James Hudgens
Price Reduced 3.53%
Price History
$482,000
12/31/2025
$465,000
1/15/2026
6511 43RD COURT E, Sarasota, FL, 34243
9 rooms
3 beds
2 Full baths
2004
Mediterranean
2,012 sqft
One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Seller Says Bring Offers — New Competitive Price!!!! One or more photos of this home is virtually staged . Living here is about far more than just the home — it’s about embracing a lifestyle. Welcome to The Cascades at Sarasota, a premier gated 55+ community offering true maintenance-free, resort-style living. The low HOA provides exceptional value, covering private roads, a spectacular 25,000-square-foot clubhouse with covered verandas, internet, cable, lawn and landscape maintenance, irrigation, landscape pest control, alarm monitoring, and more — allowing you to enjoy a carefree, vacation-inspired lifestyle every day. Built with steel reinforced monolithic concrete foundation, reinforced concrete block construction with poured cells, underground utilities, accordion hurricane shutters, and no flood insurance required, this home offers safety, durability, and peace of mind. You’ll appreciate the home’s outstanding curb appeal with maintenance-free manicured landscaping, a double roll concrete Spanish roof tile, paver driveway and walkway, and elegant stained-glass double entry doors. Lush tropical landscaping, decorative concrete curbing, and a welcoming front entry further enhance the impressive arrival experience. Inside, soaring ceilings and tile floors throughout the main living areas create a bright, open, and elegant atmosphere. The updated kitchen blends style and functionality with professionally painted cabinetry, cambria countertops, tile backsplash, a large pantry, and stainless-steel appliances. The open-concept living and dining spaces flow seamlessly to the extended screened lanai with brick pavers and a high extended cage, offering tranquil lake and fountain views — perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The primary suite is a serene retreat featuring peaceful water views through a charming bay window, dual air-conditioned walk-in closets, and a spa-inspired en-suite bath with new quartz countertops (2025), dual vanities, a walk-in shower with built-in bench, private water closet, and generous storage. A split-bedroom layout ensures privacy for guests, while the den/murphy bed room provides flexible space for a home office, library, or hobby room. Recent improvements include: • Fresh interior paint (2025) • New carpet in bedrooms (2025) • Refreshed tile in main living areas • Both bathrooms fully updated with quartz countertops and new plumbing fixtures (2025) • Hot water heater (2017) • New A/C system with Maximum Air UV light (2024) • Accordion hurricane shutters & hurricane-rated garage door • Solid concrete block construction Life at The Cascades truly feels like a year-round vacation. Residents enjoy a vibrant social scene supported by a full-time on-site lifestyle director, along with a stunning clubhouse featuring an indoor/outdoor heated pool, spa, sauna, fitness center, ballroom, billiards, library, and a full calendar of clubs and activities. Outdoor amenities include tennis, pickleball, bocce courts, and scenic walking paths. Perfectly located just minutes from SRQ Airport, University Town Center, downtown Sarasota, and world-renowned beaches, dining, and shopping, this exceptional lakefront residence delivers the ultimate blend of comfort, convenience, and community. This is your opportunity to own a slice of paradise — where every day truly feels like a vacation. Be sure to click links for virtual tours.
Status:
Active
Type:
Single-family residential
Furnished Remarks:
Unfurnished
Laundry Remarks:
Common Area, Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
Subdivision:
CASCADES AT SARASOTA PH I
Garage:
2-car Driveway, Garage Door Opener
Heating:
Heat Pump
Cooling:
Central Air
Levels:
1
Common Charge:
$1,731 Quarterly
Lot Size:
58 x 110
Acreage:
0.15
Est. Taxes:
$3,471
HOA Fee
$1,731
Construction
Block, Concrete
Utilities
Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Fiber Optics, Fire Hydrant, Public, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Recycled, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Lot Description:
Landscaped, Level, Private
View Description:
Water
Adult Communities:
Yes
Amenities:
Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Gated, Maintenance, Pickleball Court(s), Pool, Recreation Facilities, Security, Tennis Court(s)
Elementary School:
Kinnan Elementary
Middle School:
Braden River Middle
High School:
Southeast High
Days on Market:
31
Pet Policy:
Yes
Appliances:
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Min Lease Term:
3 Months
MLS #:
A4676546
Community Info
School Info
Walk Score
Yelp
Listing courtesy of KELLER WILLIAMS ON THE WATER S 941-803-7522