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$530,000

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,842 SQFT 0.13 Acres
Type: Single Family

5516 CARTAGENA DRIVE
SARASOTA, FL 34233

MLS#: A4704436
Ryan Custodio
Ryan Custodio
The Real Estate Advantage
Real Estate Professional
Phone: 612.590.2576
Office: 952.898.5800
Presented by: RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP with 941-954-5454. - 941-954-5454

Property Description

 

Welcome to 5516 Cartagena Drive, a beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath lakefront home with 1,842 square feet in the COMPLETELY MAINTENANCE FREE intimate gated community of Ashton Pointe, a private 49-home enclave with quiet cul-de-sac streets. The open-concept interior features tile flooring, crown molding, and a spacious kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, a large island, and generous pantry. The primary suite offers a walk-in closet and en suite bath with granite double vanity, walk-in shower, and soaking tub. Enjoy peaceful lake views from the backyard, along with a gated area. Additional features include a dedicated laundry room and true two-car garage with storage racks. Major upgrades include a new high-efficiency, two-stage Comfort-Maker heat pump A/C system with all-new duct-work installed September 2025, backed by a 10-year warranty, plus an Air Scrubber purification system, electronic air cleaner, and new attic insulation for enhanced efficiency and comfort. Conveniently located just off Clark Road near shopping, dining, I-75, and Sarasota’s Gulf beaches, this home combines lakefront living, privacy, significant recent upgrades, and an excellent Sarasota location. Strategically priced, the sellers’ firm asking price reflects the home’s exceptional value. I can also tighten this further into a more punchy **MLS-style version** while keeping all the major upgrades.


 

Interior Features

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms3

Bathrooms

Half Baths0
Total Baths2

Other Interior Features

LivingAreaSource0 sqft
Air Conditioning Y/NYes
Fireplace Y/NNo
FlooringCarpet, Tile
Furnished Y/NUnfurnished
Heating Y/NYes
Interior AmenitiesCrown Molding, Eating Space In Kitchen, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
Laundry FeaturesInside, Laundry Room
Total Stories1
Window FeaturesBlinds

General

Additional Parcels Y/NNo
AppliancesDishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Assoc Fee Paid PerMonthly
Association AmenitiesFence Restrictions, Gated, Playground
Association Fee IncludesMaintenance Grounds
Association NameMary Lou Wilson
Attached Garage Yes
Builder NameDR Horton
Building Area Units0 sqft
Carport Y/NNo
CitySARASOTA
Community FeaturesLake, Gated Community - No Guard, Playground
Construction MaterialsBlock
CoolingCentral Air
CountySarasota
DirectionsFrom I-75 take exit 205 and head west. Turn right onto Fielding Avenue, turn right onto Cartagena Drive. Home is on the left.
Elementary SchoolAshton Elementary
Facing DirectionSouth
Flood Zone CodeX
Flood Zone Code XY
Full Baths2
Garage Spaces2
Garage Y/NYes
HOA Fee$237
HeatingCentral
High SchoolRiverview High
In Law Suite YNNo
Land Lease Y/NNo
Lease Considered Y/NYes
Legal DescriptionLOT 14, ASHTON POINTE
LevelsOne
Listing TermsCash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Living Area Units0 sqft
Lot Size Square Feet5743
Lot Size UnitsSquare Feet
MLS Area34233 - Sarasota
Middle/Junior High SchoolSarasota Middle
Minimum Lease6 Months
Monthly HOA Amount$237
New ConstructionNo
Occupancy TypeVacant
OwnershipFee Simple
Patio/Porch FeaturesPatio, Rear Porch, Screened
Pets AllowedCats OK, Dogs OK
Property SubtypeSingle Family Residence
Property TypeResidential
RoofTile
Security FeaturesGated Community, Smoke Detector(s)
Senior Community Y/NNo
SewerPublic Sewer
Standard StatusActive
StatusActive
Subdivision NameASHTON POINTE
Tax Annual Amount$5,039
Tax Lot14
Tax Year2025
Total Rooms3
UtilitiesCable Connected, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
ViewWater
Virtual TourClick here
Water Access Y/NNo
Water ViewLake
Water View Y/NYes
Waterfront FeaturesLake, Lake Front
Year Built2014
ZoningRSF4

Exterior

Building Area Total2,560 sqft
Covered Spaces2
Exterior AmenitiesHurricane Shutters, Irrigation System, Lighting
Foundation DetailsSlab
Lot Size Acres0.13
Lot Size Area5,743 sqft
Private PoolNo
Road Frontage TypeStreet Paved
Road Surface TypePaved, Asphalt
VegetationTrees/Landscaped
Water SourcePublic
Waterfront Y/NYes

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$530,000

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,842 SQFT 0.13 Acres
Type: Single Family

5516 CARTAGENA DRIVE
SARASOTA, FL 34233

MLS#: A4704436
Ryan Custodio
Ryan Custodio
The Real Estate Advantage
Real Estate Professional
Phone: 612.590.2576
Office: 952.898.5800