8251 Varenna Drive
Sarasota, FL 34231
$729,900
Price
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,639 Sq. Ft.
$445 / Sq. Ft.
1,639
Sq. Ft.
$445
per Sq. Ft.
Description
Price improvement! Villa has had NO damage from Debbie, Helene, OR Milton! It is not in a flood zone and is far away from Gulf surges. Beautiful, gated, resort-style living in the heart of Sarasota at Esplanade by Siesta Key! Premium, waterfront lot with spectacular views of the lake at its broadest point. Enjoy amazing sunsets, and frequent visits by spoonbills, herons, egrets, etc. Open, spacious villa with 2BD, 2BA, plus den. Multiple upgrades and improvements. Custom window treatments, crown...Price improvement! Villa has had NO damage from Debbie, Helene, OR Milton! It is not in a flood zone and is far away from Gulf surges. Beautiful, gated, resort-style living in the heart of Sarasota at Esplanade by Siesta Key! Premium, waterfront lot with spectacular views of the lake at its broadest point. Enjoy amazing sunsets, and frequent visits by spoonbills, herons, egrets, etc. Open, spacious villa with 2BD, 2BA, plus den. Multiple upgrades and improvements. Custom window treatments, crown moldings, tray ceilings, and recessed lights throughout. Stylish, upgraded, wood-look ceramic tile flooring in main rooms. Great room with sheer vertical shades on tinted sliding glass doors, opening to extended lanai and inviting lake views. Sophisticated kitchen with white, solid wood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, natural gas cooking range, stunning new area rug, and raised counter bar for snacks and entertaining. Designer quartz counters in kitchen and baths. Primary bedroom with new carpet, 2023; ensuite bath, two sinks, full shower + bench, walk-in closet. Second bedroom with walk-in closet and private access door to second bath. Den/office includes mirrored Murphy bed for extra guests and tall cabinets on each side. All new hurricane windows, 2016, plus hurricane curtain for lanai and side door. Also pulldown sunscreens on the lanai. Some lanai furniture included. Laundry room with LG washer/dryer, 2020; sink, and convenient storage. Large 18” x 22” two-car garage, some shelving, and heat barrier on overhead door. Original hurricane shutters stored here. HOA fee includes roofs, exterior painting, landscaping, etc. Seller has paid ALL HOA fees for the buyer through the end of the year
Just down the street is the EBSK Amenity Center with beautiful, walk-in lagoon-style pool, spa, pickleball court, Har-Tru tennis court, fire pit area, gazebo, etc. The stylish clubhouse has a full kitchen, social room, pool table, fitness center, etc., for your daily use and social events. On-site manager and many planned social events. There is also a paw park for your pets. Minutes to Siesta Key and its famous. #1 beach. Close to trendy Gulf Gate shops, restaurants, bistros, and bus lines. Approximately 20 minutes will get you anywhere you want to go-—downtown Sarasota, theaters, museums, Gulf beaches, the UTC mall, SRQ airport, etc. Drive south on 41 to Venice and all its attractions. Not far to I-75 and destinations beyond. Come today to see this most desirable community and villa, and enjoy the upcoming, holiday season in Sarasota in this lovely new home!
Just down the street is the EBSK Amenity Center with beautiful, walk-in lagoon-style pool, spa, pickleball court, Har-Tru tennis court, fire pit area, gazebo, etc. The stylish clubhouse has a full kitchen, social room, pool table, fitness center, etc., for your daily use and social events. On-site manager and many planned social events. There is also a paw park for your pets. Minutes to Siesta Key and its famous. #1 beach. Close to trendy Gulf Gate shops, restaurants, bistros, and bus lines. Approximately 20 minutes will get you anywhere you want to go-—downtown Sarasota, theaters, museums, Gulf beaches, the UTC mall, SRQ airport, etc. Drive south on 41 to Venice and all its attractions. Not far to I-75 and destinations beyond. Come today to see this most desirable community and villa, and enjoy the upcoming, holiday season in Sarasota in this lovely new home!
- Listed by Margie Kraft • BRIGHT REALTY
Property Details for 8251 Varenna Drive
Subdivision Name
ESPLANADE BY SIESTA KEY
Township37
Garage Spaces2
ViewWater
WaterfrontNo
FurnishedUnfurnished
LISTING UPDATED: 11/07/2024 05:09 PM
Property Details for 8251 Varenna Drive
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | A4617751 |
| Days on Market | 108 |
| Taxes | $4,182 / year |
| HOA Fees | $850 / quarter |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Villa |
| Year Built | 2014 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 AC / 5,072 SF |
| County | Sarasota County |
Building Information for 8251 Varenna Drive
Stories1Year Built2014Building Size-Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,072 SF
Property Information for 8251 Varenna Drive
Summary
Location and General Information
- Building Area Source: Public Records
- Building Area Total: 2260.0
- Building Area Units: Square Feet
- Community Features: Clubhouse, Community Mailbox, Deed Restrictions, Dog Park, Fitness, Gated Community - No Guard, Irrigation-Reclaimed Water, Park, Pool, Sidewalk, Tennis Courts
- Direction Faces: East
- Directions: Take US41 to EAST on Stickney Point. In approximately 1/2 mile, turn Left/North at the Entrance to EBSK at the traffic light for Vaccaro Drive (Gateway Ave will be opposite on South side.). Gate code is required. Enter through the gate and take the second right onto Varenna Drive. Villa on the left side of Varenna Drive. (Note that Gate is set for only one car to enter at a time, so please be patient.)
- Elementary School: Phillippi Shores Elementary
- Middle Or Junior School: Brookside Middle
- High School: Riverview High
- Mls Major Change Type: Price Decrease
- Listing Service: Full Service
- Senior Community: No
- SW Subdiv Community Name: Esplanade by Siesta Key
- Unit Number: No
- Street Number: 8251
- Street Name: VARENNA
- Street Suffix: DRIVE
- State: FL
- City: SARASOTA
- Common Association Water Features: Lake
Parking
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Available For Lease: Yes
- Carport: No
- Garage Dimensions: 18X22
- Garage: Yes
- Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Ground Level
Taxes and HOA Information
- Association Approval Required: Yes
- Association Fee Includes: Common Area Taxes, Community Pool, Escrow Reserves Fund, Maintenance Exterior, Maintenance Grounds, Manager, Pool Maintenance, Private Road, Recreational Facilities
- Association Fee Requirement: Required
- Association Name: Advanced Management, Inc./Peter Messina
- Association Phone: 941-757-8498
- Association: Yes
- CDD: No
- Management: On Site Property Manager
- Number Of Pets: 3
- Pet Restrictions: Please review HOA Docs.
- Tax Book Number: 48/33
- Tax Legal Description: LOT 116, ESPLANADE BY SIESTA KEY
- Tax Lot: 116
- Tax Year: 2023
Virtual Tour
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/stellar/A4617751
Property
Lot Information
- Additional Parcels: No
- Lot Features: In County, Landscaped, Level/Flat, Near Public Transit, Street Paved
- Lot Size Dimensions: 38 x 134
- Parcel Number: 0103020082
- Total Acreage: 0 to less than 1/4
- Water Access: No
- Water Extras: No
- Zoning: RSF3
- Zoning Compatible: Yes
- Living Area: 1639
- Property Info: End Unit
- Lot Dimensions: 38 x 134
Property and Assessments
- Year Built Numeric: 2014
- Association Amenities: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Gated, Pickleball Court(s), Pool, Recreation Facilities, Spa/Hot Tub, Tennis Court(s)
- Flood Zone Code: X
- Flood Zone Date: 03-27-2024
- Flood Zone Panel: 122115C0144G
- Homestead: Yes
- New Construction: No
- Property Attached: Yes
- Property Condition: Completed
- Property Description: End Unit
- Public Survey Range: 18
- Public Survey Section: 08
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Recycled, Street Lights, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
- Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Builder Model: Siena VII
- Builder Name: Taylor Morrison
- Construction Materials: Block, Cement Siding, Stucco
- Exterior Features: Hurricane Shutters, Irrigation System, Lighting, Rain Gutters, Sliding Doors
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Levels: One
- Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Screened
- Pool Private: No
- Pool: Community
- Pool Private: Yes
- Roof: Tile
- Vegetation: Mature Landscaping, Trees/Landscaped
- Waterfront Feet Total: 0
- Number Of Stories: 1
Interior Features
- Bedrooms Total: 2
- Bathrooms Full: 2
- Additional Rooms: Den/Library/Office, Formal Dining Room Separate, Great Room, Inside Utility
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Cooling: Central Air
- Fireplace: No
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
- Heating: Central, Electric
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fans(s), Crown Molding, High Ceiling(s), Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
- Laundry Features: Inside, Same Floor As Condo Unit
- Living Area Source: Public Records
- Living Area Units: Square Feet
- Room Count: 7.0
- Water View: No
- Bathrooms Half: 0
Room 1
- Room Dimensions 1: 16x15
- Room Features 1: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Room Flooring 1: Ceramic Tile
- Room Length 1: 15.0
- Room Level 1: First
- Room Type 1: Great Room
- Room Width 1: 16.0
Room 2
- Room Dimensions 2: 11x15
- Room Flooring 2: Ceramic Tile
- Room Length 2: 15.0
- Room Level 2: First
- Room Type 2: Dining Room
- Room Width 2: 11.0
Room 3
- Room Dimensions 3: 12x18
- Room Features 3: Ceiling Fan(s), Dual Sinks, En Suite Bathroom, Makeup/Vanity Space, Other Specify In Remarks, Shower No Tub
- Room Flooring 3: Carpet
- Room Length 3: 18.0
- Room Level 3: First
- Room Type 3: Primary Bedroom
- Room Width 3: 12.0
Room 4
- Room Dimensions 4: 11x11
- Room Features 4: Other Specify In Remarks, Tub With Shower
- Room Flooring 4: Carpet
- Room Length 4: 11.0
- Room Level 4: First
- Room Type 4: Bedroom 2
- Room Width 4: 11.0
Room 5
- Room Dimensions 5: 11x11
- Room Flooring 5: Ceramic Tile
- Room Length 5: 11.0
- Room Level 5: First
- Room Type 5: Den
- Room Width 5: 11.0
Room 6
- Room Dimensions 6: 12x13
- Room Features 6: Other Specify In Remarks
- Room Flooring 6: Ceramic Tile
- Room Length 6: 13.0
- Room Level 6: First
- Room Type 6: Kitchen
- Room Width 6: 12.0
Room 7
- Room Dimensions 7: 16x16
- Room Features 7: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Room Flooring 7: Brick/Stone
- Room Length 7: 16.0
- Room Level 7: First
- Room Type 7: Balcony/Porch/Lanai
- Room Width 7: 16.0
Rental
Rental Information
- Minimum Lease Period: 0
- Pets Allowed: Breed Restrictions
Property History for 8251 Varenna Drive
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
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| Date | Event & Source | Price |
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 8251 Varenna Drive
Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2023$4,182 ($348 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt1,639 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,639 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,076 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built2014Year Renovated2016ZoningRSF3CountySARASOTAAPN0103-02-0082
Schools near 8251 Varenna Drive
This home is within Sarasota.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Phillippi Shores Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Brookside Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Riverview High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Sarasota Virtual Instruction (Course Offerings) Public9 to 12 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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