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$925,000

3524 S SCHOOL AVE
SARASOTA, FL 34239
Listed by EXP REALTY LLC
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Living area
3,037 sqft
Year built
1957

About this home

From the moment you arrive, you’ll fall in love with the charm, warmth, and unbeatable location of this tropical Mediterranean retreat in Sarasota’s highly desirable South Gate neighborhood, located within the coveted Southside School District. Perfectly situated in the heart of it all, this home places you just minutes from the world-renowned Siesta Key Beach while also being steps away from your favorite restaurants, boutique shopping, grocery stores, gyms, movie theater, and everyday conveniences. This is the rare opportunity to enjoy a true walkable lifestyle while still having the privacy and comfort of a spacious family home. Light-filled and inviting, this beautifully maintained single-story residence offers an open and airy floor plan designed for both relaxing and entertaining. With four spacious bedrooms, two remodeled bathrooms, multiple living and dining areas, a breakfast nook, sunroom, and dedicated home theater room, there is space for everyone to gather while still enjoying privacy and comfort. Large sliding glass doors, solar tubes, and gorgeous porcelain marble-look flooring fill the home with natural light and create a bright, welcoming atmosphere throughout. Step outside and discover your own private backyard paradise. The newly added heated pool with paver deck, lush tropical landscaping, fenced yard, and multiple entertaining spaces create the perfect setting for enjoying Florida living year-round. Whether you’re unwinding by the electric fireplace, soaking in the jetted tub, hosting friends and family, or biking to Siesta Key for sunset, this home offers the lifestyle buyers dream about. Thoughtful updates include a 2022 roof, newer flooring throughout, updated bathrooms, and a new water heater. The oversized two-car garage with space for a workshop, spacious laundry room, circular paver driveway, and sprinkler system on well water add both convenience and value. Currently operating as a successful vacation rental with weekly rentals allowed within city limits, the property also presents exceptional income-producing potential or flexibility for a future in-law suite. Offering one of the lowest costs per square foot in South Gate, this exceptional property combines location, lifestyle, and versatility in one unforgettable home buyers will instantly fall in love with.

Highlights

Private poolFireplace

Property details

MLS #
MFRA4693494
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
SOUTH GATE
Status
Active
Days on market
38
On market date
May 15, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.29 acres
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Nearby schools

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 (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).

Elementary
SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
0.56 mi away · Grades 0-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
681
Student:teacher ratio
14.8:1
District
SARASOTA
Middle
BROOKSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL
0.13 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
3.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
760
Student:teacher ratio
15.8:1
District
SARASOTA
High
RIVERVIEW HIGH SCHOOL
1.39 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
2.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
2,542
Student:teacher ratio
20.7:1
District
SARASOTA

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).

92
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
17.3 / 20 -- Most walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores10
Parks7
Schools19
Transit stops20
Pharmacies9

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in SARASOTA, from live MLS data.

On the market 38 days -- 136 fewer days than SARASOTA's current average of 174 days.
For reference, the median list price across 4,439 active listings in SARASOTA right now is $350,000.

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Est. monthly payment
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$185,000 down
$740,000 loan
Principal & interest$4,800
Property tax (est.)$771
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Stellar MLS (mfrmls) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated June 22, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.