#TB8370958, Sara Hamdar, Listing office: FUTURE HOME REALTY INC
6512 Bowline Dr Sarasota, FL 34231
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About 6512 Bowline Dr
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.
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- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Washer
- Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Terrazzo, Wood
- Interior: Ceiling Fans(s), Solid Surface Counters, Thermostat
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Private Pool: No
- Parking: Driveway, Garage Door Opener
- Exterior: Lighting, Sliding Doors
- Architectural Style: Florida, Ranch
- Heating: Central, Electric, Heat Pump
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $490,000
- Price/SqFt: $327
- HOA Amount: $75 Annually
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,868
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: Gulf Gate Drive to Markridge Rd, second left on Bluewater Avenue (turns into Bowline Drive). Home situated on a corner lot.
- Year Built: 1967
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 1,496 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.25 Acres
- MLS Number: A4652207
- MLS Name: MFRMLS
- Office Name: KELLER WILLIAMS ON THE WATER
- Office Phone: (941) 729-7400
- Listing Agent: Miranda Oswald
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Mar 19, 2024 | Home Sold | $535,000 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2023 | $148,196 | $1,868 |
2022 | $143,880 | $1,778 |
2021 | $139,689 | $1,778 |
2020 | $132,534 | $1,773 |
2019 | $129,554 | $1,618 |
2018 | $127,138 | $1,564 |
2017 | $124,523 | $1,555 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
7
Gulf Gate Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.4 mi
•6500 S Lockwood Ridge Rd
5
Wilkinson Elementary School
Public District PK-5
2.0 mi
•3400 Wilkinson Rd
8
Phillippi Shores Elementary School
Public Magnet PK-5
2.2 mi
•4747 S Tamiami Trl
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $39,371. The majority of Sarasota, FL residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
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About 6512 Bowline Dr
The listing price of 6512 Bowline Dr property is $490,000.
The property 6512 Bowline Dr is a house located in Sarasota, Florida, 34231.
Active Listing: 6512 Bowline Dr is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 6512 Bowline Dr are: Gulf Gate Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Wilkinson Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Phillippi Shores Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Imagine School at Palmer Ranch (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Sarasota Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Brookside Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Suncoast Polytechnical High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Riverview High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Triad (GreatSchools Rating 1/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $1,868 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on March 19, 2024 for $535,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 6512 Bowline Dr has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 6512 Bowline Dr is 1,496 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 6512 Bowline Dr is 1967.
This home is located at 6512 Bowline Dr in Sarasota, FL and zip code 34231. This 1,496 square foot home, which was built in 1967, sits on a 0.25 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 10, 2025 and is currently priced at $490,000.
Over 28 listings were sold over their listed price in May 2025 in Sarasota, FL. In the same period over 365 listings were sold below the listed price and 69 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of listings in Sarasota, FL decreased by 1% between April and May 2025. In May 2025 median list price was $496,832 and the average listing age was 62 days.