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Address

3536 Jaffa Drive, SARASOTA, FL

Listing Type

Active

Price

$ 649,900

Your Agent

Joseph Puck McNay

REALTOR® | Cincinnati Specialist

513-226-4387

Property Attributes

MLS#N6145472
TypeSingle Family
Listing Status Active
CountySarasota
CitySARASOTA
AreaSarasota/Pinecraft
NeighborhoodSOUTH GATE
Zip34239
StyleRanch
Year Built1956
Taxes$ 2823
Price$ 649,900
Bedrooms3
Full Bathrooms2
Half Bathrooms0
Sqr Footage1839
Lot Size0.25 Acres

Data Source:

Stellar MLS

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!

Elementary School	Middle School	High School
Southside Elementary Elementary School	Brookside Middle Middle School	Sarasota High High School

Price History
8/28/2026	Listed $649,900

General Features

Sewer	Public Sewer
Heating	Central
Cooling	Central Air
Utilities	Cable Available,Electricity Connected,Public,Sprinkler Well
Roof	Membrane,Shingle
Appliances	Built-In Oven,Cooktop,Dishwasher,Disposal,Electric Water Heater,Microwave,Refrigerator,Tankless Water Heater
Zoning	RSF2
Garage Spaces	2
Patio/Porch Features	Deck,Patio,Porch
Architectural Style	Ranch
Pool Features	Gunite
Security Features	Smoke Detector(s)
Construction Materials	Block,Stucco
Pets Allowed	Yes
Year Built	1956
View	Trees/Woods
Levels	One
Property Subtype	Single Family Residence
Tax Year	2026
Ownership	Fee Simple
Community Features	Water Access,Deed Restrictions,Pool
Assoc Fee Paid Per	Annually
County	Sarasota
New Construction	false
Property Type	Residential
Association Amenities	Optional Additional Fees,Recreation Facilities
Attached Garage	true
Subdivision Name	SOUTH GATE
Facing Direction	South
Garage Y/N	true
Total Rooms	10
Full Baths	2
Status	Active
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.
High School	Sarasota High
City	SARASOTA
Senior Community Y/N	false
MLS Area	34239 - Sarasota/Pinecraft
Lot Size Units	Square Feet
Lot Size Square Feet	11053
Carport Y/N	false
Listing Terms	Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Elementary School	Southside Elementary
Property Attached Y/N	false
Land Lease Y/N	false
Tax Annual Amount	2823
Home Warranty Y/N	false
Middle/Junior High School	Brookside Middle
Additional Parcels Y/N	false
Lease Considered Y/N	true
Virtual Tour	https://www.zillow.com/view-imx/6756c3d9-9603-40ed-9809-8148eec19a00/?utm_source=captureapp
Building Area Units	Square Feet
Living Area Units	Square Feet
Standard Status	Active
Occupancy Type	Vacant
Tax Lot	21
Virtual Tour	https://www.zillow.com/view-imx/6756c3d9-9603-40ed-9809-8148eec19a00/?utm_source=captureapp
Legal Description	LOT 21 BLK 17 SOUTH GATE UNIT 5
Minimum Lease	1 Month
Water Access Y/N	false
Additional Rooms	Attic,Family Room,Inside Utility
Water View Y/N	false
Flood Zone Code	X
In Law Suite YN	false
Flood Zone Code X	Yes

Interior Features

Interior Amenities	Ceiling Fan(s),Living Room/Dining Room Combo,Skylight(s),Solid Surface Counters
Flooring	Brick/Stone,Carpet,Ceramic Tile,Laminate,Terrazzo,Hardwood
Furnished Y/N	Unfurnished
Fireplace Features	Wood Burning
Air Conditioning Y/N	true
Heating Y/N	true
Window Features	Blinds,Thermal Windows
Fireplace Y/N	true
Laundry Features	Inside
Total Bedrooms	3
LivingAreaSource	Public Records
Total Baths	2

Exterior Features

Exterior Amenities	French Doors,Irrigation System,Rain Gutters
Vegetation	Fruit Trees,Mature Landscaping,Trees/Landscaped
Fencing	Fenced
Parking Features	Driveway,Garage Door Opener,Oversized,Workshop in Garage
Lot Features	In County,Irregular Lot,Landscaped,Near Public Transit
Water Source	Public
Lot Size Area	11053
Foundation Details	Slab
Spa	false
Building Area Total	2364
Lot Size Acres	0.25
Road Surface Type	Paved
Private Pool	true
Waterfront Y/N	false
Covered Spaces	2
Road Frontage Type	Street Paved