344 Bernard Avenue Sarasota Florida | Home for Sale
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Sarasota, FL 34243
- 3Beds
- 2.00Total Baths
- 2 Full, 0 HalfBaths
- 1,859SqFt
- 1977Year Built
- 0.44Acres
- MLS# A4658775
- Residential
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Active
- Approx Time on Market24 days
- Area34243 - Sarasota
- CountyManatee
- Subdivision Ballentine Manor Estates
Overview
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, youre 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 areas most sought after neighborhoods. Dont miss this rare opportunity to create your dream Florida lifestyle.
Agriculture / Farm
Association Fees / Info
Community Features: GolfCartsOk, Park, Sidewalks
Pets Allowed: CatsOk, DogsOk, Yes
Senior Community: No
Hoa Frequency Rate: 30
Association: Yes
Association Amenities: Park
Hoa Fees Frequency: Annually
Bathroom Info
Total Baths: 2.00
Fullbaths: 2
Building Info
Window Features: Blinds, DoublePaneWindows, WindowTreatments
Roof: Tile
Building Area Source: PublicRecords
Buyer Compensation
Exterior Features
Pool Features: Heated, InGround, PoolSweep, SaltWater
Patio: Covered, Enclosed, Screened
Pool Private: Yes
Exterior Features: SprinklerIrrigation, Lighting, OutdoorGrill, OutdoorKitchen
Fees / Restrictions
Financial
Original Price: $650,000
Garage / Parking
Open Parking: No
Attached Garage: Yes
Garage: Yes
Carport: No
Green / Env Info
Interior Features
Fireplace: No
Floors: Carpet, Tile
Levels: One
Spa: Yes
Laundry Features: LaundryRoom
Interior Features: EatInKitchen, SplitBedrooms, SmartHome, SolidSurfaceCounters, WindowTreatments
Appliances: Dishwasher, ElectricWaterHeater, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Spa Features: Heated, InGround
Lot Info
Direction Remarks: From Tamiami Trail turn West onto Bernard Ave. Home will be the first property on your Left.
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.44
Lot Sqft: 19,301
Est Lotsize: 100x193
Vegetation: PartiallyWooded
Lot Desc: OversizedLot, Landscaped
Misc
Other
Equipment: IrrigationEquipment
Special Conditions: None
Security Features: ClosedCircuitCameras
Other Rooms Info
Property Info
Section: 35
Class Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Property Attached: No
New Construction: No
Construction Materials: Block, Stucco
Stories: 1
Total Stories: 1
Foundation: Slab
Human Modified: Yes
Room Info
Total Rooms: 10
Sqft Info
Sqft: 1,859
Bulding Area Sqft: 2,770
Living Area Units: SquareFeet
Living Area Source: PublicRecords
Tax Info
Tax Year: 2,024
Tax Lot: 12
Tax Legal Description: LOT 12 BLK F BALLENTINE MANOR ESTATES PI#67959.0000/7
Tax Block: F
Tax Annual Amount: 2411.22
Tax Book Number: 2-138
Unit Info
Utilities / Hvac
Heating: Electric
Water Source: Public
Sewer: PublicSewer
Cool System: CentralAir
Cooling: Yes
Heating: Yes
Utilities: MunicipalUtilities
Waterfront / Water
Waterfront: No
View: No
Directions
From Tamiami Trail turn West onto Bernard Ave. Home will be the first property on your Left.This listing courtesy of Sarabay Real Estate Inc
MLS# TB8402272 
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MLS# A4658775 located at 344 Bernard Avenue, Sarasota, Florida is brought to you by David Shippey REALTOR®
344 Bernard Avenue, Sarasota, Florida has 3 Beds, 2 Full Bath, and 0 Half Bath.
The MLS Number for 344 Bernard Avenue, Sarasota, Florida is A4658775.
The price for 344 Bernard Avenue, Sarasota, Florida is $650,000.
The status of 344 Bernard Avenue, Sarasota, Florida is Active.
The subdivision of 344 Bernard Avenue, Sarasota, Florida is Ballentine Manor Estates.
The home located at 344 Bernard Avenue, Sarasota, Florida was built in 2025.
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