$5,688

closing credit¹

1887 Rita St Sarasota, FL 34231

$479,000
3 beds
2 full
2,241 sqft
0.3 acres
$214 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1887 Rita St

Under contract-accepting backup offers. One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Large family home in historic VAMO. 4.5 miles to Siesta Key. 2 blocks to two Sarasota County waterfront parks with Kayak launches on Sarasota Bay, directly across from Siesta Key. Paddle over to Midnight Pass, Palmer Point Beach Park to enjoy the beach only accessible by boat or Kayak. The home is much larger than it appears from the street (2241 sq feet under air) and is move in ready. Eat in kitchen has solid wood cabinets, granite counters and stainless-steel appliances. Extra-large (24x20) living/dining room with new laminate flooring installed with adhesive to prevent that hollow feel. Newer AC, Roof, and water heater as well as brand new septic system. New carpeting in 20x13 family room with woodburning stone fireplace. The large AIR CONDITIONED 2 car garage offers many possibilities. Fully fenced yard is perfect for pets. Freshly pressure washed paver driveway offers plenty of parking for your guests. Home has storm shutters stacked in the rear yard shed. Enjoy the beach and water sports without the worry and expense of living in a flood zone. Recent upgrades: New Roof 10/23, A/C 11/21, Water Heater 05/23. Freshly painted inside and out in 2024. New septic system, tank and fields just installed 12/24

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingElectric
StatusSale Pending
(Pending)
CoolingCentral Air
Size2,241 sqft
Lot size0.26 Acres
Year built1975
MLS #A4633939
Attached garage2 spaces
FireplaceFamily Room, Masonry, Stone, Wood Burning

Summary

  • MLS Number: A4633939
  • MLS Name: MFRMLS
  • Office Name: COPPOLA REALTY GROUP
  • Office Phone: (941) 918-4785
  • Listing Agent: Michael Mulcahy

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Dec 18, 2013
Home Sold
$149,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$300,200$3,851
2022$259,900$3,451
2021$218,500$3,451
2020$205,400$3,159
2019$206,100$3,003
2018$199,600$2,900
2017$211,800$3,093

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

6

Gulf Gate Elementary School

Public District PK-5

3.0 mi

6500 S Lockwood Ridge Rd

10

Ashton Elementary School

Public District PK-5

4.3 mi

5110 Ashton Rd

5

Wilkinson Elementary School

Public District PK-5

4.8 mi

3400 Wilkinson Rd

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $43,804. The most common annual income of people living in Sarasota, FL is less than $<35k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

47%
<35k
39%
35k-100k
14%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

47%
Single, No Kids
17%
Single, with Kids
22%
Married, No Kids
14%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

12%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
21%
18-34 yrs old
47%
35-64 yrs old
12%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Horse RacesHorse Races
  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing
  • Extreme SportsExtreme Sports

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Stein MartStein Mart
  • Family DollarFamily Dollar
  • Sam's ClubSam's Club

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • LongHorn SteakhouseLongHorn Steakhouse
  • White CastleWhite Castle
  • Logan's RoadhouseLogan's Roadhouse

What do the neighbors drive?

  • BuickBuick
  • ChevroletChevrolet
  • OldsmobileOldsmobile

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Contemporary InspirationalContemporary Inspirational
  • RockRock
  • Adult StandardsAdult Standards
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 1887 Rita St

This home is located at 1887 Rita St in Sarasota, FL and zip code 34231. This 2,241 square foot home, which was built in 1975, sits on a 0.26 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 2, 2025 and is currently priced at $479,000.

In January 2025, from all listings sold in Sarasota, FL there were more than 18 sold above asking price, over 283 sold below and more than 55 were sold right at the asked price. Between December and January 2025, Sarasota, FL real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 16.8%. Listings spent 66 days on the market in January 2025, and had a median list price of $510,794 during the same period.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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