$750,000
Est. $3,856/mo principal and interest at 6.66% with 20% down
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,400 sqft · Single Family Residence
Active
About this home
Rare opportunity to own a beautifully restored vintage home with a detached art studio on a 10,000 SF double lot in one of Downtown Sarasota’s most desirable and evolving neighborhoods. Extensively renovated in 2000, the home features updated plumbing, electrical, windows, Hardie board siding, and numerous additional improvements, resulting in an effective year built of 2020. The property blends timeless character with modern functionality while offering exceptional flexibility and value. Just steps from the 10-acre Gillespie Park, residents enjoy access to tennis and basketball courts, a scenic pond, dog park, fitness trail, playground, and shaded walking paths beneath majestic oak trees. The location is within walking distance of Downtown Sarasota’s restaurants, galleries, shopping, and entertainment venues, and only 0.7 miles from Sarasota Bay and The Bay, the city’s signature waterfront park. With no HOA, no deed restrictions, DTN (Downtown Neighborhood) zoning, and potential benefits under Florida’s Live Local Act, this property offers unique opportunities for homeowners, investors, and entrepreneurs alike. The detached art studio provides an ideal live-work setting for artists, creatives, remote professionals, or anyone seeking dedicated workspace separate from the main residence. Enjoy convenient access to Sarasota’s vibrant cultural scene, including the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, Sarasota Orchestra, Bayfront Marina, and the city’s renowned arts, dining, and entertainment districts. Whether you're seeking a primary residence, seasonal retreat, live-work property, or investment opportunity, this home offers a rare combination of historic charm, modern upgrades, generous outdoor space, and an exceptional downtown location. Adjacent lot also available for purchase. Combined, the properties would create four contiguous lots totaling approximately 19,200 SF (0.44 acres), presenting a rare opportunity for additional space or future development in the heart of Downtown Sarasota.
Key facts
- Type
- Single Family Residence
- Size
- 1,400 sqft
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Avg. price per sqft
- $536
- Days on market
- 90
- Year built
- 1925
- Lot size
- 0.23 acres
- Annual taxes
- $7,391
- Flood zone
- X
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Furnished
- Unfurnished
- Subdivision
- SCHINDLERS
- Financing
- Cash, Conventional
- Levels
- One
- County
- Sarasota
- MLS number
- A4695550
- Status
- Active
- Property address
- 1743 8TH St, Sarasota, FL 34236
Features and extras
- Dryer
- Microwave
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Washer
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- High Ceilings
- Open Floorplan
- French Doors
- Dog Park
- Playground
- Racquetball
- Tennis Court(s)
- Inside
- Hardwood
Property details
Interior
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- High Ceilings
- Open Floorplan
- Dryer
- Microwave
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Washer
- Hardwood
- Inside
Exterior
- French Doors
- Brick
- Stucco
Community
- Dog Park
- Playground
- Racquetball
- Tennis Court(s)
Schools
- District
- Sarasota County School District
- Elementary
- EMMA E. BOOKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- Middle
- BOOKER MIDDLE SCHOOL
- High
- SARASOTA HIGH SCHOOL
School grades from FLDOE public records. District polygons and school points from NCES EDGE. Assignment is not a legal attendance guarantee. Composite scores, when present, are derived from public records and are not official FLDOE grades.
Where is this home?
Listed by
Beverly Perez · FINE PROPERTIES
Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS
Common questions
How much is 1743 8TH St, Sarasota, FL 34236 listed for?
1743 8TH St, Sarasota, FL 34236 in Sarasota, FL is listed at $750,000 (about $3,856/mo principal and interest at 6.66% with 20% down).
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 1743 8TH St, Sarasota, FL 34236 have?
1743 8TH St, Sarasota, FL 34236 has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,400 square feet.
Who can show 1743 8TH St, Sarasota, FL 34236 in Sarasota?
Jonathan Loescher is a Tampa Bay Realtor and Loan Originator. He can tour this home, compare nearby listings, and work the financing with you.
Should I buy first or sell first in Tampa Bay?
It depends on the loan, the equity, and the timing. I can model buy-before-you-sell as a lender program fee, not a brokerage commission, then list the current home. Book a call and we will run the numbers on your file.
What does it cost to sell a home in Tampa Bay?
Typical costs include payoff of the mortgage, negotiated brokerage compensation, title, prorated taxes, HOA or CDD transfer items, and any credits. Ask for a net sheet. Online estimates are not appraisals.