Opportunity in the highly sought-after Gulf Gate neighborhood! This 3-bedroom, 2-bath pool home with a 2-car garage offers great space for family, solid updates, and the opportunity to add your personal touches. The home features an open main living area with tile flooring and a flexible den space, creating a comfortable layout for everyday living and entertaining. The renovated kitchen and updated bathrooms provide modern appeal, including a primary suite with dual sinks and a beautifully tiled walk-in shower. The main living areas are finished in tile for easy maintenance, while some areas of the home offer the chance for cosmetic updates and fresh paint to make it your own. Step outside to enjoy the private pool, perfect for relaxing. The garage includes a built-in air-conditioned room ideal for a workshop, craft room, hobby space, or storage, and can easily be converted back to a full 2-car garage if desired. Located in the popular Gulf Gate area, close to Gulf Gate Elementary School, shopping, dining, and Gulf beaches, this home is a great combination of updates, flexibility, and potential.
Sold for $469,900
$469,900
6538 Bluewater Ave, Sarasota, FL 34231
3beds
1,887sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1967
8,800 Square Feet Lot
$468,300 Zestimate®
$249/sqft
$4,740 Estimated rent
Home value
$468,300
$431,000 - $510,000
$4,740/mo
Zestimate® history
Owner options
List your home for rent
$4,740/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Find your next renter with Zillow Rental Manager. Plus, with online applications, you can quickly screen prospective tenants – for free.
$4,740/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Refinance and save
$3,077/mo
Est. payment
Refinancing to a lower rate could help reduce your monthly payments and save thousands over the life of the loan.
$3,077/mo
Est. payment
Explore your selling options
Work with a Zillow partner agent
Leverage their expertise and Zillow's premium Showcase listings to get your home seen by more buyers.
Get startedList with your own agent
Get your home in front of millions of buyers by listing it on Zillow.
Learn how to do itSell it yourself
Take full control of how buyers see your home on Zillow by listing For Sale by Owner (FSBO).
List your homeWhat's special
Private poolRenovated kitchenFlexible den spaceTile flooringUpdated bathroomsBeautifully tiled walk-in shower
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ellen Wilson 704-651-6322,
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICE 941-556-2150
Bought with:
Jennifer Thompson, PA, 3276423
WILLIAM RAVEIS REAL ESTATE
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: A4687723
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 148.4 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10.6x14
Bedroom 3
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x12
Primary bathroom
- Features: Split Vanities
- Level: First
- Area: 115.2 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.6x12
Balcony porch lanai
- Level: First
- Area: 1000 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20x50
Den
- Level: First
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20x12.6
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 199.2 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.6x12
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar
- Level: First
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x16
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 189 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x12.6
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters
- Flooring: Bamboo, Carpet, Tile
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,108
- Total interior livable area: 1,887 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Workshop in Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Private Mailbox, Sidewalk
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Fiberglass, In Ground
Lot
- Size: 8,800 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 0102020011
- Zoning: RSF3
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1967
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Street Lights, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: GULF GATE
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $6 monthly
Location
- Region: Sarasota
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $249/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $282,700
- Annual tax amount: $4,032
- Date on market: 3/28/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 14 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/21/2026 | Sold | $469,900-4.1%$249/sqft |
Source:  Stellar MLS #A4687723 Report a problem | ||
| 4/11/2026 | Pending sale | $490,000$260/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #A4687723 Report a problem | ||
| 3/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $490,000$260/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #A4687723 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,033 +80.1% | $282,700 +62.7% |
| 2024 | $2,240 +5.9% | $173,779 +3% |
| 2023 | $2,116 +1.4% | $168,717 +3% |
| 2022 | $2,086 +2.5% | $163,803 +3% |
| 2021 | $2,036 +0.3% | $159,032 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $2,030 +4.3% | $156,836 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $1,947 | $153,310 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $1,947 +3.1% | $150,451 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $1,888 -0.4% | $147,357 -33.1% |
| 2016 | $1,897 | $220,400 +4.9% |
| 2015 | $1,897 +7.7% | $210,200 +60.5% |
| 2014 | $1,762 +0.5% | $130,990 |
| 2013 | $1,754 +1.6% | $130,990 +1.7% |
| 2012 | $1,726 -8% | $128,800 -6.5% |
| 2011 | $1,876 -2.9% | $137,700 -0.6% |
| 2010 | $1,931 +8.4% | $138,571 +2.7% |
| 2009 | $1,782 | $134,928 +0.1% |
| 2008 | $1,782 -5.1% | $134,793 +3% |
| 2007 | $1,878 | $130,867 +2.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $127,675 +3% |
| 2005 | -- | $123,956 +3% |
| 2004 | $1,923 -0.7% | $120,346 +1.9% |
| 2003 | $1,937 -0.7% | $118,102 +2.4% |
| 2002 | $1,952 +6.6% | $115,334 +1.6% |
| 2001 | $1,831 +2.6% | $113,518 +3% |
| 2000 | $1,785 | $110,212 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Gulf Gate Estates
Nearby homes
- $407,2003 bd2 ba1.5k sqft6526 Bluewater Ave, Sarasota, FL 34231Off Market
- $394,1002 bd3 ba1.9k sqft6550 Bluewater Ave, Sarasota, FL 34231Off Market
- $426,0002 bd2 ba1.3k sqft3131 Prairie Ln, Sarasota, FL 34231Off Market
- $450,9003 bd2 ba1.7k sqft6514 Bluewater Ave, Sarasota, FL 34231Off Market
- $411,1003 bd2 ba1.9k sqft6562 Bluewater Ave, Sarasota, FL 34231Off Market
- $535,0003 bd2 ba1.4k sqft6512 Bowline Dr, Sarasota, FL 34231Sold
- $620,0003 bd3 ba2.3k sqft6557 Bluewater Ave, Sarasota, FL 34231Off Market
- $454,2003 bd3 ba1.7k sqft6576 Bluewater Ave, Sarasota, FL 34231Off Market
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Gulf Gate Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 6/10Brookside Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.1 mi
- 7/10Riverview High SchoolGrades: PK,9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Gulf Gate Elementary
- Middle: Brookside Middle
- High: Riverview High
Source: Stellar MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
Get a cash offer in 3 minutes
Find out how much your home could sell for in as little as 3 minutes with a no-obligation cash offer.
Estimated market value
$468,300
Get a cash offer in 3 minutes
Find out how much your home could sell for in as little as 3 minutes with a no-obligation cash offer.
Estimated market value
$468,300
- Florida
- Sarasota County
- Sarasota
- 34231
- Gulf Gate Estates
- 6538 Bluewater Ave
Nearby cities
Nearby neighborhoods
Nearby zip codes
Other Sarasota Topics
