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Accepting backups
$660,000
3beds
1,992sqft

214 GAINES AVENUE, SARASOTA, FL 34243

3beds
1,992sqft
Single family residence
Built in 1955
0.31 Acres
1 Attached garage space
$331 price/sqft

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Cozy fireplaceImpact windows

Under contract-accepting backup offers. Experience the best of Sarasota living in this beautifully updated single-story ranch home with pool, nestled in sought-after Whitfield Estates—a Manatee County gem with a Sarasota address. Situated near Sarasota Bay, this home sits among multi-million-dollar residences and offers the perfect blend of comfort, charm, and opportunity. ...

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Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: A4688411MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee
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Living Room

Kitchen

Primary Bedroom

Zillow last checked:

Listing updated:

Listed by:

Christine Pope 941-685-5565,

MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY 941-951-6660,

Paul Pope 941-685-1156,

MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY

Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: A4688411MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
  • Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Level: First
Bedroom 1
  • Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Level: First
Bedroom 3
  • Features: No Closet
  • Level: First
Dining room
  • Level: First
Kitchen
  • Level: First
Living room
  • Level: First
Heating
  • Central, Electric
Cooling
  • Central Air
Appliances
  • Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Laundry: Laundry Closet
Features
  • High Ceilings, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Split Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl
  • Doors: Sliding Doors
  • Windows: Hurricane Shutters/Windows
  • Has fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
  • Total structure area: 2,390
  • Total interior livable area: 1,992 sqft
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Property

Parking
  • Total spaces: 1
  • Parking features: Garage - Attached
  • Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Patio & porch: Patio
  • Has private pool: Yes
  • Pool features: Gunite, In Ground, Salt Water, Screen Enclosure
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Bay/Harbor - Partial
  • Has water view: Yes
  • Water view: Bay/Harbor - Partial
Lot
  • Size: 0.31 Acres
  • Features: In County
Details
  • Parcel number: 6679700002
  • Zoning: RSF3/WR/
  • Special conditions: None

Construction

Type & style
  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
  • Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
  • Block, Concrete, Stucco
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Roof: Membrane
Condition
  • Completed
  • New construction: No
  • Year built: 1955

Utilities & green energy

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public
  • Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Well

Community & HOA

Community
  • Features: Park, Sidewalks
  • Pet fee: $0 monthly
  • Subdivision: WHITFIELD ESTATES UNIT 1
HOA
  • Has HOA: No
Location
  • Region: Sarasota

Financial & listing details

  • Price per square foot: $331/sqft
  • Tax assessed value: $450,724
  • Annual tax amount: $6,877
  • Date on market: 4/6/2026
  • Cumulative days on market: 130 days
  • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total actual rent: 0
  • Electric utility on property: Yes
  • Road surface type: Asphalt

Price history

DateEventPrice
5/14/2026Price change$660,000-2.9%$331/sqft
Source: Stellar MLS #A4688411 Report a problem
4/6/2026Listed for sale$680,000-9.2%$341/sqft
Source: Stellar MLS #A4688411 Report a problem
5/31/2025Listing removed$749,000$376/sqft
Source: Stellar MLS #A4631412 Report a problem
4/28/2025Price change$749,000-6.1%$376/sqft
Source: Stellar MLS #A4631412 Report a problem
12/30/2024Price change$798,000-4.9%$401/sqft
Source: Stellar MLS #A4631412 Report a problem
12/14/2024Listed for sale$839,000+52.5%$421/sqft
Source: Stellar MLS #A4631412 Report a problem
8/10/2023Sold$550,000-1.6%$276/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
7/3/2023Pending sale$559,000$281/sqft
Source: Stellar MLS #A4574678 Report a problem
6/24/2023Listed for sale$559,000+27.3%$281/sqft
Source: Stellar MLS #A4574678 Report a problem
3/24/2021Listing removed--
Source: Owner Report a problem
2/1/2019Listing removed$439,000$220/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
1/17/2019Price change$439,000-3.5%$220/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
1/14/2019Listed for sale$455,000+193.5%$228/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
7/26/2001Sold$155,000+16.5%$78/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
10/23/1998Sold$133,000+61.2%$67/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
4/8/1998Sold$82,500$41/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

YearProperty taxesTax assessment
2025$6,877 +0%$450,724 +0.1%
2024$6,874 +300.5%$450,063 +228.9%
2023$1,716 +3.8%$136,833 +3%
2022$1,653 +1.4%$132,848 +3%
2021$1,631 +1.8%$128,979 +1.4%
2020$1,603 +2.5%$127,198 +2.3%
2019$1,564 $124,338 +1.9%
2018$1,564 +1.8%$122,020 +2.1%
2017$1,536 -27.2%$119,510 +2.1%
2016$2,110 $117,052 +0.7%
2015$2,110 $116,238 -26.7%
2014$2,110 +2.2%$158,657 +1.5%
2013$2,064 +206334%$156,312 +1.7%
2012$1 $153,699 +3%
2011$1 $149,222 +1.5%
2010-- $147,017 +2.7%
2009$1,840 -6.4%$143,152 +0.1%
2008$1,964 +12.5%$143,009 +3%
2007$1,747 -4.7%$138,844 +2.5%
2006$1,832 +0.4%$135,458 +3%
2005$1,824 +2.2%$131,513 +3%
2004$1,784 +0.6%$127,683 +1.9%
2003$1,774 +2.5%$125,302 +2.4%
2002$1,730 +49.1%$122,365 +34.1%
2001$1,161 +2.1%$91,283 +3%
2000$1,137 $88,624

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Monthly payment

Est. payment
$4,129/mo
Principal & interest
$3320
Property taxes
$809
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Neighborhood: Whitfield

Nearby schools

Florine J Abel Elementary School
Grades PK-5 • 1.3 miles
8/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
6/10
Student Progress Rating
9/10
Bayshore High School
Grades 8-12 • 3 miles
2/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
2/10
College Readiness Rating
2/10
Student Progress Rating
2/10
Electa Lee Magnet Middle School
Grades 6-8 • 3.4 miles
2/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
2/10
Student Progress Rating
1/10

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