5617 MONTE ROSSO ROAD, SARASOTA, FL, 34243
Active22 days on marketListed Sep 18, 2026MLS #A4706602
About this home
5617 MONTE ROSSO ROAD
This is a HOME, not a condo. Photos simply don't do this home justice! Beautifully furnished and meticulously maintained, this 2-bedroom, 2-bath villa offers comfort, privacy, and an attached 2-car garage in Riviera Club Village a peaceful community welcoming residents of all ages. Available for an annual lease only. Trash is included in the rent. Brand new washer and dryer, hardly used oven, recently replaced A/C make this home even more comforting.**** Enter through a gated courtyard surrounded by lush, manicured tropical landscaping. Inside, vaulted ceilings and a thoughtfully positioned skylight fill the living area with natural light. No carpet anywhere, and your small furry companion is welcome (up to 2 pets 25 pounds or less).**** The split floor plan provides privacy, with the guest bedroom at the front and the primary suite at the rear. Enjoy a walk-in primary closet, a walk-in shower, plantation shutters in both bedrooms, stone counters in both bathrooms, and convenient interior laundry.**** Beautiful furnishings many new or barely used make settling in easy. The primary bedroom features a queen bed, while two twin XL beds in the guest room can combine into a king. A desk setup offers a convenient place to work or organize your day. The living room can entertain 6 or relax outside with coffee or cocktail.**** Enjoy morning coffee or dinner on the screened lanai, with seating for four and a private landscaped view. An additional open patio with a bistro table for two gives you another inviting spot to unwind.**** This lovingly cared-for, 1,089-square-foot home has been professionally deep cleaned and features a new washer and dryer, a new smart thermostat, an A/C condenser replaced in 2023, and a roof replaced in 2020. The garage accommodates two cars, with room for two more in the driveway and guest parking nearby. Love an active lifestyle? Longwood Park is approximately a five-minute walk away, with six pickleball courts, two tennis courts, basketball, a playground, a baseball field, and a community center. University Town Center is about five minutes by car, with Nathan Benderson Park, SRQ Airport, and I-75 a short drive away. Siesta Key is approximately 30 minutes away, depending on traffic. Come see how good coming home can feel. Schedule your private showing today!
Facts & features
The home at a glance
2
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,089
Sqft
0.06 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
1993
Year built
One
Levels
$2
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.
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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
$2 vs $393
Days on market
22 vs 85 typical
Where $2/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 34243 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
31,773
Median age
51.4
Median income
$79,799
Median home value
$395,000
Avg household
2.26
Households w/ children
2,313
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 → $493K
Sarasota median sold, yr/yr
95.2%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
198 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 5617 MONTE ROSSO ROAD
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Mar ’26$257,500
5618 MONTE ROSSO ROAD · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,089 sqft · $236/sqft · 32 DOM
Sold · Mar ’26$276,000
5633 MONTE ROSSO ROAD · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,115 sqft · $248/sqft · 142 DOM
Sold · Mar ’26$265,000
4556 LONGWATER CHASE UNIT 4556
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,108 sqft · $239/sqft · 1 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
Seth Cabrera - Rothschild
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 5617 MONTE ROSSO ROAD — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 5617 MONTE ROSSO ROAD — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
5617 MONTE ROSSO ROAD FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 5617 MONTE ROSSO ROAD?+
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 5617 MONTE ROSSO ROAD?+
The listing reports pets: Cats OK, Dogs OK. 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 $2,595, this home is listed about 100% below the Sarasota median of $550,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 5617 MONTE ROSSO ROAD?+
Braden River High School (high), Braden River Middle School (middle), Robert Willis Elementary School (elementary) — 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
$2,595 is 99% below the SARASOTA 34243 median of $324,945, and at $2/sqft it sits under the Sarasota average of $485.
02Move-in furnished
The furniture conveys — a genuine head start for a second home or rental, and one less five-figure line item after closing.
03Strong assigned schools
Braden River High School, Braden River Middle School, Robert Willis Elementary School — Robert Willis Elementary School rates 4 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
04The price has already moved
Listed at $2,800, now $2,595 — a $205 cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER REALTY · Meredith Van Vaals. MLS #A4706602.
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