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2545 Star Apple Way, Sarasota, FL, 34240

$343/sqft·Windward At Lakewood Ranch

3 bd2 ba1,862 sqft2 car garageSingle Family
Listed by MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY· Last updated · MLS# A4706042

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Est. monthly payment
$4,610/mo
Down payment (20%)
$127,800
Property taxes
$662/mo
HOA
$884/qtr
Rate assumed
6.8% · 30 yr
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At a glance

Single family
Built 2024
Community pool
Fitness center too
2 car garage
Driveway
6,897 sqft lot
Lot size
1,862 sqft
Living area

About this home

Ceiling Fans(s)Primary Bedroom Main FloorSmart HomeThermostatWalk-in Closet(s)Window TreatmentsSidewalkClubhouse

2545 Star Apple Way is a 2024-built home in Windward At Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota. Inside you'll find 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,862 square feet of living space. Listed at $639,000 (about $343/sqft), 0 days on market. Flood zone X - outside the FEMA high-risk areas, which keeps insurance manageable. HOA runs $884 quarterly.

From the listing

Welcome to Windward at Lakewood Ranch, where modern design meets resort-style living. Built in 2024 by Neal Communities, this highly sought-after one-story Dream floorplan offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, a separate den, extended 2-car garage, and an impressive collection of builder and post-closing upgrades. The open-concept design centers around a beautifully appointed kitchen featuring Café appliances, marble backsplash, upgraded cabinetry with soft-close doors, pot drawers, taller upper cabinets, upgraded sink, pantry shelving, and a large center island overlooking the dining area and great room. Sliding glass doors extend the living space to an expanded lanai with a gas hookup for a future outdoor kitchen and a fenced backyard enhanced with upgraded landscaping, trees, rock beds, and smart-controlled landscape lighting. The private primary suite features two closets, dual vanities with Crate & Barrel mirrors, upgraded tile, walk-in shower with rain shower head, and built-in speakers. Two additional bedrooms, a full bath, den with glass doors, and laundry room complete the thoughtfully designed interior. Notable upgrades include hurricane-impact windows and doors, LVP flooring, crown molding, plantation shutters, custom Roman shades, designer lighting from Serena & Lily, Pottery Barn, and Crate & Barrel, five ceiling fans, dimmers throughout, LG washer and dryer, Culligan whole-home water filtration with reverse osmosis, HVAC UV light, whole-home surge protection, Guardian alarm system, built-in speakers, upgraded irrigation controls, additional recessed lighting, tall interior doors, and garage keypad access. Windward is one of Lakewood Ranch's premier gated communities, offering a resort-style pool, clubhouse, fitness center, pickleball and tennis courts, dog park, playground, walking trails, and numerous community parks. Ideally located near Waterside Place, University Town Center, downtown Sarasota, Gulf beaches, and SRQ Airport, this move-in-ready home combines the ease of newer construction with extensive upgrades already completed.

The essentials

Built
2024
Price / sqft
$343
On market
1 day
Annual tax
$7,949
HOA
$884/qtr
Flood zone
X · Low risk
Lot
6,897 sqft
Type
Single Family Residence

Location

2545 Star Apple Way
Sarasota, FL, 34240·34240 - Sarasota
Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
2024
Lot
6,897 sqft
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Central
Parking
Driveway
Days on Market
1
Ceiling Fans(s)
Primary Bedroom Main Floor
Smart Home
Thermostat
Walk-in Closet(s)
Window Treatments
Sidewalk
Clubhouse
Community Mailbox
Dog Park
Fitness Center
Gated Community - No Guard
Golf Carts OK
Park
Pool
Sidewalks
Tennis Court(s)
Dishwasher
Dryer
Microwave
Refrigerator
Washer

Elementary

Tatum Ridge Elementary

Middle

McIntosh Middle

High

Booker High

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

In a CDD (Community Development District)Flood Zone X

Annual Tax (2025)

$7,949

Parcel #

0207100325

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

Windward At Lakewood Ranch

County

Sarasota

MLS Area

34240 - Sarasota

Lot Size

6,897 sqft

Landscaped
HOA
$884/qtr
CMS - Becky
Date
Event
Price
9/14/2026
Listed for sale
Source: Stellar MLS #A4706042
$639,000
$343/sqft
Est. monthly payment$4,609/mo
Principal & interest$3,333
Property taxes$662
Insurance$320
HOA$295
Down payment20% · $127,800
Interest rate6.80%
Loan term

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