3153 Jennings DRIVE, Sarasota, FL 34239

$440,000 Asking Price

2 beds
2 baths
1,373  sqft
Built in 1962

Nestled in the desirable South Gate Community, this cozy home has been meticulously maintained and is ready for your personal touch. Immerse yourself in the abundant natural light that fills the entire house as you enter this charming blend of comfort and potential. A spacious living room leads to two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and an enclosed Florida Sun Room, with tile flooring throughout the entire house for easy maintenance. The Florida Sun Room is bathed in natural light, perfect for enjoying the serenity of a backyard oasis. The comfortable and functional kitchen with granite counter tops makes meal preparation enjoyable. Outside the kitchen is the screened-in covered porch for additional entertaining and sitting area for family and friends. Outside the screened-in porch, a 9x16-foot red brick patio is ready for you to set up your grill and fire pit for outdoor entertaining, surrounded by lush flowers and trees, including an avocado tree with privacy wood fenced-in backyard with two gates. Embrace the tranquility of your own private backyard nature preserve, with lush greenery in this 0.234 acre lot. The big backyard provides endless possibilities for gardening, outdoor living, and personalizing your space to create your perfect sanctuary. This cozy home offers a serene retreat where you can unwind and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere, protected by a reliable five-year-old roof as well as hurricane-rated windows throughout the entire house, giving you a peace of mind during Florida’s storm seasons. Welcome home! This home’s location is not only central to Sarasota’s natural beauty, but also close to the following top-rated attractions: • Siesta Key Beach (5 miles) : famous for its soft, white quartz sand • Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium (6 miles) : a must-visit for marine life enthusiasts offering close encounters with turtles, manatees, sharks, and more. • Marine Selby Botanical Gardens (3 miles) : A tropical paradise showcasing rare orchids and plants along the Sarsota Bay • The Ringling Museum of Art (7 miles) : A cultural landmark with world-calss art collections and circus history • Legacy Trail (2 miles) : a 23.2-mile paved trail that runs along the former Atlantic Coast Line Railroad right-of-way. It’s a popular destination for cyclists, runners, walkers, and nature enthusiasts. • Downtown Sarasota Main Street (4 miles) : A bustling area filled with boutiques, art galleries, and restaurants. Note: This neighborhood is in the process of receiving underground electricity by Sarasota County which will be completed by the end of October 2024.


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Window Treatments
Rooms:
Family Room, Florida Room
Appliances:
Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry:
In Kitchen
Flooring:
Ceramic Tile
A/C:
true, Central Air
Heating:
true, Central, Electric, Heat Pump
Disability Feature:
Accessible Approach with Ramp, Grip-Accessible Features

Exterior

General:
Garden, Private Mailbox, Rain Gutters, Shed(s)
Style:
Coastal, Ranch
Parking:
Covered, Driveway, Off Street

Construction

Roofing:
Shingle
Windows:
Blinds, Impact Glass/Storm Windows
General:
Block, One, Slab

Location

Road/Access:
Street Paved
HOA Amenities:
200.0, Annually
Originating MLS:
Stellar MLS
County:
Sarasota

Lot

Zoning:
RSF2, LOT 7 BLK 66 SOUTH GATE UNIT 17, 0059140069
View:
Trees/Woods
Fencing:
Wood

Utilities

Utilities:
Electricity Connected
Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
Stellar MLS

This listing courtesy of:
EXP REALTY LLC, Jeffrey Thompson

About Sarasota, FL

Housing

Number of Units
152,825
Median Home Value
$341,369
Median Rent
$1,292

27.49% of housing units are renter occupied.

18.88% are vacant.

Commute

Car
66.43%
Public Transportation
0.60%
Walk to Work
0.72%
Work from Home
31.09%
Other
0.55%

The median travel time to work is 16 minutes.

People

Population
264,751
Median Age
51.20
Median Household Size
2.39

Education

High School
26.25%
Associate’s Degree
8.64%
Bachelor’s Degree
22.70%
Graduate Degree
17.31%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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