West of the Trail and just steps from Sarasota Bay, this tropical retreat is your chance to own a true slice of Florida paradise. Step into your own private oasis featuring a resort-style pool, tiki hut, and outdoor kitchen, perfect for entertaining or soaking up the sunshine year-round. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath block home offers a functional layout with a 2-car garage and dedicated laundry room. Updates include a 2019 tile roof, impact sliders and updated windows, 2023 tankless water heater, 500G propane tank fueling the spa, outdoor grill and generator hookup. Updated kitchen 2024. New A/C and ductwork, outdoor patio kitchen, ice machine and submersible well pump for irrigation. New ADT smart pad security system with indoor and outdoor cameras, plus Ring doorbell and garage door control via ADT app. Situated on just under half an acre, the fenced backyard is surrounded by lush tropical landscaping for ultimate privacy and serenity. Located outside the flood zone with no CDD fees and no HOA, this home also allows for nightly rentals, making it ideal as a primary residence, seasonal escape, or income-producing investment. Tucked away in the charming community of Whitfield Estates and Ballentine Manor, you’re perfectly positioned near Sarasota Airport, IMG Academy, Downtown Sarasota, Downtown Bradenton, St. Armands Circle, Lido Key, and Anna Maria Island. Boaters will love the proximity to SaraBay Marina with boat slips and dry storage, and for just $30/year, residents can enjoy access to a culinary membership at SaraBay Country Club. This is your blank canvas in one of the area’s most sought after neighborhoods. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to create your dream Florida lifestyle.
Sold for $650,000
$650,000
344 BERNARD AVENUE, SARASOTA, FL 34243
3beds
1,859sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1977
0.44 Acres Lot
$640,400 Zestimate®
$350/sqft
$3,279 Estimated rent
Home value
$640,400
$589,000 - $698,000
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Resort-style poolOutdoor kitchenUpdated windowsLush tropical landscapingFunctional layoutFenced backyardTiki hut
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Listed by:
Jessie Bonner 941-356-3182,
SARABAY REAL ESTATE INC 941-355-7696
Bought with:
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STELLAR NON-MEMBER OFFICE
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: A4658775
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Dual Closets
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
Bedroom 3
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
Primary bathroom
- Features: Dual Sinks, Linen Closet
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Linen Closet
- Level: First
Balcony porch lanai
- Features: Bar, Stone Counters
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Laundry
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Eating Space In Kitchen, Smart Home, Solid Surface Counters, Split Bedroom, Thermostat
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Doors: Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Kitchen, Sliding Doors
- Windows: Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Window Treatments
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,770
- Total interior livable area: 1,859 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Enclosed, Screened
- Exterior features: Irrigation System, Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Kitchen, Sidewalk
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Auto Cleaner, Heated, In Ground, Salt Water, Self Cleaning
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Heated, In Ground
Lot
- Size: 0.44 Acres
- Dimensions: 100 x 193
- Features: Landscaped, Oversized Lot, Sidewalk
- Residential vegetation: Trees/Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 6795900007
- Zoning: RSF3/WR/
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1977
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public, Sprinkler Meter, Sprinkler Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Golf Carts OK, Park, Sidewalks
- Security: Closed Circuit Camera(s)
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: BALLENTINE MANOR ESTATES
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Park
- HOA fee: $3 monthly
Location
- Region: Sarasota
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $350/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $557,336
- Annual tax amount: $2,411
- Date on market: 7/16/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 71 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/7/2025 | Sold | $650,000$350/sqft |
Source:  Stellar MLS #A4658775 Report a problem | ||
| 9/26/2025 | Pending sale | $650,000$350/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #A4658775 Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $650,000+381.5%$350/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #A4658775 Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/2000 | Sold | $135,000+0.7%$73/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/13/1998 | Sold | $134,000$72/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,496 +3.5% | $190,475 +2.9% |
| 2024 | $2,411 +2.2% | $185,107 +3% |
| 2023 | $2,360 +3.4% | $179,716 +3% |
| 2022 | $2,283 +0.9% | $174,482 +3% |
| 2021 | $2,264 +1.4% | $169,400 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $2,232 +2.1% | $167,061 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $2,186 | $163,305 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $2,186 +1.5% | $160,260 +24% |
| 2017 | $2,154 +38.3% | $129,256 +2.1% |
| 2016 | $1,558 | $126,597 +0.7% |
| 2015 | $1,558 | $125,717 +0.8% |
| 2014 | $1,558 +2.3% | $124,719 +1.5% |
| 2013 | $1,524 +152282% | $122,876 +1.7% |
| 2012 | $1 | $120,822 -12.5% |
| 2011 | $1 | $138,134 -0.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $139,106 +2.7% |
| 2009 | $1,714 -6.7% | $135,449 +0.1% |
| 2008 | $1,837 +12.6% | $135,314 +3% |
| 2007 | $1,632 -4.6% | $131,373 +2.5% |
| 2006 | $1,711 +0.5% | $128,169 +3% |
| 2005 | $1,703 +2.3% | $124,436 +3% |
| 2004 | $1,665 +0.6% | $120,812 +1.9% |
| 2003 | $1,655 +2.6% | $118,559 +2.4% |
| 2002 | $1,613 +3.6% | $115,780 +1.6% |
| 2001 | $1,558 +1732.9% | $113,957 -0.3% |
| 2000 | $85 | $114,294 |
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Neighborhood: Whitfield
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- 8/10Florine J Abel Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.3 mi
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- Manatee County
- Sarasota
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- Whitfield
- 344 BERNARD AVENUE
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