$299,000
About this home
**TURNKEY SARASOTA INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY – ESTABLISHED SHORT-TERM RENTAL!** Discover this well-maintained 2-bedroom, 1-bath property currently operating as an Airbnb in a desirable Sarasota location. Whether you're looking to expand your investment portfolio, continue an existing vacation rental operation, enjoy a personal getaway, or explore long-term rental potential, this property offers versatility and an established setup in a sought-after Gulf Coast destination. Location is a standout feature, with convenient access to Siesta Key Beach, Downtown Sarasota, Southside Village, Arlington Park, The Ringling Museum, and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. Guests and owners alike can enjoy easy access to Sarasota's renowned beaches, restaurants, shopping, entertainment, and cultural attractions. Originally built in 1958, the home blends original character with thoughtful updates. The renovated kitchen features granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, while the updated bathroom and comfortable living spaces provide an inviting setting for guests. Major improvements offer additional peace of mind, including a metal roof installed in December 2022, an electrical panel upgrade in 2016, an approximately three-year-old AC system with a 10-year warranty, and a water heater replaced approximately one year ago. Impact-rated doors and hurricane fabric window screens provide additional storm protection. The well and septic systems are regularly maintained. With an existing short-term rental operation, desirable location, updated features, and proximity to Sarasota's most popular attractions, this property presents an appealing opportunity for investors seeking flexibility and potential income. Continue its use as a vacation rental, explore long-term rental options, or make it your own Sarasota retreat. **Buyer to independently verify all applicable short-term rental regulations, licensing requirements, restrictions, and rental income and expense information.**
Property details
- MLS
- Stellar MLS
- MLS #
- MFRA4700500
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- RIO VISTA RESUB
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 60
- On market date
- July 23, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 1
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 0.21 acres
Location
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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.
- Enrollment
- 193
- Student:teacher ratio
- 12.1:1
- District
- SARASOTA
- Enrollment
- 760
- Student:teacher ratio
- 15.8:1
- District
- SARASOTA
- Enrollment
- 2,508
- Student:teacher ratio
- 20.1:1
- 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).
Market position
How this listing compares to current activity in SARASOTA, from live MLS data.
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