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Property Description
Crown Jewel of Gulf Gate! Absolutely stunning, fully renovated home situated on a desirable corner lot with no through traffic in one of Sarasota's most sought-after neighborhoods. This beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 3-bath home with bonus room has been renovated from top to bottom and offers an exceptional combination of style, upgrades, and location. Features include a private primary suite with its own entrance and dedicated mini-split A/C, creating an ideal setup for a mother-in-law suite, guest suite, or private retreat. Additional features include a solid metal roof, a brand-new permitted 120-foot well with new water filtration system, high-end appliance package, quartz countertops, new flooring, beautifully updated bathrooms, a new garage door, new front gutter, and charming tongue-and-groove soffits at the front and rear of the home. Enjoy outdoor living on the paver patio, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Ideally located just minutes from top-rated restaurants, shopping, and world-famous Siesta Key Beach. The home is also located in a highly sought-after school district, including Riverview High School. Not located in a flood zone and with no HOA, CDD, or deed restrictions, this home offers the perfect combination of location, flexibility, modern upgrades, luxury, and peace of mind. Schedule your private showing today and experience everything this exceptional Gulf Gate home has to give!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 6243 Carlton Ave
General
- Price: $475,000
- Taxes: $3,403 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MidFloridaRegionalMLS
- MLS ID: A4705784
- Updated: 9/15/2026
- Added to Site: 3 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Min. Lease: 1 Month
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 11
- Interior Features: Thermostat
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Wood Burning
- Appliances: Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Furnishings: Unfurnished
- Flooring: Laminate, Parquet, Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: In Garage, Washer Hookup
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Private Mailbox
- Deck/Patio: Rear Porch, Screened
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Rear Porch, Screened
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Carports: Yes
- Carport: 1
- Carport Spaces: 1
- Covered Spaces: 2
Location
- Area: 34231 - Sarasota/Gulf Gate Branch
- County: Sarasota
- Development Name: 34231 - Sarasota/Gulf Gate Branch
- Subdivision: DENHAM ACRES
- Driving Directions: Gulf Gate Dr to north on Gateway Dr, right on Linda St, right on Carlton Ave. Home on left.
- Direction Faces: West
School Information
- Elementary School: Gulf Gate Elementary
- Middle School: Brookside Middle
- High School: Riverview High
Community
- Community Name: 34231 - Sarasota/Gulf Gate Branch
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Mini-Split Unit(s), Wall/Window Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Central, Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utility Description: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Florida, Ranch
- Architectural Style: Florida, Ranch
- Exterior Const.: Concrete
- Roof: Metal
- Windows: Blinds
- Stories/Levels: One
- Square Feet: 1,742
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Year Built: 1957
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.2
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 8,775
- Lot Size: 8775
- Frontage: Street Paved
- Street/Road Desc.: Paved, Asphalt
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $3,403
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: None
- Legal Description: LOT 31 LESS ELY 10 FT THEREOF TO COUNTY FOR R/W DENHAM ACRES UNIT 1
- Flood Zone Info: X
- APN: 103160007
- Property ID: 103160007
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Schools
Schools serving 6243 Carlton Ave
School District:Sarasota County School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Gulf Gate Elementary School 6500 South Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota, FL 34231 | PK-5 | 0.4 mi |
Riverview High School, Sarasota, FL 1 Ram Way, Sarasota, FL 34231 | 9-12 | 1.4 mi |
Brookside Middle School 3636 South Shade Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34239 | 6-8 | 2.7 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 6243 Carlton Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/15/2026
Listed
$475,000
75.93%
MLS
8/26/2024
Sold
$270,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 6243 Carlton Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$2,696
90%
$233,100
118%
2024
$1,420
8%
$106,899
3%
2023
$1,317
4%
$103,785
6%
2021
$1,268
-1%
$97,827
-3%
2022
$1,287
1%
$100,762
4%
2021
$1,268
7%
$96,476
2%
2019
$1,186
4%
$94,307
2%
2018
$1,138
1%
$92,549
2%
2017
$1,128
—
$90,645
2%
2016
$1,126
-1%
$88,781
1%
2015
$1,139
—
$88,164
1%
2014
$1,140
—
$87,464
2%
2013
$1,136
—
$86,171
—
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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6243 Carlton Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34231 (MLS# A4705784) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 6243 Carlton Avenue is currently listed for $475,000 and was received on September 15, 2026. Want to learn more about 6243 Carlton 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.

