Single Family Residence at 1649 8TH ST, SARASOTA
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Virtually Staged - Dining and Living room - 1649 8TH ST, SARASOTA
Dining and Living Room - 1649 8TH ST, SARASOTA
Dining Room - 1649 8TH ST, SARASOTA
Dining and Living Room - 1649 8TH ST, SARASOTA
From Living Room - 1649 8TH ST, SARASOTA
Living room and Dining Room - Alcove in Living room could be converted to den - 1649 8TH ST, SARASOTA
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virtually Staged - Primary Bedroom - 1649 8TH ST, SARASOTA
Primary Bedroom - 1649 8TH ST, SARASOTA
Primary Bedroom - 1649 8TH ST, SARASOTA
Primary Bathroom - 1649 8TH ST, SARASOTA
Bedroom 2 - 1649 8TH ST, SARASOTA
Bedroom 2 - 1649 8TH ST, SARASOTA
Bedroom 3 - 1649 8TH ST, SARASOTA
Bedroom 3 - 1649 8TH ST, SARASOTA
Guest Bathroom - 1649 8TH ST, SARASOTA
Bedroom 4 - 1649 8TH ST, SARASOTA
Laundry closet - 1649 8TH ST, SARASOTA
Storage, In-Law, Fitness Room - Bonus Area - 1649 8TH ST, SARASOTA
Storage, In-Law, Fitness Room - Bonus Area - 1649 8TH ST, SARASOTA
Back Patio - 1649 8TH ST, SARASOTA
Back Patio - 1649 8TH ST, SARASOTA
Back Patio - 1649 8TH ST, SARASOTA
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Virtually Staged with Swim Spa - 1649 8TH ST, SARASOTA
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$599,000

1649 8TH ST
SARASOTA, FL 34236
Listed by Angela Adams · MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Living area
1,820 sqft
Year built
1996

About this home

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.

Property details

MLS
Stellar MLS
MLS #
MFRA4695133
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
PETROUTSA BROTHERS SUB
Status
Active
Days on market
103
On market date
June 18, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.11 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

ElementaryCharter
SUNCOAST SCHOOL FOR INNOVATIVE STUDIES
1.32 mi away · Grades -1-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
144
Student:teacher ratio
10.3:1
District
SARASOTA
MiddleCharter
SARASOTA SCHOOL OF ARTS/SCIENCES
0.34 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
2.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
752
Student:teacher ratio
18.8:1
District
SARASOTA
HighCharter
SARASOTA MILITARY ACADEMY
0.1 mi away · Grades 6-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
1,251
Student:teacher ratio
13.9:1
District
SARASOTA

Walkability

Blended score for SARASOTA's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

92
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
17.3 / 20 -- Most walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores14
Parks20
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies9

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in SARASOTA, from live MLS data.

On the market 103 days -- 67 fewer days than SARASOTA's current average of 170 days.
For reference, the median list price across 4,668 active listings in SARASOTA right now is $360,000.

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Est. monthly payment
$3,757/mo
$119,800 down
$479,200 loan
Principal & interest$3,108
Property tax (est.)$499
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Stellar MLS (mfrmls) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 24 days ago.

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