5948 SANDSTONE AVENUE
SARASOTA, FL 34243
About this home
SELLERS MOTIVATED!! Welcome to this beautifully remodeled 2,051-square-foot home—the largest floor plan in the neighborhood—offering spacious living, quality upgrades, and exceptional outdoor living in the highly sought-after Mote Ranch community. Major updates provide peace of mind, including a new tile roof and gutters (within the last two years) and a new A/C system installed in 2017. Step inside to discover a completely updated interior featuring: Luxury ceramic tile flooring throughout, freshly painted rooms, elegant crown molding, spacious walk-in closets, an updated primary bathroom, as well as an updated kitchen with new cabinetry, granite countertops, and abundant storage! The generous floor plan offers larger rooms than most homes in the neighborhood, making it ideal for entertaining, working from home, or simply enjoying extra living space. One of this home's standout features is the expansive, screened and covered lanai overlooking a peaceful conservation area—with no rear neighbors. Whether you're hosting family gatherings around the large table, enjoying morning coffee, or relaxing in the comfortable wicker seating, this outdoor living space truly feels like an extension of the home. Best of all, all lanai furniture is included with the sale! Additional furniture inside the home is also negotiable. As a resident of Mote Ranch, you'll enjoy outstanding community amenities, including a Junior Olympic-sized swimming pool, a neighborhood park, scenic walking trails, and A FISHING PIER ON THE BRADEN RIVER and a CANOE and KAYAK LAUNCH into the Braden River! This move-in-ready home combines modern updates, an exceptional floor plan, a private backyard setting, and outstanding community amenities—all in one of the area's most desirable neighborhoods! Don't miss this opportunity—schedule your private showing today and experience everything this beautifully appointed home has!
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Living area
- 2,051 sqft
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Flooring
- Ceramic Tile
- Features
- Ceiling Fans(s), Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan…
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range…
Exterior & lot
- Lot size
- 7,187 sqft (0.16 ac)
- Roof
- Tile
- Construction
- Block, Stucco
- Exterior
- Rain Gutters, Sliding Doors
Parking
- Garage
- 2 spaces
Financial
- HOA dues
- $353 / quarterly
- Annual tax
- $4,636 (2025)
- Price / sqft
- $280/sqft
Utilities
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Public, Water Connected
Property
- Property type
- Single Family
- Year built
- 1997
- Subdivision
- CHAPARRAL
- County
- Manatee
Assigned schools
- Elementary
- Robert E Willis Elementary
- Middle
- Braden River Middle
- High
- Braden River High
Listing
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 1 day
- MLS #
- MFR802050003
- Source
- Stellar MLS
Listed by Karen Jorgensen · CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY ORLANDO
Listing data provided by Stellar MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Sample estimate — not an appraisal
Based on 30 comparable sales within 4 miles of SARASOTA, FL, this home is priced under RENA ValiQ.
Reference only. Estimates blend public sale comps, neighbourhood trend and the listing’s own metrics. Final price moves on diligence, terms and timing — RENA is your second read, not your agent.
Estimate your monthly cost
PITI + HOA- Principal & interest
- $3,060/mo
- Property tax
- $383/mo
- Home insurance
- $200/mo
- HOA dues
- $118/mo
Tax, insurance and HOA are editable estimates with Florida-typical defaults — Florida homeowners insurance in particular varies widely by location and elevation. Confirm exact figures with a lender and insurer.
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Answered from this listing’s own figures and the sales around it.
Price history
From the property’s MLS record.
| Date | Event | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | Listed | $575,000 | — |
NeighbourhoodSample data
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Location
Frequently asked questions
What would 5948 SANDSTONE AVENUE, SARASOTA cost per month?
About $3,699 a month: $2,908 principal and interest, $386 property tax, $288 insurance, $118 HOA. That assumes 20% down at 6.5% over 30 years.
Is 5948 SANDSTONE AVENUE, SARASOTA priced fairly?
Comparable sales nearby put it between $494,024 and $568,394, with $531,209 in the middle. That is from 8 properties of the same type and size within three miles, at a median of $259 a square foot.
How does 5948 SANDSTONE AVENUE, SARASOTA compare to nearby homes?
8 comparable properties within three miles. The nearest: 6852 SAGEBRUSH CIRCLE, SARASOTA, FL at $465,000, 1,745 sq ft, 0.07 miles away; 6828 WINSLOW STREET, SARASOTA, FL at $515,000, 2,045 sq ft, 0.09 miles away; 6813 WINSLOW STREET, SARASOTA, FL at $420,000, 1,872 sq ft, 0.12 miles away.
How long has 5948 SANDSTONE AVENUE, SARASOTA been on the market?
1 day on the market.
Has the price of 5948 SANDSTONE AVENUE, SARASOTA changed?
The price has not moved since it was listed.
How big is 5948 SANDSTONE AVENUE, SARASOTA?
3 bed, 2 bath, 2,051 square feet. That is $280 a square foot.
What year was 5948 SANDSTONE AVENUE, SARASOTA built?
Built in 1997.
What is the HOA fee at 5948 SANDSTONE AVENUE, SARASOTA?
The association fee works out to $118 a month.
What are the property taxes at 5948 SANDSTONE AVENUE, SARASOTA?
Property tax works out to about $386 a month, $4,636 a year.
Is 5948 SANDSTONE AVENUE, SARASOTA still available?
It is still on the market.