South Sarasota Homes with Deed Restrictions Community Features

South Sarasota Homes with Deed Restrictions Community Features

Welcome to South Sarasota, Florida – a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Sarasota County. Known for its picturesque landscapes, vibrant community, and proximity to some of the best beaches in the world, South Sarasota offers a unique blend of tranquility and convenience. With its lush greenery, charming neighborhoods, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, this area is perfect for families, retirees, and anyone looking to embrace the Florida lifestyle.

One of the standout features of South Sarasota is its variety of homes within deed-restricted communities. These neighborhoods are designed to maintain high standards of living, ensuring that properties are well-kept and that the community remains aesthetically pleasing. Residents enjoy the benefits of well-maintained common areas, recreational facilities, and a sense of pride in their surroundings. Deed restrictions often include regulations on landscaping, home exteriors, and even parking, fostering a cohesive and attractive environment for all.

In addition to the appealing homes, South Sarasota boasts a plethora of amenities. Residents can take advantage of nearby parks, shopping centers, and dining options that cater to every palate. The area is also known for its excellent schools, making it an ideal location for families. With easy access to the stunning Gulf Coast beaches, you’ll find plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities, from boating and fishing to sunbathing and beachcombing.

Experience the charm of South Sarasota, where community spirit thrives, and the beauty of Florida living awaits you. Discover your dream home in this delightful oasis today!

Newest South Sarasota Homes with Deed Restrictions Community Features

$210,000
2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ Oakwood Gardens SubDv. ⋅ 34231 Zip Code
Ideally located just minutes from world-famous Siesta Key Beach. This beautifully renovated condo located at 4035 S School Ave, Unit C- 5 in Sarasota was completely updated in 2022/2023. It features a modern kitchen with quartz counter tops, additional bar storage, and all-new appliances including refrigerator, stove, microwave, dishwasher, and garbage disposal. Enjoy the new waterproof laminate flooring throughout, a tank-less hot water heater, and ceiling fans in both bedrooms. The bathroom has been fully refreshed with new vanities. A newly screened porch was added in 2025. Community amenities include a sparkling pool, plus convenient access to Trader Joe's, Sarasota Bayfront, downtown shops, restaurants, and waterfront parks. This move-in-ready unit offers contemporary style and the best of Florida Suncoast living. The Association fees include water, sewer, trash, internet and pest control. Don’t miss this opportunity!

4035 S School Avenue Unit C5, Sarasota
$225,000
1 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Strathmore Riverside SubDv. ⋅ 34231 Zip Code
Welcome to Strathmore Riverside Villas, a waterfront 55+ community in South Sarasota just east of the Tamiami Trail. This is a free standing villa, one of only a handful in the community that stands entirely on its own, with no shared walls and windows on all four sides. The one bedroom, one and a half bath floor plan is open and adaptable. The living room, dining area, and family room run together as one connected space finished in bamboo flooring with crown molding, giving you room to set up a den, home office, game room, or second seating area depending on how you use the home. The updated kitchen sits at the center with white raised panel cabinetry, quartz countertops, subway tile backsplash, stainless appliances, floating shelves, and a window over the sink. The Florida room off the kitchen is wrapped in windows with its own exterior door and light wood look plank flooring. The primary bedroom is set on its own side of the home with wood look plank flooring, a reclaimed wood accent wall, a walk in closet, and an ensuite bath with a frameless glass walk in shower. The interior laundry room doubles as a half bath for guests and includes a full size washer and dryer, vanity sink, and built in storage. Hurricane glass windows and energy efficient appliances are already in place, and the villa has been well maintained throughout. A private driveway leads to a covered carport and a tiled entry patio, with an exterior storage closet for beach gear and bikes. Mature landscaping and open lawn surround the home. Community amenities include a waterfront clubhouse with a heated pool, saunas, exercise room, billiard room, and library, along with an active social calendar. The 33 slip marina has an on site dockmaster, and slips are available on a first come basis for $20 a month, with canal access to Phillippi Creek, the Intracoastal Waterway, and the Gulf a few miles beyond. Siesta Key is minutes away, along with downtown Sarasota, Gulf Gate dining and shopping, and quick access to US 41. Schedule a visit to see the villa and the community in person. **THIS PROPERTY QUALIFIES FOR A 1% LENDER INCENTIVE IF USING PREFERRED LENDER. INQUIRE FOR MORE DETAILS.**

2740 Riverbluff Parkway Unit V107, Sarasota
$394,900
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Gulf Gate SubDv. ⋅ 34231 Zip Code
Don't miss the opportunity to see this fantastic, centrally located 2/2/1 residential home in the much sought after Gulf Gate neighborhood. The property consists of a lush, large corner lot with a side fenced area and an irrigation system. Located just minutes from World Famous Siesta Key Beach and the Gulf Gate shopping district. This Ruth Richmond designed split plan home was remodeled in the 90's and has a cool, retro vibe. Beautiful Terrazzo floors thru-out the main living areas and carpet in the bedrooms. Spacious main bedroom has a walk-in closet and a large bay window. The main, attached bath has his & her sinks and a walk-in shower. The light & bright central kitchen has a breakfast bar, Corian countertops & plenty of cabinet space. Gulf Gate is a deed restricted neighborhood just down the street from the new Sarasota Square project. New flat roof installed last year. This represents the lowest priced single family home in the neighborhood . Become part of a friendly, family-focused community in one of Sarasota’s most desirable areas. Location truly matters—and Gulf Gate delivers! Tenant occupied until March 31, 2027.

3190 Regatta Circle, Sarasota
$137,900
2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ South Winds Mobile Home Park Co-Op SubDv. ⋅ 34231 Zip Code
AFFORDABLE SARASOTA LIVING JUST MINUTES FROM SIESTA KEY! Opportunities like this are hard to find! Located in desirable South Winds Mobile Home Park, this well-maintained home offers an incredibly affordable lifestyle with monthly fees of only $195. Enjoy the best of Sarasota living in this friendly 55+ community, just minutes from world-renowned Siesta Key Beach! This home has been lovingly maintained and is ready for immediate occupancy. The comfortable interior features an open living and dining area along with a nicely arranged kitchen. Even better, the outdoor living space is exceptional! A newer carport and screened lanai have been added (2 nice sized lanai's ... 1 on each side!) providing additional space to relax and enjoy the Florida lifestyle. This area also includes a convenient storage room for a washer and dryer. On the opposite side is an additional covered lanai, giving you even more space for outdoor living, entertaining, or simply enjoying our beautiful Florida weather. Important improvements include an air-conditioning system installed in 2020 and re-piping completed in 2022. A termite warranty/contract will also transfer to the new owner at closing. Tucked toward the back of the community on one of its quieter streets with minimal through traffic, this home offers a peaceful setting while keeping you remarkably close to everything in Sarasota. South Winds offers a beautiful, heated community pool, shuffleboard, horseshoes, pickleball, a putting green, library, recreation hall, social activities, friendly neighbors and superb on-site management! Hop on your bike or scooter and head towards Siesta Key, or take a quick drive and have your toes in the sand in approximately five minutes! Cultural downtown Sarasota is approximately 15 minutes away, offering outstanding restaurants, shopping, theaters, opera, galleries and entertainment. Affordable fees, a fantastic location and the Siesta Key lifestyle - this one is a gem! Furniture is negotiable. Being sold As-Is with Right to Inspect. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own in one of Sarasota's affordable 55+ co-op communities but don't wait ... this one won't last long. H-U-R-R-Y!

251 Southwinds Drive, Sarasota
$225,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Summerside SubDv. ⋅ 34231 Zip Code
Virtually Staged. Welcome to this beautifully updated 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo offering a refined blend of comfort, style, and effortless Florida living. Thoughtfully updated throughout, this light-filled residence features LVP flooring throughout the main living areas, inviting indoor and outdoor living spaces, a welcoming front porch, and a private rear porch, along with access to a beautifully maintained community pool. The updated kitchen combines modern style with warm, natural accents, featuring crisp white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and custom Acacia wood butcher-block countertops sealed with a water-based polyurethane finish. A sliding glass door off the kitchen opens directly to the private front porch. The spacious primary suite provides a peaceful retreat with a generously sized walk in closet featuring built-in shelving for exceptional storage and organization. The beautifully updated en-suite bathroom continues the home's custom finishes with an Acacia wood butcher-block vanity countertop, also sealed with a water-based polyurethane finish, complemented by a stylish vessel sink and matte-black faucet. A glass-enclosed walk-in shower finished with wood look tile completes this inviting, spa-inspired space. The second bedroom offers excellent flexibility for guests, a home office, or a hobby room and is conveniently served by a full guest bathroom featuring a tub and shower combination with tasteful tile accents. For added everyday convenience, the home includes a full size stacked washer and dryer along with additional shelving, making laundry and storage effortless. Outdoor living is just as inviting, with both a welcoming front porch and private rear porch providing comfortable spaces to enjoy morning coffee, outdoor dining, grilling, or relaxing in the Florida breeze. Residents also enjoy access to a sparkling community pool surrounded by lush landscaping, mature shade trees, and ample lounge seating, creating a peaceful retreat just steps from home. Ideally positioned near Siesta Key, this residence puts some of Sarasota's most desirable beaches, restaurants, shopping, and local attractions within easy reach. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, seasonal retreat, or low maintenance investment, this beautifully updated condo offers the ideal blend of thoughtful upgrades, private outdoor living, community amenities, and an unbeatable Sarasota location.

5785 Summer Side Lane Unit 4A, Sarasota
$275,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Strathmore Riverside SubDv. ⋅ 34231 Zip Code
BUYER INCENTIVE – RECEIVE A 1% LENDER CREDIT WITH PREFERRED LENDER! BRAND NEW ROOF WITH TRANSFERABLE WARRANTY + BRAND NEW A/C! Welcome home to this well-maintained villa located in a 55+ Sarasota community with plenty of amenities to enjoy. Inside, you'll find a bright and comfortable layout with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, spacious living and dining areas, and a functional kitchen with plenty of cabinet and counter space. The big-ticket items have already been taken care of with a brand new roof, transferable roof warranty, and brand new A/C, giving the next owner added peace of mind. Enjoy an active Florida lifestyle with community amenities including a heated pool, fitness center, shuffleboard, clubhouse, library, billiards, gathering spaces, and an on-site marina with boat docks. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, beaches, and everything Sarasota has to offer. Come see why this home and community are such a great place to call home!

2407 Riverbluff Parkway Unit V-226, Sarasota
$180,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Sienna SubDv. ⋅ 34231 Zip Code
Tour 1 Come see this very modern, updated 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo in Sienna Park, ideally located in the heart of Sarasota! This move-in-ready unit features an updated kitchen with granite countertops, updated bathrooms, attractive vinyl flooring, and a bright, comfortable living space. This ground floor unit has a very favorable front door, designated parking space. Also, a private fenced in back yard is included!! Sienna Park offers great community amenities, including a heated swimming pool, fitness center, clubhouse, tennis courts, and recreational areas. The central location puts you close to shopping, restaurants, grocery stores, entertainment, and everyday conveniences, with world-famous Siesta Key Beach just a short drive away. This unit has maintained great rental history for the investor.

3427 Clark Rd Unit 127, Sarasota
$225,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Strathmore Riverside SubDv. ⋅ 34231 Zip Code
Welcome to Strathmore Riverside Villas, an active 55+ community in Sarasota where maintenance-free living meets a true boater's amenity package just minutes from Siesta Key. This move-in ready villa offers two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a flex room that works beautifully as a den, study, or office, and an enclosed lanai Florida room, giving you an abundance of flexible living arrangements all on one level. The foyer opens to the main living areas, where luxury vinyl flooring, plantation shutters, and natural light set a clean coastal tone. The spacious and open living and dining space continues into the Florida room, overlooking the green space behind the home, an inviting spot for morning coffee, reading, or casual entertaining. The updated kitchen features recycled glass countertops, a glass mosaic tile backsplash, white cabinetry, stainless appliances, recessed lighting, and pantry storage. The primary suite includes a walk-in closet and an ensuite bath with a walk-in shower, and a guest bedroom and full bath sit at the front of the home. The covered carport delivers everyday convenience, with a dedicated laundry room featuring a utility sink and shelving that doubles as extra storage for beach gear, bikes, and tools. The community's waterfront setting is what sets it apart. A resident marina offers boat slips on a first-come basis for a nominal fee, with access out to the Intracoastal Waterway and the Gulf beyond, so you can keep your boat steps from home. The waterfront clubhouse anchors a full social calendar and includes a large gathering hall, fitness room, library, and a game room with billiards, shuffleboard, and ping pong, all beside a heated pool and sun deck overlooking the water, with outdoor shuffleboard courts nearby. Grounds maintenance is handled for you, leaving more time to enjoy it all. From here you are about four miles from the sands of Siesta Key Beach, minutes from the shops and restaurants of Gulf Gate, and a short drive to downtown Sarasota's dining, arts, and bayfront. Come experience the villa and the lifestyle that comes with it. **THIS PROPERTY QUALIFIES FOR A 1% LENDER INCENTIVE IF USING PREFERRED LENDER. INQUIRE FOR MORE DETAILS.**

2327 Waterbluff Place Unit V315, Sarasota
$629,500
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Marblehead SubDv. ⋅ 34231 Zip Code
Welcome to this beautifully maintained, move-in-ready 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom Sarasota pool home, offering the perfect combination of comfort, flexibility, location, and the quintessential Florida lifestyle. A versatile bonus/flex room provides additional living space and can easily be used as a home office, den, media room, studio, or potential third bedroom, depending on your needs. Step outside and enjoy your private screened-in swimming pool, surrounded by beautifully maintained outdoor spaces and lush landscaping. Whether you’re relaxing by the pool, entertaining guests, enjoying your morning coffee, or simply taking advantage of Florida’s year-round outdoor lifestyle, this home provides the perfect setting. The home has been thoughtfully maintained and updated, including: Kitchen pantry remodel 2024, Closet organizers in both bedrooms – 2022, Kitchen appliances 2022, A/C compressor coil replaced 2024, Complete A/C system replaced 2017, Water heater 2026, Garage epoxy flooring and built-in cabinet – 2018.Prime Sarasota Location!!Enjoy the convenience of a central Sarasota location with easy access to beaches, shopping, dining, entertainment, medical facilities, and more. The home is approximately: 5.5 miles to Turtle Beach, 4 miles to Siesta Key Beach, 12 miles to UTC Mall. This desirable location allows you to enjoy the best of Sarasota from beautiful Gulf Coast beaches and outdoor activities to shopping, restaurants, and entertainment all within easy reach. Lower Cost of Ownership. The property also offers the significant benefit of NO CDD fees and a low HOA, helping keep ownership costs lower while allowing you to enjoy everything Sarasota. Whether you’re searching for a full-time residence, Florida vacation or seasonal home, retirement retreat, or investment property, this home offers exceptional versatility and an appealing lifestyle combination of a private pool, flexible living space, thoughtful updates, beautiful outdoor areas, and a convenient Sarasota location. Don’t miss your opportunity to own a well-maintained pool home in one of Sarasota’s desirable areas. Schedule your private showing today!

2557 Marblehead Drive, Sarasota
$289,000
1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ Pelican Cove SubDv. ⋅ 34231 Zip Code
Beautifully renovated in 2023 by the previous owner, this residence showcases stylish luxury vinyl plank (LVP) flooring throughout, along with fully updated kitchen and bathroom interiors (excluding kitchen appliances). A new hot water heater and full-size washer and dryer were installed in 2023. In 2024, a custom queen-size Murphy bed was added to enhance functionality and maximize space. Most furnishings were newly acquired in 2023, offering a modern and move-in-ready living experience. Awesome for a rental. Plus low fees for the boat slips. Pelican Cove is a gated pet friendly condominium community abounding with amenities, including a low-cost 86-slip boat harbor, kayak, and canoe launch, six heated swimming pools, hot-tub, three clubhouses, classrooms, gym, art, woodworking and pottery studios, lit tennis/pickleball courts, basketball, dog play area, walking trails, boardwalks, and fishing gazebos. Take classes at Pelican Cove University, yoga, tai-chi, water aerobics, painting, or photography. More than 37 clubs for arts, cycling, culinary arts, bridge, film and more. Relax at the evening jazz & classical music concerts, enjoy a stroll around 78 acres of lush grounds. Pelican Cove is hidden away yet minutes from everything! Come see for yourself! This is the lifestyle you deserve!

1647 Brookhouse Court Unit BR146, Sarasota
$497,800
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Pelican Cove SubDv. ⋅ 34231 Zip Code
Welcome to Pelican Cove, one of Sarasota's most sought-after waterfront communities west of the Trail! This bright and spacious end-unit condominium offers 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, plus a den that was originally a third bedroom and can easily be converted back. Located on the second floor, the home is filled with natural sunlight from every angle, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout. Centrally positioned within the community, you'll enjoy picturesque, storybook views of the Pelican Cove yacht basin from your private lanai. The tropical setting provides both beauty and privacy, making it the perfect place to relax and unwind. The open floor plan features numerous upgrades and is being offered furnished, making it truly move-in ready. Easy to show and even easier to fall in love with! Nestled within more than 75 acres of lush, gated waterfront grounds, Pelican Cove offers an unmatched resort-style lifestyle. Amenities include an 86-slip marina with affordable boat dockage, kayak and canoe launch facilities, six heated swimming pools, a spa, three clubhouses, tennis and pickleball courts, basketball courts, walking trails, boardwalks, fishing gazebos, fitness facilities, water exercise programs, dog-walking areas, and much more. Creative and social opportunities abound with two art studios, a pottery workshop, Pelican Cove University classes, and more than 37 clubs covering interests such as photography, fiber arts, cycling, culinary arts, woodworking, sculpting, cards, and music. Evening jazz and classical concerts complete the vibrant community experience. Experience the perfect combination of natural beauty, waterfront living, and an active Sarasota lifestyle. Schedule your private showing today

1601 Pelican Point Drive Unit 215, Sarasota
$143,500
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Pinewood Village SubDv. ⋅ 34231 Zip Code
DON'T MISS THIS ! 2 bed/2bath ground floor condo with private patio. has been rented for the past 13 years, vacant now, Close to restaurants shopping, grocery and schools. Extra storge closet, pool and fitness center. All measurements should be verified by buyer or buyers agent

2763 Woodgate Lane Unit 104, Sarasota
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