#A4658853, Gina Kiger, Listing office: WAGNER REALTY
1738 Colleen St Sarasota, FL 34231
Property details
About 1738 Colleen St
Can you say perfectamundo? To quote Happy Days, schedule an appointment to see this great 2/2 in the Tropical Shores neighborhood because it is practically “perfectamundo” in so many ways! Tropical Shores is a little-known sweet spot in Sarasota, boasting a boat friendly neighborhood, with no deed restrictions and a charming old Florida feel. The house features original terrazzo floors, a very comfortable floorplan, and stainless-steel appliances. The home is very move-in-able, with opportunities to update and make it your own! Outdoors you will find a covered porch for alfresco dining as well as a small, screened porch for morning coffee or evening beverages. The property also has a large shed that is included to store your jet skis, golf cart, bikes or whatever your heart desires! Maybe even an art studio!? A lovely back yard with an amazing mango tree and a hidden water feature also has plenty of room to play or build a pool. Tropical Shores Civic Club, includes a private marina, a convenient boat launch ramp, and a Clubhouse exclusively for RESIDENTS ONLY. Membership is only $75 annually. Ramp access is $300 annually, with limits on the size of boats that can launch, a dock slip is $1,200 annually (There is currently a waiting list). And the Clubhouse fee is $150 per event. The distance from the boat ramp to open water is lickity-split! Don’t “sit on it”, cruise on over and check this 50’s special out, you will really dig it! 1738 Colleen will be a great address for all of your future Happy Days!
Highlights
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Flooring Type: Terrazzo, Tile
- Interior: Ceiling Fans(s)
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Attached Garage: No
- Private Pool: No
- Exterior: Storage
- Architectural Style: Florida
- Heating: Central, Electric
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $345,000
- Price/SqFt: $275
- HOA Amount: $0
- Annual Tax Amount: $3,792
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Paved
- Directions: From US 41 South, heading south, turn right (Southwest) on Vamo Rd. , Right on Livingstone, left on Peggy, right on Colleen and house is on immediate left.
- Year Built: 1959
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 1,252 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.19 Acres
- MLS Number: A4659566
- MLS Name: MFRMLS
- Office Name: MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY
- Office Phone: (941) 966-8000
- Listing Agent: Kathleen Griffin
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Nov 24, 2020 | Home Sold | $224,900 |
Oct 16, 2020 | Home Sold | $205,500 |
Oct 05, 2006 | Home Sold | $305,000 |
Mar 16, 2005 | Home Sold | $263,000 |
Feb 19, 2004 | Home Sold | $172,000 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2023 | $285,600 | $3,792 |
2022 | $272,500 | $3,632 |
2021 | $192,500 | $3,632 |
2020 | $183,100 | $2,342 |
2019 | $177,700 | $2,598 |
2018 | $168,318 | $2,473 |
2017 | $151,900 | $2,289 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
7
Gulf Gate Elementary School
Public District PK-5
2.6 mi
•6500 S Lockwood Ridge Rd
10
Ashton Elementary School
Public District PK-5
4.2 mi
•5110 Ashton Rd
5
Wilkinson Elementary School
Public District PK-5
4.5 mi
•3400 Wilkinson Rd
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $57,404. Most Sarasota, FL residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Most families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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About 1738 Colleen St
The listing price of 1738 Colleen St property is $345,000.
The property 1738 Colleen St is a house located in Sarasota, Florida, 34231.
Active Listing: 1738 Colleen St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1738 Colleen St are: Gulf Gate Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Ashton Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Wilkinson Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Imagine School at Palmer Ranch (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Sarasota Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Brookside Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Pine View School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Riverview High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Suncoast Polytechnical High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $3,792 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on November 24, 2020 for $224,900 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 1738 Colleen St has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 1738 Colleen St is 1,252 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1738 Colleen St is 1959.
This home is located at 1738 Colleen St in Sarasota, FL and zip code 34231. This 1,252 square foot home, which was built in 1959, sits on a 0.19 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 25, 2025 and is currently priced at $345,000.
While more than 23 listings in Sarasota, FL in June 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 51 listings sold at asking price, and more than 364 were sold below. Between May and June 2025, Sarasota, FL real estate market has seen decrease in the number of listings by 2%. While the average time on the market in June 2025 was 72 days, the median list price was $495,118.