ActiveResidentialSingle Family Residence

2947 GILLESPIE AVENUE, Sarasota, Sarasota, Residential

2947 GILLESPIE AVENUE

MLS# TB8520023110 days on marketUpdated November 4, 2026 5:47 am

$ 220 / sqft

$ 189,900

Reduced from $ 214,000

UpdatedNovember 4, 2026 5:47 am

MLS #TB8520023

Bedrooms3

Bathrooms1

Size864 ft²

Year Built1960

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.

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Street2947 GILLESPIE
CitySarasota
SubdivisionNEWTOWN HEIGHTS
CountySarasota
StateFL
Zip34234
MLS #TB8520023

AppliancesRange, Range Hood, Refrigerator
Bathrooms Full1
Bathrooms Half0
Bathrooms Total Integer1
Bedrooms Total3
CoolingCentral Air
CoolingYes
FlooringLuxury Vinyl, Tile
FurnishedUnfurnished
HeatingCentral
HeatingYes
Interior FeaturesKitchen/Family Room Combo, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Thermostat
Laundry FeaturesElectric Dryer Hookup, Outside, Washer Hookup
LevelsOne
Living Area864
Living Area SourcePublic Records
Living Area UnitsSquare Feet
Rooms Total3

Direction FacesEast
Exterior FeaturesPrivate Mailbox, Sidewalk
Lot Size Acres0
Lot Size Area5,000
Lot Size Dimensions50 x 100
Lot Size Square Feet5,000
Lot Size UnitsSquare Feet
Open ParkingYes
Other StructuresShed(s), Storage
Parking FeaturesDriveway
Road Surface TypeAsphalt, Concrete, Paved
RoofShingle

Architectural StyleBungalow
Building Area Total981
Construction MaterialsStucco, Wood Frame, Wood Siding
Foundation DetailsCrawlspace
Stories Total1
Year Built1960

SewerPublic Sewer
UtilitiesPublic
Water SourcePublic

Parcel Number2020090046
Pets AllowedYes
Tax Annual Amount2,577
Tax BlockB
Tax Book Number1-108
Tax Legal DescriptionLOT 16 BLK B NEWTOWN HEIGHTS
Tax Lot16
Tax Year2025
ZoningRSF4

Elementary SchoolPhillippi Shores Elementary
High SchoolBooker High
Middle Or Junior SchoolMcIntosh Middle

CountryUnited States
County Or ParishSarasota
DirectionsHeading South on I75 take the exit onto University Pkwy headed west. Take University Pkwy west until you turn left onto N Washington Blvd headed south. Then take a right onto 29th St followed by a right onto Gillespie Ave and the house will be on your left.
Latitude27
Longitude-83
MLS Area Major34234 - Sarasota
Postal Code34234
Postal Code Plus46123
Street NameGILLESPIE
Street Number2947
Street Number Numeric2,947
Street SuffixAVENUE
Subdivision NameNEWTOWN HEIGHTS
Unparsed Address2947 GILLESPIE AVENUE