254 SOUTHWINDS DRIVE, SARASOTA, FL, 34231
Active108 days on marketListed Apr 8, 2026MLS #A4688832
About this home
254 SOUTHWINDS DRIVE
Living the Easy Life is RIGHT HERE at 254 Southwinds Dr, in desirable South Winds Mobile Home Park Co-Op! Just a few ( 5 ) minutes to Siesta Key! The amenities in this charming 55t community include a Clubhouse and Cpmmunity Pool, with plenty of activies to enjoy!! South Winds Mobile Home Park Co-Op has an on site office and manager. HOA fee also includes Lawn Care, Cable TV, Water - YES all this and more for a low monthly HOA fee of $195. This sweet mobile home is a 2 bedroom, 2 bath with central AC just 3 years old, an eat in kitchen, plus a living room/dining room combo. Being sold furnished. OF course the residents here are so happy and friendly - with everything this lovingly cared for Co-Op community offers - it is truly a model of how Mobile Home Parks should look and be managed!
Facts & features
The home at a glance
2
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
471
Sqft
0.09 ac
Lot size
1967
Year built
One
Levels
$295
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.
$1,357 /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:
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$1,357/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.
$/sqft vs Sarasota actives
$295 vs $330
Days on market
108 vs 58 typical
Where $295/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 Southwinds
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Southwinds — neighborhood snapshot
Population
421
Median age
53
Median income
$68,715
Median home value
$380,300
Avg household
2
Households w/ children
67%
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)
151 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 38% below the SARASOTA 34231 median. See the full Sarasota market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 254 SOUTHWINDS DRIVE
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$133,000
200 SOUTHWINDS DRIVE · same community
2 bd · 1 ba · 460 sqft · $289/sqft · 6 DOM
Sold · Jul ’26$62,500
208 SOUTHWINDS DRIVE · same community
1 bd · 1 ba · 459 sqft · $136/sqft · 55 DOM
Sold · Sep ’25$83,000
192 SOUTHWINDS DRIVE · same community
1 bd · 1 ba · 541 sqft · $153/sqft · 161 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 254 SOUTHWINDS DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 254 SOUTHWINDS DRIVE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
254 SOUTHWINDS DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 254 SOUTHWINDS DRIVE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $1,357/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $195/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 254 SOUTHWINDS DRIVE?+
The association fee works out to $195 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 254 SOUTHWINDS DRIVE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $1,467. 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 254 SOUTHWINDS DRIVE?+
The listing reports pets: Cats OK, 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 $139,000, this home is listed about 76% below the Sarasota median of $570,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 254 SOUTHWINDS DRIVE?+
Riverview High School (high), Phillippi Shores Elementary School (elementary), Brookside Middle School (middle) — Sarasota County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Three things that matter here
01Under the SARASOTA 34231 market on paper
$139,000 is 38% below the SARASOTA 34231 median of $225,000, and at $295/sqft it sits under the Sarasota average of $496.
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
Riverview High School, Phillippi Shores Elementary School, Brookside Middle School — Riverview High School rates 4 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
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Listing courtesy of SHOWTIME REALTY · Marcia Morse. MLS #A4688832.
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