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8251 Varenna Drive

Sarasota FL 34231

2
2
2
2260 sq. ft.
5072 sq. ft.
Villa
Last sold for $500,000
Margie KraftMargie Kraft, last sold this property on 31 March 2025 after 234 days on market.

Overview

March Special--Seller to pay 2025 HOA fees for an accepted offer by 3/31/2025! Beautiful, gated, resort-style living in the heart of Sarasota at Esplanade by Siesta Key! Premium, waterfront lot with spectacular views of the lake at its broadest point. Enjoy amazing sunsets, and frequent visits by spoonbills, herons, egrets, etc. Open, spacious villa with 2BD, 2BA, plus den. Multiple upgrades and improvements. Custom window treatments, crown moldings, tray ceilings, and recessed lights throughout. Stylish, upgraded, wood-look ceramic tile flooring in main rooms. Great room with sheer vertical shades on tinted sliding glass doors, opening to extended lanai and inviting lake views. Sophisticated kitchen with white, solid wood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, natural gas cooking range, stunning new area rug, and raised counter bar for snacks and entertaining. Designer quartz counters in kitchen and baths. Primary bedroom with new carpet, 2023; ensuite bath, two sinks, full shower + bench, walk-in closet. Second bedroom with walk-in closet and private access door to second bath. Den/office includes mirrored Murphy bed for extra guests and tall cabinets on each side. All new hurricane windows, 2016, plus hurricane curtain for lanai and side door. Also pull down sunscreens on the lanai. Some lanai furniture included. Villa has had NO damage from Debbie, Helene, OR Milton, and meets all the latest codes. It is not in a flood zone and is far away from Gulf surges. Laundry room with LG washer/dryer, 2020; sink, and convenient storage. Large 18? x 22? two-car garage, some shelving, and heat barrier on overhead door. Original hurricane shutters stored here. HOA fee includes roofs, exterior painting, landscaping, etc. Great investment opportunity as rentals in this area are in very high demand. Just down the street is the EBSK Amenity Center with beautiful, walk-in lagoon-style pool, spa, pickleball court, Har-Tru tennis court, fire pit area, gazebo, etc. The stylish clubhouse has a full kitchen, social room, pool table, fitness center, etc., for your daily use and social events. On-site manager and many planned social events. There is also a paw park for your pets. Only 3.2 miles to Sarasota's famous Siesta Key Beach, which Trip Advisor has awarded the title #1 beach in the US AND #4 beach in the world!!! Close to trendy Gulf Gate shops, restaurants, bistros, and bus lines. Approximately 20 minutes will get you anywhere you want to go-?downtown Sarasota, theaters, museums, Gulf beaches, the UTC mall, SRQ airport, etc. Drive south on 41 to Venice and all its attractions. Not far to I-75 and destinations beyond. Come today to see this most desirable community and villa!

Features

2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
2 carspaces
2 garage spaces
2260 sq. ft. floor area
5072 sq. ft. lot size
Villa

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 2 bedroom villas sold in Sarasota over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 8251 Varenna Drive is $237k.

Median value
$237k
Estimated value range
$125k - $615k
Median days on market
51
Estimated value trend
-14%
decrease over the last 12 months
Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Sarasota. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 8251 Varenna Drive

2025
Sold
$500,000
31 Mar 2025 by Margie Kraft, of Bright Realty

Happy sellers in Sarasota

88%
88% of sellers in Sarasota reported that their sale price either exceeded or met their price expectations.

Sarasota stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.

This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 18 reviews in Sarasota over the last 12 months.

Local market activity for 2 bedroom villas in Sarasota

In the last 12 months, 38 two-bedroom villas similar to 8251 Varenna Drive, have been sold.

This represents a 33% increase in two-bedroom villas sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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