Front view - 972 LA COSTA CIR #3, SARASOTA
Gated entrance to Park View - 972 LA COSTA CIR #3, SARASOTA
Condominium at 972 LA COSTA CIR #3, SARASOTA, photo 3 of 48
972 LaCosta frront door - 972 LA COSTA CIR #3, SARASOTA
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Kitchen - 972 LA COSTA CIR #3, SARASOTA
Kitchen - 972 LA COSTA CIR #3, SARASOTA
Kitchen - 972 LA COSTA CIR #3, SARASOTA
Dining area - 972 LA COSTA CIR #3, SARASOTA
Condominium at 972 LA COSTA CIR #3, SARASOTA, photo 10 of 48
Hallway with full mirror from front door - 972 LA COSTA CIR #3, SARASOTA
Living/dining area w/ view - 972 LA COSTA CIR #3, SARASOTA
Living area. Blue chair is also a pull-out bed. - 972 LA COSTA CIR #3, SARASOTA
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Bathroom - 972 LA COSTA CIR #3, SARASOTA
Bathroom - 972 LA COSTA CIR #3, SARASOTA
Stackable washer and dryer - 972 LA COSTA CIR #3, SARASOTA
Hallway from bath to bedroom - 972 LA COSTA CIR #3, SARASOTA
Bedroom - 972 LA COSTA CIR #3, SARASOTA
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Bedroom window view - 972 LA COSTA CIR #3, SARASOTA
Walk-in bdrm closet - 972 LA COSTA CIR #3, SARASOTA
Living area. Seat includes pull-out bed. - 972 LA COSTA CIR #3, SARASOTA
Condominium at 972 LA COSTA CIR #3, SARASOTA, photo 25 of 48
Lanai - 972 LA COSTA CIR #3, SARASOTA
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Rear view - 972 LA COSTA CIR #3, SARASOTA
Condominium at 972 LA COSTA CIR #3, SARASOTA, photo 29 of 48
Sidewalk to heated pool - 972 LA COSTA CIR #3, SARASOTA
Interesting treescape! - 972 LA COSTA CIR #3, SARASOTA
Walkway to pools and clubhouse - 972 LA COSTA CIR #3, SARASOTA
Wonderful heated pool! - 972 LA COSTA CIR #3, SARASOTA
Or, cool off in the unheated pool! - 972 LA COSTA CIR #3, SARASOTA
Condominium at 972 LA COSTA CIR #3, SARASOTA, photo 35 of 48
Condominium at 972 LA COSTA CIR #3, SARASOTA, photo 36 of 48
Outdoor clubhouse patio for entertaining. - 972 LA COSTA CIR #3, SARASOTA
Condominium at 972 LA COSTA CIR #3, SARASOTA, photo 38 of 48
Clubhouse kitchen + dining area - 972 LA COSTA CIR #3, SARASOTA
Clubhouse sitting area - 972 LA COSTA CIR #3, SARASOTA
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Outdoor gas grill behind clubhouse and pool - 972 LA COSTA CIR #3, SARASOTA
Fitness room - 972 LA COSTA CIR #3, SARASOTA
Open grounds. - 972 LA COSTA CIR #3, SARASOTA
Front view - 972 LA COSTA CIR #3, SARASOTA
Approach to Park View - 972 LA COSTA CIR #3, SARASOTA
Front of unit 972#3 - 972 LA COSTA CIR #3, SARASOTA
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$159,900

972 LA COSTA CIR #3
SARASOTA, FL 34237
Listed by Margie Kraft · BRIGHT REALTY
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Living area
800 sqft
Year built
1972

About this home

As the weather begins to cool down in Sarasota now, enjoy the fall and holiday season in this move-in-ready, first-floor condo in the gated community of ParkView, ideally situated close to the heart of downtown Sarasota. You may own or rent here--your choice! This special, furnished 1 BD/1 BA unit features a kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances (NEW RANGE '23; NEW DISHWASHER69 ’22), accented by solid wood cabinetry. Beautiful 18” diagonally laid ceramic tile floors throughout. Indoor laundry with stacked washer/dryer. NEW A/C SYSTEM ’24. ALL DUCTWORK CLEANED, ’24. Enjoy indoor-outdoor living with a screened lanai (NEW 2024) and brick paver patio just off the living area and facing the incredible parklike setting that Park View is noted for. Outside on the beautiful grounds, the condo is just steps away from two inviting community pools (one being heated), a fitness center, and a community gas grill. The clubhouse is great for indoor parties and events with full kitchen amenities, plus a dining table, chairs, tv sitting area. It also has a spacious, covered outdoor patio where you can entertain or relax. Park View’s central location allows quick access to many top Sarasota attractions: Lido Beach and St. Armands Circle; our #1 Siesta Key Beach; downtown theatres, restaurants, and shoppes; The Sarasota Outdoor Market, the Sarasota Opera, the Bazaar at Apricot and Lime, Ed Smith Stadium with Orioles spring training games, concerts, and events; the Ringling, The Bay Park with trails, more concerts and events, etc., etc. and beautiful sunsets!!! Park View is just a short drive to the airport, US 41, and I-75 to take you to interesting places north, south, and beyond!! Whether you're looking for a primary residence, seasonal getaway, or investment opportunity, this condo offers exceptional value and convenience in a prime Sarasota location. You must see it today!

Property details

MLS
Stellar MLS
MLS #
MFRA4691419
Property type
Condominium
Subdivision
PARK VIEW
Status
Active
Days on market
121
On market date
May 19, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
1
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
9.08 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
TUTTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
0.65 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
666
Student:teacher ratio
12.6:1
District
SARASOTA
MiddleCharter
SARASOTA SCHOOL OF ARTS/SCIENCES
1.22 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
0.98 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).

89
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
16.2 / 20 -- Most walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores13
Parks10
Schools18
Transit stops20
Pharmacies14

Market position

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

On the market 121 days -- 47 fewer days than SARASOTA's current average of 168 days.
For reference, the median list price across 4,720 active listings in SARASOTA right now is $365,000.

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Est. monthly payment
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$31,980 down
$127,920 loan
Principal & interest$830
Property tax (est.)$133
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Stellar MLS (mfrmls) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated September 17, 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.