1685 Laurel St, Unit 3

1,667 Sq. Ft.
$569 / Sq. Ft.
1,667
Sq. Ft.
$569
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Trade snow for sunshine and enjoy the comfort of Florida living! Tucked within the charm of Historic Laurel Park, this beautifully refined three-bedroom, three-bath townhome with a loft offers a rare blend of privacy, sophistication, and walkable downtown living in the heart of Sarasota. A thoughtfully designed two-story layout balances architectural elegance with effortless functionality, creating an inviting flow for both daily life and entertaining. Recent enhancements provide peace of mind and...Trade snow for sunshine and enjoy the comfort of Florida living! Tucked within the charm of Historic Laurel Park, this beautifully refined three-bedroom, three-bath townhome with a loft offers a rare blend of privacy, sophistication, and walkable downtown living in the heart of Sarasota. A thoughtfully designed two-story layout balances architectural elegance with effortless functionality, creating an inviting flow for both daily life and entertaining. Recent enhancements provide peace of mind and elevated style, including new luxury vinyl flooring, fresh interior and exterior paint, a new HVAC system, and a new roof. The kitchen is well-appointed for modern living with a gas range, complemented by the efficiency of a tankless water heater. Sunlight pours through tall casement windows, filling the home with a bright, airy ambiance and highlighting its understated finishes. The first level includes a private bedroom with a full bath conveniently located across the hall—ideal for guests or a dedicated home office. Upstairs, the primary suite and an additional bedroom each enjoy their own ensuite baths, along with a versatile loft space perfectly suited for a den, office, fitness studio, or flex space to meet today’s lifestyle needs. From the expansive living areas, tranquil views overlook the community pool, offering a serene backdrop that feels both relaxed and elevated. Set within a pet-friendly enclave, this residence also delivers exceptional walkability—placing Sarasota’s acclaimed dining, galleries, cultural venues, waterfront parks and marinas just steps from your door. Additional conveniences include shared outdoor space with community grill or room for your own, two dedicated parking spaces and access to a community storage room ideal for beach chairs, bicycles, pool accessories, and seasonal items, adding both practicality and ease to downtown living. HOA dues are comparatively lower than many nearby communities, enhancing the overall value of this downtown lifestyle. Timeless, quiet, and impeccably maintained, this is downtown Sarasota living at its most refined—within one of the city’s most coveted neighborhoods.
  1. Listed by Mandy Mapp • Brokerage DRE #1011968 • MAPP REALTY & INVESTMENT CO
    P: (941)-650-6009 C: (941)-650-6009 mandymapp85@gmail.com

Property Details for 1685 Laurel Street, Unit 3

Architectural Style
Mediterranean
Subdivision Name
THE VILLAS ON LAUREL
Township
36
View
Pool
Waterfront
No
Furnished
Unfurnished
LISTING UPDATED: 02/01/2026 03:11 PM

Property Details for 1685 Laurel Street, Unit 3

StatusActive
MLS #A4676566
Days on Market35
Taxes$7,785 / year
HOA Fees$10,200 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeResidential / Townhouse
Year Built2005
Lot Size-
CountySarasota County

Location

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Building Information for 1685 Laurel Street, Unit 3

Stories-Year Built2005Building Size-Lot Size-

Payment Calculator

$6,124 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,625

Property Taxes

$649

HOA Dues

$850

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Property Information for 1685 Laurel Street, Unit 3

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 1687.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Building Name Number: 3
  • Community Features: Community Mailbox, Deed Restrictions, Irrigation-Reclaimed Water, Park, Playground, Pool
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Directions: From Fruitville Rd and US 301, head south on US 301, turn right onto Main Street. Follow to first roundabout and follow around heading south on Orange Ave. Turn left onto Laurel Street. Follow to 1685. Property is on left/North side of Laurel Street. Park along street or assigned guest parking.
  • Elementary School: Southside Elementary
  • Middle Or Junior School: Booker Middle
  • High School: Sarasota High
  • Mls Major Change Type: Price Decrease
  • Listing Service: Full Service
  • Senior Community: No
  • SW Subdiv Community Name: The Villas On Laurel
  • Unit Number: No
  • Street Number: 1685
  • Street Name: LAUREL
  • Street Suffix: STREET
  • Unit Number: 3
  • State: FL
  • City: SARASOTA
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Assigned, Deeded, Off Street
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Approval Required: No
  • Association Fee Includes: Community Pool, Escrow Reserves Fund, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Manager, Pest Control, Pool Maintenance, Sewer, Trash, Water
  • Association Fee Requirement: Required
  • Association Name: CMR Property Management; Donnie Melendy LCAM
  • Association Phone: 941-378-1777
  • Association: Yes
  • CDD: No
  • Condo Land Included: No
  • Number Of Pets: 2
  • Pet Restrictions: Buyer to verify with HOA.
  • Pet Size: Medium (36-60 Lbs.)
  • Tax Legal Description: UNIT 3, VILLAS ON LAUREL THE
  • Tax Lot: NA
  • Tax Year: 2025
Property
Lot Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Parcel Number: 2027102003
  • Total Acreage: Non-Applicable
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Extras: No
  • Zoning: RSM9
  • Living Area: 1667
  • Property Info: Corner Unit, End Unit
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built Numeric: 2005
  • Flood Zone Code: X500
  • Flood Zone Date: 03-27-2024
  • Flood Zone Panel: 12115C0133G
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Homestead: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Public Survey Range: 18
  • Public Survey Section: 19
  • Dock YN: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Concrete, Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Courtyard, Irrigation System
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Levels: Two
  • Other Structures: Storage
  • Patio And Porch Features: None
  • Pool Features: Heated, In Ground
  • Pool Private: No
  • Pool: Community
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Tile
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 0
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Additional Rooms: Den/Library/Office
  • Appliances: Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl
  • Heating: Electric
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Upper Level
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Count: 6.0
  • Water View: No
  • Window Features: Shades
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Rental
Rental Information
  • Minimum Lease Period: 0
  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Max Pet Weight: 40

Property History for 1685 Laurel Street, Unit 3

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 27, 2026

Price Change

MFRMLS #A4676566

$949,000—
Jan 1, 2026

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #A4676566

$965,000—
Dec 31, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

MFRMLS #A4676566

—
Dec 31, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

MFRMLS #A4676563

—
Dec 31, 2025

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #A4676566

$965,000—
Dec 29, 2025

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #A4676563

$965,000—
Mar 16, 2016

Sold

MFRMLS #A4128360

$465,000—
Mar 14, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #567225199

$465,000—
Dec 14, 2015

Pending

MFRMLS #A4128360

—
Jul 29, 2015

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #A4128360

$465,000—
May 20, 2014

Withdrawn

MFRMLS #A3980922

$425,000—
Jul 8, 2013

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #A3980922

$450,000—
Oct 31, 2012

Expired

MFRMLS #A3941840

$359,000—
Apr 5, 2011

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #A3941840

$380,000—
Mar 31, 2011

Expired

MFRMLS #A3912147

$380,000—
Aug 16, 2009

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #A3912147

$490,000—
Mar 1, 2008

Withdrawn

MFRMLS #A372870

$480,000—
Mar 1, 2008

Withdrawn

MFRMLS #A372771

$480,000—
Jan 11, 2008

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #A372870

$480,000—
Jan 11, 2008

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #A372771

$480,000—
Jan 4, 2008

Expired

MFRMLS #A356224

$480,000—
Jan 4, 2008

Expired

MFRMLS #A356206

$480,000—
Jul 5, 2007

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #A356224

$495,000—
Jul 5, 2007

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #A356206

$495,000—
Jun 30, 2007

Expired

MFRMLS #A347626

$515,500—
Jun 30, 2007

Expired

MFRMLS #A347621

$515,500—
Jun 7, 2007

Expired

MFRMLS #A315070

$672,000—
Apr 10, 2007

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #A347626

$670,000—
Apr 10, 2007

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #A347621

$605,000—
Apr 2, 2007

Withdrawn

MFRMLS #A328587

$560,000—
Apr 2, 2007

Withdrawn

MFRMLS #A328546

$560,000—
Dec 31, 2006

Expired

MFRMLS #A317535

$672,000—
Jul 1, 2006

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #A328587

$672,000—
Jul 1, 2006

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #A317535

$672,000—
Jun 30, 2006

Expired

MFRMLS #A294010

$672,000—
Jun 8, 2006

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #A315070

$672,000—
Jun 8, 2006

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #A328546

$672,000—
Dec 7, 2005

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #A294010

$692,000—
Dec 31, 2004

Expired

MFRMLS #A261555

$545,000—
Jul 27, 2004

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #A261555

$525,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/27/2026

Price Change

MFRMLS #A4676566

$949,000
01/01/2026

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #A4676566

$965,000
12/31/2025

Temporarily Off Market

MFRMLS #A4676566

—
12/31/2025

Temporarily Off Market

MFRMLS #A4676563

—
12/31/2025

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #A4676566

$965,000
12/29/2025

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #A4676563

$965,000
03/16/2016

Sold

MFRMLS #A4128360

$465,000
03/14/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #567225199

$465,000
12/14/2015

Pending

MFRMLS #A4128360

—
07/29/2015

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #A4128360

$465,000
05/20/2014

Withdrawn

MFRMLS #A3980922

$425,000
07/08/2013

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #A3980922

$450,000
10/31/2012

Expired

MFRMLS #A3941840

$359,000
04/05/2011

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #A3941840

$380,000
03/31/2011

Expired

MFRMLS #A3912147

$380,000
08/16/2009

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #A3912147

$490,000
03/01/2008

Withdrawn

MFRMLS #A372870

$480,000
03/01/2008

Withdrawn

MFRMLS #A372771

$480,000
01/11/2008

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #A372870

$480,000
01/11/2008

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #A372771

$480,000
01/04/2008

Expired

MFRMLS #A356224

$480,000
01/04/2008

Expired

MFRMLS #A356206

$480,000
07/05/2007

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #A356224

$495,000
07/05/2007

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #A356206

$495,000
06/30/2007

Expired

MFRMLS #A347626

$515,500
06/30/2007

Expired

MFRMLS #A347621

$515,500
06/07/2007

Expired

MFRMLS #A315070

$672,000
04/10/2007

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #A347626

$670,000
04/10/2007

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #A347621

$605,000
04/02/2007

Withdrawn

MFRMLS #A328587

$560,000
04/02/2007

Withdrawn

MFRMLS #A328546

$560,000
12/31/2006

Expired

MFRMLS #A317535

$672,000
07/01/2006

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #A328587

$672,000
07/01/2006

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #A317535

$672,000
06/30/2006

Expired

MFRMLS #A294010

$672,000
06/08/2006

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #A315070

$672,000
06/08/2006

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #A328546

$672,000
12/07/2005

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #A294010

$692,000
12/31/2004

Expired

MFRMLS #A261555

$545,000
07/27/2004

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #A261555

$525,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1685 Laurel Street, Unit 3

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$491,400Total-
Tax Record2025$7,313 ($609 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3Total Finished SqFt830 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt830 SqFtStories2StyleCondominiumYear Built2005Year Renovated2006ZoningRSM9CountySARASOTAAPN2027-10-2003

Schools near 1685 Laurel Street, Unit 3

This home is within Sarasota.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Southside Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Booker Middle School
Public6 to 8

Sarasota High School
Public9 to 12

Sarasota School Of Arts/Sciences
Charter6 to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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1685 Laurel Street, Unit 3 is a townhouse for sale in Sarasota, FL 34236. This property was listed for sale on December 29, 2025 by MAPP REALTY & INVESTMENT CO, it's currently listed at $949,000. It has been on the market for a total of 35 days and was last sold on March 16, 2016. This listing's school district is Sarasota. Nearby schools include Southside Elementary School, Booker Middle School and Sarasota High School. 1685 Laurel Street, Unit 3 is a 3-bed, 3-bath, 1,667 sqft townhouse built in 2005.

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