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$450,000

1816 RITA ST
SARASOTA, FL 34231
Listed by EXP REALTY LLC
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Living area
1,292 sqft
Year built
2018

About this home

Welcome to this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home, where timeless Spanish-influenced architecture meets comfortable Florida living. Thoughtfully designed with character and style, this inviting residence features distinctive architectural details, a welcoming layout, and an abundance of charm. Inside, the kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances, offering a clean and functional space for everyday living and entertaining. The home’s three-bedroom, two-bathroom layout provides flexibility for a growing family, guests, or a home office. Recent improvements include a 2026 HVAC system, newly screened-in back patio, and rejuvenated landscaping that enhances the home’s curb appeal and creates a lush, inviting outdoor setting. The spacious backyard provides privacy and a wonderful space for entertaining, relaxing, or enjoying the Florida sunshine. Ideally located with convenient access to Sarasota’s beautiful beaches, Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, and an exceptional selection of award-winning restaurants, this home offers the perfect combination of character, comfort, and location. A unique opportunity to enjoy the best of the Sarasota lifestyle in a home with distinctive Spanish-inspired appeal. Set up a showing TODAY before this stunning, custom new build home is gone!

Property details

MLS
Stellar MLS
MLS #
MFRTB8540598
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
MEAD HELEN D
Status
Active
Days on market
21
On market date
August 19, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
1
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.18 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.

Elementary
GULF GATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2.94 mi away · Grades -1-5
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
700
Student:teacher ratio
14.6:1
District
SARASOTA
Middle
SARASOTA MIDDLE SCHOOL
4.11 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
3.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
1,217
Student:teacher ratio
17.9:1
District
SARASOTA
High
SUNCOAST TECHNICAL COLLEGE
4.54 mi away · Grades 12
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
0
Student:teacher ratio
0.0:1
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).

78
Walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
13.2 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Google Places amenity density
95 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores7
Parks6
Schools2
Transit stops20
Pharmacies7

Market position

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

On the market 21 days -- 149 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
$2,860/mo
$90,000 down
$360,000 loan
Principal & interest$2,335
Property tax (est.)$375
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Stellar MLS (mfrmls) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated September 9, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.