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Overview

2 bd2 ba1,039 sqft1 car garageSingle Family
TypeSingle Family
HOANone listed
Built1989
Lot7,650 sqft
Living area1,039 sqft
Price / sqft$361
Garage1 car

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Ceiling Fans(s)Window TreatmentsAwning(s)DishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigerator

1840 Rita St is a 1989-built home in Mead Helen D, Sarasota. Inside you'll find 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,039 square feet of living space. Listed at $375,000 (about $361/sqft), 48 days on market. Flood zone X - outside the FEMA high-risk areas, which keeps insurance manageable.

From the listing

Virtually Staged. With NO HOA, major improvements already completed, and a sought-after South Sarasota location close to beaches and the bay, 1840 Rita Street offers flexibility as a primary residence, seasonal getaway, or investment opportunity. This charming 2-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 1,039 square feet of living space and a 1-car garage, with an UPDATED KITCHEN & BATHS, a NEW ROOF (2022), and HURRICANE-RATED WINDOWS & DOORS (2023), offering added peace of mind. Step outside to a spacious backyard with a covered deck, perfect for relaxing, entertaining, or enjoying Florida’s year-round outdoor lifestyle. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, entertainment, and everyday necessities, with the world-famous beaches of Siesta Key just a short drive away. Outdoor and water enthusiasts will love being close to Vamo Park, where you can launch a kayak and enjoy Little Sarasota Bay, with a public boat ramp also just a short drive away. Come experience the convenience, flexibility, and lifestyle of the Vamo area!

The essentials

Built
1989
Price / sqft
$361
On market
48 days
Annual tax
$3,340
Flood zone
X · Low risk
Lot
7,650 sqft
Type
Single Family Residence

At a glance

Single family
Built 1989
1 car garage
Driveway
7,650 sqft lot
Lot size
1,039 sqft
Living area

Payment

Est. monthly payment
$2,422/mo
Down payment (20%)
$75,000
Property taxes
$278/mo
Rate assumed
6.8% · 30 yr
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Details

Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1989
Lot
7,650 sqft
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Central
Parking
Driveway
Days on Market
48
Ceiling Fans(s)
Window Treatments
Awning(s)
Dishwasher
Disposal
Dryer
Microwave
Refrigerator
Washer
Elementary
Gulf Gate Elementary
Middle
Brookside Middle
High
Riverview High

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

Flood Zone X
Annual Tax (2025)
$3,340
Parcel #
0132130015

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
Mead Helen D
County
Sarasota
MLS Area
34231 - Sarasota/Gulf Gate Branch
Lot Size
7,650 sqft

Price history

Date
Event
Price
9/28/2026
Price change
Source: Stellar MLS #A4703660
$375,000-2.6%
$361/sqft
8/26/2026
Listed for sale
Source: Stellar MLS #A4703660
$385,000
$371/sqft

Neighborhood

1840 Rita St
Sarasota, FL, 34231 · 34231 - Sarasota/Gulf Gate Branch

Market insights

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List price: $375,000
$360,000 – $375,000
96.3% – 100% of listTops out right at the list price
80% of listList price
102 of the last 202 home closings in 34231 landed at this number or higher (50%). The median one sat 43 days before it went under contract, and this one is on day 48 after a $10,000 cut.

Sample: 202 closed home sales in 34231 over the last 8 months, Stellar MLS. A starting point, not a guarantee.

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Est. monthly payment
$2,422/mo
Principal & interest$1,956
Property taxes$278
Insurance$188
Down payment20% · $75,000
Interest rate6.80%
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Quick answers.

Price

$375,000

$361 per sq ft

Beds and baths

2 beds, 2 baths

Size

1,039 sq ft

Time on market

48 days

Year built

1989

Monthly payment

About $2,422/mo

That is 20% down on a 30-year fixed at 6.8%, plus the home's $3,340 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 byCOMPASS FLORIDA LLCListing agent: Ania McGintyListing data from Stellar MLS, MLS# A4703660.

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