Residential Property - Condominium in Sarasota
Listing Price: $315,000
Description of Property
PRICE IMPROVED! Where can you find a home with approximately 2000+ sq ft under air for under $316k in Sarasota? Right here! Discover a rare opportunity to own a spacious and distinctive 3-bedroom, 2-bath villa in the highly desirable Center Gate Villages 5, a charming and well-established 55+ community in the heart of Sarasota. Villas of this size are seldom available in this neighborhood, making this an exceptional find for buyers seeking space, character, and a prime location. With soaring ceilings and a warm, welcoming ambiance, this home offers the flexibility to embrace its unique motif or transform it into your own personalized retreat. A generous foyer sets the tone, with a guest bedroom to the left featuring custom built-in shelving—ideal for a home office, den, or hobby room. To the right, a versatile living space can easily serve as a dining room, family room, or additional entertaining area. The open-concept kitchen and living room are designed for both comfort and entertaining, featuring quartz countertops, fresh paint, updated lighting, a water filtration system, and a striking stone-faced wood-burning fireplace beneath cathedral ceilings and a skylight that fills the space with natural light. Enjoy the best of Florida living with two lanais. Sliding doors lead to an enclosed, screened Florida room upgraded with accordion shutters and glass sliders for seamless indoor-outdoor flow. A second lanai runs alongside two bedrooms and offers direct slider access from each, complete with a canopy overhead—perfect for soaking up the sunshine. Relax with morning coffee on the long side patio or in the Florida room overlooking a peaceful nature preserve backdrop, privacy all around. All bedrooms are generously sized with ample closet space, including a serene primary suite retreat. Additional highlights include a spacious interior laundry room with a new washer, a 2-car garage with extensive cabinetry, and a large safe, providing exceptional storage throughout. Recent updates include HVAC (2018), water heater (2018), refrigerator (2018), range (2016), washer (2024), and a primary bathroom shower. Located just steps from the community pool and minutes from shopping, dining, hospitals, I-75, UTC Mall, golf courses, and Sarasota’s world-famous beaches, this home offers a maintenance-free lifestyle with all the benefits of Sarasota living. Priced to sell—schedule your private showing today and experience the charm and possibilities for yourself.









































Property Details At A Glance
Property Type: Residential
Property Use or Sub Type: Condominium
City: Sarasota
County: Sarasota
Subdivision: Center Gate Estate Vill 5
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Sq. Ft. Gross: 2,658
Sq. Ft. Living Area: 2,052
Cost per (heated) sqare foot: $154
Year built: 1986
Annual Tax: $2,144
Condo Fee: $580 Monthly
Taxes and fees can change periodically, and other fees may apply. Please check with your Realtor for more details.
- Recreational Facilities
Appliances: Water Purifier
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Window Features: Window Treatments
Additional Rooms: Inside Utility
Flooring: Tile
Green Features
Green Landscaping: Fl. Friendly/Native Landscape
Schools
Elementary School: Ashton Elementary
Middle/Junior High School: Sarasota Middle
High School: Sarasota High
Pool & Waterfront Info
Private Pool: Not specified
Pool Features: In Ground
Exterior & Construction
Construction: Stucco
Foundation: Slab
Roof: Tile
Exterior Features: Sliding Doors
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: On Street
Floors Total: 1
Floors in Unit: One
Cooling: Central Air
Heating & Fuel: Electric
Patio & Porch Features: Side Porch
View: Trees/Woods
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Community Features: Sidewalks
Association Amenities: Pool
Lot Information
Lot Size (acres): 9.18
Lot Size (sq. ft.): 399,994 square feet
Front Exposure: East
Legal Description & Other Information
Financing Available: VA Loan
Parcel Number: 0067061018
Zoning: RSF1
Senior Community: Yes
Pets Allowed/Pet Policies: Yes
Tax Legal Desc.: UNIT 18 CENTER GATE ESTATES VILLAGE 5
Section: 1
Range: 18E
Listing courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER SARASOTA CENT.. The information relating to real estate for sale on this website comes in part from the My Florida Regional MLS DBA Stellar MLS. This information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use. It may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. The data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS.

