Pending$3,599,000
1000 BOULEVARD OF THE ARTS, 401
SARASOTA, FL 34236
3 beds4 baths3,076 sqft
Active · Single Family
2160 GULF GATE DRIVE
SARASOTA, FL 34231
Beds
—
Baths
—
Area
10,273 sqft
Single FamilyBuilt 197015,300 sqft lotCentral, ZonedCentral Air, Zoned$388/sqft8 days on market
Location
About this home
**PRIME GULF GATE COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY WITH LIVE/WORK POTENTIAL!** THIS SUBSTANTIAL 10,273 SF COMMERCIAL PROPERTY offers an exceptional combination of size, visibility, access, and flexibility in the popular Gulf Gate commercial district of South Sarasota. Featuring approximately 85 feet of frontage and multiple access doors, the property provides excellent functionality for a variety of business uses and is positioned in a high-traffic area near the crossroads of US 41 (Tamiami Trail) and CR72 (Clark Road). The property features robust concrete construction, a generator, Flood Zone X, and impressive two-story ceilings in portions of the building, creating an expansive and versatile interior. Formerly home to Seascape Aquarium and Pet Center, the property offers particularly exciting potential for an owner or investor looking to continue an aquarium, pet, aquatic, specialty retail, or similar business concept, while also offering possibilities for a wide range of other commercial uses. Adding tremendous value and flexibility is the recently completed second-story apartment of nearly 2000sf, providing convenient living quarters, an owner/operator setup, or potential rental/short-term rental income opportunity. The beautifully finished apartment features 2 Bedrooms, 1 Full and 1 Half Bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with quartz countertops and stainless-steel appliances, a dedicated laundry room, and additional living space. Located within the distinctive Gulf Gate District, this property is surrounded by the area's signature retro vibe, walkable streets, locally owned independent shops, international restaurants, and neighborhood nightlife. With its substantial square footage, prominent frontage, versatile layout, commercial functionality, and newly finished residential component, this is a rare opportunity to own a highly adaptable property in one of South Sarasota's established commercial and social hubs.
Facts & features
Interior
- Living area
- 10,273 sqft
- Heating
- Central, Zoned
- Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
- Flooring
- Concrete, Tile
- Stories
- 2
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Exterior & lot
- Lot size
- 15,300 sqft (0.35 ac)
- Roof
- Built-Up, Metal, Other
- Construction
- Concrete
Financial
- Annual tax
- $19,177 (2025)
- Price / sqft
- $388/sqft
Utilities
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Electricity Available, Phone Available, Water Connected
Property
- Property type
- Single Family
- Year built
- 1970
- Subdivision
- GULF GATE
- County
- Sarasota
Listing
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 8 days
- MLS #
- MFR806212117
- Source
- Stellar MLS
Listed by Mark Lyda · GENEROUS PROPERTY
Listing data provided by Stellar MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Estimate your monthly cost
PITI + HOAEstimated monthly payment$21,748/mo
- Principal & interest
- $20,150/mo
- Property tax
- $1,598/mo
- Home insurance
- Left out until you enter a quote
Opens at 20% down over 30 years at 6.5%, the same assumptions as the answers below. Property tax is this listing's own 2025 bill. Insurance is left out until you enter a quote, because Florida premiums turn on roof age, elevation and carrier. Every field is editable.
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Price history
From the property’s MLS record.
| Date | Event | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2026 | Listed | $3,985,000 | — |
Neighbourhood
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Elementary school
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Middle school
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High school
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Frequently asked questions
What would 2160 GULF GATE DRIVE, SARASOTA cost per month?
About $21,748 a month: $20,150 principal and interest, $1,598 property tax. That assumes 20% down at 6.5% over 30 years, and leaves out insurance.
Is 2160 GULF GATE DRIVE, SARASOTA priced fairly?
Comparable homes nearby put it between $23,168,183 and $26,655,867, with $24,912,025 in the middle. Those are asking prices, not closed sales: 7 properties of the same type within three miles, each within 20% of this one's size and a bedroom either way, at a median of $2,425 a square foot.
How does 2160 GULF GATE DRIVE, SARASOTA compare to nearby homes?
7 comparable properties within three miles. The nearest: 1249 BASIN LANE, SARASOTA, FL at $8,950,000, 10,642 sq ft, 1.08 miles away; 7366 POINT OF ROCKS ROAD, SARASOTA, FL at $26,000,000, 10,600 sq ft, 1.45 miles away; 7740 SANDERLING ROAD, SARASOTA, FL at $22,000,000, 9,074 sq ft, 1.58 miles away.
How long has 2160 GULF GATE DRIVE, SARASOTA been on the market?
1 day on the market.
Has the price of 2160 GULF GATE DRIVE, SARASOTA changed?
The price has not moved since it was listed.
How big is 2160 GULF GATE DRIVE, SARASOTA?
10,273 square feet. That is $388 a square foot.
What year was 2160 GULF GATE DRIVE, SARASOTA built?
Built in 1970.
What is the HOA fee at 2160 GULF GATE DRIVE, SARASOTA?
The feed lists no association fee for this property.
What are the property taxes at 2160 GULF GATE DRIVE, SARASOTA?
Property tax works out to about $1,598 a month, $19,177 a year, on the 2025 assessment.
Is 2160 GULF GATE DRIVE, SARASOTA still available?
It is still on the market.