$580,000
5311 Creek Drive
Sarasota, FL 34231
Listing updated: June 22, 2026 at 9:11 AM ET
Property type
Year built
Lot size
Price / sq ft
HOA dues
Days on market
Garage space
Flood zone
About this home
This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home is just 15 minutes from one of the best beaches in the USA. With a custom-made playhouse, heated pool, and custom outdoor shower, this home is perfect for families. The kitchen features granite countertops, and there are two AC units. The one-car garage can be converted into a two-car garage, and there are two hidden storage areas in the master suite. Recent updates include a new roof(2022), laminate flooring(2023), fresh interior paint(2022), a new water heater in 2022, a new dishwasher(2025)New disposal(2024), and a new fence installed(2024). This home was also converted from a well setup for water to a city water hookup in 2024. Located in one of the best school districts in Sarasota County, this home offers comfort and luxury in a prime location. Schedule your showing today.
Local Insight
At $319/sqft for a 1978 home in Sarasota, you're getting decent value, especially with a private pool and no HOA fees to worry about—though you'll want a thorough inspection given the age and to understand what systems have actually been updated. The Phillippi Crest location is solid and the X flood zone is a plus, but at 0.23 acres the lot is tight, so the pool takes up meaningful space that limits future expansion or outdoor flexibility. The real question is whether the bones and mechanicals justify the price, since a 45-year-old home with this footprint could have hidden costs that aren't obvious from photos.
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Estimated monthly payment
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Price & listing history536 days on market
- Status: ActiveJan 2, 2025
- Listed$685,000Jan 2, 2025
- Price reduced$580,000
Facts & features
- Property type
- Residential
- Sub type
- Single Family Residence
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 536
- Subdivision
- Phillippi Crest
- County
- Sarasota
- Year built
- 1978
- Living area
- 1,816 sq ft
- Price/sq ft
- $319
- Building area
- 2,312 sq ft (Public Records)
- Lot size
- 9,842 sq ft
- Lot category
- 0 to less than 1/4
- Flood zone
- X
- Garage
- 1 spaces
- Pool
- Private pool
- Annual taxes
- $5,683 (2024)
- Parcel #
- 0086020017
- Zoning
- RSF3
- MLS #
- A4633792
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Interior Details
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Half bathrooms
- 1
- Flooring
- Laminate, Wood
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Interior features
- Ceiling Fans(s), High Ceilings, PrimaryBedroom Upstairs
- Laundry
- Laundry Closet, Upper Level
- Stories / Levels
- Two
- Direction faces
- West
Heating & Cooling
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 1
- Attached garage
- Yes
HOA & Financial
- Total monthly fees
- $0/mo
- Total annual fees
- $0
- CDD
- No
- Min lease term
- 1 Month
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
- Ownership
- Fee Simple
- Available for lease
- Yes
- Lease restrictions
- Yes
- Additional lease restrictions
- See County Rental Ordinance
Exterior & Construction
- Exterior features
- Private Mailbox, Sliding Doors
- Construction materials
- Vinyl Siding, Frame
- Roof
- Shingle
- Foundation
- Slab
- Pool
- Private pool
- Road surface
- Gravel
Utilities
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water source
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community
- Pets allowed
- Yes
Room Details
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Bedroom | Second | 18x13 |
| Bedroom 2 | Second | 17x10 |
| Bedroom 3 | Second | 12x9 |
| Living Room | First | 18x13 |
| Kitchen | First | 11x10 |
| Family Room | First | 13x13 |
Listing Details
- Listing date
- 2025-01-01
- On market date
- 2025-01-02
- Original list price
- $685,000
- Occupant type
- Tenant
- MLS area
- 34231 - Sarasota/Gulf Gate Branch
- Listing AOR
- Venice
- Status changed
- 2025-01-02
- Tax legal description
- S 129.50 FT OF LOT 4 LESS W 24 FT FOR RD ROW BLK A PHILLIPPI CREST
Flood risk
Minimal-risk area outside the mapped floodplain. Flood insurance is optional and typically low-cost.
Source: FEMA flood zone reported on the listing. Confirm current designation at FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Location
Directions
CLARK RD. TO NORTH ON SWIFT. LEFT ON ASHTON. FOLLOW ASHTON TO THE CURVE AND HOME IS ON THE LEFT.
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