251 SOUTHWINDS DRIVE
| Bedrooms | 2 |
|---|---|
| Bathrooms | 1 full |
| Living area | 624 Sq. Ft. |
| Total area | 1,164 Sq. Ft. |
| Year built | 1963 |
| Lot size | 0.08 acres (3,325 Sq. Ft.) |
| Lot dimensions | 51 x 68 x 54 x 73 |
| Carport | 1 spaces |
| Stories | 1 |
| HOA | About $195/mo |
| Flood zone | X |
| Subdivision | SOUTH WINDS MHP CO-OP |
| 55+ community | Yes |
| Days on market | 54 |
| MLS number | MFRA4703297 |
Property taxes: $864 (2025) is the current owner's bill. In Florida the bill usually goes up after a sale, when the homestead cap and exemption go away. See what yours would be.
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!
Features
| Interior | Ceiling Fans(s), Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Thermostat |
|---|---|
| Appliances | Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator |
| Flooring | Laminate |
| Laundry | None |
| Windows | Blinds |
| Exterior | Storage |
| Patio and porch | Covered, Other, Screened, Side Porch |
| Parking | Covered, Driveway, Ground Level, Guest |
| Construction | Metal Frame |
| Roof | Other |
| Foundation | Other |
| Style | Florida |
| Levels | One |
| Faces | Southeast |
| Heating | Central, Electric |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Utilities | Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Water Connected |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Water | Public |
| Community | Clubhouse, Community Mailbox, Deed Restrictions, Golf Carts OK, Pool, Tennis Court(s) |
| Association amenities | Basketball Court, Cable TV, Maintenance, Other, Recreation Facilities, Tennis Court(s) |
| HOA fee includes | Cable TV, Common Area Taxes, Pool, Escrow Reserves Fund, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Private Road, Recreational Facilities, Sewer, Trash, Water |
| Pets | Cats OK, Yes |
| Furnished | Negotiable |
| Sale conditions | None |
| Elementary school | Phillippi Shores Elementary |
| Middle school | Brookside Middle |
| High school | Riverview High |
| County | Sarasota |
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Listing courtesy of DEBBIE HERING REALTY & ASSOC, 941-320-1070 (Debbie Hering). Stellar MLS via MLS GRID.
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