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2 bd2 ba1,232 sqftCondominium
TypeCondominium
HOA + condo dues$684/mo
Built1993
Living area1,232 sqft
Price / sqft$223

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About this home

Cathedral Ceiling(s)Ceiling Fans(s)Eat-in KitchenHigh CeilingsLiving Room/Dining Room ComboSolid Wood CabinetsSplit BedroomVaulted Ceiling(s)

5543 Ashton Way #5543 is a 1993-built home in Ashton Lakes 8, Sarasota. Inside you'll find 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,232 square feet of living space. Listed at $275,000 (about $223/sqft), 209 days on market. Flood zone X - outside the FEMA high-risk areas, which keeps insurance manageable. HOA runs $315 monthly. Condo dues run $369 monthly.

From the listing

Welcome to this charming 2 bedroom, 2 bath walk up condominium in the highly desirable Ashton Lakes community. This light and bright residence features high ceilings that create a spacious and open feel throughout the home. Enjoy relaxing on the screened lanai while taking in peaceful lake views and the natural beauty of the surroundings. The comfortable floor plan includes a spacious primary bedroom with a walk in closet and private ensuite bath, creating a quiet and inviting retreat. The guest bedroom is conveniently located near the second bathroom and can easily serve as a guest room or home office. Additional features include an inside laundry room and an assigned carport. Ashton Lakes is set on 33 acres of beautifully maintained grounds with four scenic lakes and offers a resort style lifestyle with a wide range of amenities. Residents enjoy two heated swimming pools, including one large pool with a lap lane, tennis courts, pickleball courts, shuffleboard courts, grilling areas, and a welcoming clubhouse that hosts an active social calendar during the winter season. The community is connected by a convenient footbridge to Merchants Mart shopping center where you will find CVS, Ace Hardware, Rita's Shaved Ice, restaurants, and the popular Detwiler’s Farm Market. Ideally located just 3.5 miles from the world famous Siesta Key Beach, this home also offers easy access to I 75 and US 41. Shopping, dining, schools, and hospitals are all within a short drive. The condominium fee includes cable TV, internet, water, trash, exterior and grounds maintenance, and an on site manager, providing convenience and peace of mind. Whether you are looking for a winter retreat or a full time residence, this lake view condominium offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the Florida lifestyle in a prime and convenient location.

The essentials

Built
1993
Price / sqft
$223
On market
209 days
Annual tax
$3,561
HOA + condo dues
$684/mo
Flood zone
X · Low risk
Type
Condominium

At a glance

Condo
Built 1993
Water views
Trees/Woods
Community pool
Shared amenity
Assigned parking
1,232 sqft
Living area

Payment

Est. monthly payment
$2,552/mo
Down payment (20%)
$55,000
Property taxes
$297/mo
HOA + condo dues
$684/mo
Rate assumed
6.8% · 30 yr
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Details

Type
Condominium
Year Built
1993
Lot
-
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Electric
Parking
Assigned, Covered
Days on Market
209
Cathedral Ceiling(s)
Ceiling Fans(s)
Eat-in Kitchen
High Ceilings
Living Room/Dining Room Combo
Solid Wood Cabinets
Split Bedroom
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Walk-in Closet(s)
Window Treatments
Buyer Approval Required
Deed Restrictions
Pool
Tennis Court(s)
Street Lights
Dishwasher
Disposal
Dryer
Electric Water Heater
Exhaust Fan
Range
Refrigerator
Washer
Elementary
Gulf Gate Elementary
Middle
Brookside Middle
High
Riverview High

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

Flood Zone X
Annual Tax (2025)
$3,561
Parcel #
0088136022

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
Ashton Lakes 8
County
Sarasota
MLS Area
34231 - Sarasota/Gulf Gate Branch
Lot Size
-
HOA + condo dues
$684/mo
$315/mo HOA plus $369/mo condo dues
Ashton Lakes Community Association, Inc.

Price history

Date
Event
Price
4/27/2026
Price change
Source: Stellar MLS #N6143396
$275,000-1.8%
$223/sqft
3/17/2026
Listed for sale
Source: Stellar MLS #N6143396
$280,000
$227/sqft

Neighborhood

5543 Ashton Way #5543
Sarasota, FL, 34231 · 34231 - Sarasota/Gulf Gate Branch

Market insights

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List price: $275,000
$262,500 – $275,000
95.8% – 100% of listTops out right at the list price
80% of listList price
36 of the last 71 condo closings in 34231 landed at this number or higher (51%). The median one sat 94 days before it went under contract, and this one is on day 209 after a $5,000 cut.

Sample: 71 closed condo sales in 34231 over the last 8 months, Stellar MLS. A starting point, not a guarantee.

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Est. monthly payment
$2,552/mo
Principal & interest$1,434
Property taxes$297
Insurance$138
HOA$684
Down payment20% · $55,000
Interest rate6.80%
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Quick answers.

Price

$275,000

$223 per sq ft

Beds and baths

2 beds, 2 baths

Size

1,232 sq ft

Time on market

209 days

Year built

1993

Monthly payment

About $2,552/mo

That is 20% down on a 30-year fixed at 6.8%, plus the home's $3,561 annual tax bill, insurance, and $684/mo in HOA and condo dues.

HOA + condo dues

$684/mo

$315/mo HOA plus $369/mo condo dues. Managed by Ashton Lakes Community Association, Inc..

Flood zone

Zone X

That is outside the high-risk areas, so flood insurance is usually optional rather than required by a lender.

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Brokered byRE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUPListing agent: Rick Tritschler, Jr.Listing data from Stellar MLS, MLS# N6143396.

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