280 W Cowles St - 280 W COWLES ST, ENGLEWOOD
Living Room with french doors to screened Porch - 280 W COWLES ST, ENGLEWOOD
Dining room and kitchen - 280 W COWLES ST, ENGLEWOOD
Primary Bedroom - 280 W COWLES ST, ENGLEWOOD
Primary Bath - 280 W COWLES ST, ENGLEWOOD
Exterior Front - Circular Drive - 280 W COWLES ST, ENGLEWOOD
Dining Room - 280 W COWLES ST, ENGLEWOOD
Dining room - 280 W COWLES ST, ENGLEWOOD
Kitchen/Dining Room - 280 W COWLES ST, ENGLEWOOD
Kitchen with large counters - 280 W COWLES ST, ENGLEWOOD
Kitchen with elevated fireplace - 280 W COWLES ST, ENGLEWOOD
Stainless Appliances - 280 W COWLES ST, ENGLEWOOD
Kitchen - 280 W COWLES ST, ENGLEWOOD
Living Room - 280 W COWLES ST, ENGLEWOOD
Living room with elevated gas fireplace - 280 W COWLES ST, ENGLEWOOD
Primary Bedroom - 280 W COWLES ST, ENGLEWOOD
Primary Bedroom - 280 W COWLES ST, ENGLEWOOD
Primary Bath - 280 W COWLES ST, ENGLEWOOD
Primary Bath - 280 W COWLES ST, ENGLEWOOD
Bedroom 2 - 280 W COWLES ST, ENGLEWOOD
Bedroom 2 - 280 W COWLES ST, ENGLEWOOD
Bathroom 2 - 280 W COWLES ST, ENGLEWOOD
Laundry - 280 W COWLES ST, ENGLEWOOD
Screend side porch with grilling area - 280 W COWLES ST, ENGLEWOOD
Screened Porch - 280 W COWLES ST, ENGLEWOOD
Screened Porch - 280 W COWLES ST, ENGLEWOOD
Screened Porch - 280 W COWLES ST, ENGLEWOOD
Stairway to 2nd floor - 280 W COWLES ST, ENGLEWOOD
Family room - possible 4th bedroom? - 280 W COWLES ST, ENGLEWOOD
Family room - 280 W COWLES ST, ENGLEWOOD
Family Room - 280 W COWLES ST, ENGLEWOOD
Bonus room - 280 W COWLES ST, ENGLEWOOD
Bonus Room - 280 W COWLES ST, ENGLEWOOD
Bonus room - 280 W COWLES ST, ENGLEWOOD
Bedroom 3 - 280 W COWLES ST, ENGLEWOOD
Bedroom 3 - 280 W COWLES ST, ENGLEWOOD
Bathroom 3 - 280 W COWLES ST, ENGLEWOOD
Roof top deck - 280 W COWLES ST, ENGLEWOOD
Roof top deck - 280 W COWLES ST, ENGLEWOOD
Garage - 280 W COWLES ST, ENGLEWOOD
Attached Shed - 280 W COWLES ST, ENGLEWOOD
Oversized Garage - 280 W COWLES ST, ENGLEWOOD
Car port - 280 W COWLES ST, ENGLEWOOD
Car port - 280 W COWLES ST, ENGLEWOOD
Exterior Side - 280 W COWLES ST, ENGLEWOOD
Exterior Side - 280 W COWLES ST, ENGLEWOOD
Exterior Side - 280 W COWLES ST, ENGLEWOOD
Driveway - 280 W COWLES ST, ENGLEWOOD
Driveway - 280 W COWLES ST, ENGLEWOOD
Driveway - 280 W COWLES ST, ENGLEWOOD
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$695,000

280 W COWLES ST
ENGLEWOOD, FL 34223
Listed by Brandi Furlan · KW COASTAL LIVING III
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Living area
3,016 sqft
Year built
2006

About this home

Lender paid 1-0 Buydown Interest Rate by using our preferred lender! Discover a truly one-of-a-kind custom-built estate on a rare half-acre corner lot in the heart of Englewood. Designed and constructed by its original owner, this home combines timeless architecture, rustic charm, and exceptional functionality. The exterior is highlighted by a stunning original red metal roof that extends across both the main home and the adjacent workshop. Inside, beautiful hardwood floors flow throughout the living areas and bedrooms, while tile flooring accents the bathrooms and laundry room. Offering 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and over 3,000 square feet of living space, the home features a spacious great room with a striking two-sided elevated gas fireplace shared between the living room and kitchen. The kitchen showcases beadboard maple cabinetry, porcelain tile countertops, a center island, and a pass-through window to the expansive screened lanai. Outdoor living with a 600-square-foot screened porch complete with a built-in bar, gas grill, refrigerator, sink, and fire pit—perfect for entertaining while enjoying Gulf breezes. The spacious half-acre property also offers room for a pool, boat storage, and RV parking. The flexible second floor includes a bedroom, full bath, loft-style living area plumbed for a kitchenette or wet bar, bonus room, and a private sun deck, offering endless possibilities for guests, hobbies, or additional living space. Built for peace of mind with hurricane-impact windows and garage doors, a whole-house generator, 500-gallon propane tank, city water and sewer, and a deep well. Car enthusiasts and hobbyists will appreciate the massive 42' x 30' workshop/garage with room for multiple vehicles, high ceilings, additional storage, and abundant covered parking. Located in a low-traffic neighborhood where golf carts are welcome, you'll be just minutes from historic Dearborn Street, Lemon Bay, boat ramps, beaches, parks, shopping, dining, and community events. This exceptional property offers a rare combination of acreage, character, workspace, and Florida lifestyle living.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
MFRA4695852
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
ENGLEWOOD SUB OF GROVE LT 90
Status
Active
Days on market
77
On market date
June 3, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
3
Garage spaces
4
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.5 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 (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).

Elementary
ENGLEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
0.44 mi away · Grades -1-5
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
575
Student:teacher ratio
15.1:1
District
SARASOTA
MiddleCharter
SKY ACADEMY ENGLEWOOD
1.66 mi away · Grades 6-8
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
261
Student:teacher ratio
13.1:1
District
SARASOTA
High
LEMON BAY HIGH SCHOOL
2.72 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
1.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
1,226
Student:teacher ratio
23.6:1
District
CHARLOTTE

Walkability

Blended score for ENGLEWOOD'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).

82
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
15.2 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Google Places amenity density
90 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores7
Parks5
Schools5
Transit stops0
Pharmacies3

Market position

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

On the market 77 days -- 113 fewer days than ENGLEWOOD's current average of 190 days.
For reference, the median list price across 1,046 active listings in ENGLEWOOD right now is $222,250.

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$4,335/mo
$139,000 down
$556,000 loan
Principal & interest$3,606
Property tax (est.)$579
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Stellar MLS (mfrmls) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 19, 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.