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$1,950,000

1538 S ORANGE AVE
SARASOTA, FL 34239
Listed by MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3.5
Living area
2,550 sqft
Year built
1954

About this home

This revitalized 2,550 sq' (+/-) single level home is in coveted Harbor Acres and within walking distance to the quaint Southside Village, Sarasota Bay and the energizing downtown area. Bistros, gourmet markets, art galleries and all things exciting will be yours to explore. With remodeling beginning in 2016 to Miami Dade Hurricane code regulations, improvements include the addition of a 750 sq' (+/-) Primary Suite with full bathroom for one and a 3/4 bath for another, both with walk-in closets thru-outs, modern lighting and plumbing fixtures, refurbished oak flooring, granite counters, security system, whole-house stereo speakers, new appliances, 426 sq' screened porch for outdoor entertaining, paver circular driveway with additional parking pull-outs, landscaping and dramatic lighting and a custom made art piece which is also an outdoor water feature. A new roof completed the project in 2022. The plan features a living area, separate dining room and kitchen in the center of the home, which separates the primary bedroom from the additional 2 bedrooms, for privacy. There is a storage building for outdoor accessories, a roomy 2-car, solid structure carport, water well for the sprinkler system and spray foam insulation in the attic. New HVAC, including duct work and UV light filter 2026. Not too big, not too small, no elevators, no shared parking, optional HOA dues of $125 a year and a one-of-a-kind opportunity, in a once in a lifetime location.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Stellar MLS
MLS #
MFRA4672485
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
HARBOR ACRES
Status
Active
Days on market
280
On market date
November 18, 2025
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
3.5
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.34 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
SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
0.84 mi away · Grades 0-5
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
681
Student:teacher ratio
14.8:1
District
SARASOTA
Middle
BROOKSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL
1.52 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
760
Student:teacher ratio
15.8:1
District
SARASOTA
High
SARASOTA HIGH SCHOOL
0.82 mi away · Grades 9-12
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
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).

71
Walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
11.5 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Google Places amenity density
90 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores2
Parks9
Schools11
Transit stops20
Pharmacies6

Market position

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

On the market 280 days -- 106 more days than SARASOTA's current average of 174 days.
For reference, the median list price across 4,475 active listings in SARASOTA right now is $350,000.

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Est. monthly payment
$11,893/mo
$390,000 down
$1,560,000 loan
Principal & interest$10,118
Property tax (est.)$1,625
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Stellar MLS (mfrmls) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 25, 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.