6243 CARLTON AVENUE, SARASOTA, FL, 34231
Active5 days on marketListed Sep 15, 2026MLS #A4705784
About this home
6243 CARLTON AVENUE
Crown Jewel of Gulf Gate! Absolutely stunning, fully renovated home situated on a desirable corner lot with no through traffic in one of Sarasota’s most sought-after neighborhoods. This beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 3-bath home with bonus room has been renovated from top to bottom and offers an exceptional combination of style, upgrades, and location. Features include a private primary suite with its own entrance and dedicated mini-split A/C, creating an ideal setup for a mother-in-law suite, guest suite, or private retreat. Additional features include a solid metal roof, a brand-new permitted 120-foot well with new water filtration system, high-end appliance package, quartz countertops, new flooring, beautifully updated bathrooms, a new garage door, new front gutter, and charming tongue-and-groove soffits at the front and rear of the home. Enjoy outdoor living on the paver patio, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Ideally located just minutes from top-rated restaurants, shopping, and world-famous Siesta Key Beach. The home is also located in a highly sought-after school district, including Riverview High School. Not located in a flood zone and with no HOA, CDD, or deed restrictions, this home offers the perfect combination of location, flexibility, modern upgrades, luxury, and peace of mind. Schedule your private showing today and experience everything this exceptional Gulf Gate home has to give!
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1,742
Sqft
0.2 ac
Lot size
1
Garage
1957
Year built
One
Levels
$273
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.
$3,450 /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
$3,450/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
−7.3%
$/sqft vs Sarasota actives
$273 vs $354
Days on market
5 vs 63 typical
Where $273/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)
198 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 111% above the SARASOTA 34231 median. See the full Sarasota market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 6243 CARLTON AVENUE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · May ’26$300,000
2725 TERRY LANE · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,520 sqft · $197/sqft · 49 DOM
Sold · Feb ’26$631,000
1833 SANDALWOOD DRIVE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,747 sqft · $361/sqft · 119 DOM
Sold · Apr ’26$300,000
7427 CARNOUSTIE DRIVE UNIT 7A
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,730 sqft · $173/sqft · 3 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
Tyler Stoddard
REALTOR · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 6243 CARLTON AVENUE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 6243 CARLTON AVENUE — before you fall in love.
See it in person
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Straight answers
6243 CARLTON AVENUE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 6243 CARLTON AVENUE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $3,450/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 6243 CARLTON AVENUE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $3,403. 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 6243 CARLTON AVENUE?+
The listing reports pets: Yes. 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 $475,000, this home is listed about 14% below the Sarasota median of $552,448. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 6243 CARLTON AVENUE?+
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
$475,000 runs 111% above the SARASOTA 34231 median.
02Fresh on the market
Only 5 days on market in a Sarasota market that averages 63 — if it fits, move quickly.
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
Similar homes nearby
Listing courtesy of BRIGHT REALTY · Danny Nissan. MLS #A4705784.
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