Virtually Staged. Seller offering 3% of sales price for a buydown rate! Welcome to 2253 Goldenrod Street, a completely reimagined three-bedroom, two-bath home in the sought-after South Gate neighborhood in the heart of Sarasota. Thoughtfully transformed in 2026, this home offers the character and established setting South Gate is known for, paired with the finishes and major improvements today’s buyer is looking for. Go inside and discover a home where virtually everything has been refreshed. The 2026 improvements include new plumbing and water lines, new electrical, new ductwork, new LVP flooring, a completely redesigned kitchen and beautifully renovated baths. The stunning new kitchen takes center stage with solid wood cabinetry, soft-close drawers, quartz countertops and a beautiful blue tile backsplash that adds the ideal pop of color and personality. The attention to detail continues into both baths, featuring quartz countertops, custom finishes and gorgeous custom glass showers. Throughout the home, new luxury vinyl plank flooring creates a seamless, modern look while newer windows bring in plenty of Florida sunshine. Outside, the property features new irrigation, a new roof (2025) and solar panels (2025) that are assumable, offering the next owner an opportunity to take advantage of the home’s existing solar system. And then there is the location. South Gate is one of Sarasota’s most established and desirable neighborhoods, centrally located with convenient access to downtown Sarasota, Southside Village, Sarasota Memorial Hospital, shopping, dining and the world-famous beaches of Siesta Key. South Gate dates back to the 1950s and is known for its distinctive Sarasota character and historic Victor Lundy-designed South Gate Community Center, along Phillippi Creek. The voluntary South Gate Community Association offers residents opportunity to enjoy community events, and its historic community center and swimming pool. Old Sarasota charm meets an extensive 2026 transformation at 2253 Goldenrod St. With the major work completed and a fresh, custom-designed interior ready to enjoy, this is an exceptional opportunity to move into South Gate and simply start living the Sarasota lifestyle.