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Overview

3 bd2 ba2,051 sqft2 car garageSingle Family
TypeSingle Family
HOA$353/qtr
Built1997
Lot7,187 sqft
Living area2,051 sqft
Price / sqft$263
Garage2 car

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About this home

Ceiling Fans(s)Crown MoldingEat-in KitchenHigh CeilingsLiving Room/Dining Room ComboOpen FloorplanSplit BedroomStone Counters

5948 Sandstone Ave is a 1997-built home in Chaparral, Sarasota. Inside you'll find 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 2,051 square feet of living space. Listed at $540,000 (about $263/sqft), 39 days on market. Flood zone X500 - outside the FEMA high-risk areas, which keeps insurance manageable. HOA runs $353 quarterly.

From the listing

Welcome to this extensively updated and beautifully maintained three-bedroom, two-bath residence offering 2,051 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space in desirable Mote Ranch. Significant improvements include new tile roof and rain gutters (2024), total kitchen update (2023), total primary bathroom update (2023), new exterior paint (2024), new tile floors in all but the primary bedroom (2023) and newer high performance, energy-efficient windows featuring low-E insulated glass, and wind-pressure resistant construction. Additional highlights include a whole-house, four-stage activated-carbon water filtration system, a hurricane rated garage door and hurricane shutters for additional storm protection. The spacious, open floor plan is enhanced by elegant crown molding throughout, attractive ceramic tile flooring, architectural archways and abundant natural light. Generously proportioned living and dining areas provide an inviting setting for both everyday comfort and entertaining guests. The beautifully updated kitchen combines style and functionality with updated cabinetry, granite countertops, a decorative tile backsplash, upgraded fixtures, and a striking suite of black stainless-steel appliances. A convenient breakfast bar provides additional seating and connects the kitchen with the adjoining family room and lanai. The spacious primary suite offers a relaxing private retreat, highlighted by an elegant tray ceiling and a beautifully remodeled en-suite bathroom featuring a newly tiled walk-in shower, updated double vanity, granite countertop, new mirrors, lighting, and plumbing fixtures. Two additional bedrooms offer comfortable accommodation and flexibility for guests, a home office, or personal interests. Another standout feature of this home is the extraordinary 965 square foot covered and screened lanai. This expansive outdoor living area, featuring attractive polyaspartic-coated flooring and mood enhancing lighting offers exceptional space for multiple seating arrangements, outdoor dining, and entertaining on a grand scale. Overlooking a lush, wooded conservation area with no rear neighbors, this remarkable retreat provides a peaceful, private backdrop for enjoying Florida's beautiful weather year-round. Imagine morning coffee surrounded by nature, leisurely afternoons, and unforgettable evenings with family and friends. Residents of Mote Ranch enjoy a variety of recreational amenities, including a large community swimming pool, a screened recreation center and event space, playground, scenic nature trail, and access to the picturesque Braden River with a fishing pier, and launch area for kayaking and canoeing. This outstanding location provides convenient access to University Town Center shopping and dining, I-75, Lakewood Ranch, downtown Sarasota, and the spectacular beaches of Florida's Gulf Coast. With its spacious floor plan, substantial improvements, private conservation setting, and outstanding outdoor living space, this exceptional Mote Ranch residence offers an appealing combination of comfort, convenience, and the Florida lifestyle.

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The essentials

Built
1997
Price / sqft
$263
On market
39 days
Annual tax
$4,636
HOA
$353/qtr
Flood zone
X500 · Low risk
Lot
7,187 sqft
Type
Single Family Residence

At a glance

Single family
Built 1997
Community pool
Shared amenity
2 car garage
Driveway
7,187 sqft lot
Lot size
2,051 sqft
Living area

Payment

Est. monthly payment
$3,590/mo
Down payment (20%)
$108,000
Property taxes
$386/mo
HOA
$353/qtr
Rate assumed
6.8% · 30 yr
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Details

Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1997
Lot
7,187 sqft
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Central
Parking
Driveway, Garage Door Opener
Days on Market
39
Ceiling Fans(s)
Crown Molding
Eat-in Kitchen
High Ceilings
Living Room/Dining Room Combo
Open Floorplan
Split Bedroom
Stone Counters
Thermostat
Tray Ceiling(s)
Walk-in Closet(s)
Window Treatments
Hurricane Shutters
Rain Gutters
Irrigation-reclaimed Water
Playground
Pool
Sidewalks
Street Lights
Dishwasher
Disposal
Dryer
Electric Water Heater
Microwave
Range
Refrigerator
Washer
Elementary
Robert E Willis Elementary
Middle
Braden River Middle
High
Braden River High

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

Homestead exemption on file Flood Zone X500
Annual Tax (2025)
$4,636
Parcel #
1920426606

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
Chaparral
County
Manatee
MLS Area
34243 - Sarasota
Lot Size
7,187 sqft
Conservation AreaIn CountyLandscapedLevelPaved
HOA
$353/qtr
Arielle Mouhot

Price history

Date
Event
Price
10/7/2026
Listed for sale
Source: Stellar MLS #A4709347
$540,000
$263/sqft

Neighborhood

5948 Sandstone Ave
Sarasota, FL, 34243 · 34243 - Sarasota

Market insights

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List price: $540,000
$530,000 – $540,000
97.8% – 100% of listTops out right at the list price
80% of listList price
106 of the last 210 home closings in 34243 landed at this number or higher (50%). The median one sat 27 days before it went under contract, and this one is on day 39.

Sample: 210 closed home sales in 34243 over the last 8 months, Stellar MLS. A starting point, not a guarantee.

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Est. monthly payment
$3,591/mo
Principal & interest$2,816
Property taxes$386
Insurance$270
HOA$118
Down payment20% · $108,000
Interest rate6.80%
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Quick answers.

Price

$540,000

$263 per sq ft

Beds and baths

3 beds, 2 baths

Size

2,051 sq ft

Time on market

39 days

Year built

1997

Monthly payment

About $3,590/mo

That is 20% down on a 30-year fixed at 6.8%, plus the home's $4,636 annual tax bill, insurance, and the $353/qtr HOA fee.

HOA fee

$353/qtr

Managed by Arielle Mouhot.

Flood zone

Zone X500

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

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Brokered byPREMIER SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTYListing agent: Mark Coon, PAListing data from Stellar MLS, MLS# A4709347.

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