Sarasota County Homes under $500,000

Sarasota County Homes under $500,000

Welcome to Sarasota County, Florida—where sun-kissed beaches meet vibrant cultural experiences! Nestled along the stunning Gulf Coast, Sarasota is renowned for its breathtaking shoreline, including the world-famous Siesta Key Beach, consistently ranked among the best beaches in the United States. Beyond its natural beauty, Sarasota boasts a rich tapestry of arts and culture, with an array of galleries, theaters, and the renowned Ringling Museum of Art, which showcases the legacy of John Ringling, one of the circus kings.

For those seeking a slice of paradise without breaking the bank, Sarasota County offers an enticing selection of homes priced under $500,000. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, a retiree looking to settle in a warm climate, or an investor seeking rental opportunities, Sarasota has something for everyone. Imagine waking up to sunny mornings in a charming bungalow or enjoying serene evenings in a cozy townhouse, all while being just a short drive from the beach!

The real estate market here is as diverse as its residents, featuring everything from modern condos with stunning water views to quaint single-family homes nestled in family-friendly neighborhoods. With a variety of amenities, including shopping centers, parks, and top-rated schools, Sarasota County is not just a place to live; it’s a community to thrive in.

Don’t miss out on the chance to explore the vibrant lifestyle and affordable housing options available in this beautiful coastal haven. Your dream home in Sarasota is waiting for you!

Newest Sarasota County Homes under $500,000

101 Algiers Drive, Venice
$319,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Venice East SubDv. ⋅ 34293 Zip Code
Virtually Staged. Welcome to this beautifully maintained and lovingly cared-for home, offering a wonderful combination of comfort, extensive updates, and a convenient Venice location! Major improvements provide added peace of mind, including a NEW ROOF IN 2022, NEW A/C IN 2024, and DOUBLE-PANE WINDOWS INSTALLED IN 2016. Attractive NEW luxury vinyl plank flooring flows throughout the main living areas creating a fresh, cohesive look. The desirable SPLIT-BEDROOM FLOOR PLAN offers exceptional privacy and versatility, with the primary suite situated on one side of the home and the guest bedroom and bathroom on the opposite side. A convenient pocket door allows the guest quarters to be closed off from the main living area, essentially creating TWO PRIVATE SUITES. This thoughtful layout is ideal for visiting guests, extended family, or anyone seeking comfortable, separate living spaces under one roof. The enclosed 238 sq. ft. Florida room features a window A/C unit and is not included in the home's official living area square footage, providing a combined total of 1,720 sq. ft. of enclosed space. A generously sized TWO-CAR GARAGE with storage cabinets provides plenty of room for vehicles and extra storage, while the well fed IRRIGATION SYSTEM adds convenience to maintaining the home's attractive landscaping. Enjoy the added benefits of PUBLIC WATER AND SEWER, NO HOA FEES, AND NO CDD FEES! It is also in an X FLOOD ZONE so NO FLOOD INSURANCE required with most lenders. The location is another standout feature, placing you just under half a mile from Venice East Golf Course, approximately 3.5 miles from the shopping, dining, and entertainment of Downtown Wellen Park, and just over 7 miles from beautiful Venice Beach. An abundance of shopping, restaurants, golf courses, and everyday conveniences are all nearby. Whether you're looking for a full-time Florida residence, a seasonal retreat, or a home with a flexible layout that accommodates separate living spaces, this well-cared-for property offers an appealing combination of VALUE, LOCATION, AND PEACE OF MIND. Come discover the possibilities and enjoy the Florida lifestyle!

101 Algiers Drive, Venice

229 Marcheno Way, Nokomis
$419,900
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Milano SubDv. ⋅ 34275 Zip Code
Value in Venice. This exceptional home is ideally located in the highly desirable, gated community of Milano, where pride in home ownership is apparent the moment you enter. The architecturally beautiful and inviting entrance serves as a grand yet welcoming prelude to the interior, seamlessly blending aesthetics and warmth. Tastefully upgraded and meticulously maintained, the home brings a ravishing blend of comfort and style. The great room floor plan, with fewer walls, allows natural light to flow freely and maximizes space and utility. A setting that encourages interaction and engagement and makes it ideal for hosting guests and family gatherings. One of the many impressive features of the home is the large working kitchen that allows you to be part of all the gatherings adjacent to the great room. The kitchen boasts abundant cabinetry, quartz countertops, tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar and a separate food pantry. Begin and end your day in the primary suite, where privacy and comfort surround you. Guest accommodations offer a welcoming retreat. One guest bedroom is utilized as an office/flex room. The spacious screened-in lanai is the ideal setting to enjoy outdoor entertaining, alfresco dining or just relaxing. Other notable features include crown molding, decorative lighting fixtures and fans, tray ceiling, walk-in closet in the primary suite, unique architectural elements throughout, manicured lush tropical landscaping, hurricane protection for that added peace of mind and more. Milano is an incredible community offering a clubhouse, community pool and spa, pickleball, bocce ball and a dedicated Paw Park. Convenient to sun-kissed beaches, premier golf courses, fishing, shopping, restaurants, medical facilities, houses of worship, Sarasota Memorial Hospital – Venice Campus, Venice Performing Arts Center, Venice Theatre, Atlanta Braves spring training Cool Today Park, downtown historic Venice, U.S. 41 and Interstate 75. An exceptional home is simply a frame for an exceptional life!

229 Marcheno Way, Nokomis

730 Sanchez Circle, North Port
$219,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ La Casa SubDv. ⋅ 34287 Zip Code
BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED WATERFRONT LIVING IN LA CASA! ENJOY THE FLORIDA LIFESTYLE WITH TWO OUTDOOR LIVING SPACES AND A WONDERFUL LOCATION! Welcome to this beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 2-bath home in La Casa, a desirable 55+ resident-owned community. Offering the perfect blend of comfort, style, and Florida living, this home features updates throughout and two wonderful outdoor living spaces to enjoy the beautiful surroundings. One outdoor living area is screened in, providing the perfect spot to relax, entertain, or enjoy your morning coffee while taking in the peaceful surroundings. The second outdoor living space overlooks a beautiful lake, creating a relaxing backdrop for enjoying Florida's sunshine and gorgeous lake views. Inside, you'll appreciate the updated interior and thoughtfully designed living spaces. The kitchen features newer appliances, updated cabinetry with convenient pull-out shelving, and French doors. The dining area includes a built-in hutch, while the comfortable living room offers French doors leading to an additional living space perfect for relaxing or suited for a home office. The spacious primary bedroom provides generous closet space, including a walk-in and an additional double closet. The primary bathroom features an updated vanity and an impressive 42" x 68" tiled walk-in shower. The guest bedroom also offers a walk-in closet, with a conveniently located guest bathroom featuring a vanity and tiled walk-in shower. Additional improvements and features include air conditioning, humidistat, remote-controlled ceiling fans, and garbage disposal. The entire home has been updated, offering a fresh, inviting feel throughout. Best of all, it is being offered turnkey furnished, making your transition to Florida living easy! Location is another tremendous advantage. Enjoy convenient access to shopping, restaurants, and everyday necessities, along with the excitement of CoolToday Park, home of Atlanta Braves Spring Training, and the popular Downtown Wellen Park, featuring waterfront dining, shopping, entertainment, community events, and beautiful gathering spaces. The community boat ramp provides another fantastic opportunity to enjoy boating, fishing, and the beautiful waterways of Southwest Florida. La Casa offers an active and welcoming 55+ lifestyle with wonderful amenities, including a community pool, bocce ball, pickleball, spa, sauna, and opportunities to enjoy an active social calendar with neighbors and friends. If you're looking for an updated, move-in-ready waterfront home with two outdoor living spaces, boating opportunities, and convenient access to everything Southwest Florida has to offer, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss!

730 Sanchez Circle, North Port

1255 Tarpon Center Drive Unit 512, Venice
$499,900
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ San Marco SubDv. ⋅ 34285 Zip Code
Enjoy beachfront living on Venice Island in this beautifully renovated, turnkey furnished, 2-bedroom, 2-bath condominium at San Marco. Located directly on the beach, this residence offers easy access to the Gulf's sandy shoreline and the opportunity to enjoy coastal living from the moment you arrive. The thoughtfully redesigned interior features an expanded, open kitchen that creates a more spacious and inviting living area, complete with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Both bathrooms have been fully renovated with walk-in showers, while beadboard ceiling accents, tray ceilings, crown molding, and tile flooring throughout the main living areas add character and charm. One of home’s most distinctive features is its balcony, which extends outward from the building and provides wonderful vantage points to enjoy views of the Gulf, Venice Jetties, and Roberts Bay, and is perfect for taking in the coastal breezes and surrounding scenery. Additional highlights include impact-rated windows in the bedrooms and kitchen, a new water heater in 2026, and an air conditioning system replaced in 2021. The building also received a new roof in 2024. An assigned carport provides covered parking, while a dedicated storage space and community laundry facilities are conveniently located on the same floor as the residence. San Marco residents enjoy direct beach access, a heated community swimming pool, and clubhouse, all just minutes from the restaurants, shops, and attractions of historic downtown Venice. Offered completely turnkey furnished, this move-in-ready condominium is ideal for a seasonal getaway, full-time beachfront residence, or investment opportunity. Simply bring your suitcase and start enjoying life at the beach!

1255 Tarpon Center Drive Unit 512, Venice

1601 Milan Street, North Port
$265,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Port Charlotte Sub SubDv. ⋅ 34286 Zip Code
Updated 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom concrete block home in North Port with a new roof, wood-look plank tile floors throughout, and an updated granite and stainless kitchen. It sits on a 0.21-acre lot with no HOA in Sarasota County, just off Cranberry Boulevard and minutes to US 41. The 1,323-square-foot single-story floor plan opens with a vaulted-ceiling great room and wide plank tile running through the living areas and all three bedrooms. There’s no carpet anywhere in the home. The open kitchen features espresso shaker-style cabinetry, granite countertops, a granite breakfast bar, and a stainless steel appliance package with range, built-in microwave, dishwasher and refrigerator. Off the kitchen, the dining area has a chandelier and sliding glass doors that lead straight out to the lanai. Every bedroom has a ceiling fan, and fresh neutral paint and white baseboards make the home move-in ready. Out back, a large tiled screened lanai with a ceiling fan gives you a bug-free spot for morning coffee or evenings outside. Past the lanai, a covered paver patio opens to a big backyard lined with mature palms and partially fenced with chain-link. The attached one-car garage and long driveway add room for vehicles, a boat, or extra parking. With no HOA, there are no monthly association fees or approval process, so the home works as a primary residence, seasonal home, or rental. The location keeps you close to US 41 shopping and restaurants, with I-75 access via Toledo Blade Blvd and Sumter Blvd, and the Gulf beaches of Englewood and Manasota Key a short drive away. A new roof, tile floors, a granite and stainless kitchen, and no HOA make this North Port home a practical, low-maintenance choice in Sarasota County.

1601 Milan Street, North Port

395 Harbor Isles Drive, North Port
$180,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Harbor Isles Iv SubDv. ⋅ 34287 Zip Code
TURNKEY FURNISHED, UPDATED, AND READY FOR YOUR FLORIDA LIFESTYLE! Welcome to 395 Harbor Isles Drive, located in the highly desirable Harbor Isles waterfront community in North Port! This spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 1,311 square feet of air-conditioned living space, including a versatile Florida room that can easily accommodate additional guests and it offers a dedicated office space for those who need a quiet workspace. Major improvements have already been completed, including a NEW ROOF, NEW AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM, NEW VINYL SIDING, NEW CARPORT, AND NEW UTILITY ROOM! The kitchen features attractive solid-surface countertops, while living areas provide plenty of room to relax and entertain. Outside, the oversized driveway offers generous parking, and the spacious patio is perfect for enjoying Florida's beautiful weather. Best of all, this home is being sold TURNKEY FURNISHED, making it easy to move right in and start enjoying your new lifestyle! Harbor Isles is a popular, resident-owned, gated 55+ waterfront community offering many amenities and an active social atmosphere. Enjoy a heated swimming pool and spa, clubhouse, fitness center, tennis, pickleball, shuffleboard, bocce ball, and numerous organized activities. Boating enthusiasts will appreciate the community marina, boat ramp, and access to the Myakka River, Charlotte Harbor, and the Gulf of Mexico. Conveniently near shopping, restaurants, golf courses, medical facilities, Wellen Park, and Southwest Florida's beautiful Gulf beaches, Harbor Isles offers the ideal combination of waterfront recreation and everyday convenience. Pack your bags and start living the Harbor Isles lifestyle!

395 Harbor Isles Drive, North Port

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