1743 8th St

1,400 Sq. Ft.
$1,000 / Sq. Ft.
1,400
Sq. Ft.
$1,000
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Rare Investment Opportunity in Downtown Sarasota’s Development Wave! Four contiguous lots across two parcels totaling approximately 0.44 acres (19,200 SF) at 1721 & 1743 8th Street, located in the heart of one of downtown Sarasota’s most exciting transformation zones. This restored vintage home with an effective year built of 2000 sits in a rapidly evolving neighborhood becoming one of the city’s most desirable addresses. Just steps from the beloved 10-acre Gillespie Park, featuring grand oaks, tennis...Rare Investment Opportunity in Downtown Sarasota’s Development Wave! Four contiguous lots across two parcels totaling approximately 0.44 acres (19,200 SF) at 1721 & 1743 8th Street, located in the heart of one of downtown Sarasota’s most exciting transformation zones. This restored vintage home with an effective year built of 2000 sits in a rapidly evolving neighborhood becoming one of the city’s most desirable addresses. Just steps from the beloved 10-acre Gillespie Park, featuring grand oaks, tennis and basketball courts, scenic pond, dog park, fitness trail, and walking paths. Enjoy walking distance to Main Street’s shops, galleries, and restaurants, and only 0.7 miles to Sarasota’s waterfront and The Bay, the city’s new 53-acre signature park. The property lies within an Opportunity Zone with no HOA and no deed restrictions, offering exceptional flexibility for investors and developers. Close to the downtown business district and minutes from the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, surrounded by Sarasota’s vibrant cultural and commercial scene. Prime Development Potential: Build 4–6 residential units in this rapidly appreciating neighborhood where new projects are transforming the landscape, ideal for townhomes, multi-family residences, or custom urban homes. The location offers the walkability, green space, and downtown access today’s buyers seek. Existing structures may offer potential savings on impact fees, adding further value for developers. Investment Strategies: Buy and hold by renting the existing 2-bedroom, 2-bath home for income while land values continue to rise, or develop now and capitalize on downtown Sarasota’s growth. Residents enjoy convenient access to downtown dining, arts, and entertainment, including Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Sarasota Orchestra, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, and the Bayfront Marina. This is a rare opportunity to secure a property in the path of Sarasota’s continued downtown development.
  1. Listed by Beverly Perez • Brokerage DRE #1045649 • FINE PROPERTIES
    P: (941)-323-4600 C: (941)-323-4600 beverlyperezFLmoves@gmail.com

Property Details for 1743 8th Street

Architectural Style
Ranch
Subdivision Name
SCHINDLERS
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 03/12/2026 10:03 PM

Property Details for 1743 8th Street

StatusActive
MLS #A4647457
Days on Market342
Taxes$4,332 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1925
Lot Size0.21 AC / 9,200 SF
CountySarasota County

Location

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Building Information for 1743 8th Street

Stories-Year Built1925Building Size-Lot Size0.21 AC / 9,200 SF

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$7,155 per month

30 year fixed, 6.11% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,794

Property Taxes

$361

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1743 8th Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 1662.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Building Name Number: 1743
  • Community Features: Dog Park, Playground, Racquetball, Tennis Court(s)
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Directions: From Downtown Sarasota, take Fruitville Rd east, turn left on Central Ave, then right on 8th St. Property is on the left. Just 5 minutes from Main Street.
  • Mls Major Change Type: Price Decrease
  • Listing Service: Full Service
  • Senior Community: No
  • SW Subdiv Community Name: Gillespie Park Sub
  • Unit Number: No
  • Street Number: 1743
  • Street Name: 8TH STREET
  • State: FL
  • City: SARASOTA
Parking
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: None
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • CDD: No
  • Tax Legal Description: E 17 FT OF LOTS 3 4 & ALL LOT 6 & W 1/2 OF LOT 8 B
  • Tax Lot: 3
  • Tax Year: 2024
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Property
Lot Information
  • Additional Parcels Description: 2026020109
  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Parcel Number: 2026020109
  • Total Acreage: 1/4 to less than 1/2
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Extras: No
  • Zoning: RMF2
  • Zoning Compatible: Yes
  • Living Area: 1400
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built Numeric: 1925
  • Flood Zone Code: X
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Homestead: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Number Of Lots: 2
  • Property Condition: Completed
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Stucco
  • Exterior Features: French Doors
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Crawlspace
  • Levels: One
  • Pool Private: No
  • Pool: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Vegetation: Trees/Landscaped
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 0
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Appliances: None
  • Cooling: Central Air, Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Heating: Central
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Open Floorplan
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Count: 4.0
  • Water View: No
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Rental
Rental Information
  • Pets Allowed: No

Property History for 1743 8th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 28, 2025

Price Change

MFRMLS #A4647457

$1,400,000
Apr 9, 2025

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #A4647457

$1,600,000
Apr 5, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #154587163

$370,000
Mar 31, 2005

Sold

MFRMLS #A271496

$375,000
Mar 31, 2005

Pending

MFRMLS #A271496

Feb 10, 2005

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #A271496

$375,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/28/2025

Price Change

MFRMLS #A4647457

$1,400,000
04/09/2025

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #A4647457

$1,600,000
04/05/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #154587163

$370,000
03/31/2005

Sold

MFRMLS #A271496

$375,000
03/31/2005

Pending

MFRMLS #A271496

02/10/2005

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #A271496

$375,000

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

Public Records for 1743 8th Street

Taxable ValueLand$385,300Additions$196,900Total$582,200
Tax Record2025$7,376 ($615 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,161 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,161 SqFtStories1Lot Size10,000 SqFtStyleMiscellaneousYear Built1925Year Renovated2000ZoningDTNCountySARASOTAAPN2026-02-0109Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1743 8th Street

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 12
Rating
School
Distance
Alta Vista Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Booker Middle School
Public6 to 8

Booker High School
Public9 to 12

Sarasota Military Academy
Charter6 to 12

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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1743 8th Street is a single family home for sale in Sarasota, FL 34236. This property was listed for sale on April 9, 2025 by FINE PROPERTIES, it's currently listed at $1,400,000. It has been on the market for a total of 342 days and was last sold on April 5, 2005. This listing's school district is Sarasota. Nearby schools include Alta Vista Elementary School, Booker Middle School and Booker High School. 1743 8th Street is a 2-bed, 2-bath, 1,400 sqft single family home built in 1925.

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