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Overview

2 bd2 ba1,155 sqftVilla
TypeVilla
HOANone listed
Built1973
Living area1,155 sqft
Price / sqft$242

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Ceiling Fans(s)Eat-in KitchenSolid Surface CountersThermostatWalk-in Closet(s)StorageClubhousePool

5826 Driftwood Pl 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 $279,000 (about $242/sqft), 13 days on market. Flood zone AE - confirm flood insurance requirements with your lender.

From the listing

Welcome to an exceptional opportunity to own a beautifully updated villa in one of Sarasota's most desirable location West of Trail in Baywood Colony. Offering an outstanding combination of location, value, and peace of mind, this may be the best-priced villa available in this sought-after area. This well-maintained residence has been thoughtfully updated with many of the big-ticket items already taken care of. The home has never flooded and features hurricane impact windows installed in 2025, a new HVAC system from 2025, and a new water heater installed in 2026. The kitchen was renovated in 2023, the electrical panel was updated in 2021, and the sewer lines were updated in 2018. The property also features a durable rubber membrane roof, plenty of storage and a quaint brick paved patio for grilling out and sunbathing! Inside, the villa offers a comfortable Florida lifestyle with an inviting layout and modernized finishes, making it easy to move right in and enjoy. With so many important improvements already completed, you can spend less time worrying about major maintenance and more time enjoying everything Sarasota has to offer. Located in Baywood Colony, this home puts you in the heart of the highly desirable West-of-Trail area, close to Phillippi Estate Park, shopping, dining, downtown Sarasota, and the world-famous beaches of Siesta Key.

The essentials

Built
1973
Price / sqft
$242
On market
30 days
Annual tax
$2,873
Flood zone
AE
Type
Villa

At a glance

Villa
Built 1973
Community pool
Shared amenity
1,155 sqft
Living area

Payment

Est. monthly payment
$1,834/mo
Down payment (20%)
$55,800
Property taxes
$239/mo
Rate assumed
6.8% · 30 yr
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Details

Type
Villa
Year Built
1973
Lot
-
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Electric
Parking
Covered, Driveway
Days on Market
30
Ceiling Fans(s)
Eat-in Kitchen
Solid Surface Counters
Thermostat
Walk-in Closet(s)
Storage
Clubhouse
Pool
Dishwasher
Dryer
Range
Refrigerator
Washer
Elementary
Phillippi Shores Elementary
Middle
Brookside Middle
High
Riverview High

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

Homestead exemption on file Flood Zone AE
Annual Tax (2025)
$2,873
Parcel #
0105021034

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
In CountyLevel

Price history

Date
Event
Price
9/10/2026
Listed for sale
Source: Stellar MLS #A4705993
$279,000
$242/sqft

Neighborhood

5826 Driftwood Pl
Sarasota, FL, 34231 · 34231 - Sarasota/Gulf Gate Branch

Market insights

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List price: $279,000
$272,500 – $279,000
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 30.

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
$1,834/mo
Principal & interest$1,455
Property taxes$239
Insurance$140
Down payment20% · $55,800
Interest rate6.80%
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Quick answers.

Price

$279,000

$242 per sq ft

Beds and baths

2 beds, 2 baths

Size

1,155 sq ft

Time on market

30 days

Year built

1973

Monthly payment

About $1,834/mo

That is 20% down on a 30-year fixed at 6.8%, plus the home's $2,873 annual tax bill, insurance.

Flood zone

Zone AE

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Brokered byMICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANYListing agent: Adrian MociranListing data from Stellar MLS, MLS# A4705993.

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