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Overview

3 bd2 ba1,856 sqftSingle Family
TypeSingle Family
HOANone listed
Built1978
Lot12,384 sqft
Living area1,856 sqft
Price / sqft$207

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Ceiling Fans(s)High CeilingsKitchen/Family Room ComboLiving Room/Dining Room ComboOpen FloorplanPrimary Bedroom Main FloorStone CountersWalk-in Closet(s)

879 E 2nd St is a 1978-built home in Rock Creek Park, Englewood. Inside you'll find 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,856 square feet of living space. Listed at $385,000 (about $207/sqft), 418 days on market. Flood zone AE - confirm flood insurance requirements with your lender.

From the listing

Your Florida home – with a sitcom legacy! Live where others vacation – in a home with Hollywood heritage. This charming single-family home in Englewood offers not only sunshine, beaches and space – but also a unique story: It was previously owned by Donald Martin, the son of Barney Martin – the actor who played Morty Seinfeld, Jerry's father on the legendary sitcom Seinfeld. So, take the chance and the rare opportunity to own a property that combines lifestyle, location and pop culture history. This three-bedroom, two-bathroom home sits on an expansive lot with lots of room for a pool and a tropical garden but you need to see the inside to appreciate this beautiful updated home. High ceiling, remodeled to a large open floor plan, a spacious kitchen that provides ample space of cabinets and counter space, tile flooring throughout the house, a striking wood-burning fireplace from the bottom to the ceiling, hurricane-rated windows, new screened-in front porch, large open deck in the fenced-in backyard. The garage was converted into a laundry room and a private gym. Beautifully remodeled, this solid-built home with its timeless character is also a great home for an investment and comes with potential rental income. Peaceful location in Rock Creek Park, just minutes from pristine sandy beaches, breathtaking Gulf sunsets, shopping and historic Englewood's Dearborn Street, nature preserves, golf courses and the relaxed spirit of the Sunshine State – all just a short distance away. Whether you're looking for a primary residence, vacation retreat or smart investment, this home has everything it takes to become the star of your story. Schedule your showing today – before someone else takes the leading role.

The essentials

Built
1978
Price / sqft
$207
On market
418 days
Annual tax
$6,231
Flood zone
AE
Lot
12,384 sqft
Type
Single Family Residence

At a glance

Single family
Built 1978
0.28 acres
Lot size
1,856 sqft
Living area

Payment

Est. monthly payment
$2,720/mo
Down payment (20%)
$77,000
Property taxes
$519/mo
Rate assumed
6.8% · 30 yr
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Details

Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1978
Lot
12,384 sqft
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Central, Electric
Parking
Boat, Converted Garage, Driveway, Open, RV Access/Parking
Days on Market
418
Ceiling Fans(s)
High Ceilings
Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Living Room/Dining Room Combo
Open Floorplan
Primary Bedroom Main Floor
Stone Counters
Walk-in Closet(s)
Window Treatments
Hurricane Shutters
Lighting
Storage
Dishwasher
Disposal
Dryer
Electric Water Heater
Microwave
Range
Refrigerator
Washer
Water Filtration System
Flood Zone AE
Annual Tax (2024)
$6,231
Parcel #
412005156005

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
Rock Creek Park
County
Charlotte
MLS Area
34223 - Englewood
Lot Size
12,384 sqft

Price history

Date
Event
Price
4/10/2026
Price change
Source: Stellar MLS #N6140129
$385,000+10.3%
$207/sqft
-
Price change
Source: Stellar MLS #N6140129
$349,000-25.6%
$188/sqft
8/25/2025
Listed for sale
Source: Stellar MLS #N6140129
$469,000
$253/sqft

Neighborhood

879 E 2nd St
Englewood, FL, 34223 · 34223 - Englewood

Market insights

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List price: $385,000
$367,500 – $385,000
95.6% – 100% of listTops out right at the list price
80% of listList price
124 of the last 247 home closings in 34223 landed at this number or higher (50%). The median one sat 59 days before it went under contract, and this one is on day 418 after a $84,000 cut.

Sample: 247 closed home sales in 34223 over the last 8 months, Stellar MLS. A starting point, not a guarantee.

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Est. monthly payment
$2,720/mo
Principal & interest$2,008
Property taxes$519
Insurance$193
Down payment20% · $77,000
Interest rate6.80%
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Quick answers.

Price

$385,000

$207 per sq ft

Beds and baths

3 beds, 2 baths

Size

1,856 sq ft

Time on market

418 days

Year built

1978

Monthly payment

About $2,720/mo

That is 20% down on a 30-year fixed at 6.8%, plus the home's $6,231 annual tax bill, insurance.

Flood zone

Zone AE

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Brokered byPREMIER SOTHEBYS INTL REALTYListing agent: Elke Von OertzenListing data from Stellar MLS, MLS# N6140129.

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