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Overview

3 bd1 ba864 sqftSingle Family
TypeSingle Family
HOANone listed
Built1960
Lot5,000 sqft
Living area864 sqft
Price / sqft$226

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Kitchen/Family Room ComboLiving Room/Dining Room ComboThermostatPrivate MailboxSidewalkRangeRange HoodRefrigerator

2947 Gillespie Ave is a 1960-built home in Newtown Heights, Sarasota. Inside you'll find 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, and 864 square feet of living space. Listed at $194,900 (about $226/sqft), 89 days on market. Flood zone X - outside the FEMA high-risk areas, which keeps insurance manageable.

From the listing

Welcome to this charming three-bedroom, one-bath home offering 864 square feet of comfortable living space in the historic Newtown Heights area, just minutes from the heart of downtown Sarasota. This home offers several important updates for added peace of mind, including a 2023 roof, 2025 AC system, an updated electrical panel installed in 2016, and newer windows. Inside, you’ll find newly installed luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout the main living areas and bathroom, while the kitchen features granite countertops and plenty of potential to make the space your own. Outside, the property includes a raised storage shed in the backyard, providing additional space for tools, equipment, and storage, along with a separate exterior laundry area. Conveniently located approximately two miles from downtown Sarasota, this home offers easy access to shopping, dining, entertainment, area beaches, and I-75 for convenient travel throughout the region. Whether you’re looking for an affordable place to call home or a property with plenty of potential, this Sarasota home is ready for its next owner. Buyer to verify public records for square footage, permitting, and home details.

The essentials

Built
1960
Price / sqft
$226
On market
89 days
Annual tax
$2,577
Flood zone
X · Low risk
Lot
5,000 sqft
Type
Single Family Residence

At a glance

Single family
Built 1960
5,000 sqft lot
Lot size
864 sqft
Living area

Payment

Est. monthly payment
$1,328/mo
Down payment (20%)
$38,980
Property taxes
$215/mo
Rate assumed
6.8% · 30 yr
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Details

Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1960
Lot
5,000 sqft
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Central
Parking
Driveway
Days on Market
89
Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Living Room/Dining Room Combo
Thermostat
Private Mailbox
Sidewalk
Range
Range Hood
Refrigerator
Elementary
Phillippi Shores Elementary
Middle
McIntosh Middle
High
Booker High

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

Flood Zone X
Annual Tax (2025)
$2,577
Parcel #
2020090046

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
Newtown Heights
County
Sarasota
MLS Area
34234 - Sarasota
Lot Size
5,000 sqft

Price history

Date
Event
Price
10/8/2026
Price change
Source: Stellar MLS #TB8520023
$194,900-2.1%
$226/sqft
-
Price change
Source: Stellar MLS #TB8520023
$199,000-7.0%
$230/sqft
7/15/2026
Listed for sale
Source: Stellar MLS #TB8520023
$214,000
$248/sqft

Neighborhood

2947 Gillespie Ave
Sarasota, FL, 34234 · 34234 - Sarasota

Market insights

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List price: $194,900
$190,000 – $194,900
97.6% – 100% of listTops out right at the list price
80% of listList price
44 of the last 86 home closings in 34234 landed at this number or higher (51%). The median one sat 68 days before it went under contract, and this one is on day 89 after a $19,100 cut.

Sample: 86 closed home sales in 34234 over the last 8 months, Stellar MLS. A starting point, not a guarantee.

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Est. monthly payment
$1,329/mo
Principal & interest$1,016
Property taxes$215
Insurance$97
Down payment20% · $38,980
Interest rate6.80%
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Quick answers.

Price

$194,900

$226 per sq ft

Beds and baths

3 beds, 1 baths

Size

864 sq ft

Time on market

89 days

Year built

1960

Monthly payment

About $1,328/mo

That is 20% down on a 30-year fixed at 6.8%, plus the home's $2,577 annual tax bill, insurance.

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 byLPT REALTY, LLCListing agent: Justin UreListing data from Stellar MLS, MLS# TB8520023.

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