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$1,180,000

  • Sold
  • Closed
  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Full Baths
  • 3,300 Sq. Ft.
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Welcome to 213 Gaines Ave - where Sarasota's classic charm meets contemporary sophistication in the highly desirable Whitfield Estates community. This beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 4-bath home offers over 3,300 square feet of living space on a quarter-acre lot, perfectly blending elegance, comfort, and everyday convenience-just minutes from Sarasota Bay and the coveted Gulf Coast lifestyle. From the moment you arrive, the curb appeal impresses with custom landscaping, mature greenery for privacy, and a freshly painted exterior that enhances the home's timeless character. Inside, natural light highlights handcrafted wall panels in the dining room, hallway, and upstairs suite, complemented by designer lighting and remote-controlled fans for a cohesive, elevated aesthetic. Move-in ready with extensive upgrades, the home features a new roof, dual professionally installed SONOS home-theater systems, upgraded hardware, and brand-new indoor and outdoor furnishings. The open-concept kitchen and main living areas transition seamlessly to the backyard retreat. Here, you'll find a resurfaced pool (2025) with new heater, pump, and equipment, a reconfigured irrigation system, and a custom summer kitchen with built-in grill and wine fridge-perfect for effortless entertaining. Every detail has been thoughtfully enhanced-from the redesigned turf play area with solar lighting and refreshed poolside landscaping, to the remodeled first-floor guest bathroom, new carpet and lighting in the primary suite, and an upstairs guest room featuring handcrafted wall detailing and a statement light fixture. A new washer and dryer add convenience, while exterior updates-such as upgraded pool and shed lighting and granite entry slabs-deliver a polished, finished appeal. Ideally located less than 10 minutes from Downtown Sarasota, with quick access to St. Armands Circle, Siesta Key, and SRQ Airport, this home offers both prime location and lifestyle. 213 Gaines Ave is more than a beautifully revitalized residence - it's effortless Sarasota living at its finest. Schedule your private tour today.

Full Property Details for 213 Gaines Ave

General

  • Sold For: $1,180,000
  • HOA FEE: $3/month
  • HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
  • Taxes: $6,294 (2024)
  • Status: Closed
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MidFloridaRegionalMLS
  • MLS ID: A4664748
  • Added to Site: 122 day(s) ago

Rental Information

  • Min. Lease: No Minimum

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 11
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Eating Space In Kitchen, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Tray Ceiling(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Window Treatments
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace(s): Family Room, Living Room
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
  • Furnishings: Furnished
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Engineered Hardwood, Travertine

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 4

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room

Additional Information

  • Pool: Yes
  • Private Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: In Ground, Lighting

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Kitchen, Private Mailbox, Sidewalk, Sliding Doors, Storage

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Covered Spaces: 2

Location

  • Area: 34243 - Sarasota
  • County: Manatee
  • Development Name: 34243 - Sarasota
  • Subdivision: WHITFIELD ESTATES UNIT 1
  • Driving Directions: Take US-41 toward Whitfield / Sarasota. Turn North onto Gaines Ave. 213 Gaines Ave will be on your right, just across from Tallevast Rd.
  • Direction Faces: South

Community

  • Community Name: 34243 - Sarasota
  • Association: Yes
  • Assoc. Name: Marnie

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air
  • Heating Type: Central, Electric

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public
  • Utility Description: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Structural Information

  • Exterior Const.: Stucco
  • Roof: Tile
  • Stories/Levels: Two
  • Square Feet: 3,300
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
  • Living Area: 3,300 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 2005

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.24
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 10,258
  • Lot Size: 10258
  • Lot Dimensions: 76 x 135
  • Street/Road Desc.: Asphalt
  • Fencing (Description): Wood

Financial Considerations

  • Association Fee: $30
  • Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
  • Assoc Fee Desc.: Required
  • Tax Amount: $6,294
  • Tax Year: 2024

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Special Conditions: None
  • Legal Description: ELY 52 FT OF LOT 2 & THE WLY 23.5 FT OF LOT 3 BLK 10 WHITFIELD ESTATES UNIT NO 1, AS PER PLAT THEREOF REC IN PB 2 P 127A (1671/5433) PI#66832.0015/9
  • Flood Zone Info: X500
  • APN: 6683200159
  • Property ID: 6683200159
  • Block/Lot/Section: 10

Listed by Exp Realty Llc
Sold by Kw Coastal Living Ii

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Schools serving 213 Gaines Ave

School District:Manatee County School District
NameGradesDistance
Florine J Abel Elementary School
7100 Madonna Place, Sarasota, FL 34243
PK-51.4 mi
Electa Lee Magnet Middle School
4000 53rd Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34210
6-83.3 mi
Bayshore High School
5401 34th Street West, Bradenton, FL 34210
9-123 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 213 Gaines Ave

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/08/2025
Sold
$1,180,000
-9.16%
MLS
10/17/2025
Price Reduced
$1,299,000
-1.96%
MLS
9/16/2025
Listed
$1,325,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Listed by Exp Realty Llc
Sold by Kw Coastal Living Ii

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213 Gaines Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34243 (MLS# A4664748) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,180,000 on December 08, 2025. Want to learn more about 213 Gaines Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Sarasota? You can browse all Sarasota real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.