South Sarasota Real Estate

South Sarasota Real Estate

Welcome to South Sarasota, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Florida's beautiful Sarasota County. Known for its stunning beaches, vibrant arts scene, and lush landscapes, South Sarasota offers a unique blend of relaxation and excitement that appeals to residents and visitors alike.

One of the most appealing aspects of South Sarasota is its proximity to the breathtaking Gulf Coast. Just a short drive away, you’ll find the pristine shores of Siesta Key, often ranked among the best beaches in the United States. Whether you enjoy sunbathing, swimming, or indulging in water sports, the coastal lifestyle here is simply unbeatable.

South Sarasota is also home to a rich cultural scene, featuring art galleries, theaters, and music festivals that celebrate the local talent and heritage. The nearby Selby Botanical Gardens and the Ringling Museum of Art provide endless opportunities for exploration and inspiration. For outdoor enthusiasts, the area's parks and nature preserves offer scenic trails for hiking, biking, and bird-watching, allowing you to connect with nature right in your backyard.

Families will appreciate the excellent schools and friendly neighborhoods that foster a strong sense of community. With a variety of dining options, from casual eateries to fine dining establishments, South Sarasota caters to every palate, making it a delightful place to call home.

Whether you’re looking for a serene retreat or an active lifestyle, South Sarasota is the perfect place to start your next chapter. Come discover the charm and warmth of this vibrant community, where your dream home awaits!

Newest Listings in South Sarasota

Gulf Gate SubDv. ⋅ 34231 Zip Code

**PRIME GULF GATE COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY WITH LIVE/WORK POTENTIAL!** THIS SUBSTANTIAL 10,273 SF COMMERCIAL PROPERTY offers an exceptional combination of size, visibility, access, and flexibility in the popular Gulf Gate commercial district of South Sarasota. Featuring approximately 85 feet of frontage and multiple access doors, the property provides excellent functionality for a variety of business uses and is positioned in a high-traffic area near the crossroads of US 41 (Tamiami Trail) and CR72 (Clark Road). The property features robust concrete construction, a generator, Flood Zone X, and impressive two-story ceilings in portions of the building, creating an expansive and versatile interior. Formerly home to Seascape Aquarium and Pet Center, the property offers particularly exciting potential for an owner or investor looking to continue an aquarium, pet, aquatic, specialty retail, or similar business concept, while also offering possibilities for a wide range of other commercial uses. Adding tremendous value and flexibility is the recently completed second-story apartment of nearly 2000sf, providing convenient living quarters, an owner/operator setup, or potential rental/short-term rental income opportunity. The beautifully finished apartment features 2 Bedrooms, 1 Full and 1 Half Bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with quartz countertops and stainless-steel appliances, a dedicated laundry room, and additional living space. Located within the distinctive Gulf Gate District, this property is surrounded by the area's signature retro vibe, walkable streets, locally owned independent shops, international restaurants, and neighborhood nightlife. With its substantial square footage, prominent frontage, versatile layout, commercial functionality, and newly finished residential component, this is a rare opportunity to own a highly adaptable property in one of South Sarasota's established commercial and social hubs.

2160 Gulf Gate Drive, Sarasota

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Pinehurst Park SubDv. ⋅ 34231 Zip Code

Welcome to this charming 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom single-family home in Sarasota. Fully furnished and move-in ready, this home offers a comfortable layout, private outdoor space, and an excellent location with no HOA fees. The open floor plan connects the living room, dining area, kitchen, and family room, creating a comfortable setting for both everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen features granite countertops, bright cabinetry, and stainless-steel appliances. The split-bedroom layout offers added privacy. The spacious primary suite includes a walk-in closet and private ensuite bathroom, while the generously sized second bedroom overlooks the screened lanai. The private backyard is enclosed by a new fence and complemented by new landscaping. A large screened-in lanai extends the living space outdoors and provides a great area for relaxing or entertaining. A dedicated firepit slab is ready for outdoor gatherings. The property is located on a quiet dead-end street while being conveniently close to restaurants, shopping, golf courses, parks, boat ramps, and other Sarasota amenities. Just minutes from the beautiful beaches of world-famous Siesta Key, this furnished home is an excellent option for a full-time residence, seasonal retreat, or investment property. Schedule your showing today and discover the possibilities of this Sarasota property.

7780 Wright Avenue, Sarasota

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Carrington Place SubDv. ⋅ 34231 Zip Code

Welcome to this beautifully appointed 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo offering spacious, comfortable living in the heart of Sarasota’s Gulf Gate area. This second-floor unit is easily accessible by elevator and features the convenience of an in-unit washer and dryer. The generous living and dining area provides plenty of room for relaxing and entertaining, while both bedrooms are nicely sized with great closet space. The primary suite features a private ensuite bath and a large walk-in closet. Step outside to the quiet screened lanai, a perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee, unwind at the end of the day and take in the peaceful Florida setting. The beautifully maintained community features a sparkling pool, tranquil pond and affordable HOA fees. Ideally located close to shopping, restaurants and everyday conveniences, with world-famous Siesta Key Beach just minutes away. Whether you’re looking for a full-time residence or a Florida getaway, this condo offers comfort, convenience and an incredible Sarasota lifestyle. Paradise at an affordable price!

7294 Cloister Drive Unit 23, Sarasota

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Oak Forest Villas SubDv. ⋅ 34231 Zip Code

Nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac in a prime central location, this beautifully updated villa offers the perfect blend of total privacy and classic Florida charm—just minutes from world-famous Siesta Key Beach. Lush Preserve Views: Enjoy endless, serene views of canopied oak trees and complete privacy from your full-width paver patio. Open & Airy Living: The open-concept floor plan features a soaring vaulted ceiling in the great room, a spacious breakfast nook, and a dedicated sitting area designed to capture the surrounding nature. Lovingly owner-occupied and updated, complete with custom hand-built office cabinetry ideal for a remote workspace, home library, or collectibles display. Equipped with a specialized A/C system featuring built-in air filtration and a dedicated dehumidifier for premium indoor air quality. Features a dedicated indoor laundry room (washer and dryer included) and an attached two-car garage. Community heated pool, tennis courts and clubhouse. Whether you are looking for a peaceful full-time residence or a low-maintenance coastal getaway, this private sanctuary delivers high-end custom details in an unbeatable location.

4615 Oak Forest Drive E Unit 22, Sarasota

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Crooked Creek SubDv. ⋅ 34231 Zip Code

Live the Florida Life Style! 2 bed/2 bath ground floor remodeled condo surrounded by the Red Bug Slough! New Ceramic tile floors in living/dining, kit and bath. Entire condo freshly painted ,some new baseboards. New solid counter top, new backsplash, new cabinets and hardware, sink and faucet. Undercounter lighting, ceiling lighting and can lighting. New fans w/ remotes, Plantation shutters and motorized blinds on the Lanai sliders. New water heater and all new outlets throughout the condo. The Lanai has been freshly painted and new screening.

3262 Cross Creek Drive Unit 3262, Sarasota

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Gulf Gate Glen SubDv. ⋅ 34231 Zip Code

Virtually Staged. Welcome to this beautifully maintained three-bedroom, two-bath home nestled in the quiet, tree-lined community of Gulf Gate Glen in Sarasota. Proudly offered for sale by its original owner, this inviting home combines comfortable Florida living with a wonderfully convenient location. Inside, an open floor plan and abundant natural light create a bright, welcoming atmosphere. The living and dining areas feature soaring vaulted ceilings, adding to the home’s spacious feel, while the well-appointed kitchen includes a dedicated breakfast room and new appliances. Impact windows throughout provide added peace of mind and energy efficiency. Step outside to the screened rear porch, the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee, unwind after a day at the beach, or take in the tranquil surroundings. With its established setting and thoughtful features, this home offers an ideal opportunity to make your own mark in one of Sarasota’s desirable residential areas. Location is exceptional, with the beautiful beaches of Siesta Key just minutes away, along with the shops, dining, and local charm of Gulf Gate. When you’re ready for more, the vibrant arts, culture, dining, and entertainment of downtown Sarasota are an easy drive away. A rare opportunity to purchase an original-owner home in a peaceful Sarasota community—close to everything that makes the area so special.

3248 Gulf Watch Court, Sarasota

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Sarasota-Venice Co Sub SubDv. ⋅ 34231 Zip Code

Unique Flexibility Meets Prime Sarasota Location! This distinctive 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, single-story home offers a versatile split floorplan designed to accommodate a variety of lifestyles and investment strategies. Whether you’re searching for an affordably priced starter home, a multi-generational living solution, or an investment opportunity, this property offers plenty of potential. A standout feature is the attached mother-in-law suite, incorporating the third bedroom and second bathroom, with its own private entrance and built-in kitchenette. This flexible space provides an excellent opportunity for extended family, guests, a private home office or studio, or potential rental income. Step outside and discover the expansive backyard, offering a blank canvas for the new owner to bring their vision to life. Create your own outdoor oasis, add entertaining spaces, establish a garden, or simply enjoy the room to spread out. Centrally located in Sarasota County, this home provides convenient access to I-75, Downtown Sarasota, and the area’s beautiful Gulf Coast beaches. Enjoy an approximately 12-minute drive to Downtown Sarasota and Siesta Key Beach, making it easy to take advantage of the shopping, dining, entertainment, and outdoor lifestyle that make Sarasota such a sought-after destination. With its unique layout, flexible living options, generous outdoor space, and convenient location, this home is ready for its next chapter.

4225 Swift Road, Sarasota

Phillippi Harbor Club SubDv. ⋅ 34231 Zip Code

OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE! This inside boat storage rack measures 32' L x 10'W x 9.5'H and can accommodate a boat with dimensions UP TO APPROXIMATELY: 32'L x 9'W x 8'H. Height is measured from the bottom of the keel up to the highest fixed point on the boat. Phillippi Harbor Club is your answer to truly enjoying boating on our beautiful Sarasota waters! This is a boating gamechanger! Simply call the friendly PHC staff and ask them to "splash" your boat, show up and enjoy your day on the water. Return to the dock where the staff will pull your boat, wash & rinse the outside, flush the engine(s), and store it back in your rack for next time. The marina has fuel on site, and an inside storage locker is included. There are plenty of work racks and on-site mechanics almost daily. This is a hurricane category 3-rated building with the latest in fire equipment and enhanced security monitoring. Phillippi Creek is around 4' at mean high tide and is about a 6-minute ride to the Intracoastal Waterway. The racks are in incredible rental demand! Stop towing your boat and own your own rack today...Stop on down and see the operation! Ask about owner financing.

1780 Phillippi Shores Drive Unit A3-5, Sarasota

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ Gibson Bessie P Sub SubDv. ⋅ 34231 Zip Code

Coastal Freedom Near Siesta Key | 1848 Mova St, Sarasota, FL 3423. Welcome to your coastal sanctuary, ideally located in a quiet Sarasota neighborhood just minutes from the Intracoastal Waterway and the soft sands of Siesta Key. This rare property comes with no deed restrictions, offering you complete freedom to live without HOA hassles and store your boat, trailer, or RV right at home. Water lovers will appreciate the community water access featuring a convenient canoe launch, making spontaneous paddles along the waterway an everyday luxury. Inside, the home features 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and 1 half bathroom across a generous floor plan designed for comfortable daily living and entertaining. The main living areas extend seamlessly into an expansive enclosed patio, providing plenty of room to relax and enjoy Florida's year-round sunshine in a private, weather-protected space. Major updates bring lasting durability and complete peace of mind to your investment, including a roof installed in 2022 and partial impact-resistant windows and doors. Complete with a spacious attached 2-car garage for parking and extra storage, this home perfectly blends independence, security, and prime Sarasota coastal access.

1848 Mova Street, Sarasota

2 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ Tropical Shores SubDv. ⋅ 34231 Zip Code

This distinguished 1959 residence, redesigned by Sarasota architect William C. Tagland has been meticulously transformed into a turnkey modern home where virtually every system and finish is brand new in 2026. The 1,308 sq ft residence sits on a spacious 8,521 sq ft lot and features all-new impact-rated windows and doors, a premium membrane roof system, and a complete electrical overhaul including new electrical panel and wiring. A new Trane HVAC system delivers efficient climate control, while modern infrastructure is assured with all-PVC plumbing lines for city water and septic plus a new septic pump station. Inside, elegant 24" x 24" terrazzo-look matte porcelain tile flows throughout the living areas and bedrooms. The kitchen is outfitted with GE Profile appliances and custom white oak cabinets. Baths showcase Kohler comfort-height toilets, Delta Vero fixtures, and new frameless glass shower enclosures with modern wood-look fluted tile. Additional refinements include solid-core doors with premium Schlage and Emteck hardware, noise-reducing insulation, and new drywall throughout. The exterior has been refreshed with Hardy board siding and soffits, new wood fence, new irrigation system, and a covered patio with updated fixtures. Amazing location with close proximity to new, premium shopping options such a Whole Foods and Trader Joe's, this home is located in the desirable NO HOA boating and quiet community of Tropical Shores. There is members only boating access at the end of the street, this property is in X flood-zone. Take this opportunity to acquire a fully renovated property, where location, value, and quality far exceed the ask.

1706 Livingstone Street, Sarasota

Tamiami Park A Resub Of SubDv. ⋅ 34231 Zip Code

Looking to develop in one of Sarasota's hottest areas? Look no further. This rare 100' x 100' lot offers an exciting redevelopment opportunity in South Sarasota. The oversized parcel may provide the potential to divide into two separate lots, with the possibility of a home and ADU on each — creating a potential four-unit residential rental opportunity, subject to zoning and county approval. The property could also be an excellent opportunity for a duplex development, offering another potential path for an investor or builder looking to maximize the value of the site. The existing property features a 1,084-square-foot, 2-bedroom, 2-bath Florida home, along with a 1.5-car garage, with laundry room that includes full size washer and dryer. The home also includes a beautiful swimming pool. The fully fenced lot offers privacy and plenty of space while providing a unique opportunity to live in or rent the existing home as you plan for future redevelopment. With its desirable South Sarasota location, this property is close to Siesta Key Beach, Gulf Gate, the Legacy Trail, shopping, dining, and everything Sarasota has to offer. Bring your vision and take advantage of the possibilities this oversized lot presents. Opportunities to develop a property of this size and location are becoming increasingly difficult to find.

3928 S East Avenue, Sarasota

Nashs Sub SubDv. ⋅ 34231 Zip Code

Build your custom oasis in the historic Maine Colony neighborhood on Phillippi Creek. Bring your floor plans and vision to life on this deep, ready-to-build corner lot spanning a full third of an acre in one of Sarasota's most charming coastal communities. This cleared property combines peaceful living with unmatchable everyday convenience. You will enjoy being within easy bike-riding distance to world-famous Siesta Key beaches as well as the vibrant dining and shops of Gulf Gate Village. The lot is situated in the heart of Sarasota's top-rated school district, just steps away from Riverview High School and its public-access tennis courts. With municipal water and sewer hookups readily available and the land already cleared, you can save significant time on site preparation and move straight into designing every detail of your dream home.

2721 Ashton Road, Sarasota

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