$849,900
323 Suwanee Avenue
Sarasota, FL 34243
Listing updated: August 22, 2026 at 6:51 AM ET
Listing courtesy of Michael Saunders & Company · Beth Helvey PA · MLS #A4703663 · Active · 941-951-6660Property type
Year built
Lot size
Price / sq ft
HOA dues
Day on market
Garage spaces
Flood zone
About this home
Five houses from the bay, and every bit as grand as that sounds. This 1950s classic in Ballentine Manor sits on almost half an acre; a rare find this close to the water. Step through glass pocket doors that open the living room to the sitting room, a detail you just don't see anymore. Luxury vinyl plank runs throughout, the kitchen and baths have been updated, and the roof is new as of 2024. Impact windows keep things quiet and secure, year-round. Four bedrooms, three baths, including two full ensuites means room to spread out, room to host. The kitchen is big enough for a crowd, and outside, the pool and outdoor kitchen make Sarasota's weather feel like it was made for this backyard. The current owner used the right rear bedroom as an owner's bedroom and the front right bedroom as an office. Close the pocket door to both bathrooms, and you have an owner's suite with all you can imagine. See the online pictures for ideas! The location does a lot of the talking, too: a short trip to the Ringling Museum, downtown Sarasota, and Lido Beach. Bay access nearby. History, character, and a setting that's genuinely hard to replace. Homes like this — with this much land, this close to the water — don't come around often.
Estimated monthly payment
Estimate only. Taxes use the listing's reported amount where available; insurance is a Florida-average estimate. Your actual payment will vary — run a full calculation or talk to a lender.
Price & listing history1 days on market
- Status: ActiveAug 21, 2026
- Listed$849,900Aug 21, 2026
- Price increased$849,900
Facts & features
- Property type
- Residential
- Sub type
- Single Family Residence
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 1
- Subdivision
- Ballentine Manor Estates
- County
- Manatee
- Year built
- 1950
- Living area
- 2,551 sq ft
- Price/sq ft
- $333
- Building area
- 3,878 sq ft (Public Records)
- Lot size
- 19,301 sq ft
- Lot category
- 1/4 to less than 1/2
- Flood zone
- X (12081C0314F)
- Garage
- 2 spaces
- Pool
- Private pool
- Annual taxes
- $6,547 (2025)
- Parcel #
- 6800300003
- Zoning
- RSF3/WR/
- MLS #
- A4703663
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Interior Details
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full bathrooms
- 3
- Flooring
- Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Interior features
- Ceiling Fans(s), Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Window Treatments
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Stories / Levels
- One
- Direction faces
- South
Heating & Cooling
- Heating
- Heat Pump
- Cooling
- Central Air
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Parking features
- Garage Door Opener
HOA & Financial
- Total monthly fees
- $0/mo
- Total annual fees
- $0
- CDD
- No
- Homestead exemption
- Yes
- Min lease term
- 1 Month
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional, VA Loan
- Ownership
- Fee Simple
- Available for lease
- Yes
- Lease restrictions
- No
Exterior & Construction
- Exterior features
- French Doors, Outdoor Kitchen
- Construction materials
- Block, Stucco
- Roof
- Shingle
- Foundation
- Slab
- Pool
- Private pool
- Road surface
- Paved
Utilities
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water source
- Public
- Utilities
- Public, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community
- Pets allowed
- Yes
Schools
Letter grades: Florida DOE 2024–25 school grades (Orange, Seminole, Lake, Osceola, Brevard). Assigned schools from the listing agent — verify enrollment with the district.
Room Details
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Living Room | First | 14.1x23.8 |
| Dining Room | First | 11.2x13.6 |
| Kitchen | First | 11.9x15.4 |
| Dinette | First | 10.3x11.6 |
| Family Room | First | 24.4x11.11 |
| Primary Bedroom | First | 12.4x14.4 |
| Bedroom 2 | First | 14.3x13.6 |
| Bedroom 3 | First | 10.5x11.9 |
| Bedroom 4 | First | 11.7x15.6 |
| Laundry | First | 8.8x6.11 |
Listing Details
- Listing date
- 2026-08-19
- On market date
- 2026-08-21
- Original list price
- $849,900
- Occupant type
- Owner
- MLS area
- 34243 - Sarasota
- Listing AOR
- Sarasota - Manatee
- Status changed
- 2026-08-21
- Tax legal description
- LOT 21 BLK G BALLENTINE MANOR ESTATES SUBJECT TO AIRSPACE EASEMENT REC IN OR 1934/6979 PI#68003.0000/3
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
North on 41 past Sarasota Bradenton Airport. Left onto Suwanee. Home will be on right closer to the bay.
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