Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/15/2026
Listed
$214,000
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MLS
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Property Description
Welcome to this charming three-bedroom, one-bath home offering 864 square feet of comfortable living space in the historic Newtown Heights area, just minutes from the heart of downtown Sarasota. This home offers several important updates for added peace of mind, including a 2023 roof, 2025 AC system, an updated electrical panel installed in 2016, and newer windows. Inside, you'll find newly installed luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout the main living areas and bathroom, while the kitchen features granite countertops and plenty of potential to make the space your own. Outside, the property includes a raised storage shed in the backyard, providing additional space for tools, equipment, and storage, along with a separate exterior laundry area. Conveniently located approximately two miles from downtown Sarasota, this home offers easy access to shopping, dining, entertainment, area beaches, and I-75 for convenient travel throughout the region. Whether you're looking for an affordable place to call home or a property with plenty of potential, this Sarasota home is ready for its next owner. Buyer to verify public records for square footage, permitting, and home details.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 2947 Gillespie Ave
General
- Price: $214,000
- Taxes: $2,576 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MidFloridaRegionalMLS
- MLS ID: TB8520023
- Updated: 7/16/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Min. Lease: 8-12 Months
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 3
- Interior Features: Kitchen and Family Room Combination, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Thermostat
- Appliances: Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator
- Furnishings: Unfurnished
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl, Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Outside, Washer Hookup
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Private Mailbox, Sidewalk
Parking
- Parking Features: Driveway
Location
- Area: 34234 - Sarasota
- County: Sarasota
- Development Name: 34234 - Sarasota
- Driving Directions: Heading South on I75 take the exit onto University Pkwy headed west. Take University Pkwy west until you turn left onto N Washington Blvd headed south. Then take a right onto 29th St followed by a right onto Gillespie Ave and the house will be on your left.
- Direction Faces: East
School Information
- Elementary School: Phillippi Shores Elementary
- Middle School: McIntosh Middle
- High School: Booker High
Community
- Community Name: 34234 - Sarasota
- Pet Restrictions: Buyer to Verify any potential pet restriction.
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Central
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Bungalow
- Architectural Style: Bungalow
- Exterior Const.: Stucco, Wood Frame, Wood Siding
- Roof: Shingle
- Stories/Levels: One
- Square Feet: 864
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Year Built: 1960
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed(s), Storage
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.11
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,000
- Lot Size: 5000
- Lot Dimensions: 50 x 100
- Street/Road Desc.: Asphalt, Concrete, Paved
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $2,576.96
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: None
- Legal Description: LOT 16 BLK B NEWTOWN HEIGHTS
- Flood Zone Info: X
- APN: 2020090046
- Property ID: 2020090046
- Block/Lot/Section: B
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Schools
Schools serving 2947 Gillespie Ave
School District:Sarasota County School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Phillippi Shores Elementary School 4747 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231 | PK-5 | 5.3 mi |
Brookside Middle School 3636 South Shade Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34239 | 6-8 | 4.3 mi |
Booker High School 3201 North Orange Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34234 | 9-12 | 0.5 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 2947 Gillespie Ave
Tax History
Tax History for 2947 Gillespie Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$2,439
—
$141,871
-26%
2024
$2,439
14%
$191,300
21%
2023
$2,131
29%
$157,800
63%
2021
$1,658
-18%
$96,900
-37%
2022
$2,014
21%
$153,900
85%
2021
$1,658
170%
$83,200
41%
2019
$614
-4%
$59,200
-6%
2018
$641
—
$62,894
2%
2017
$638
-16%
$61,600
23%
2016
$763
32%
$50,200
106%
2015
$576
10%
$24,420
10%
2014
$524
14%
$22,200
35%
2013
$459
—
$16,500
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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2947 Gillespie Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34234 (MLS# TB8520023) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 2947 Gillespie Avenue is currently listed for $214,000 and was received on July 15, 2026. Want to learn more about 2947 Gillespie 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.