Gulf Gate Estates is easy living just 2 miles from the white sand beaches of Siesta Key and surrounded by retail and dining options. Homes quickly started being built in the 1960s on this land that was dominated by citrus trees, with fruit ready for picking in almost every yard. Homes remain mostly the same today, with some renovations. “It’s the kind of neighborhood where you don’t have HOAs, but the homeowners here keep up their properties,” says Brandi Furlan, a Realtor and Broker with Keller Williams Classic Group, who’s been selling homes nearby for 20 years.
Colorful ranch style homes can be found in Gulf Gate Estates.
Solar panels are a common feature in Gulf Gate Estates homes.
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Ranch-style homes and retirement communities
The typical single-family home in Gulf Gate Estates is a ranch-style house with a large yard and private driveway. Palm trees dotting the neighborhood streets add to the community’s tropical aesthetic. Many of the homes incorporate Spanish-style architecture and terra cotta roofs. Single-family homes typically list in the $400,000 to $600,000 range. “They are mostly older homes,” says Furlan. “There are not a lot of teardowns and rebuilds, but many of them have been updated.” She notes that similar ranch-style homes in the neighboring planned community of Palmer Ranch can list for as much as $1 million. As for other housing in Gulf Gate Estates, condominiums typically range between $200,000 and $300,000. These properties are concentrated at the neighborhood’s two amenities-filled retirement communities: The Fountain at Lake Pointe Woods, featuring a pool, dog park and spa/salon; and the privately owned Lakehouse West, a sprawling complex that includes a heated pool and spa and tropical landscaping. Both offer a variety of options for independent and assisted living, from studio spaces to floor plans with two bedrooms and a den.
Gulf Gate Estates is a picturesque residential neighborhood with a laid back lifestyle.
Some homes in Gulf Gate Estates have barrel tile roofs.
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Top-rated Sarasota schools
Kids may start at Gulf Gate Elementary, which gets an A-minus from Niche, before transitioning to Brookside Middle, which also has an A-minus. Students may then attend Riverview High, which earns an A and offers a unique Marine Science program.
Gulf Gate Elementary has 700 students in grades PK, K-5.
Riverview High School was established in 1958 and designed by renowned architect Paul Rudolph.
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Shopping at Sarasota Pavilion
Sarasota Pavilion in the neighborhood's west end offers a Publix, PetSmart and Marshalls, and there’s an additional Publix along Clark Road. There are also small shops like Piccolo Italian Market and Deli, where the subs are a local favorite. Among the noteworthy nearby dining options are: Dutch Valley Restaurant, which has been around since 1972 and serves breakfast all day; Screaming Goat Taqueria, which offers quick-serve, Latin-infused favorites; and El Toro Bravo, a family-run, Southwest-style Mexican restaurant.
Sarasota Pavilion in Gulf Gate Estates has a number of shopping options.
The bright blue water tower in Gulf Gate Estates is an easy landmark to identify.
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Crescent Beach, Phillippi Estate Park
Crescent Beach is just two miles west of the neighborhood. Phillippi Estate Park is a 60-acre, dog-friendly green space with nature trails, fishing piers, a kayak launch and a historic mansion. For those looking to escape the Florida heat, Bowlero Gulf Gate has 40 bowling lanes and is open late.
Phillipi Estate Park near Gulf Gate is dog and family friendly.
Living in Gulf Gate estates makes it easy to access the Gulf of Mexico.
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Commute to St. Petersburg, Fort Myers on Highway 41
Gulf Gate Estates is located between two major coastal cities, with St. Petersburg to the north and Fort Myers to the south. While the neighborhood is walkable for shopping and recreation, residents may still want a car to get to the area’s full amenities. The community sits along Highway 41, offering easy access to the rest of Florida’s Gulf Coast.
Gulf Gate Estates is serviced by the newly branded Breeze Transit lines.
Gulf Gate Estates is known as a beach town located right off of Siesta Key.
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Parks in this Area
Bee Ridge Park
Christopher Wheeler park
Phillippi Estate Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Potter Park
Red Bug Slough
Coral Cove Park
Ashton Trailhead
Grills
Picnic Area
Trails
Transit
Airport
Sarasota/Bradenton International
23 min drive
Bus
Beneva Rd & Tree Line Dr
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S Tamiami Trl & Kai Dr
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Beneva Rd & Palmer Ranch Pkwy
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Gateway Ave & Gulf Gate Dr
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S Tamiami Trl & Lake Pointe Blvd
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Beneva Rd & Fuller St
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S Tamiami Trl & Cass St
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Gulf Gate Estates
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Gulf Gate Estates, Sarasota sell after 72 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Gulf Gate Estates, Sarasota over the last 12 months is $382,145, down 1% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
12,289
Median Age
56
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
14.4%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
36.7%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$57,704
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$73,832
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.9%
College Graduates
26.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
10.9%
% Population in Labor Force
58.3%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
56''
Average Winter Low Temperature
53°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
53/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
44/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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