March Special--Seller to pay 2025 HOA fees for an accepted offer by 3/31/2025! Beautiful, gated, resort-style living in the heart of Sarasota at Esplanade by Siesta Key! Premium, waterfront lot with spectacular views of the lake at its broadest point. Enjoy amazing sunsets, and frequent visits by spoonbills, herons, egrets, etc. Open, spacious villa with 2BD, 2BA, plus den. Multiple upgrades and improvements. Custom window treatments, crown moldings, tray ceilings, and recessed lights throughout. Stylish, upgraded, wood-look ceramic tile flooring in main rooms. Great room with sheer vertical shades on tinted sliding glass doors, opening to extended lanai and inviting lake views. Sophisticated kitchen with white, solid wood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, natural gas cooking range, stunning new area rug, and raised counter bar for snacks and entertaining. Designer quartz counters in kitchen and baths. Primary bedroom with new carpet, 2023; ensuite bath, two sinks, full shower + bench, walk-in closet. Second bedroom with walk-in closet and private access door to second bath. Den/office includes mirrored Murphy bed for extra guests and tall cabinets on each side. All new hurricane windows, 2016, plus hurricane curtain for lanai and side door. Also pull down sunscreens on the lanai. Some lanai furniture included. Villa has had NO damage from Debbie, Helene, OR Milton, and meets all the latest codes. It is not in a flood zone and is far away from Gulf surges. Laundry room with LG washer/dryer, 2020; sink, and convenient storage. Large 18” x 22” two-car garage, some shelving, and heat barrier on overhead door. Original hurricane shutters stored here. HOA fee includes roofs, exterior painting, landscaping, etc. Great investment opportunity as rentals in this area are in very high demand. Just down the street is the EBSK Amenity Center with beautiful, walk-in lagoon-style pool, spa, pickleball court, Har-Tru tennis court, fire pit area, gazebo, etc. The stylish clubhouse has a full kitchen, social room, pool table, fitness center, etc., for your daily use and social events. On-site manager and many planned social events. There is also a paw park for your pets. Only 3.2 miles to Sarasota's famous Siesta Key Beach, which Trip Advisor has awarded the title #1 beach in the US AND #4 beach in the world!!! Close to trendy Gulf Gate shops, restaurants, bistros, and bus lines. Approximately 20 minutes will get you anywhere you want to go-—downtown Sarasota, theaters, museums, Gulf beaches, the UTC mall, SRQ airport, etc. Drive south on 41 to Venice and all its attractions. Not far to I-75 and destinations beyond. Come today to see this most desirable community and villa!
Sold for $500,000
$500,000
8251 VARENNA DRIVE, SARASOTA, FL 34231
2beds
1,639sqft
Villa
Built in 2014
5,072 Square Feet Lot
$469,000 Zestimate®
$305/sqft
$3,431 Estimated rent
Home value
$469,000
$422,000 - $521,000
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Margie Kraft 941-323-5900,
BRIGHT REALTY 941-552-6036
Bought with:
Margie Kraft, 3123229
BRIGHT REALTY
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: A4617751
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Den/Library/Office, Dining Room, Great Room, Utility Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Dual Sinks, En Suite Bathroom, Makeup/Vanity Space, Other, Shower No Tub, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x18
Bedroom 2
- Features: Other, Tub With Shower, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x11
Balcony porch lanai
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 256 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x16
Den
- Level: First
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x11
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x15
Great room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x15
Kitchen
- Features: Other
- Level: First
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x13
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Inside, Same Floor As Condo Unit
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Windows: Window Treatments, Hurricane Shutters, Hurricane Shutters/Windows
- Has fireplace: No
- Common walls with other units/homes: End Unit
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,260
- Total interior livable area: 1,639 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Ground Level
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Details: Garage Dimensions: 18X22
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio, Screened
- Exterior features: Irrigation System, Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Lake
- Waterfront features: Lake, Lake Front
Lot
- Size: 5,072 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 38 x 134
- Features: In County, Landscaped, Level, Near Public Transit
- Residential vegetation: Mature Landscaping, Trees/Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 0103020082
- Zoning: RSF3
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Villa
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Block, Cement Siding, Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- Completed
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2014
Details
- Builder model: Siena VII
- Builder name: Taylor Morrison
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Recycled, Street Lights, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Lake, Clubhouse, Community Mailbox, Deed Restrictions, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Gated Community - No Guard, Irrigation-Reclaimed Water, Park, Pool, Sidewalks, Tennis Court(s)
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: ESPLANADE BY SIESTA KEY
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Gated, Pickleball Court(s), Pool, Recreation Facilities, Spa/Hot Tub, Tennis Court(s)
- Services included: Common Area Taxes, Community Pool, Reserve Fund, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Manager, Pool Maintenance, Private Road, Recreational Facilities
- HOA fee: $700 monthly
- HOA name: Advanced Management, Inc./Elaine Frederick
- HOA phone: 941-757-8498
- Second HOA name: Esplanade by Siesta Key Master Association, Inc.
Location
- Region: Sarasota
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $305/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $534,900
- Annual tax amount: $4,181
- Date on market: 8/8/2024
- Cumulative days on market: 228 days
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved, Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/13/2026 | Listing removed | $3,500$2/sqft |
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| 7/6/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,500$2/sqft |
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| 7/5/2025 | Listing removed | $3,500$2/sqft |
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| 4/4/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,500$2/sqft |
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| 3/31/2025 | Sold | $500,000-22.5%$305/sqft |
Source:  Stellar MLS #A4617751 Report a problem | ||
| 3/25/2025 | Pending sale | $644,900$393/sqft |
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| 2/13/2025 | Price change | $644,900-5.1%$393/sqft |
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| 1/27/2025 | Price change | $679,900-2.9%$415/sqft |
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| 1/7/2025 | Price change | $699,900-4.1%$427/sqft |
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| 11/7/2024 | Price change | $729,900-1.4%$445/sqft |
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| 8/28/2024 | Price change | $739,900-2.6%$451/sqft |
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| 8/8/2024 | Listed for sale | $759,900+89.7%$464/sqft |
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| 6/26/2014 | Sold | $400,500$244/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,790 +56.3% | $534,900 +45.2% |
| 2024 | $4,344 +3.9% | $368,339 +3% |
| 2023 | $4,182 +1.6% | $357,611 +3% |
| 2022 | $4,117 +0.8% | $347,195 +3% |
| 2021 | $4,083 | $337,083 |
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Neighborhood: 34231
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Phillippi Shores Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.3 mi
- 6/10Brookside Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.3 mi
- 7/10Riverview High SchoolGrades: PK,9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Phillippi Shores 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.
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- Florida
- Sarasota County
- Sarasota
- 34231
- 8251 VARENNA DRIVE
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