2947 GILLESPIE AVENUE
| Bedrooms | 3 |
|---|---|
| Bathrooms | 1 full |
| Living area | 864 Sq. Ft. |
| Total area | 981 Sq. Ft. |
| Year built | 1960 |
| Lot size | 0.11 acres (5,000 Sq. Ft.) |
| Lot dimensions | 50x100 |
| Stories | 1 |
| Flood zone | X |
| Subdivision | NEWTOWN HEIGHTS |
| Days on market | 85 |
| MLS number | MFRTB8520023 |
Property taxes: $2,577 (2025) is the current owner's bill. In Florida the bill usually goes up after a sale, when the homestead cap and exemption go away. See what yours would be.
About this home
Welcome to this charming three-bedroom, one-bath home offering 864 square feet of comfortable living space in the historic Newtown Heights area, just minutes from the heart of downtown Sarasota. This home offers several important updates for added peace of mind, including a 2023 roof, 2025 AC system, an updated electrical panel installed in 2016, and newer windows. Inside, you’ll find newly installed luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout the main living areas and bathroom, while the kitchen features granite countertops and plenty of potential to make the space your own. Outside, the property includes a raised storage shed in the backyard, providing additional space for tools, equipment, and storage, along with a separate exterior laundry area. Conveniently located approximately two miles from downtown Sarasota, this home offers easy access to shopping, dining, entertainment, area beaches, and I-75 for convenient travel throughout the region. Whether you’re looking for an affordable place to call home or a property with plenty of potential, this Sarasota home is ready for its next owner. Buyer to verify public records for square footage, permitting, and home details.
Features
| Interior | Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Thermostat |
|---|---|
| Appliances | Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator |
| Flooring | Luxury Vinyl, Tile |
| Laundry | Electric Dryer Hookup, Outside, Washer Hookup |
| Exterior | Private Mailbox, Sidewalk |
| Parking | Driveway |
| Construction | Stucco, Frame, Wood Siding |
| Roof | Shingle |
| Foundation | Crawlspace |
| Style | Bungalow |
| Levels | One |
| Faces | East |
| Heating | Central |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Utilities | Public |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Water | Public |
| Pets | Yes |
| Furnished | Unfurnished |
| Sale conditions | None |
| Elementary school | Phillippi Shores Elementary |
| Middle school | McIntosh Middle |
| High school | Booker High |
| County | Sarasota |
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Listing courtesy of LPT REALTY, LLC, 877-366-2213 (Justin Ure). Stellar MLS via MLS GRID.
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