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Overview

3 bd2 ba1,988 sqft1 car garageSingle Family
TypeSingle Family
HOA$200/yr
Built1961
Lot14,370 sqft
Living area1,988 sqft
Price / sqft$337
Garage1 car

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Ceiling Fans(s)Eat-in KitchenPrimary Bedroom Main FloorSolid Wood CabinetsStone CountersWindow TreatmentsPrivate YardRain Gutters

3537 S School Ave is a 1961-built home in South Gate, Sarasota. Inside you'll find 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,988 square feet of living space. Listed at $669,000 (about $337/sqft), 159 days on market. Flood zone X - outside the FEMA high-risk areas, which keeps insurance manageable. HOA runs $200 annually.

From the listing

PRICE IMPROVEMENT!!! Private Oasis Awaits! This home is perfect for year round living, a Florida get away or an income generating property. It offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and just under 2,000 square feet of comfortable living. The layout is thoughtfully designed, with 3 separate sitting areas with an abundant natural light through the large windows. The tiled flooring provides a clean, modern aesthetic, complemented by the neutral color palette. The updated kitchen is spacious, with ample wood cabinetry and a quartz countertop, providing plenty of storage and preparation space. The primary bedroom is generously sized with a bathroom, offering a comfortable retreat and a door to walk out onto covered lanai. Additional features include an inside laundry room, newer appliances, energy-efficient double-pane windows, tile roof only 10 years old and plantation shutters throughout for added charm. The outdoor space is perfect private oasis for relaxation while enjoying the sparkling resurfaced pool with a screened enclosure. The oversized lot features lush landscaping and spacious paved driveway, creating a welcoming outdoor atmosphere. In addition, the backyard is fenced in for pets with plenty of room to store watercraft. If desired, the property is Airbnb-ready and is within city limits so weekly rentals are approved. The city location makes for an ideal choice to call home to escape and relax on Siesta Key beaches or explore downtown Sarasota and all it has to offer.

The essentials

Built
1961
Price / sqft
$337
On market
159 days
Annual tax
$3,895
HOA
$200/yr
Flood zone
X · Low risk
Lot
14,370 sqft
Type
Single Family Residence

At a glance

Single family
Built 1961
Private pool
In Ground
1 car garage
Circular Driveway
0.33 acres
Lot size
1,988 sqft
Living area

Payment

Est. monthly payment
$4,165/mo
Down payment (20%)
$133,800
Property taxes
$325/mo
HOA
$200/yr
Rate assumed
6.8% · 30 yr
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Details

Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1961
Lot
14,370 sqft
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Central
Parking
Circular Driveway
Pool
In Ground, Screen Enclosure
Days on Market
159
Ceiling Fans(s)
Eat-in Kitchen
Primary Bedroom Main Floor
Solid Wood Cabinets
Stone Counters
Window Treatments
Private Yard
Rain Gutters
Built-in Oven
Cooktop
Dishwasher
Disposal
Dryer
Electric Water Heater
Exhaust Fan
Microwave
Range Hood
Solar Hot Water
Washer
Elementary
Southside Elementary
Middle
Brookside Middle
High
Sarasota High

Districts can re-zone, so verify directly with the district before relying on these.

Flood Zone X
Annual Tax (2025)
$3,895
Parcel #
0057110059

Taxes reflect the most recent assessment in the MLS feed. Actual tax owed can vary, so confirm with the county property appraiser before closing.

Subdivision
South Gate
County
Sarasota
MLS Area
34239 - Sarasota/Pinecraft
Lot Size
14,370 sqft
Corner LotCity LimitsLandscapedOversized LotPaved
HOA
$200/yr
Vicki Lawson

Price history

Date
Event
Price
9/9/2026
Price change
Source: Stellar MLS #A4691686
$669,000-1.5%
$337/sqft
-
Price change
Source: Stellar MLS #A4691686
$679,000-5.0%
$342/sqft
5/7/2026
Listed for sale
Source: Stellar MLS #A4691686
$715,000
$360/sqft

Neighborhood

3537 S School Ave
Sarasota, FL, 34239 · 34239 - Sarasota/Pinecraft

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List price: $669,000
$640,000 – $669,000
96% – 100% of listTops out right at the list price
80% of listList price
75 of the last 148 home closings in 34239 landed at this number or higher (51%). The median one sat 61 days before it went under contract, and this one is on day 159 after a $46,000 cut.

Sample: 148 closed home sales in 34239 over the last 8 months, Stellar MLS. A starting point, not a guarantee.

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Est. monthly payment
$4,165/mo
Principal & interest$3,489
Property taxes$325
Insurance$335
HOA$17
Down payment20% · $133,800
Interest rate6.80%
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Price

$669,000

$337 per sq ft

Beds and baths

3 beds, 2 baths

Size

1,988 sq ft

Time on market

159 days

Year built

1961

Monthly payment

About $4,165/mo

That is 20% down on a 30-year fixed at 6.8%, plus the home's $3,895 annual tax bill, insurance, and the $200/yr HOA fee.

HOA fee

$200/yr

Managed by Vicki Lawson.

Flood zone

Zone X

That is outside the high-risk areas, so flood insurance is usually optional rather than required by a lender.

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Brokered byCOLDWELL BANKER REALTYListing agent: Kimberly McMahonListing data from Stellar MLS, MLS# A4691686.

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