2225 Valencia DRIVE, Sarasota, FL 34239

$550,000 Asking Price

3 beds
2 baths
1,750  sqft
Built in 1956

This home has survived 68 years with no water intrusion!! Presenting a time capsule home, perfectly frozen in 1956, when cars had tail-fins and Elvis was on the airwaves. The current owner of 25 years was once a museum conservator and used museum conservation techniques to bring this house back to its glory years. As you enter, feel embraced by the open feel of the space and the panoramic view of the backyard! The tropical foliage in the backyard allows for privacy and is the perfect backdrop for your outdoor activities. You will find details of the past throughout the home. Original matching grey and pink boomerang formica cover the kitchen countertops and the built in dresser countertops. The original angled kitchen cabinets are a rarity to see today! As your eyes focus in the center of the room, enjoy the cozy, oversized great room. Notice the high ceilings with original ceiling beams! In the primary bathroom, a unique "L" shaped vanity with Jack & Jill sinks maximizes the space with the shower and toilet privately tucked behind the vanity. Every room has clerestory windows allowing natural light throughout the home. Under the carpeting and in areas of the home, you will find the original cuban green terrazzo. The 3rd guest bedroom ensuite has a wall of glass blocks and is perfect for an office/studio/craft room. This space has a separate side entrance and its own dedicated mini split AC system. You will find the gulf beaches just a short trip away! 4.7 miles to Siesta Key Beach, 6.5 miles to Lido Beach. Sarasota Memorial Hospital is 1.8 miles away and the new mixed development coming soon in The Westfield Siesta Key Mall is walking distance. Bring your 45's and enjoy 1956 again!

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Ceiling Fan(s), Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Window Treatments
Appliances:
Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer
Laundry:
Laundry Closet
Flooring:
Carpet, Concrete, Terrazzo, Vinyl
A/C:
true, Central Air
Heating:
true, Electric

Exterior

General:
Lighting, Sliding Doors, Shed(s)
Parking:
None

Construction

Roofing:
Membrane
Windows:
Blinds, Drapes
General:
Block, Stucco, One, Slab

Location

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

Lot

Zoning:
RSF2, LOT 29 BLK 8 SOUTH GATE UNIT 2, 0057060036
Fencing:
Vinyl

Utilities

Utilities:
BB/HS Internet Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
Stellar MLS

This listing courtesy of:
WHITE SANDS REALTY GROUP FL, Sue Tapia, PA

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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