2974 CAPTIVA GARDENS DRIVE UNIT 17, SARASOTA, FL, 34231
Active129 days on marketListed Apr 5, 2026MLS #A4688730
About this home
2974 CAPTIVA GARDENS DRIVE UNIT 17
It's time for you to start enjoy living in Captiva Gardens, a small community located on 7 plus acres in the popular Gulf Gate area of Sarasota. This 2b/2b villa is a great unit and no noise from street traffic currently available in the community. The 1206 SF under air provides spacious living space with the fully applianced kitchen has ample storage with a pass through to the screened lanai and views of the private rear garden area. From the kitchen, you enter a "Extra" room. Visualize a formal dining room, a room for crafts or watching TV or maybe a home office. It's up to you! The living room allows for various furniture arrangements. You will be comfortable in the large ensuite master bedroom which has both a walk-in and double-door closet. Guests will enjoy the light and bright second bedroom and its easy access to the guest bath. The one car attached garage provides quick access to your home and conveniently includes the laundry with separate washer and dryer. This is a wonderful opportunity! Don't miss out. Call today for a personal tour of your new home.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
2
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,206
Sqft
7.71 ac
Lot size
1
Garage
1975
Year built
One
Levels
$224
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record — not generic estimates.
$1,994 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
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Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$1,994/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
vs edgeAI estimate
+8.6%
$/sqft vs Sarasota actives
$224 vs $343
Days on market
129 vs 63 typical
Where $224/sqft sits among the 400 Sarasota actives
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside Sarasota
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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SARASOTA 34231 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
32,203
Median age
55.1
Median income
$69,721
Median home value
$363,400
Avg household
2.03
Households w/ children
2,803
For the school run
Sarasota County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Sarasota market
$475K → $493K
Sarasota median sold, yr/yr
95.2%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
166 of 400
Sarasota actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Sarasota, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 35% above the SARASOTA 34231 median. See the full Sarasota market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 2974 CAPTIVA GARDENS DRIVE UNIT 17
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Apr ’26$324,500
1508 PELICAN COVE ROAD UNIT 230
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,211 sqft · $268/sqft · 119 DOM
Sold · Jul ’26$287,500
1508 PELICAN COVE ROAD UNIT GR232
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,211 sqft · $237/sqft · 143 DOM
Sold · Mar ’26$339,000
1623 PELICAN COVE ROAD UNIT BA124
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,216 sqft · $279/sqft · 20 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
Leliana Vazquez
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 2974 CAPTIVA GARDENS DRIVE UNIT 17 — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 2974 CAPTIVA GARDENS DRIVE UNIT 17 — before you fall in love.
See it in person
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Straight answers
2974 CAPTIVA GARDENS DRIVE UNIT 17 FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 2974 CAPTIVA GARDENS DRIVE UNIT 17?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $1,994/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
What are the property taxes on 2974 CAPTIVA GARDENS DRIVE UNIT 17?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $1,511. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
Are pets allowed at 2974 CAPTIVA GARDENS DRIVE UNIT 17?+
The listing reports pets: Size Limit. Communities often layer on breed or weight rules — we'll verify the specifics with the association before you commit.
How does the price compare to other homes in Sarasota?+
At $269,900, this home is listed about 52% below the Sarasota median of $559,500. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 2974 CAPTIVA GARDENS DRIVE UNIT 17?+
Phillippi Shores Elementary School (elementary), Riverview High School (high), Brookside Middle School (middle) — Sarasota County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Three things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$269,900 runs 35% above the SARASOTA 34231 median.
02Time on market is leverage
129 days on market against a Sarasota median of 63 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
03Strong assigned schools
Phillippi Shores Elementary School, Riverview High School, Brookside Middle School — Phillippi Shores Elementary School rates 5 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
Keep looking
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Listing courtesy of SHORE TO SHORE R.E. · Jim Claydon. MLS #A4688730.
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