LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Welcome to this charming South Gate pool home, ideally situated on a quiet street just minutes from Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Downtown Sarasota, shopping, dining, schools and world-famous Siesta Key Beach. Set on a generous quarter-acre lot, this property offers a wonderful combination of location, privacy, character and Florida outdoor living with plenty of opportunity to make it your own. The true showstopper is the private backyard tropical oasis, surrounded by lush mature landscaping and mango trees. At the heart of the outdoor space is a stunning free-form saltwater pool, renovated in 2015, surrounded by an expansive travertine pool deck perfect for relaxing, entertaining and enjoying the Florida sunshine year-round. The fully fenced backyard provides exceptional privacy and plenty of room for gatherings, gardening or simply unwinding in your own tropical retreat. Inside the home is filled with character and distinctive architectural details. A dramatic floor-to-ceiling Coral Keystone wood-burning fireplace anchors the living room, while beautifully restored terrazzo flooring flows through the living room, dining room, kitchen and hallways. All three bedrooms feature warm wood flooring. The kitchen offers solid-surface countertops, stainless steel appliances, a skylight and a charming garden window overlooking the courtyard entry and established herb garden. Additional features include thermal-pane windows, two tankless water heaters and a convenient interior laundry room. The second bathroom, added in 2017, features an interior sink and toilet and also functions as a convenient pool bath with an outdoor shower. The third bedroom currently does not have a closet but can easily be converted back, offering flexibility for use as a bedroom, home office or den. An oversized two-car garage provides excellent storage and includes a dedicated 7' x 7' workshop area. Additional improvements include a full reroof in 2017, AC replacement in 2024, new 4-inch PVC sewer piping from the home to the Air Vac tap and fresh interior paint in the living room, dining room and kitchen. With its generous lot, established tropical setting, private saltwater pool and highly desirable South Gate location, this home offers something increasingly difficult to find, a property that can be enjoyed today while still providing the opportunity to update and make it uniquely your own. Whether you're relaxing poolside beneath the mature landscaping, entertaining friends in the expansive backyard or enjoying convenient access to Sarasota's beaches, downtown and everyday amenities, 3536 Jaffa Drive is ready for its next chapter. Schedule your private showing today!
For sale
$649,900
3536 JAFFA DRIVE, SARASOTA, FL 34239
3beds
1,839sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1956
0.25 Acres Lot
$614,000 Zestimate®
$353/sqft
$12/mo HOA
What's special
Stunning free-form saltwater poolThermal-pane windowsGenerous quarter-acre lotPrivate backyard tropical oasisExpansive travertine pool deckSolid-surface countertopsStainless steel appliances
- 12 days
- 873
- 87
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Erica Giesler 813-352-4008,
COMPASS FLORIDA LLC 941-279-3630,
Andrew Haddad 941-313-1218,
COMPASS FLORIDA LLC
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: N6145472
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Attic, Family Room, Utility Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x11
Bedroom 3
- Features: No Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x10
Primary bathroom
- Features: Tub with Separate Shower Stall
- Level: First
Balcony porch lanai
- Level: First
- Area: 728 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26x28
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 81 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9x9
Family room
- Level: First
- Area: 250 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x25
Kitchen
- Features: Pantry
- Level: First
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x8
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 340 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20x17
Utility room
- Level: First
- Area: 42 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6x7
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Solid Surface Counters
- Flooring: Brick/Stone, Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Terrazzo, Hardwood
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,364
- Total interior livable area: 1,839 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Workshop in Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Irrigation System, Rain Gutters
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Gunite
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
- Features: In County, Irregular Lot, Landscaped, Near Public Transit
- Residential vegetation: Fruit Trees, Mature Landscaping, Trees/Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 0057100018
- Zoning: RSF2
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Membrane,Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1956
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Public, Sprinkler Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Water Access, Deed Restrictions, Pool
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: SOUTH GATE
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Optional Additional Fees, Recreation Facilities
- HOA fee: $12 monthly
Location
- Region: Sarasota
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $353/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $539,600
- Annual tax amount: $2,823
- Date on market: 8/28/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 12 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$614,000
$583,000 - $645,000
$5,744/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $649,900+97.5%$353/sqft |
Source:  Stellar MLS #N6145472 Report a problem | ||
| 8/2/2017 | Sold | $329,000$179/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/28/2017 | Listed for sale | $329,000+50.9%$179/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP #A4189620 Report a problem | ||
| 7/2/2014 | Sold | $218,000-5%$119/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/12/2013 | Listed for sale | $229,500$125/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate - Siesta Key #A3981128 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,255 +3.2% | $328,276 +2.9% |
| 2024 | $4,122 +3.8% | $319,024 +3% |
| 2023 | $3,970 +3.3% | $309,732 +3% |
| 2022 | $3,844 +0.8% | $300,711 +3% |
| 2021 | $3,812 +0.1% | $291,952 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $3,810 +3.3% | $287,921 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $3,686 | $281,448 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $3,686 +2.1% | $276,200 +30.2% |
| 2017 | $3,611 +23% | $212,164 +2.1% |
| 2016 | $2,934 | $207,800 +18.4% |
| 2015 | $2,934 +64.6% | $175,500 +42.3% |
| 2014 | $1,783 +0.2% | $123,306 |
| 2013 | $1,779 +2.3% | $123,306 +1.7% |
| 2012 | $1,739 +4.1% | $121,245 +3% |
| 2011 | $1,671 +9% | $117,714 +1.5% |
| 2010 | $1,533 +6.4% | $115,974 +2.7% |
| 2009 | $1,441 | $112,925 +0.1% |
| 2008 | $1,441 -6.7% | $112,812 +3% |
| 2007 | $1,544 | $109,526 +2.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $106,855 +3% |
| 2005 | -- | $103,743 +3% |
| 2004 | $1,568 -0.7% | $100,721 +1.9% |
| 2003 | $1,579 -0.7% | $98,843 +2.4% |
| 2002 | $1,591 +6.4% | $96,526 +1.6% |
| 2001 | $1,495 +2.3% | $95,006 +3% |
| 2000 | $1,462 | $92,239 |
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Neighborhood: Southgate
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Southside Elementary
- Middle: Brookside Middle
- High: Sarasota High
Source: Stellar MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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