8251 VARENNA, SARASOTA, FL 34231

$644,900 Was $679,900

Beds: 2

Baths: 2 Full

Sq. Ft.: 1,639 Sq. Ft.

Year Built: 2014

Lot Size: 0.12 Acres

Garage: 2

Pool: No

DOM: 228

Property Overview

Status: Closed

Property Type: Residential

MLS #: 06b077a3fcc3457e7a04b676d7dd777b

Subdivision: ESPLANADE BY SIESTA KEY

County: Sarasota

HOA Fee: $850 (Quarterly)

Year Built: 2014

Construction: Block, Cement Siding, Stucco

Foundation: Slab

Roof: Tile

Cooling: Central Air

Heating: Central, Electric

Sewer: Public Sewer

Water Source: Public

Zoning: RSF3

Tax Amount: $4,181.82 (2023)

Date Sold: Mar 31, 2025

Sold Price: $500,000

Listed On: Aug 7, 2024

Description

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!

Exterior Features

Hurricane Shutters, Irrigation System, Lighting, Rain Gutters, Sliding Doors

Directions

Take US41 to EAST on Stickney Point. In approximately 1/2 mile, turn Left/North at the Entrance to EBSK at the traffic light for Vaccaro Drive (Gateway Ave will be opposite on South side.). Gate code is required. Enter through the gate and take the second right onto Varenna Drive. Villa on the left side of Varenna Drive. (Note that Gate is set for only one car to enter at a time, so please be patient.)

School Information

Elementary: Phillippi Shores Elementary

Middle: Brookside Middle

High: Riverview High

Location

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Mortgage Estimator

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Listing Information

Provided Courtesy of:

BRIGHT REALTY

Listing Agent: Margie Kraft

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Data last updated: January 27, 2026, 8:32 pm UTC

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