$1,500,000

About this home

An unparalleled opportunity in Sarasota’s desirable Rosemary District! Discover 0.30 acres of prime, DTE-zoned real estate in the heart of Sarasota, a rare and remarkable offering poised at the corner of Boulevard of the Arts and Orange Avenue. With two contiguous parcels, this corner property sits at the epicenter of one of Sarasota’s dynamic and culturally rich neighborhoods, the sought-after Rosemary District. Whether you envision a vibrant mixed-use development or a legacy investment, this location offers immediate value and long-term potential. This rendering illustrates a proposed development featuring two retail spaces at the main level of approx. 900sf each and 23 residential units above. The listing agent also has access to Transferable Development Rights (TDRs), providing the potential to increase the building height from five to seven stories. The additional development potential could accommodate a rooftop pool with elevated views, along with a dedicated amenity level designed to enhance the overall resident experience. Only moments from Sarasota’s most iconic destinations, Lido Beach, Siesta Key, Longboat Key and Anna Maria Island, along with the elegant shopping and dining of St. Armands Circle. Go outside and immerse yourself in a lifestyle defined by convenience and culture. Within this corridor, you will encounter charming galleries, theaters, a vast array of restaurants, the iconic John Ringling Bridge and the excitement of the Sarasota Farmers Market. Culture thrives here, from the Asolo Repertory Theatre to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall and the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art. The soon-to-be-completed 50-acre Bay Sarasota Park will only amplify the lifestyle appeal of this one-of-a-kind property. Downtown Sarasota’s vibrant energy, art scene and culinary experiences are at your doorstep. This is more than a development site, it’s a rare chance to be part of the fabric of Sarasota’s future in one of the city’s vibrant and rapidly evolving neighborhoods. Look no further; the opportunity is now. *Accuracy of all information deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Property details

MLS #

MFRA4706707

Property type

Land

Subdivision

HALLS SUB JAMES S

Status

Active

Days on market

3

On market date

September 19, 2026

Stories

N/A

Total bathrooms

N/A

Garage spaces

N/A

Parking spaces

N/A

Lot size

0.15 acres

Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)