1679 Arlington Street, Sarasota, FL 34239
Local realty services provided by:Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Synergy
Listed by:liz nason
Office:premier sothebys intl realty
MLS#:A4645254
Source:MFRMLS
Price summary
- Price:$799,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$582.36
About this home
One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Step into Sarasota's storied past with this 1925 Florida bungalow + Guest House, West of Trail, west of Osprey, in the heart of historic Southside Village. This home welcomes you with a whimsical mosaic pathway, under a canopy of trees, onto a large breezy screened front porch. Inside, refinished original heart pine floors, high ceilings, a shell-adorned wood-burning fireplace and river rock bath floor capture the charm of Old Florida. The main house features a sun-filled great room, a large eat-in kitchen and custom French doors leading to two spacious bedrooms and a full bath. Two hall closets and an attic provide ample storage. A back porch houses laundry and additional storage. Outside a colorful patio brings you to a charming guest cottage featuring original beadboard and heart pine flooring, a living area, kitchenette, full bedroom and 3/4 bath. Ideal for visitors, teen or mother-in-law suite, office, art studio or rental income. Garden lovers and beachgoers alike will appreciate the outdoor shower behind the cottage, surrounded by a backyard filled with mature trees and local flora. This home is a block from Sarasota Memorial Hospital, less than two miles from downtown, minutes from Siesta Key Beach and only steps from Southside Village, Sarasota's oldest shopping and dining district. Increasingly rare, homes like this don't come along often, rich in history, filled with character, and part of Sarasota's most walkable and vibrant neighborhood. Own a piece of Sarasota's story and be a part of it.
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Home facts
- Year built:1925
- Listing ID #:A4645254
- Added:171 day(s) ago
- Updated:September 30, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:3
- Total bathrooms:2
- Full bathrooms:2
- Living area:1,150 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air, Wall/Window Unit(s)
- Heating:Electric
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Metal
- Year built:1925
- Building area:1,150 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.16 Acres
Schools
- High school:Sarasota High
- Middle school:Brookside Middle
- Elementary school:Southside Elementary
Utilities
- Water:Public, Water Connected
- Sewer:Public Sewer, Sewer Connected
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$799,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$582.36
- Tax amount:$3,164 (2024)
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