Residential Property - Single Family Residence in Sarasota
Listing Price: $1,075,000 (Mortgage Calculator →)
Description of Property
This iconic commercial/residential Burns Court bungalow, the ultimate live/work space, offers a rare opportunity to restore and personalize a truly unique downtown property in one of Sarasota's most coveted historic neighborhoods. The Burns Ct. facing 2-bedroom, 1-bath main residence features a private masonry-walled back courtyard leading to a large 1-bedroom, 1-bath detached unit. This unit, with frontage on Pineapple Avenue, is ideal for commercial or residential use, a guest apartment, private office/studio, small shop... Located in the heart of nationally designated Historic Burns Court, one of downtown Sarasota’s most walkable neighborhoods, the property is just steps from an award-winning cinema, restaurants, boutiques, and the Bayfront, yet notably outside of a flood zone. Many original architectural details remain intact, including decorative ironwork, moisture-resistant plaster walls, crown molding, and original hardwood floors. A beautiful, mature oak tree provides valuable shade and enhances the home’s historic charm. The home has excellent bones for a dream restoration project, the main house featuring a 2023 roof and 2019 HVAC. Built-in equity: Zoned Downtown Core (DTC), the property includes confirmed transferable development rights (TDRs), which may be sold to a developer or investor thanks to a new historic preservation ordinance effective as of December 2025. Whether you envision creating a stunning live/work environment, generating income from a detached apartment, or designing an elegant commercial space, this charming property offers exceptional flexibility and historic character.
Property Details At A Glance
Property Type: Residential
Property Use or Sub Type: Single Family Residence
City: Sarasota
County: Sarasota
Subdivision: Burns Court Sub Of
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Sq. Ft. Gross: 1,559
Sq. Ft. Living Area: 1,345
Cost per (heated) sqare foot: $799
Year built: 1926
Annual Tax: $4,644
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
Flooring: Hardwood
Schools
Elementary School: Southside Elementary
Middle/Junior High School: Booker Middle
High School: Sarasota High
Pool & Waterfront Info
Private Pool: Not specified
Exterior & Construction
Architectural Style: Mediterranean
Construction: Stucco
Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
Roof: Membrane
Exterior Features: Storage
Parking Features: Off Street
Floors in Unit: One
Cooling: Central Air
Heating & Fuel: Central
Patio & Porch Features: Front Porch
Other Structures: Guest House
View: City
Fencing: Masonry
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Lot Information
Lot Features: Historic District
Lot Size (acres): 0.08
Lot Size (sq. ft.): 3,552 square feet
Front Exposure: West
Legal Description & Other Information
Financing Available: Conventional
Parcel Number: 2017110013
Zoning: DTC
Tax Legal Desc.: LOT 4 BURNS COURT
Section: 19
Range: 18
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