8956 HUNTINGTON POINTE, SARASOTA, FL 34238

$699,000 Was $710,000

Beds: 3

Baths: 2 Full / 1 Half

Sq. Ft.: 2,539 Sq. Ft.

Year Built: 1994

Lot Size: 0.17 Acres

Garage: 2

Pool: Yes

DOM: 50

Property Overview

Status: Closed

Property Type: Residential

MLS #: af74cc9a224699290280a91692ca095f

Subdivision: HUNTINGTON POINTE

County: Sarasota

HOA Fee: $420 (Quarterly)

Year Built: 1994

Construction: Block, Stucco

Foundation: Slab

Roof: Tile

Cooling: Central Air

Heating: Central, Electric, Heat Pump

Sewer: Public Sewer

Water Source: Public

Zoning: RSF2

Tax Amount: $4,427.00 (2024)

Date Sold: Feb 21, 2025

Sold Price: $675,000

Listed On: Dec 12, 2024

Description

Lovely 3BR plus office/den and 2.5 BA. 2,539 sq ft pool home with 2 living areas and two flex spaces. Enjoy the peace and quiet of this home that looks out to a private garden and beautiful preserve in the backyard while lush landscaping with professional lighting enhances the front yard. Also, enjoy the hurricane security and protection with all new PGT Hurricane resistant wind impact windows and doors (2024) and with remote controlled Hurricane Impact screens for all sliding glass doors on the lanai. The features include a newer roof (2018), newer hot water heater (2018), tile floors and crown molding throughout the entire house, and a completely restored pool cage (2022). This home provides a split plan with the private primary bedroom suite on one side of the house and two guest rooms on the other side. The pool is heated with solar panels and electric heat pump. The laundry room includes a Samsung washer and dryer, cabinets and built-in laundry sink cabinet. The bathroom off the great room also serves as the pool bath. The Primary bathroom has a soaking tub and walk-in shower. This home has a cistern and a well for its own private irrigation for watering the lawn and plants (a money saver). Many more amenities listed on the feature sheet and furnishings are negotiable. Picture yourself relaxing by the pool on your lanai overlooking the private backyard. This beautiful house is located on the renowned Palmer Ranch in the gated community of Huntington Pointe (low HOA fees). It is close to the 26-mile Legacy Trail, Costco, Publix, Lowe’s, shopping and restaurants and 12 minutes to beautiful Siesta Key Beach and other magnificent beaches nearby. Area schools, along with the Pine View School (Full Time Gifted), are rated the best schools in the state of Florida. Boat storage and docks are 2 miles away. Don’t miss out on seeing this great home!

Exterior Features

Hurricane Shutters, Irrigation System, Outdoor Shower, Rain Barrel/Cistern(s), Sliding Doors

Directions

From S Tamiami trail to Mcintosh and turn right going N to the first left Huntington Pointe. Gate Code required. Once through the gate go straight on Huntington Pointe Dr to you come to 8956 Huntington Pointe DR on the left side.

School Information

Elementary: Laurel Nokomis Elementary

Middle: Sarasota Middle

High: Venice Senior High

Location

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Mortgage Estimator

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Listing Information

Provided Courtesy of:

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Listing Agent: Jay Mitchell

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Data last updated: January 28, 2026, 7:56 pm UTC

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