For sale
$680,000
3beds
1,992sqft
214 Gaines Ave, Sarasota, FL 34243
3beds
1,992sqft
Single family residence
Built in 1955
0.31 Acres
1 Attached garage space
$341 price/sqft
What's special
Cozy fireplaceImpact windows
Experience the best of Sarasota living in this beautifully updated single-story ranch home with pool, nestled in sought-after Whitfield Estates—a Manatee County gem with a Sarasota address. Situated near Sarasota Bay, this home sits among multi-million-dollar residences and offers the perfect blend of comfort, charm, and opportunity. This 3-bedroom, 3-bath home ...
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Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: A4688411
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee
Originating MLS: Sarasota - ManateeTravel times
Living Room
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 09, 2026 at 02:19am
Listing Provided by:
Christine Pope 941-685-5565,
MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY 941-951-6660,
Paul Pope 941-685-1156,
MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: A4688411Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
Bedroom 1
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
Bedroom 3
- Features: No Closet
- Level: First
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Closet
Features
- High Ceilings, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Split Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Windows: Hurricane Shutters/Windows
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,390
- Total interior livable area: 1,992 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Gunite, In Ground, Salt Water, Screen Enclosure
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay/Harbor - Partial
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay/Harbor - Partial
Lot
- Size: 0.31 Acres
- Features: In County
Details
- Parcel number: 6679700002
- Zoning: RSF3/WR/
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Block, Concrete, Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Membrane
Condition
- Completed
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Sidewalks
- Subdivision: WHITFIELD ESTATES UNIT 1
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
Location
- Region: Sarasota
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $341/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $450,063
- Annual tax amount: $6,877
- Date on market: 4/6/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 22 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $680,000-9.2%$341/sqft |
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| 5/31/2025 | Listing removed | $749,000$376/sqft |
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| 4/28/2025 | Price change | $749,000-6.1%$376/sqft |
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| 12/30/2024 | Price change | $798,000-4.9%$401/sqft |
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| 12/14/2024 | Listed for sale | $839,000+52.5%$421/sqft |
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| 8/7/2023 | Sold | $550,000-1.6%$276/sqft |
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| 7/3/2023 | Pending sale | $559,000$281/sqft |
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| 6/24/2023 | Listed for sale | $559,000+27.3%$281/sqft |
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| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/1/2019 | Listing removed | $439,000$220/sqft |
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| 1/17/2019 | Price change | $439,000-3.5%$220/sqft |
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| 1/14/2019 | Listed for sale | $455,000+193.5%$228/sqft |
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| 7/26/2001 | Sold | $155,000+16.5%$78/sqft |
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| 10/23/1998 | Sold | $133,000+61.2%$67/sqft |
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| 4/8/1998 | Sold | $82,500$41/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,874 +300.5% | $450,063 +228.9% |
| 2023 | $1,716 +3.8% | $136,833 +3% |
| 2022 | $1,653 +1.4% | $132,848 +3% |
| 2021 | $1,631 +1.8% | $128,979 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $1,603 +2.5% | $127,198 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $1,564 | $124,338 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $1,564 +1.8% | $122,020 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $1,536 -27.2% | $119,510 +2.1% |
| 2016 | $2,110 | $117,052 +0.7% |
| 2015 | $2,110 | $116,238 -26.7% |
| 2014 | $2,110 +2.2% | $158,657 +1.5% |
| 2013 | $2,064 +206334% | $156,312 +1.7% |
| 2012 | $1 | $153,699 +3% |
| 2011 | $1 | $149,222 +1.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $147,017 +2.7% |
| 2009 | $1,840 -6.4% | $143,152 +0.1% |
| 2008 | $1,964 +12.5% | $143,009 +3% |
| 2007 | $1,747 -4.7% | $138,844 +2.5% |
| 2006 | $1,832 +0.4% | $135,458 +3% |
| 2005 | $1,824 +2.2% | $131,513 +3% |
| 2004 | $1,784 +0.6% | $127,683 +1.9% |
| 2003 | $1,774 +2.5% | $125,302 +2.4% |
| 2002 | $1,730 +49.1% | $122,365 +34.1% |
| 2001 | $1,161 +2.1% | $91,283 +3% |
| 2000 | $1,137 | $88,624 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$4,091/mo
Principal & interest
$3258
Property taxes
$833
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Neighborhood: Whitfield
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Florine J Abel Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.3 mi
- 1/10Electa Lee Magnet Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.3 mi
- 2/10Bayshore High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Florine J. Abel Elementary
- Middle: Electa Arcotte Lee Magnet
- High: Bayshore High
Source: Stellar MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
- Florida
- Manatee County
- Sarasota
- 34243
- Whitfield
- 214 Gaines Ave