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Overview

4 bd2 ba1,820 sqftSingle Family
TypeSingle Family
HOANone listed
Built1996
Lot5,000 sqft
Living area1,820 sqft
Price / sqft$329

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1649 8th St is a 1996-built home in Petroutsa Brothers Sub, Sarasota. Inside you'll find 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,820 square feet of living space. Listed at $599,000 (about $329/sqft), 144 days on market. Flood zone X - outside the FEMA high-risk areas, which keeps insurance manageable.

From the listing

Virtually Staged. Welcome to the heart of Sarasota living in the desirable Gillespie Park neighborhood! 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. Built in 1996 and thoughtfully updated with a new AC system and new windows, the home combines modern efficiency with everyday functionality. The enclosed garage 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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The essentials

Built
1996
Price / sqft
$329
On market
144 days
Annual tax
$4,092
Flood zone
X · Low risk
Lot
5,000 sqft
Type
Single Family Residence

At a glance

Single family
Built 1996
5,000 sqft lot
Lot size
1,820 sqft
Living area

Payment

Est. monthly payment
$3,765/mo
Down payment (20%)
$119,800
Property taxes
$341/mo
Rate assumed
6.8% · 30 yr
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Details

Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1996
Lot
5,000 sqft
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Central
Parking
Driveway
Days on Market
144
Ceiling Fans(s)
High Ceilings
Open Floorplan
Solid Wood Cabinets
Sidewalks
Dishwasher
Disposal
Range
Refrigerator
Elementary
Alta Vista Elementary
High
Booker High

Districts can re-zone, so verify directly with the district before relying on these.

Homestead exemption on file Flood Zone X
Annual Tax (2025)
$4,092
Parcel #
2026020077

Taxes reflect the most recent assessment in the MLS feed. Actual tax owed can vary, so confirm with the county property appraiser before closing.

Subdivision
Petroutsa Brothers Sub
County
Sarasota
MLS Area
34236 - Sarasota
Lot Size
5,000 sqft
ClearedCity Limits

Price history

Date
Event
Price
9/29/2026
Price change
Source: Stellar MLS #A4695133
$599,000-4.2%
$329/sqft
-
Price change
Source: Stellar MLS #A4695133
$625,000-16.6%
$343/sqft
5/20/2026
Listed for sale
Source: Stellar MLS #A4695133
$749,000
$412/sqft

Neighborhood

1649 8th St
Sarasota, FL, 34236 · 34236 - Sarasota

Market insights

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List price: $599,000
$575,000 – $599,000
96% – 100% of listTops out right at the list price
80% of listList price
34 of the last 67 home closings in 34236 landed at this number or higher (51%). The median one sat 81 days before it went under contract, and this one is on day 144 after a $150,000 cut.

Sample: 67 closed home sales in 34236 over the last 8 months, Stellar MLS. A starting point, not a guarantee.

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Est. monthly payment
$3,765/mo
Principal & interest$3,124
Property taxes$341
Insurance$300
Down payment20% · $119,800
Interest rate6.80%
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Quick answers.

Price

$599,000

$329 per sq ft

Beds and baths

4 beds, 2 baths

Size

1,820 sq ft

Time on market

144 days

Year built

1996

Monthly payment

About $3,765/mo

That is 20% down on a 30-year fixed at 6.8%, plus the home's $4,092 annual tax bill, insurance.

Flood zone

Zone X

That is outside the high-risk areas, so flood insurance is usually optional rather than required by a lender.

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Brokered byMICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANYListing agent: Angela AdamsListing data from Stellar MLS, MLS# A4695133.

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