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Active · Single Family

251 SOUTHWINDS DRIVE

SARASOTA, FL 34231

Beds
2 beds
Baths
1 bath
Area
624 sqft
Single FamilyBuilt 19633,325 sqft lotCentral, ElectricCentral Air$221/sqft2 days on market

About this home

AFFORDABLE SARASOTA LIVING JUST MINUTES FROM SIESTA KEY! Opportunities like this are hard to find! Located in desirable South Winds Mobile Home Park, this well-maintained home offers an incredibly affordable lifestyle with monthly fees of only $195. Enjoy the best of Sarasota living in this friendly 55+ community, just minutes from world-renowned Siesta Key Beach! This home has been lovingly maintained and is ready for immediate occupancy. The comfortable interior features an open living and dining area along with a nicely arranged kitchen. Even better, the outdoor living space is exceptional! A newer carport and screened lanai have been added (2 nice sized lanai's ... 1 on each side!) providing additional space to relax and enjoy the Florida lifestyle. This area also includes a convenient storage room for a washer and dryer. On the opposite side is an additional covered lanai, giving you even more space for outdoor living, entertaining, or simply enjoying our beautiful Florida weather. Important improvements include an air-conditioning system installed in 2020 and re-piping completed in 2022. A termite warranty/contract will also transfer to the new owner at closing. Tucked toward the back of the community on one of its quieter streets with minimal through traffic, this home offers a peaceful setting while keeping you remarkably close to everything in Sarasota. South Winds offers a beautiful, heated community pool, shuffleboard, horseshoes, pickleball, a putting green, library, recreation hall, social activities, friendly neighbors and superb on-site management! Hop on your bike or scooter and head towards Siesta Key, or take a quick drive and have your toes in the sand in approximately five minutes! Cultural downtown Sarasota is approximately 15 minutes away, offering outstanding restaurants, shopping, theaters, opera, galleries and entertainment. Affordable fees, a fantastic location and the Siesta Key lifestyle - this one is a gem! Furniture is negotiable. Being sold As-Is with Right to Inspect. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own in one of Sarasota's affordable 55+ co-op communities but don't wait ... this one won't last long. H-U-R-R-Y!

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Living area
624 sqft
Heating
Central, Electric
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Laminate
Stories
1
Features
Ceiling Fans(s), Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Thermostat
Appliances
Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator

Exterior & lot

Lot size
3,325 sqft (0.08 ac)
Roof
Other
Construction
Metal Frame
Exterior
Storage

Parking

Carport
1 space

Financial

HOA dues
$195 / monthly
Annual tax
$864 (2025)
Price / sqft
$221/sqft

Utilities

Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Utilities
Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Property

Property type
Single Family
Year built
1963
Subdivision
SOUTH WINDS MHP CO-OP
County
Sarasota

Assigned schools

Elementary
Phillippi Shores Elementary
Middle
Brookside Middle
High
Riverview High

Listing

Status
Active
Days on market
Today
MLS #
MFR803074142
Source
Stellar MLS

Listed by Debbie Hering · DEBBIE HERING REALTY & ASSOC.

Listing data provided by Stellar MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Estimate your monthly cost

PITI + HOA
Estimated monthly payment$964/mo
Principal & interest
$697/mo
Property tax
$72/mo
Home insurance
Left out until you enter a quote
HOA dues
$195/mo

Opens at 20% down over 30 years at 6.5%, the same assumptions as the answers below. Property tax is this listing's own 2025 bill. Insurance is left out until you enter a quote, because Florida premiums turn on roof age, elevation and carrier. Every field is editable.

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Price history

From the property’s MLS record.

DateEventPriceChange
Aug 17, 2026Listed$137,900

Neighbourhood

The schools below come from the MLS record for this home. Walking, transit and cycling figures for SARASOTA, FL are not connected yet, so this page does not show them.

Elementary school
Phillippi Shores Elementary
Assigned school from the MLS record
Middle school
Brookside Middle
Assigned school from the MLS record
High school
Riverview High
Assigned school from the MLS record

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