$575,000

1649 8th StSarasota, FL 34236

  • 4 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 1,820 sqft
  • 0.11 acres
  • 168 days on market

About this home

Virtually Staged. Welcome to Sarasota living in the desirable Gillespie Park neighborhood; only minutes to downtown! This spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bath residence offers over 1,800 square feet of comfortable living space with an open floor plan, soaring ceilings, and durable tile flooring throughout.
This home has been thoughtfully updated with a NEW AC and NEW WINDOWS, the home combines modern efficiency with everyday functionality. There is a bonus area that provides exceptional flexibility and can serve as a bonus room, home office, den, fitness space, or potential in-law suite opportunity. Step outside to your own private backyard sanctuary featuring a fully fenced yard—perfect for entertaining, gardening, pets, or simply enjoying Florida’s outdoor lifestyle. Located within Sarasota city limits, this property offers excellent short-term rental potential and places you just minutes from vibrant downtown Sarasota, world-renowned beaches, SRQ Airport, shopping, dining, arts, and entertainment. Residents of Gillespie Park enjoy access to the community’s beautiful 10-acre park featuring tennis courts, walking paths, a scenic pond, playground, and expansive green space. Whether you’re searching for a primary residence, investment property, or seasonal retreat, this home delivers the best of Sarasota living with location, versatility, and lifestyle all in one exceptional package.

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Facts

Property type
Single Family Residence
Year built
1996
Stories
1
Lot size
5,000 sqft
Pool
No
Waterfront
No
Subdivision
PETROUTSA BROTHERS SUB
Community
Petroutsa Brothers Sub
County
Sarasota
CDD
0
Annual taxes
$4,092 (2025)
Flood zone
X
Pets
Yes
New construction
No
MLS #
A4695133

Features

Interior
Ceiling Fans(s), High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Solid Wood Cabinets
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator
Flooring
Tile
Heating
Central
Cooling
Central Air
Patio & porch
Covered, Enclosed, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
Parking
Driveway
Construction
Block
Roof
Shingle
Lot
Cleared, City Limits
View
Trees/Woods
Community features
Sidewalks
Utilities
Electricity Connected, Public, Water Connected
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Elementary school
Alta Vista Elementary
Middle school
Booker Middle
High school
Booker High

Location

Stellar MLS Listing courtesy of MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY. MLS # A4695133.

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