Residential Property - Single Family Residence in Sarasota
Listing Price: $1,299,000 (Mortgage Calculator →)
Description of Property
Tucked into the heart of Gillespie Park, this storybook Key West bungalow feels like a private tropical escape—yet it’s just moments from downtown Sarasota, the Bayfront, top restaurants, shops, and the city’s vibrant arts and theater district. Bright, colorful, and impeccably cared for, this is one of those homes that makes you smile the moment you arrive. A winding brick path leads you to the charming front porch—wide, welcoming, and made for morning coffee, evening wine, and slow conversations under the ceiling fans. The cheerful exterior palette, metal roof, and lush palms set the tone for the relaxed Florida lifestyle waiting inside. The main home offers two bedrooms and one bath, filled with natural light, original wood floors, and classic details—including a cozy fireplace that anchors the living room. Every space feels warm, intentional, and lovingly maintained. The dining room flows easily into the kitchen, which is bright and functional with plenty of storage and vintage charm. Bedrooms are peaceful retreats with garden views, and the bathroom feels fresh and timeless.Step outside and you’re transported into a private backyard oasis. Brick pavers wind around a sparkling pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by mature palms, tropical landscaping, and total privacy. This is where afternoons melt away—lounging poolside, hosting friends, or enjoying quiet evenings under the stars.Just beyond the pool sits the detached guest house—a fully self-contained space with one bedroom, one bath, kitchenette, and living area. Perfect for guests, extended family, work-from-home, or income-producing rental potential. All of this sits on an oversized lot—a rare find in downtown Sarasota—offering space for privacy, gardens, entertaining, or even future expansion. If you’ve been searching for a Gillespie Park home for sale, a downtown Sarasota bungalow, or a property with a guest house and pool, 1628 7th Street is the kind of place that doesn’t come around often—full of personality, charm, and true Florida soul.
Property Details At A Glance
Property Type: Residential
Property Use or Sub Type: Single Family Residence
City: Sarasota
County: Sarasota
Subdivision: Halls Sub James S
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Sq. Ft. Gross: 1,600
Sq. Ft. Living Area: 1,419
Cost per (heated) sqare foot: $915
Year built: 1926
Annual Tax: $5,798
Taxes and fees can change periodically, and other fees may apply. Please check with your Suncoasteam agent for more details.
Appliances: Refrigerator
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Window Features: Window Treatments
Additional Rooms: Formal Dining Room Separate
Flooring: Hardwood
Schools
Elementary School: Alta Vista Elementary
Middle/Junior High School: Booker Middle
High School: Booker High
Pool & Waterfront Info
Private Pool: Yes
Pool Features: Lighting
Exterior & Construction
Architectural Style: Historical
Construction: Wood Frame
Foundation: Crawlspace
Roof: Metal
Exterior Features: Fire Pit
Floors in Unit: One
Cooling: Central Air
Heating & Fuel: Electric
Electric:
Patio & Porch Features: Front Porch
Security Features:
Other Structures: Shed(s)
View: Trees/Woods
Fencing: Wood
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Lot Information
Lot Features: Oversized Lot
Lot Size (acres): 0.34
Lot Size (sq. ft.): 14,908 square feet
Front Exposure: North
Legal Description & Other Information
Parcel Number: 2026070060
Zoning: DTN
Pets Allowed/Pet Policies: Yes
Tax Legal Desc.: LOTS 6 & 8 & WLY 15.39 FT OF LOT 10, BLK D JAMES S HALL, AS DESC IN ORI 2023137734, BEING SAME LANDS AS LANDS AS DESC IN ORI 2019155510 & PORTION OF LANDS DESC IN ORI 2022041001
Section: 19
Range: 18
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