$659,000
About this home
West of the Trail and just past University Parkway, this beautifully maintained home in the private Ballentine Manor Estates offers an exceptional Sarasota lifestyle with an unbeatable location just 5 minutes from SRQ International Airport, 10 minutes to UTC Mall, downtown Sarasota, Lido Beach, St. Armands Circle, and Longboat Key, and only 15 minutes to Siesta Key Beach. Just six homes from Sarasota Bay and the Intracoastal Waterway, enjoy easy access to kayaking, stunning sunsets, and waterfront relaxation. This light-filled 4-bedroom, 3-bath residence features an open floor plan with a split-bedroom design, providing privacy for the spacious primary suite. The chef's kitchen boasts granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a gas stove, while the Florida room overlooks a screened 15' x 30' pool, shaded deck, and beautifully landscaped, fully fenced backyard except far N end is tropical growth with ample space for family and pets. The private fourth-bedroom suite, complete with its own entrance, living area, and kitchenette, offers excellent guest, in-law, or rental potential. Additional highlights include partial bay views from the front yard, a circular driveway with abundant parking, a large dog run, a new shed installed in 2025, and no flooding or structural damage from past hurricanes. Whether you're seeking a full-time residence, seasonal retreat, or income-producing property, this is a rare opportunity to own a private Sarasota paradise in one of the area's most desirable locations. Improvements and permits are on tax records. A bank appraisal was done in 04/25 and owner shared it was $850,000. Buyers must rely on home inspection and some furniture may be negotiable. no damage or flooding to home from 2024 hurricanes some landscaping debris and a new shed was replaced.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- Stellar MLS
- MLS #
- MFRA4697412
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- BALLENTINE MANOR ESTATES
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 92
- On market date
- June 22, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 3
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 0.42 acres
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 467
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.7:1
- District
- MANATEE
- Enrollment
- 911
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.2:1
- District
- SARASOTA
- Enrollment
- 46
- Student:teacher ratio
- 5.8:1
- District
- MANATEE
Walkability
Blended score for SARASOTA's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
Market position
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