1862 Rita Street

Sold 6/30/25
Sold 6/30/25
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$307,000
3 beds1,157 sqft

1862 Rita St, Sarasota, FL 34231

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.26 acresLot Size
1979Year Built
$265/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Rare Find 3 Bed, 2 Bath Home with Workshop on over quarter of an acre, No HOA & Close to the Water! Priced to move, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom gem is a rare opportunity. Homes like this don’t come along often at this price! Seller is motivated and ready to sell. Some photos been virtually staged to give you ideas on where to place your furniture! Located just two blocks from the water , you can enjoy daily walks to the shoreline, relaxing picnics, fishing, and beautiful views of boats and sunsets....Rare Find 3 Bed, 2 Bath Home with Workshop on over quarter of an acre, No HOA & Close to the Water! Priced to move, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom gem is a rare opportunity. Homes like this don’t come along often at this price! Seller is motivated and ready to sell. Some photos been virtually staged to give you ideas on where to place your furniture! Located just two blocks from the water , you can enjoy daily walks to the shoreline, relaxing picnics, fishing, and beautiful views of boats and sunsets. Not in Flood Zone AE and Never Flooded! No city water bills! This home runs on well water. A detached shop provides the perfect space for hobbies, storage, or even explore converting into a ADU aka tiny home . The covered back porch includes a spa ideal for unwinding after a day outdoors. Inside, the home is ready for your personal touch. Add your favorite flooring and paint colors to make it your own. The kitchen and living room feature hurricane-rated windows , and the roof is only 2 years old . The AC handler has a motor replaced less than a year ago Major updates already done! Love to garden? You’ll appreciate the abundant star fruit tree and room to create your own garden retreat. And check out how close this is to Sprouts, Costco, dining, shopping , and Siesta Key’s world-famous beaches . This property qualifies for a 1% rate reduction if using preferred lender. Inquire for more details. This is Florida living with freedom, space, and potential. Schedule your showing today!
  • Listed by: Jessica Peterson 970.222.2891 jessica@luxourteam.com Brokerage DRE #1037043 • EXP REALTY LLC
Listing closed: 06/30/2025 12:00 AM • Source: MFRMLS, MLS#: A4654622
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$343,000

Avg days on market

54

Sale-to-list ratio

94.2%

Sarasota, FL

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Property Information for 1862 Rita Street

Property Details

  • Taxes: $1,270 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Sarasota County
  • Subdivision Name: MEAD HELEN D
  • Township: 37S
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Furnished: Partially

Building Information

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1979
  • Lot Size: 0.26 AC / 11,475 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 1697.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Directions: Take Uihlein Rd and Rangeland Pkwy to FL-70 W. Continue on FL-70 W. Take I-75 S to Sawyer Loop Rd in Bee Ridge. Continue on Sawyer Loop Rd. Take Palmer Ranch Pkwy, S Beneva Rd and Vamo Rd to Rita St in Vamo
  • Elementary School: Gulf Gate Elementary
  • Middle Or Junior School: Brookside Middle
  • High School: Riverview High
  • Mls Major Change Type: Sold
  • Major Change Type: Closed
  • Listing Service: Full Service
  • Road Frontage Type: Street Paved
  • Senior Community: No
  • SW Subdiv Community Name: Mead Helen D
  • Unit Number: No
  • Street Number: 1862
  • Street Name: RITA
  • Street Suffix: STREET
  • State: FL
  • City: SARASOTA
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: Yes
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Approval Required: No
  • Association: No
  • CDD: No
  • Tax Block: B
  • Tax Book Number: 1-38
  • Tax Legal Description: LOT 15 & W 1/2 OF LOT 16 BLK B HELEN D MEAD PLAT
  • Tax Lot: 15
  • Tax Year: 2023

Property

Lot Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: In County
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 75 x 153
  • Parcel Number: 0132130011
  • Total Acreage: 1/4 to less than 1/2
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Extras: No
  • Zoning: RSF3
  • Living Area: 1157
  • Lot Dimensions: 75 x 153
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built Numeric: 1979
  • Flood Zone Code: X
  • Flood Zone Date: 03-27-2024
  • Flood Zone Panel: 12115C0226G
  • Homestead: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Public Survey Range: 18E
  • Public Survey Section: 34
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected
  • Water Source: Well

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Block, Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Other, Private Mailbox, Sliding Doors, Storage
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Levels: One
  • Other Structures: Other, Storage, Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed, Screened
  • Pool Private: No
  • Pool: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Spa Features: Above Ground
  • Spa: Yes
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 0
  • Number Of Stories: 1
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Other, Primary Bedroom Main Floor
  • Laundry Features: Other
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Count: 4.0
  • Water View: No
  • Bathrooms Half: 0

Rental

Rental Information
  • Minimum Lease Period: 0

Property History for 1862 Rita Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 30, 2025

Sold

MFRMLS #A4654622

$307,000—
Jun 27, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1907518376

$307,000—
Jun 7, 2025

Pending

MFRMLS #A4654622

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/30/2025

Sold

MFRMLS #A4654622

$307,000
06/27/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1907518376

$307,000
06/07/2025

Pending

MFRMLS #A4654622

—

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Public records

1862 Rita Street

Beds

3

Baths

2

Total Finished SqFt

1,157 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,157 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

11,475 SqFt

Schools near 1862 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

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

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1862 Rita Street, Sarasota, FL 34231
$307,000
3
1,157
11,475
1856 Rita Street, Sarasota, FL 34231
$140,000
3
1,167
7,649
1870 Rita Street, Sarasota, FL 34231
–
3
2
1,559
11,475
1850 Rita Street, Sarasota, FL 34231
–
2
2
1,476
7,650
1865 Rita Street, Sarasota, FL 34231
$401,000
3
1,168
7,650
1876 Rita Street, Sarasota, FL 34231
$87,000
3
1,347
7,649

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