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$485,000

6512 BOWLINE DRIVE, SARASOTA, FL 34231

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Active10 days on market

Beds

3

Baths

2

Sq Ft

1,496 sq ft

Year Built

1967

Lot Size

0.25 acres

Garage

2

About This Property

This beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath split floor plan home is nestled on a quarter acre in the heart of the desirable Gulf Gate community. The property is surrounded by lush, tropical landscaping and highlighted by a majestic live oak and camphor tree. The serene backyard features a custom-built pergola, creating a private garden retreat that truly feels like an oasis. Inside, the home offers a thoughtfully designed layout with generously sized bedrooms and an updated kitchen featuring rich cherry cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a convenient pass-through window to the expansive lanai-- ideal for indoor-outdoor living and entertaining. The spacious garage adds practical storage and parking convenience. A well-appointed laundry room includes a washer, dryer, laundry sink, storage cabinets, and additional closet space. Notable features of the home include hardwood flooring, hurricane-rated shutters and exterior doors, an etched glass front window, and energy-efficient Anderson windows. The plumbing was relined with relined drainage to the street with an above ground clean-out, and a durable hurricane metal roof with polisocyanurate insulation was added, along with a hurricane-rated garage door. Additional upgrades include a Metlund recirculating pump. paver walkways and driveway, and newer downspouts and gutters with left filter gutter guards. Located on a corner lot, this home is part of a well-kept and highly sought after neighborhood. Gulf Gate's ideal location offers close proximity to the world-famous crystal sand beaches, highly rated schools, downtown Sarasota, St. Armands Circle, and the UTC corridor.

Property Overview

Property TypeResidential
Sub TypeSingle Family Residence
MLS #A4707552
StatusActive
Year Built1967
Stories1
Total Rooms8
ConstructionBlock, Stucco
RoofMetal
FoundationSlab
FacesNorth
SubdivisionGULF GATE
CountySarasota
OwnershipFee Simple

Interior Features

InteriorCeiling Fan(s), Solid Surface Counters, Thermostat, Window Treatments
FlooringCeramic Tile, Terrazzo, Hardwood
AppliancesDishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
LaundryInside, Laundry Room
WindowsWindow Treatments
CoolingCentral Air
HeatingCentral, Electric, Heat Pump

Exterior & Lot

ExteriorLighting, Sidewalk, Sliding Doors
Lot Size0.25 acres (11,000 sq ft)
Lot FeaturesCorner Lot, In County, Sidewalk
Road SurfaceAsphalt
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Utilities

WaterPublic
SewerPublic Sewer
UtilitiesCable Connected, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Parking

GarageYes (2 spaces)

HOA & Community

HOAYes
HOA Fee$75 / Annually
Senior CommunityNo

Financial Details

List Price$485,000
Annual Taxes$5,214 (2025)
FinancingCash, Conventional
ZoningRSF3
Parcel #0102020028

Schools

ElementaryGulf Gate Elementary
MiddleBrookside Middle
HighRiverview High

Directions

Gulf Gate Drive to Markridge Rd, second left on Bluewater Avenue (turns into Bowline Drive). Home situated on a corner lot.

Location

6512 BOWLINE DRIVE, SARASOTA, FL 34231

Listing Information

OfficeKELLER WILLIAMS ON THE WATER
ListedSeptember 26, 2026

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Home Price

$485,000

20% ($97,000)
6.75%

Loan Term

Principal & Interest$2,517
Property Tax (est.)$445
Insurance (est.)$150
Total Monthly$3,111
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How to Buy This Home

Multiple financing options available for this $485,000 home in SARASOTA.

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Conventional

$24,250 Down

Traditional financing. As low as 3-5% down with good credit.

Florida Down Payment Assistance Programs

You may qualify for up to $35,000 in assistance to cover your down payment and closing costs.

Florida Hometown Heroes

Up to $35,000

First-time buyers working in FL

FL Assist

Up to $10,000

FHA, VA, or USDA borrowers

FL HLP Second Mortgage

Up to $10,000

First-time buyers, 0% deferred

Sarasota County SHIP

Varies

Income-qualifying Sarasota residents

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