Residential Property - Single Family Residence in Sarasota
Listing Price: $1,295,000 (Mortgage Calculator →)
Description of Property
Step inside the soul of Sarasota’s mid-century renaissance, welcome to 1881 Orchid Street, where charm, craftsmanship, and modern upgrades converge in one of the city’s most evolving, investment-savvy neighborhoods: Poinsettia Park. This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home with a bonus room spans 1,710 square feet and sits on a quiet, tree-lined street where new custom homes are redefining the skyline — yet here, you get the best of both eras. Inside, you’ll find authentic Spanish tile floors underfoot, a fully updated kitchen featuring fresh countertops, crisp white cabinetry, bold patterned backsplash, and sleek appliances — all bathed in natural light from new hurricane-impact windows. The layout flows effortlessly from living to lounging, with a Florida room perfect for slow mornings, a screened lanai ideal for entertaining, and a fully fenced backyard that offers privacy and play space. The bonus room (with high wood-accented ceilings) is a true chameleon: art studio, office, gym, guest suite — your call. And here’s where it gets serious: • New Roof • New HVAC System • New Tankless Hot Water Heater • 1-Car Garage • Fresh Landscaping & Low-Maintenance shell front yard with paver driveway You’re less than five minutes to Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Southside Village, and Morton’s Market — with Siesta Key’s white sands just down the road. This is more than a turnkey home. It’s a strategic opportunity: Live here while you design your dream home Buy into the Southside school district now, before prices leap again Or build new on this valuable lot in a neighborhood already being transformed by luxury developers Aesthetic, updated, and well-positioned, 1881 Orchid isn’t just a home. It’s a smart move in a shifting market.
Property Details At A Glance
Property Type: Residential
Property Use or Sub Type: Single Family Residence
City: Sarasota
County: Sarasota
Subdivision: Poinsettia Park 2
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Sq. Ft. Gross: 2,518
Sq. Ft. Living Area: 1,710
Cost per (heated) sqare foot: $757
Year built: 1953
Annual Tax: $13,272
Taxes and fees can change periodically, and other fees may apply. Please check with your Suncoasteam agent for more details.
Appliances: Tankless Water Heater
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Additional Rooms: Florida Room
Flooring: Tile
Schools
Elementary School: Southside Elementary
Middle/Junior High School: Brookside Middle
High School: Sarasota High
Pool & Waterfront Info
Private Pool: Not specified
Exterior & Construction
Construction: Stucco
Foundation: Slab
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features: Sidewalk
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener
Floors in Unit: One
Cooling: Central Air
Heating & Fuel: Electric
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Patio & Porch Features: Screened
Security Features:
Other Structures:
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Fencing: Vinyl
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Lot Information
Lot Size (acres): 0.21
Lot Size (sq. ft.): 9,000 square feet
Front Exposure: South
Legal Description & Other Information
Parcel Number: 2039080008
Zoning: RSF3
Tax Legal Desc.: W 1/2 LOT 21 & ALL LOT 19 BLK F POINSETTIA PARK
Section: 31
Range: 18
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