1887 Rita St

Sarasota, FL 34231

$449,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
2,241 Sq. Ft.
$200 / Sq. Ft.
2,241
Sq. Ft.
$200
per Sq. Ft.
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Sold 3/1/25
Sold 3/1/25
a front view of a house with garden

Description

One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Large family home in historic VAMO. 4.5 miles to Siesta Key. 2 blocks to two Sarasota County waterfront parks with Kayak launches on Sarasota Bay, directly across from Siesta Key. Paddle over to Midnight Pass, Palmer Point Beach Park to enjoy the beach only accessible by boat or Kayak. The home is much larger than it appears from the street (2241 sq feet under air) and is move in ready. Eat in kitchen has solid wood cabinets, granite counters and stainless-steel...One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Large family home in historic VAMO. 4.5 miles to Siesta Key. 2 blocks to two Sarasota County waterfront parks with Kayak launches on Sarasota Bay, directly across from Siesta Key. Paddle over to Midnight Pass, Palmer Point Beach Park to enjoy the beach only accessible by boat or Kayak. The home is much larger than it appears from the street (2241 sq feet under air) and is move in ready. Eat in kitchen has solid wood cabinets, granite counters and stainless-steel appliances. Extra-large (24x20) living/dining room with new laminate flooring installed with adhesive to prevent that hollow feel. Newer AC, Roof, and water heater as well as brand new septic system. New carpeting in 20x13 family room with woodburning stone fireplace. The large AIR CONDITIONED 2 car garage offers many possibilities. Fully fenced yard is perfect for pets. Freshly pressure washed paver driveway offers plenty of parking for your guests. Home has storm shutters stacked in the rear yard shed. Enjoy the beach and water sports without the worry and expense of living in a flood zone. Recent upgrades: New Roof 10/23, A/C 11/21, Water Heater 05/23. Freshly painted inside and out in 2024. New septic system, tank and fields just installed 12/24
  1. Listed by Michael Mulcahy • Brokerage DRE #1025379 • COPPOLA REALTY GROUP
    P: (941)-266-5283 C: (941)-266-5283 mikesinthesun@yahoo.com

Property Details for 1887 Rita Street

Architectural Style
Ranch
Subdivision Name
MEAD HELEN D
Township
37
Garage Spaces
2
Waterfront
No
LISTING CLOSED: 03/01/2025 12:00 AM

Property Details for 1887 Rita Street

StatusSold
MLS #A4633939
Days on Market27
Taxes$4,019 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1975
Lot Size0.26 AC / 11,475 SF
CountySarasota County
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Listing Courtesy of COPPOLA REALTY GROUP, Michael Mulcahy

Sold By MARCUS & COMPANY REALTY, Kate Reimler

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Building Information for 1887 Rita Street

Stories-Year Built1975Building Size-Lot Size0.26 AC / 11,475 SF

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Property Information for 1887 Rita Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 2597.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Directions: South on Tamiami Trail to VAMO Road. VAMO Road south to Rita Street on left. To 1887 on left.
  • 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: 1887
  • Street Name: RITA
  • Street Suffix: STREET
  • State: FL
  • City: SARASOTA
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage Dimensions: 20X19
  • Garage: Yes
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • CDD: No
  • Tax Block: A
  • Tax Book Number: 1-38
  • Tax Legal Description: E 1/2 LOT 21 ALL LOT 22 BLK A SUBJ TO 562 SF DRAINAGE ESMT TO COUNTY AS DESC IN OR 2904/1265 HELEN D MEAD PLAT
  • Tax Lot: 21
  • Tax Year: 2023
Property
Lot Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Parcel Number: 0132120094
  • Total Acreage: 1/4 to less than 1/2
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Extras: No
  • Zoning: RSF3
  • Living Area: 2241
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built Numeric: 1975
  • Flood Zone Code: X
  • Flood Zone Date: 03-27-2024
  • Flood Zone Panel: 12115C0226G
  • Homestead: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Public Survey Range: 18
  • Public Survey Section: 34
  • Dock YN: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Gray Water System, Hurricane Shutters
  • Fencing: Board
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Levels: One
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Pool Private: No
  • Pool: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 0
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Masonry, Stone, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate
  • Heating: Electric
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Stone Counters
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Count: 6.0
  • Water View: No
  • Bathrooms Half: 0

Property History for 1887 Rita Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 1, 2025

Sold

MFRMLS #A4633939

$449,000—
Jan 29, 2025

Pending

MFRMLS #A4633939

—
Jan 2, 2025

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #A4633939

$479,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/01/2025

Sold

MFRMLS #A4633939

$449,000
01/29/2025

Pending

MFRMLS #A4633939

—
01/02/2025

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #A4633939

$479,000

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

Public Records for 1887 Rita Street

Taxable ValueLand$103,300Additions$262,200Total$365,500
Tax Record2025$3,950 ($329 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,241 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,241 SqFtStories1Lot Size11,475 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1975Year Renovated2005ZoningRSF3CountySARASOTAAPN0132-12-0094Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1887 Rita Street

This home is within Sarasota.
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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Listing Courtesy of COPPOLA REALTY GROUP, Michael Mulcahy

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