344 Bernard Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34243
- $650,000
- 3
- BD
- 2
- BA
- 1,859
- SqFt
- Sold Price
- $650,000
- List Price
- $650,000
- Status
- Sold
- Days on Market
- 71
- Closing Date
- Nov 07, 2025
- MLS#
- A4658775
- Property Style
- Single Family
- Year Built
- 1977
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Living Area
- 1,859
- Lot Size
- 19,301
- Acres
- 0.44
- Total Acreage
- 1/4 to less than 1/2
- Legal Subdivision Name
- Ballentine Manor Estates
- Community Name
- Ballentine Manor Estates
- MLS Area Major
- Sarasota
Property Description
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, you’re 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 area’s most sought after neighborhoods. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to create your dream Florida lifestyle.
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Additional Information
- Taxes
- $2411
- Minimum Lease
- 1-7 Days
- HOA Fee
- $30
- HOA Payment Schedule
- Annually
- Location
- Landscaped, Oversized Lot, Sidewalk
- Community Features
- Golf Carts OK, Park, Sidewalks, No Deed Restriction
- Property Description
- One Story
- Zoning
- RSF3/WR/
- Interior Layout
- Eat-in Kitchen, Smart Home, Solid Surface Counters, Split Bedroom, Thermostat, Window Treatments
- Interior Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Smart Home, Solid Surface Counters, Split Bedroom, Thermostat, Window Treatments
- Floor
- Carpet, Tile
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Utilities
- Public, Sprinkler Meter, Sprinkler Well
- Heating
- Electric
- Air Conditioning
- Central Air
- Exterior Construction
- Block, Stucco
- Exterior Features
- Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Kitchen, Sidewalk, Sliding Doors
- Roof
- Tile
- Foundation
- Slab
- Pool
- Private
- Pool Type
- Auto Cleaner, Heated, In Ground, Salt Water, Self Cleaning
- Garage Carport
- 2 Car Garage
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Pets
- Allowed
- Flood Zone Code
- X
- Parcel ID
- 6795900007
- Legal Description
- LOT 12 BLK F BALLENTINE MANOR ESTATES PI#67959.0000/7
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