Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,092 sqft
3835 Rilma Ave, Sarasota, FL 34234
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.31 acresLot Size
1963Year Built
$286/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath home in the heart of Sarasota. Move-in ready and beautifully updated, it features modern finishes and a comfortable layout, perfect for first-time buyers, downsizers, or those seeking a vacation retreat. Inside, you’ll find a bright, open living space with luxury vinyl flooring, a stylish new kitchen with new cabinetry and stainless steel appliances, and a fully renovated bathroom complete with a new tub, vanity, fixtures, and lighting. The spacious backyard...Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath home in the heart of Sarasota. Move-in ready and beautifully updated, it features modern finishes and a comfortable layout, perfect for first-time buyers, downsizers, or those seeking a vacation retreat. Inside, you’ll find a bright, open living space with luxury vinyl flooring, a stylish new kitchen with new cabinetry and stainless steel appliances, and a fully renovated bathroom complete with a new tub, vanity, fixtures, and lighting. The spacious backyard is ideal for entertaining, gardening, or future enhancements, while the large shed provides laundry space and additional storage. Conveniently located near SRQ Airport, shopping, dining, and Sarasota’s world-famous beaches, this home has been updated from head to toe and ready to welcome its next owners
  • Listed by: Debra Briscoe 941.782.0000 openingdoorswithdebbie@gmail.com Brokerage DRE #1045649 • FINE PROPERTIES
Listing closed: 11/14/2025 12:00 AM • Source: MFRMLS, MLS#: A4667116

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$277,500

Avg days on market

71

Sale-to-list ratio

89.7%

Sarasota, FL

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Location

Listing Courtesy of FINE PROPERTIES, Debra Briscoe

Sold By HORIZON REALTY INTERNATIONAL, Paul Cramer

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Property Information for 3835 Rilma Avenue

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,327 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Subdivision Name: PHILLIPS JOSEPH H SUB OF
  • Township: 36
  • Waterfront: No
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Lot Size: 0.31 AC / 13,600 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 1248.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Directions: Located just east of U.S. 41, take 38th Street and turn onto Rilma Avenue; the home will be on your right at 3835 Rilma Ave. Conveniently accessible from both I-75 and downtown Sarasota, the property sits close to shopping, dining, and local amenities.
  • Mls Major Change Type: Sold
  • Major Change Type: Closed
  • Listing Service: Full Service
  • Senior Community: No
  • SW Subdiv Community Name: Not Applicable
  • Unit Number: No
  • Street Number: 3835
  • Street Name: RILMA
  • Street Suffix: AVENUE
  • State: FL
  • City: SARASOTA
Parking
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: No
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • CDD: No
  • Tax Block: B
  • Tax Book Number: 1-18
  • Tax Legal Description: LOTS 15 & 16 BLK B PLAT OF JOS H PHILLIPS
  • Tax Lot: 15
  • Tax Year: 2024
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Property
Lot Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Parcel Number: 2004160099
  • Total Acreage: 1/4 to less than 1/2
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Extras: No
  • Zoning: RSF3
  • Living Area: 1092
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built Numeric: 1963
  • Flood Zone Code: X
  • Flood Zone Date: 03-27-2024
  • Flood Zone Panel: 12115C0131G
  • Homestead: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Public Survey Range: 17
  • Public Survey Section: 12
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Private Mailbox
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Levels: One
  • Pool Private: No
  • Pool: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 0
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Laundry Features: Other
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Count: 5.0
  • Water View: No
  • Bathrooms Half: 0

Property History for 3835 Rilma Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 14, 2025

Sold

MFRMLS #A4667116

$312,000
Nov 12, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1919996966

$312,000

+358.4% / yr

Oct 10, 2025

Pending

MFRMLS #A4667116

DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/14/2025

Sold

MFRMLS #A4667116

$312,000
11/12/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1919996966

$312,000

+358.4% / yr

10/10/2025

Pending

MFRMLS #A4667116

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

Public Records for 3835 Rilma Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$184,300Additions$102,300Total$286,600
Tax Record2024$4,327 ($361 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,092 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,092 SqFtStories1Lot Size13,600 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1963Year Renovated2008ZoningRSF3CountySARASOTAAPN2004-16-0099

Schools near 3835 Rilma Avenue

This home is within Sarasota.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Emma E. Booker Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Booker Middle School
Public6 to 8

Booker High School
Public9 to 12

Bay Haven School Of Basics Plus
PublicK to 5

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: 3835 Rilma Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34234
$312,000
3
1,092
13,600
$189,500
4
1,500
6,800
$187,800
2
1,005
10,880
$430,000
3
1,524
11,723
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