1257 S PORTOFINO DRIVE UNIT 38ALBA, SARASOTA, FL, 34242
Active1312 days on marketListed Jan 16, 2023MLS #T3423422
About this home
1257 S PORTOFINO DRIVE UNIT 38ALBA
Welcome to Siesta Harbor! Siesta Key Turnkey furnished ground floor 2/2 condo. Remodeled with beautiful kitchen, new stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, remodeled bathrooms and nice décor. King bed in master bedroom, two twins in second bedroom. One month minimum rental. This over 55 community is ideal for your island beach vacation. Enjoy a cocktail or your morning coffee from the lanai overlooking the boat slips and the Intracoastal waterway. Amenities include deeded beach access to the #1 rated beach - a 5 minute walk across the street, heated community pool and spa, sauna, shuffleboard, community room with library and pool table, BBQ grills and picnic area. A gym and fishing pier are also on site. Enjoy water aerobics classes Monday-Friday as well as other organized gatherings and happy hours at the club house. Convenient to shops, restaurants, delicatessens and grocery stores. Laundry not in unit, however it's conveniently located at no expense. No car needed as everything is close by. A free trolley runs up and down the island taking you to all that Siesta Key has to offer including Siesta Key Village shops and restaurants, numerous outdoor bars and restaurants and Public beaches. Close proximity to Stickney Point Bridge enables easy access on and off the Key. High season rate of $6500 January through April (Leased Dec. 1st 2025-May 30th 2026) Application Fee $150; $500 security deposit and 14% taxes due from guest. Exit cleaning fee $175 deducted from security deposit. One occupant must be 55 or over to rent this unit. Sorry, no pets allowed. 1 car allowed on the property.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
2
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
929
Sqft
2.67 ac
Lot size
1968
Year built
One
Levels
$5
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.
$193 /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
$193/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
$5 vs $355
Days on market
1312 vs 63 typical
Where $5/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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The numbers that matter
The Sarasota market
$475K → $493K
Sarasota median sold, yr/yr
95.2%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
176 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 34242 median. See the full Sarasota market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 1257 S PORTOFINO DRIVE UNIT 38ALBA
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Sep ’25$400,000
1257 S PORTOFINO DRIVE UNIT 306 · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 929 sqft · $431/sqft · 63 DOM
Sold · Jun ’26$385,000
1215 S PORTOFINO DRIVE UNIT 107 · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 929 sqft · $414/sqft · 1 DOM
Sold · Feb ’26$480,000
1257 S PORTOFINO DRIVE UNIT 101 · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 991 sqft · $484/sqft · 0 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
Arlinda Gokyar
Real Estate Agent · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 1257 S PORTOFINO DRIVE UNIT 38ALBA — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 1257 S PORTOFINO DRIVE UNIT 38ALBA — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
1257 S PORTOFINO DRIVE UNIT 38ALBA FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 1257 S PORTOFINO DRIVE UNIT 38ALBA?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $193/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 1257 S PORTOFINO DRIVE UNIT 38ALBA?+
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 $4,500, this home is listed about 99% below the Sarasota median of $552,448. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
The brief
Three things that matter here
01Under the SARASOTA 34242 market on paper
$4,500 is 99% below the SARASOTA 34242 median of $449,900, and at $5/sqft it sits under the Sarasota average of $492.
02Waterfront living
This home sits directly on the water — the single scarcest feature in Florida inventory and the strongest long-term value anchor.
03Time on market is leverage
1312 days on market against a Sarasota median of 63 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
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Listing courtesy of SIGNATURE REALTY ASSOCIATES · Katherine Esposito. MLS #T3423422.
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