Seller's Agent in 2025
Cailyn Caruso
PREFERRED SHORE LLC
(607) 377-4769
3 in this area
34 Total Sales
8341 38th Street Cir E Unit 203 Sarasota, FL 34243
1
Bed
1
Bath
742
Sq Ft
$258/ mo
HOA Fee
Highlights
- Fitness Center
- 18.46 Acre Lot
- Clubhouse
- Gated Community
- Open Floorplan
- Private Lot
About This Home
As of November 2025Welcome to this beautifully updated 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom condo perfectly located just off University Parkway and Tuttle Avenue. Situated in the gated community of Serenata Sarasota close to downtown Sarasota and Bradenton, this property offers convenience to shopping, dining, entertainment, and the world-renowned Gulf beaches. Inside, you’ll find a spacious open floor plan with high ceilings, luxury vinyl flooring, new air conditioner installed in 2023. The unit also features a private screened-in lanai with extra storage, a new washer and dryer (2023) and dishwasher (2024). This well-designed layout is ideal for comfortable and low-maintenance living. Residents enjoy resort-style amenities including a sparkling swimming pool, tennis courts, fitness center, and walking paths around the community. This pet-friendly community offers ample parking with boat parking also available, secure gated entry, and a low HOA, making it a fantastic choice for a primary residence, investment property, or second home. Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy the Florida lifestyle in one of Sarasota’s most convenient and desirable locations.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
PREFERRED SHORE LLC Brokerage Phone: 941-999-1179 License #3476197 Listed on: 10/07/2025
Property Details
Home Type
- Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,969
Year Built
- Built in 2005
Lot Details
- West Facing Home
- Mature Landscaping
- Landscaped with Trees
HOA Fees
- $258 Monthly HOA Fees
Home Design
- Entry on the 2nd floor
- Slab Foundation
- Tile Roof
- Block Exterior
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 742 Sq Ft Home
- 3-Story Property
- Open Floorplan
- High Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Blinds
- Drapes & Rods
- Sliding Doors
- Combination Dining and Living Room
- Security Gate
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Range
- Microwave
- Freezer
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Flooring
- Concrete
- Ceramic Tile
- Luxury Vinyl Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 1 Bedroom
- Walk-In Closet
- 1 Full Bathroom
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Parking
- Common or Shared Parking
- Guest Parking
- Open Parking
Eco-Friendly Details
- Reclaimed Water Irrigation System
Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- Enclosed Patio or Porch
- Exterior Lighting
- Outdoor Storage
- Outdoor Grill
Schools
- Kinnan Elementary School
- Braden River Middle School
- Southeast High School
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating Available
- Thermostat
- High Speed Internet
- Phone Available
- Cable TV Available
Listing and Financial Details
- Visit Down Payment Resource Website
- Assessor Parcel Number 2040826559
Community Details
Overview
- Association fees include common area taxes, pool, escrow reserves fund, maintenance structure, ground maintenance, management, recreational facilities, sewer, trash
- Christian Higgins Association, Phone Number (941) 351-8800
- University Groves Community
- Serenata Sarasota Subdivision
- The community has rules related to deed restrictions, allowable golf cart usage in the community
Amenities
- Clubhouse
- Community Mailbox
Recreation
- Tennis Courts
- Fitness Center
- Community Pool
Pet Policy
- Dogs and Cats Allowed
Security
- Card or Code Access
- Gated Community
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 7, 2025
Closed on
Nov 20, 2025
Sold by
Cailyn Caruso Properties Llc
Bought by
Turowska Iwona Maria
Seller's Agent
Cailyn Caruso
PREFERRED SHORE LLC
Buyer's Agent
Svetlana Andreeva
BRIGHT REALTY
List Price
$219,999
Sold Price
$203,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$16,999
-7.73%
Views
6
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$819
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.15%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 26, 2023
Sold by
Caruso Cailyn
Bought by
Cailyn Caruso Properties Llc
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 7, 2021
Sold by
Gillam Mary
Bought by
Caruso Cailyn
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 10, 2017
Sold by
Gonzalez Javier
Bought by
Gillman Mary
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$110,500
Interest Rate
4.16%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 26, 2006
Sold by
Mcz Centrum Florida Xiv Llc
Bought by
Gonzalez Javier
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,600
Interest Rate
6.37%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $203,000 | Mti Title Insurance Agency | |
| Warranty Deed | $100 | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | $162,000 | New Title Company Name | |
| Warranty Deed | $130,000 | Msc Title Inc | |
| Special Warranty Deed | $150,800 | Attorney |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $110,500 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $120,600 | Fannie Mae Freddie Mac |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/20/2025 11/20/25 | Sold | $203,000 | -7.7% | $274 / Sq Ft |
| 10/28/2025 10/28/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/07/2025 10/07/25 | For Sale | $219,999 | 0.0% | $296 / Sq Ft |
| 05/10/2025 05/10/25 | Off Market | $2,800 | -- | -- |
| 04/08/2025 04/08/25 | Price Changed | $2,800 | 0.0% | $4 / Sq Ft |
| 04/08/2025 04/08/25 | For Rent | $2,800 | -6.7% | -- |
| 03/13/2025 03/13/25 | Off Market | $3,000 | -- | -- |
| 02/07/2025 02/07/25 | For Rent | $3,000 | -- | -- |
Source: Stellar MLS
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,969 | $170,000 | -- | $170,000 |
| 2023 | $2,577 | $159,800 | $0 | $159,800 |
| 2022 | $2,343 | $141,750 | $0 | $141,750 |
| 2021 | $1,835 | $110,000 | $0 | $110,000 |
| 2020 | $1,788 | $102,000 | $0 | $102,000 |
| 2019 | $1,749 | $99,000 | $0 | $99,000 |
| 2018 | $1,252 | $106,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $1,563 | $106,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $1,369 | $83,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $1,124 | $70,750 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | $1,124 | $60,488 | $0 | $0 |
| 2013 | $1,032 | $54,885 | $1 | $54,884 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Cailyn Caruso
-
Svetlana Andreeva
S
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Svetlana Andreeva
BRIGHT REALTY
(718) 840-8118
4 in this area
9 Total Sales
Map
Source: Stellar MLS
MLS Number: A4667719
APN: 20408-2655-9
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