1851 Rita Street

Sold 5/20/22
Sold 5/20/22
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$530,000
3 beds1,299 sqft
1851 Rita St, Sarasota, FL 34231
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.18 acresLot Size
2003Year Built
$408/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Wow! Check out the location of this hidden gem. Two blocks away from the water and not in a flood zone. Imagine walking or running daily to go take in the breathtaking views. You can launch your kayak, relax in the park. Within a few blocks is a picnic bench on the water where you can meditate, fish or enjoy a tasty meal. Want to park an RV or boat out front? This is the home for you with no CDD or HOA. Upgraded, brand new roof in 2022 with cobra-ridge venting, Owens Corning Lifetime Shingles up...Wow! Check out the location of this hidden gem. Two blocks away from the water and not in a flood zone. Imagine walking or running daily to go take in the breathtaking views. You can launch your kayak, relax in the park. Within a few blocks is a picnic bench on the water where you can meditate, fish or enjoy a tasty meal. Want to park an RV or boat out front? This is the home for you with no CDD or HOA. Upgraded, brand new roof in 2022 with cobra-ridge venting, Owens Corning Lifetime Shingles up to 150 mph wind-resistance with Manufacturer Warranty plus a Seven (7) Year Workmanship warranty. This three bedroom, two bathroom, with an office den, two car garage home can be yours fully furnished or not. You pick! Check out the hand painted barn doors that delivers good Florida vibes. Listen to the birds as you sit in a large screened in lanai area. The whole house has a water filtration system for you to enjoy. Septic is in the front of the home so check out what is possible with building a small home, storage or pool out back. Check out the short distance to shopping and restaurants. The home has been used as a short term rental with Airbnb. Can be your future investment home or for you to enjoy. Check it out today!
  • Listed by: Jessica Peterson 970.222.2891 jessica@luxourteam.com Brokerage DRE #1037043 • EXP REALTY LLC
Listing closed: 05/20/2022 12:00 AM • Source: MFRMLS, MLS#: A4531186

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Median sold price

$439,900

Avg days on market

48

Sale-to-list ratio

99.7%

Sarasota, FL

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Property Information for 1851 Rita Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,072 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Sarasota County
  • Subdivision Name: MEAD HELEN D
  • Township: 37S
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Furnished: Negotiable
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Lot Size: 0.18 AC / 7,635 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Directions: Take Hwy 72 fron the interstae, also known as Clark Road. Go left on Beneva Road. TAke Veneva Raod and cross 41 which turn into Vamo Road. Take a left on Rita
  • Mls Major Change Type: Sold
  • Major Change Type: Closed
  • Listing Service: Full Service
  • Senior Community: No
  • SW Subdiv Community Name: Vamo
  • Unit Number: No
  • Street Number: 1851
  • Street Name: RITA
  • Street Suffix: STREET
  • State: FL
  • City: SARASOTA
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: Yes
  • Garage: Yes
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Approval Required: No
  • Association: No
  • CDD: No
  • Tax Block: A
  • Tax Book Number: 1-38
  • Tax Legal Description: LOT 14, BLK A, SUBJ TO 375 C-SF DRAINAGE ESMT TO COUNTY INCLUDED IN OR 2911/2164, HELEN D MEAD PLAT
  • Tax Lot: 14
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Property
Lot Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Parcel Number: 0132120085
  • Total Acreage: 0 to less than 1/4
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Extras: No
  • Zoning: RSF3
  • Living Area: 1299
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built Numeric: 2003
  • Flood Zone Code: X
  • Homestead: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Public Survey Range: 18E
  • Public Survey Section: 34
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Public
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Other
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Levels: One
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed, Patio
  • Pool Private: No
  • Pool: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 0
  • Number Of Stories: 1
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Appliances: Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Whole House R.O. System
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Heating: Electric
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Count: 5.0
  • Water View: No
  • Window Features: Blinds
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Rental
Rental Information
  • Minimum Lease Period: 0

Property History for 1851 Rita Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 20, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1490578358

$530,000

+20.4% / yr

May 20, 2022

Sold

MFRMLS #A4531186

$530,000—
Apr 16, 2022

Pending

MFRMLS #A4531186

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/20/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1490578358

$530,000

+20.4% / yr

05/20/2022

Sold

MFRMLS #A4531186

$530,000
04/16/2022

Pending

MFRMLS #A4531186

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

Public Records for 1851 Rita Street

Taxable ValueLand$85,900Additions$241,900Total$327,800
Tax Record2025$3,337 ($278 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,299 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,299 SqFtStories1Lot Size7,635 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2003Year Renovated2013ZoningRSF3CountySARASOTAAPN0132-12-0085

Schools near 1851 Rita Street

This home is within Sarasota County Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Gulf Gate Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Brookside Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Riverview High School
Public - 9 to 12
Pine View School
Public - 2 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Gulf Gate Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Brookside Middle School
Public6 to 8

Riverview High School
Public9 to 12

Pine View School
Public2 to 12

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1851 Rita Street, Sarasota, FL 34231
$530,000
3
1,299
7,635
1865 Rita Street, Sarasota, FL 34231
$401,000
3
1,168
7,650
1847 Rita Street, Sarasota, FL 34231
$175,000
3
1,869
7,635
1843 Rita Street, Sarasota, FL 34231
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1,167
7,650
1867 Rita Street, Sarasota, FL 34231
$213,250
2
1,169
11,475
1862 Rita Street, Sarasota, FL 34231
$307,000
3
1,157
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