sold · Oct ’25$110,000
4518 NARRAGANSET TRAIL UNIT 85A
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,182 sqft · $93/sqft · 127 DOM
Sold · Jun ’26$175,000
4450 NARRAGANSET TRAIL UNIT 95A
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,182 sqft · $148/sqft · 75 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
Donna Layton
Real Estate Agent · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 5420 STARWOOD PLACE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 5420 STARWOOD PLACE — before you fall in love.
See it in person
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Straight answers
5420 STARWOOD PLACE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 5420 STARWOOD PLACE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $2,923/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 5420 STARWOOD PLACE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $4,301. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
How does the price compare to other homes in Sarasota?+
At $379,900, this home is listed about 31% below the Sarasota median of $550,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 5420 STARWOOD PLACE?+
Brentwood Elementary School (elementary), McIntosh Middle School (middle), Sarasota High School (high) — Sarasota County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Three things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$379,900 runs 37% above the SARASOTA 34232 median.
02Garden views
The garden view is part of what you're buying — views hold value independently of the structure.
03The price has already moved
Listed at $389,900, now $379,900 — a $10K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of DALTON WADE INC · Hector Gomez, Llc. MLS #A4705269.
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