1617 BROOKHOUSE DRIVE UNIT BR260, SARASOTA, FL, 34231
Active133 days on marketListed Mar 22, 2026MLS #A4686372
About this home
1617 BROOKHOUSE DRIVE UNIT BR260
Welcome to Pelican Cove, a gated waterfront community on 75 acres along Little Sarasota Bay. This second-floor end-unit condominium has its own private entrance and is one of the larger floor plans available. The home features an updated kitchen with an open terrace, an open floor plan with cathedral ceilings, southwest exposure that fills the space with natural sunlight, and two updated bathrooms with walk-in showers. The community offers an 86-slip marina with sailboat access and no fixed bridges to the Gulf, six heated pools and a hot tub, three clubhouses, lighted tennis and pickleball courts, basketball courts, dog-walking areas, and over five miles of walking trails and boardwalks. Creative amenities include art studios, a pottery and sculpture room, and a woodworking shop, plus classes through Pelican Cove University and frequent concerts and cultural events. Centrally located in South Sarasota (west of the trail), Pelican Cove is a short drive to downtown Sarasota, nearby beaches, and convenient shopping including Sprouts and Costco, with Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods coming soon. Schedule a showing to experience this sun-filled, well-appointed end unit and the exceptional lifestyle the community offers.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,283
Sqft
11.09 ac
Lot size
1980
Year built
One
Levels
$312
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 and the real association fee — not generic estimates.
$3,759 /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:
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Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$3,759/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
+58.4%
$/sqft vs Sarasota actives
$312 vs $343
Days on market
133 vs 58 typical
Where $312/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 Pelican Cove
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Pelican Cove — neighborhood snapshot
Population
907
Median age
65
Median income
$106,943
Median home value
$426,332
Avg household
2
Households w/ children
55%
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
$470K → $470K
Sarasota median sold, yr/yr
95.1%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
153 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 100% above the SARASOTA 34231 median. See the full Sarasota market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 1617 BROOKHOUSE DRIVE UNIT BR260
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$265,000
1627 BROOKHOUSE DRIVE UNIT BR264 · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,283 sqft · $207/sqft · 205 DOM
Sold · May ’26$242,500
1697 BROOKHOUSE CIRCLE UNIT 116 · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,313 sqft · $185/sqft · 30 DOM
Sold · Jun ’26$190,000
1617 BROOKHOUSE DRIVE UNIT 256 · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,245 sqft · $153/sqft · 142 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
David Ramirez
Real Estate Agent · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 1617 BROOKHOUSE DRIVE UNIT BR260 — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 1617 BROOKHOUSE DRIVE UNIT BR260 — before you fall in love.
See it in person
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Straight answers
1617 BROOKHOUSE DRIVE UNIT BR260 FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 1617 BROOKHOUSE DRIVE UNIT BR260?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $3,759/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $897/mo association fee 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.
How much are the HOA fees at 1617 BROOKHOUSE DRIVE UNIT BR260?+
The association fee works out to $897 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 1617 BROOKHOUSE DRIVE UNIT BR260?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $2,064. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
Are pets allowed at 1617 BROOKHOUSE DRIVE UNIT BR260?+
The listing reports pets: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit, Yes. 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 $399,800, this home is listed about 30% below the Sarasota median of $570,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 1617 BROOKHOUSE DRIVE UNIT BR260?+
Gulf Gate Elementary School (elementary), Riverview High School (high), Brookside Middle School (middle) — Sarasota County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Five things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$399,800 runs 100% above the SARASOTA 34231 median.
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.
03Know the monthly fee
The association fee is $897/mo. That usually buys real services — verify what's covered before comparing this home against fee-free alternatives.
04Time on market is leverage
133 days on market against a Sarasota median of 58 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
05Strong assigned schools
Gulf Gate Elementary School, Riverview High School, Brookside Middle School — Riverview High School rates 4 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
Keep looking
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Listing courtesy of DELUCA REALTY INC · Anthony DeLuca. MLS #A4686372.
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