213 Gaines Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34243
- $1,180,000
- 4
- BD
- 4
- BA
- 3,300
- SqFt
- Sold Price
- $1,180,000
- List Price
- $1,299,000
- Status
- Sold
- Days on Market
- 47
- Closing Date
- Dec 08, 2025
- MLS#
- A4664748
- Property Style
- Single Family
- Year Built
- 2005
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 4
- Living Area
- 3,300
- Price per sq. ft.
- 393.64
- Lot Size
- 10,258
- Acres
- 0.24
- Total Acreage
- 0 to less than 1/4
- Legal Subdivision Name
- Whitfield Estates Unit 1
- Community Name
- Whitfield Estates
- MLS Area Major
- Sarasota
Property Description
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.
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Additional Information
- Taxes
- $6294
- Minimum Lease Period
- No Minimum
- HOA Fee
- $30
- HOA Payment Schedule
- Annually
- Community Features
- No Deed Restriction
- Property Description
- Two Story
- Zoning
- RSF3/WR/
- Interior Features
- Ceiling Fans(s), Crown Molding, Eat-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
- Floor
- Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Travertine
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Heating
- Central, Electric
- Air Conditioning
- Central Air
- Fireplace Description
- Family Room, Living Room
- Exterior Construction
- Stucco
- Exterior Features
- Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Kitchen, Private Mailbox, Sidewalk, Sliding Doors, Storage
- Roof
- Tile
- Foundation
- Slab
- Pool
- Private
- Pool Type
- In Ground, Lighting
- Garage Carport
- 2 Car Garage
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Fences
- Wood
- Pets
- Allowed
- Flood Zone Code
- X500
- Parcel ID
- 6683200159
- 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
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