2961 TAYWOOD MEADOWS UNIT 26, SARASOTA, FL, 34235
Active363 days on marketListed Aug 13, 2025MLS #A4662005
About this home
2961 TAYWOOD MEADOWS UNIT 26
Great views of the golf course and water from the glass enclosed lanai of this second floor condo in The Chartwell Greene community of The Meadows. This fully furnished and well equipped property is the perfect place to spend your winter vacation. Updated kitchen boasts solid wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, granite counters and a breakfast table where you can enjoy your morning beverage. Glass enclosed lanai has been equipped with a small desk great for setting up your laptop computer. Master bedroom offers access to private bathroom and large walk-in closet, guest bedroom outfitted with twin beds. This unit can be rented on an annual basis, owner will consider removing furniture if necessary for annual renting. This is a NO SMOKING property. Association does not allow renters to have pets.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
2
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,165
Sqft
0 ac
Lot size
1982
Year built
One
Levels
$3
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Principal and interest plus estimated taxes and insurance. Run your own numbers below.
$188 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
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Estimated payment
$188/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Estimates only — taxes at 1.1%/yr and typical insurance; your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
$/sqft vs Sarasota actives
$3 vs $343
Days on market
363 vs 63 typical
Where $3/sqft sits among the 400 Sarasota actives
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside Sarasota
Drive times from this address
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SARASOTA 34235 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
15,114
Median age
57.6
Median income
$72,948
Median home value
$338,200
Avg household
2.12
Households w/ children
1,116
For the school run
Sarasota County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Sarasota market
$475K → $493K
Sarasota median sold, yr/yr
95.2%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
164 of 400
Sarasota actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Sarasota, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 98% below the SARASOTA 34235 median. See the full Sarasota market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 2961 TAYWOOD MEADOWS UNIT 26
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Jan ’26$210,000
2989 TAYWOOD MEADOW UNIT 19 · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,069 sqft · $196/sqft · 31 DOM
Sold · Feb ’26$195,000
3029 TAYWOOD MEADOWS · same community
1 bd · 1 ba · 789 sqft · $247/sqft · 22 DOM
Sold · Nov ’25$150,000
3029 TAYWOOD MEADOWS UNIT 9 · same community
1 bd · 1 ba · 789 sqft · $190/sqft · 80 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
Darrick Cook
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 2961 TAYWOOD MEADOWS UNIT 26 — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Straight answers
2961 TAYWOOD MEADOWS UNIT 26 FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 2961 TAYWOOD MEADOWS UNIT 26?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $188/mo — principal and interest, estimated property taxes and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
Are pets allowed at 2961 TAYWOOD MEADOWS UNIT 26?+
The listing reports pets: No. Communities often layer on breed or weight rules — we'll verify the specifics with the association before you commit.
How does the price compare to other homes in Sarasota?+
At $3,800, this home is listed about 99% below the Sarasota median of $559,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 2961 TAYWOOD MEADOWS UNIT 26?+
Gocio Elementary School (elementary), Booker Middle School (middle), Booker High School (high) — Sarasota County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Three things that matter here
01Under the SARASOTA 34235 market on paper
$3,800 is 98% below the SARASOTA 34235 median of $225,000, and at $3/sqft it sits under the Sarasota average of $495.
02Golf Course & Water views
The golf course and water view is part of what you're buying — views hold value independently of the structure.
03Time on market is leverage
363 days on market against a Sarasota median of 63 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
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Listing courtesy of REALTY SERVICES INC · Shirley Cuddy. MLS #A4662005.
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