BEDS3
BATHS2 full
SQUARE FEET1,839
MLS#N6145472
STATUSActive
PROPERTY TYPEResidential - Single Family
SUBDIVISIONSOUTH GATE
Property Description
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!
Property Features
Property Type: Residential - Single Family
Cooling: Central Air
Fenced: Yes
Garage: 2 car attached
Heating: Central
Home Style: Ranch
Lot Size: 0.25 Acres
Roof Type: Membrane, Shingle
Stories: 1.0
Taxes: $2,823
Year Built: 1956
Amenities
Ceiling Fans(s)
Living Room/Dining Room Combo
Solid Surface Counters
Rain Gutters
Feature Descriptions
Additional Rooms: Attic, Family Room, Inside Utility
Appliances: Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
Association Amenities: Optional Additional Fees, Recreation Facilities
Community Features: Deed Restrictions, Pool
Days on Site: 4
Directions: From US-41 (Tamiami Trail), head east on Siesta Drive. Turn right (south) onto Mineola Way, then turn right onto Jaffa Drive. 3536 Jaffa Drive will be on the right.
Exterior: Block, Stucco
Fencing: Fenced
Fireplace: Wood Burning
Fireplace Y/N: Yes
Flood Zone Code: X
Flooring: Brick, Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Terrazzo, Wood
Foundation: Slab
HOA Y/N: Yes
Home Warranty Y/N: No
Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Lot: In County, Irregular Lot, Landscaped, Near Public Transit, Paved
Lot Dimensions: 0.25
Other Equipment: Irrigation Equipment
Other Fees: $139/ Annual
Ownership: Fee Simple
Parking: Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Workshop in Garage
Parking Notes: Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Workshop in
Patio/Porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
Pets Allowed: Yes
Pool: Gunite
Property Attached Y/N: No
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Security: Smoke Detector(s)
Sewer: Public Sewer
Showing Instructions: ShowingTime
Special Sale Provisions: None
Swimming Pool: Yes
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Public, Sprinkler Well
Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Mature Landscaping, Trees/Landscaped
Water: Public
Water Access Y/N: No
Windows: Skylight(s), Blinds, Thermal Windows
Zoning: RSF2
Room Sizes
Bedroom 2: 14x11
Bedroom 3: 11x10
Dining Room: 9x9
Family Room: 10x25
Kitchen: 11x8
Living Room: 20x17
Primary Bedroom: 14x11
Utility Room: 6x7
Balcony/Porch/Lanai: 26x28
Local Schools
High School: Sarasota High
Middle School: Brookside Middle
Elementary School: Southside Elementary
Listed By / Shown By
Listed By
Agency Name: COMPASS FLORIDA LLC
Agency Contact: 941-279-3630
Shown By
Agency Title: RealtyMark
Agency Phone: 888-260-0040
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Estimated Payment
$ 1,871.20 per month $1,446.40 Principal & Interest $235.25 Property Tax $189.55 Homeowner's InsuranceChange Payment Information
3536 Jaffa Drive | MLS# N6145472
This single family home located at 3536 Jaffa Drive , Sarasota, FL 34239 is currently listed for sale with an asking price of $649,900. This property was built in 1956 and has 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths with 1839 sq. ft. Jaffa Drive is located in the SOUTH GATE subdivision. Search SOUTH GATE real estate on www.realtymarkllc.com today.