5286 WILLOW LINKS UNIT 59, SARASOTA, FL, 34235
Active38 days on marketListed Jun 30, 2026MLS #R4911529
About this home
5286 WILLOW LINKS UNIT 59
Spend your winter in The Meadows in sunny Sarasota! Beautifully renovated turnkey furnished first-floor condominium in the desirable Willow Links community of The Meadows, available as a seasonal or off season rental with a 4-month minimum stay. Featuring renovated kitchen, bathrooms and closets and a gorgeous golf course view. This inviting residence features a bright, open floor plan with no stairs and no carpet throughout. The bright and fully equipped U-shaped kitchen features premium stainless steel appliances, expansive quartz countertops with ample meal-prep space, and charming shaker-style cabinetry fully stocked for those who love to cook. The living room offers plenty of comfortable seating and a flat screen streaming TV with cable with a beautiful view of the wooded area of golf course. The primary suite offers a king-size bed and a flat screen streaming TV with cable while the guest bedroom features a queen-size bed, making it ideal for seasonal guests. Enjoy the convenience of an inside laundry room with a full-size washer and dryer. Relax on the screened lanai overlooking a peaceful wooded setting that provides exceptional privacy and tranquil views. Ideally located near shopping, dining, golf, parks, and Sarasota's renowned beaches. No pets permitted. January - April is $3,900, and $1,900 for May through December. Rentals of less than six months are subject to 13% Florida sales and tourist development taxes. A Meadows Social Membership is available, allowing tenants the opportunity to enjoy many of The Meadows' outstanding recreational and social events including: fitness center/classes, pool, pickleball and tennis. Membership fees and availability apply.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
2
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,145
Sqft
7.38 ac
Lot size
1980
Year built
One
Levels
$3
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.
$188 /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
$188/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
$3 vs $343
Days on market
38 vs 61 typical
Where $3/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
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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)
159 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 98% below the SARASOTA 34235 median. See the full Sarasota market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 5286 WILLOW LINKS UNIT 59
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · May ’26$205,000
5171 WILLOW LINKS UNIT 23 · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,145 sqft · $179/sqft · 498 DOM
Sold · Nov ’25$187,000
5284 WILLOW LINKS UNIT 62 · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,145 sqft · $163/sqft · 79 DOM
Sold · Oct ’25$233,000
5203 WILLOW LINKS UNIT 33 · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,145 sqft · $203/sqft · 3 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
Shawn Headley
Realtor · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 5286 WILLOW LINKS UNIT 59 — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Straight answers
5286 WILLOW LINKS UNIT 59 FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 5286 WILLOW LINKS UNIT 59?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $188/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 5286 WILLOW LINKS UNIT 59?+
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 $3,900, this home is listed about 99% below the Sarasota median of $569,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 5286 WILLOW LINKS UNIT 59?+
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.
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Listing courtesy of LINDSAY LEASING LLC · Terri Lindsay. MLS #R4911529.
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