1856 Rita Street
Description
- Listed by: TOM WATERS 941.228.5373 Tom@Watersteam.com Brokerage DRE #2027855 • COLDWELL BANKER RES R E
Recent comparable sales
Median sold price
$335,000
Avg days on market
43
Sale-to-list ratio
96.2%
Sarasota, FL
9 comparable properties found
$307,000
Sold 06/30/25
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,157
- Square Feet
- 0.26
- Acres
$448,000
Sold 05/02/25
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,135
- Square Feet
- 0.14
- Acres
$319,000
Sold 10/15/24
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,138
- Square Feet
- 0.14
- Acres
$418,000
Sold 05/19/25
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,330
- Square Feet
- 0.16
- Acres
$380,000
Sold 03/13/26
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,165
- Square Feet
- 0.22
- Acres
$371,700
Sold 05/04/26
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,170
- Square Feet
- 0.21
- Acres
Location
Sold By HOOK & LADDER REALTY INC, BILL HOWELL
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1Property Information for 1856 Rita Street
- Taxes: $1,429 / year
- MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
- County: Sarasota County
- Architectural Style: Contemporary
- Subdivision Name: MEAD HELEN D
- Township: 37
- Waterfront: No
- Year Built: 1979
- Lot Size: 0.18 AC / 7,649 SF
- Building Area Source: Public Records
- Building Area Total: 1818.0
- Building Area Units: Square Feet
- Building Name Number: 1856
- Direction Faces: North
- Directions: South US 41 to Vamo Rd at SRQ Westfield Mall turn South (left) to Rita turnEast (left) Home in middle on right.
- Millage Rate: 13.53%
- Mls Major Change Type: Sold
- Major Change Type: Closed
- Listing Service: Full Service
- Senior Community: No
- Subdivision Num: 0241
- SW Subdiv Community Name: Vamo
- SW Subdiv Condo Num: 852
- Street Number: 1856
- Street Name: RITA
- Street Suffix: STREET
- State: FL
- City: SARASOTA
- Carport: No
- Garage: No
- Parking Features: Boat, None
- Association Fee Requirement: None
- Association: No
- CDD: No
- Tax Block: B
- Tax Book Number: 01/38
- Tax Legal Description: LOT 14 BLK B HELEN D MEAD PLAT
- Tax Lot: 14
- Tax Year: 2013
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: http://instatour.propertypanorama.com/instaview/mfr/A3993871
- Additional Parcels: No
- Future Land Use: 0100
- Lot Features: In County
- Parcel Number: 0132130013
- Total Acreage: 0 to less than 1/4
- Water Access: No
- Water Extras: No
- Zoning: RSF3
- Living Area: 1167
- Year Built Numeric: 1979
- Flood Zone Code: X500
- Home Warranty: No
- Homestead: No
- New Construction: No
- Public Survey Range: 18
- Public Survey Section: 34
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Utilities: Electricity Connected
- Water Source: Public
- Construction Materials: Block, Stucco
- Exterior Features: French Doors
- Fencing: Fenced
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Levels: One
- Pool Private: No
- Pool: None
- Pool Private: No
- Roof: Shingle
- Vegetation: Trees/Landscaped
- Bedrooms Total: 3
- Bathrooms Full: 2
- Appliances: Other
- Cooling: Central Air
- Fireplace: No
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Vinyl
- Heating: Central, Electric
- Interior Features: Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Living Area Source: Public Records
- Living Area Units: Square Feet
- Room Count: 8.0
- Water View: No
- Bathrooms Half: 0
- Pets Allowed: Yes
Property History for 1856 Rita Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2014 | Sold MFRMLS #A3993871 | $140,000 | — |
| May 21, 2014 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #416068637 | $140,000 | -6.6% / yr |
| May 2, 2014 | Pending MFRMLS #A3993871 | — | |
| Mar 3, 2014 | Listed (Active) MFRMLS #A3993871 | $159,900 | — |
| Jul 12, 2006 | Sold MFRMLS #A309589 | $240,000 | — |
| Jul 12, 2006 | Pending MFRMLS #A309589 | — | |
| Jun 29, 2006 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #198579899 | $240,000 | +17.4% / yr |
| Apr 19, 2006 | Listed (Active) MFRMLS #A309589 | $249,900 | — |
| Feb 18, 2003 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #108273142 | $140,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 05/27/2014 | Sold MFRMLS #A3993871 | $140,000 |
| 05/21/2014 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #416068637 | $140,000 -6.6% / yr |
| 05/02/2014 | Pending MFRMLS #A3993871 | — |
| 03/03/2014 | Listed (Active) MFRMLS #A3993871 | $159,900 |
| 07/12/2006 | Sold MFRMLS #A309589 | $240,000 |
| 07/12/2006 | Pending MFRMLS #A309589 | — |
| 06/29/2006 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #198579899 | $240,000 +17.4% / yr |
| 04/19/2006 | Listed (Active) MFRMLS #A309589 | $249,900 |
| 02/18/2003 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #108273142 | $140,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 1856 Rita Street
Schools near 1856 Rita Street
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| 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 |
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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Nearby home values
| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 1856 Rita Street, Sarasota, FL 34231 | $140,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,167 | 7,649 |
– | 2 | 2 | 1,476 | 7,650 | |
$307,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,157 | 11,475 | |
– | 3 | 2 | 1,559 | 11,475 | |
$135,000 | 2 | 2 | 1,017 | 7,650 | |
$530,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,299 | 7,635 | |
$515,000 | 3 | 3 | 2,076 | 8,880 | |
$401,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,168 | 7,650 | |
$127,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,235 | 5,920 | |
$194,075 | 2 | 2 | 1,167 | 7,650 | |
$213,250 | 2 | 2 | 1,169 | 11,475 | |
$87,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,347 | 7,649 | |
$175,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,869 | 7,635 | |
$290,000 | 2 | 3 | 1,038 | 7,650 | |
$90,612 | 3 | 2 | 1,449 | 5,920 |
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