Front Exterior - 1840 RITA ST, SARASOTA
Front Exterior - 1840 RITA ST, SARASOTA
Living Room - 1840 RITA ST, SARASOTA
Living Room - Virtually Staged - 1840 RITA ST, SARASOTA
Kitchen - 1840 RITA ST, SARASOTA
Kitchen - 1840 RITA ST, SARASOTA
Dining Room - 1840 RITA ST, SARASOTA
Dining Room - Virtually Staged - 1840 RITA ST, SARASOTA
Living Room - 1840 RITA ST, SARASOTA
Covered Deck - 1840 RITA ST, SARASOTA
Covered Deck - Virtually Staged - 1840 RITA ST, SARASOTA
Backyard - 1840 RITA ST, SARASOTA
Backyard - 1840 RITA ST, SARASOTA
Primary Bedroom - 1840 RITA ST, SARASOTA
Primary Bedroom- Virtually Staged - 1840 RITA ST, SARASOTA
Primary Bathroom - 1840 RITA ST, SARASOTA
Primary Bathroom & Closet - 1840 RITA ST, SARASOTA
Bedroom #2 - 1840 RITA ST, SARASOTA
Bedroom #2 - Virtually Staged - 1840 RITA ST, SARASOTA
Bedroom #2 - 1840 RITA ST, SARASOTA
Bathroom #2 - 1840 RITA ST, SARASOTA
Covered Deck - 1840 RITA ST, SARASOTA
Spacious Backyard - 1840 RITA ST, SARASOTA
Rear Exterior & Covered Deck - 1840 RITA ST, SARASOTA
Covered Deck - 1840 RITA ST, SARASOTA
Vamo Drive Park - 1840 RITA ST, SARASOTA
Vamo Park Kayak Launch - 1840 RITA ST, SARASOTA
Vamo Drive Park - 1840 RITA ST, SARASOTA
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$375,000

1840 RITA ST
SARASOTA, FL 34231
Listed by Ania McGinty · COMPASS FLORIDA LLC
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Living area
1,039 sqft
Year built
1989

About this home

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!

Property details

MLS
Stellar MLS
MLS #
MFRA4703660
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
MEAD HELEN D
Status
Active
Days on market
44
On market date
August 27, 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
2.96 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
4.09 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 44 days -- 125 fewer days than SARASOTA's current average of 169 days.
For reference, the median list price across 4,689 active listings in SARASOTA right now is $364,521.

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Est. monthly payment
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$75,000 down
$300,000 loan
Principal & interest$1,946
Property tax (est.)$313
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Stellar MLS (mfrmls) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 13 days ago.

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