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2 bd2 ba1,155 sqftVilla
TypeVilla
Condo dues$1,045/mo
Built1973
Living area1,155 sqft
Price / sqft$237

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Eat-in KitchenHigh CeilingsKitchen/Family Room ComboOpen FloorplanPrimary Bedroom Main FloorWalk-in Closet(s)LightingPrivate Entrance

5865 Tidewood Ave #8 is a 1973-built home in Baywood Colony Sec 2, Sarasota. Inside you'll find 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,155 square feet of living space. Listed at $274,000 (about $237/sqft), 90 days on market. Flood zone AE - confirm flood insurance requirements with your lender. Condo dues run $1,045 monthly.

From the listing

Maintenance-Free Living Just Minutes from Siesta Key Beach! Enjoy the Florida lifestyle in this beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom villa, ideally located just a short bike ride from the world-famous Siesta Key Beach. This move-in-ready home has been thoughtfully updated throughout, featuring new flooring, modern appliances, renovated bathrooms, and impact-resistant windows for style, comfort, and peace of mind. The bright, open layout creates an inviting space that’s perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Whether you’re looking for a full-time residence, seasonal retreat, or investment opportunity, this maintenance-free villa offers the perfect blend of convenience and coastal living. Spend your days biking to the sugar-white sands of Siesta Key, exploring nearby shopping and dining, or simply enjoying the low-maintenance lifestyle. Don’t miss your chance to own this beautifully updated villa in one of Florida’s most desirable locations!

The essentials

Built
1973
Price / sqft
$237
On market
90 days
Annual tax
$2,656
Condo dues
$1,045/mo
Flood zone
AE
Type
Villa

At a glance

Villa
Built 1973
Community pool
Fitness center too
1,155 sqft
Living area

Payment

Est. monthly payment
$2,832/mo
Down payment (20%)
$54,800
Property taxes
$221/mo
Condo dues
$1,045/mo
Rate assumed
6.8% · 30 yr
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Details

Type
Villa
Year Built
1973
Lot
-
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Central
Parking
Driveway, Ground Level, Off Street
Days on Market
90
Eat-in Kitchen
High Ceilings
Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Open Floorplan
Primary Bedroom Main Floor
Walk-in Closet(s)
Lighting
Private Entrance
Buyer Approval Required
Community Mailbox
Deed Restrictions
Fitness Center
No Truck/Rv/Motorcycle Parking
Park
Pool
Dryer
Range
Refrigerator
Washer
Elementary
Phillippi Shores Elementary
Middle
Sarasota Middle
High
Riverview High

Districts can re-zone, so verify directly with the district before relying on these.

Flood Zone AE
Annual Tax (2025)
$2,656
Parcel #
0105021008

Taxes reflect the most recent assessment in the MLS feed. Actual tax owed can vary, so confirm with the county property appraiser before closing.

Subdivision
Baywood Colony Sec 2
County
Sarasota
MLS Area
34231 - Sarasota/Gulf Gate Branch
Lot Size
-
In CountyLevelPaved
Condo dues
$1,045/mo
Casey Management

Price history

Date
Event
Price
8/29/2026
Price change
Source: Stellar MLS #A4699380
$274,000-1.8%
$237/sqft
7/16/2026
Listed for sale
Source: Stellar MLS #A4699380
$279,000
$242/sqft

Neighborhood

5865 Tidewood Ave #8
Sarasota, FL, 34231 · 34231 - Sarasota/Gulf Gate Branch

Market insights

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List price: $274,000
$267,500 – $274,000
97.5% – 100% of listTops out right at the list price
80% of listList price
15 of the last 29 townhouse or villa closings in 34231 landed at this number or higher (52%). The median one sat 23 days before it went under contract, and this one is on day 90 after a $5,000 cut.

Sample: 29 closed townhouse or villa sales in 34231 over the last 8 months, Stellar MLS. A starting point, not a guarantee.

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Est. monthly payment
$2,832/mo
Principal & interest$1,429
Property taxes$221
Insurance$137
HOA$1,045
Down payment20% · $54,800
Interest rate6.80%
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Quick answers.

Price

$274,000

$237 per sq ft

Beds and baths

2 beds, 2 baths

Size

1,155 sq ft

Time on market

90 days

Year built

1973

Monthly payment

About $2,832/mo

That is 20% down on a 30-year fixed at 6.8%, plus the home's $2,656 annual tax bill, insurance, and $1,045/mo in condo dues.

Condo dues

$1,045/mo

Managed by Casey Management.

Flood zone

Zone AE

That is a high-risk designation, so a lender will normally require flood insurance. Confirm the current rate before you write an offer.

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Brokered byKELLER WILLIAMS ON THE WATER SListing agent: Tiffiany HarfordListing data from Stellar MLS, MLS# A4699380.

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