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$137,900

251 SOUTHWINDS DRIVE, SARASOTA, FL 34231

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Active51 days on market

Beds

2

Baths

1

Sq Ft

624 sq ft

Year Built

1963

Lot Size

0.08 acres

Garage

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About This Property

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!

Property Overview

Property TypeResidential
Sub TypeMobile Home
MLS #A4703297
StatusActive
Year Built1963
Stories1
Total Rooms4
ConstructionMetal Frame
RoofOther
FoundationOther
FacesSoutheast
SubdivisionSOUTH WINDS MHP CO-OP
CountySarasota
OwnershipCo-op
FurnishedNegotiable

Interior Features

InteriorCeiling Fan(s), Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Thermostat
FlooringLaminate
AppliancesDishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator
LaundryNone
WindowsBlinds
CoolingCentral Air
HeatingCentral, Electric

Exterior & Lot

ExteriorStorage
Other StructuresStorage
Lot Size0.08 acres (3,325 sq ft)
Lot Dimensions51 x 68 x 54 x 73
Lot FeaturesIn County, Landscaped, Level, Near Public Transit
Road SurfacePaved, Asphalt
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Utilities

WaterPublic
SewerPublic Sewer
UtilitiesCable Connected, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Parking

GarageNo
CarportYes

HOA & Community

HOAYes
HOA Fee$195 / Monthly
Senior CommunityYes

Financial Details

List Price$137,900
Annual Taxes$864 (2025)
FinancingCash
ZoningRMH
Parcel #0103111251

Schools

ElementaryPhillippi Shores Elementary
MiddleBrookside Middle
HighRiverview High

Directions

From intersection of Stickney Point Road and US 41, proceed North to the next stoplight. Turn right into Southwinds Mobile Home Park. Proceed to the back of the park (follow Southwinds Drive to 251). Addtl. parking on grass across from this mobile home. Do not park on the street please.

Location

251 SOUTHWINDS DRIVE, SARASOTA, FL 34231

Listing Information

OfficeDEBBIE HERING REALTY & ASSOC.
ListedAugust 18, 2026

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Home Price

$137,900

20% ($27,580)
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Loan Term

Principal & Interest$716
Property Tax (est.)$126
Insurance (est.)$150
Total Monthly$992
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