3536 JAFFA DRIVE, SARASOTA, FL, 34239
Active71 days on marketListed Aug 28, 2026MLS #N6145472
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About this home
3536 JAFFA DRIVE
Virtually Staged. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Welcome to this charming South Gate pool home, ideally situated on a quiet street just minutes from Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Downtown Sarasota, shopping, dining, schools and world-famous Siesta Key Beach. Set on a generous quarter-acre lot, this property offers a wonderful combination of location, privacy, character and Florida outdoor living with plenty of opportunity to make it your own. The true showstopper is the private backyard tropical oasis, surrounded by lush mature landscaping and mango trees. At the heart of the outdoor space is a stunning free-form saltwater pool, renovated in 2015, surrounded by an expansive travertine pool deck perfect for relaxing, entertaining and enjoying the Florida sunshine year-round. The fully fenced backyard provides exceptional privacy and plenty of room for gatherings, gardening or simply unwinding in your own tropical retreat. Inside the home is filled with character and distinctive architectural details. A dramatic floor-to-ceiling Coral Keystone wood-burning fireplace anchors the living room, while beautifully restored terrazzo flooring flows through the living room, dining room, kitchen and hallways. All three bedrooms feature warm wood flooring. The kitchen offers solid-surface countertops, stainless steel appliances, a skylight and a charming garden window overlooking the courtyard entry and established herb garden. Additional features include thermal-pane windows, two tankless water heaters and a convenient interior laundry room. The second bathroom, added in 2017, features an interior sink and toilet and also functions as a convenient pool bath with an outdoor shower. The third bedroom currently does not have a closet but can easily be converted back, offering flexibility for use as a bedroom, home office or den. An oversized two-car garage provides excellent storage and includes a dedicated 7' x 7' workshop area. Additional improvements include a full reroof in 2017, AC replacement in 2024, new 4-inch PVC sewer piping from the home to the Air Vac tap and fresh interior paint in the living room, dining room and kitchen. With its generous lot, established tropical setting, private saltwater pool and highly desirable South Gate location, this home offers something increasingly difficult to find, a property that can be enjoyed today while still providing the opportunity to update and make it uniquely your own. Whether you're relaxing poolside beneath the mature landscaping, entertaining friends in the expansive backyard or enjoying convenient access to Sarasota's beaches, downtown and everyday amenities, 3536 Jaffa Drive is ready for its next chapter. Schedule your private showing today!
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,839
Sqft
0.25 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
1956
Year built
One
Levels
$309
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.
$4,183 /mo · 10% down Conventional, 30-yr fixed at 7.5%
The assumptions
Above the FHA loan limit for our service areas, so Conventional is the default. VA buyers: switch below — $0 down.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Run your own numbers
FHA isn’t available at this price — the loan would exceed the $541,287 FHA limit for our service areas.
Estimated payment
$4,183/mo
Includes estimated PMI — it drops off once you reach 20% equity. 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.
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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
−13.4%
$/sqft vs SOUTH GATE
$309 vs $337
Days on market
71 vs 66 typical
Where $309/sqft sits among the 21 homes for sale in SOUTH GATE
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 34239 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
14,795
Median age
55.4
Median income
$76,378
Median home value
$418,300
Avg household
2.1
Households w/ children
1,407
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
$450K → $491K
Sarasota median sold, yr/yr
95.4%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
11 of 21
SOUTH GATE have cut their price
Median sold price, Sarasota, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 7% below the SARASOTA 34239 median. See the full Sarasota market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 3536 JAFFA DRIVE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Aug ’26$665,000
3310 MINEOLA DRIVE · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,818 sqft · $366/sqft · 140 DOM
Sold · Oct ’26$735,000
2436 GOLDENROD STREET · same community
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,862 sqft · $395/sqft · 30 DOM
Sold · Mar ’26$450,000
3621 S LOCKWOOD RIDGE ROAD · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,804 sqft · $249/sqft · 1 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
Anealya Hammad
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 3536 JAFFA DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 3536 JAFFA DRIVE — before you fall in love.
See it in person
Schedule a tour
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Straight answers
3536 JAFFA DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 3536 JAFFA DRIVE?+
With 10% down on a 30-year Conventional loan at 7.5%, the all-in payment lands around $4,183/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 3536 JAFFA DRIVE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2026) was $2,823. 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 3536 JAFFA DRIVE?+
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 $568,000, this home is listed about 2% above the Sarasota median of $555,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 3536 JAFFA DRIVE?+
Brookside Middle School (middle), Sarasota High School (high), Southside Elementary School (elementary) — Sarasota County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Four things that matter here
01Under the SARASOTA 34239 market on paper
$568,000 is 7% below the SARASOTA 34239 median of $614,000, and at $309/sqft it sits under the Sarasota average of $500.
02Your own pool
A private pool — the feature Florida buyers ask for first, already in the ground and included in the price.
03Strong assigned schools
Brookside Middle School, Sarasota High School, Southside Elementary School — Southside Elementary School rates 5 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
04The price has already moved
Listed at $649,900, now $568,000 — a $82K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of COMPASS FLORIDA LLC · Erica Giesler. MLS #N6145472.
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