4237 Sarasota Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34234

Sarasota
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4237 Sarasota Avenue,Sarasota, FL 34234
$415,000
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  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,803 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: steve ivan
Office: exit king realty
MLS#:A4693278
Source:MFRMLS

Price summary

  • Price:$415,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$220.39

About this home

TLC is needed on this fixer-upper. "Step back into Sarasota’s Golden Age with this rare Norman Revival treasure, purportedly commissioned by circus legend John Ringling circa 1940. Nestled "West of the Trail"(Tamiami Trail) in the prestigious Sapphire Shores neighborhood, this two-story masterpiece is a storied neighbor to the world-renowned Ringling Museum and the Venetian splendor of Ringling's Cà d’Zan. Inside, the home retains its timeless character across its twenty-six-foot living room, library, three spacious bedrooms, and two bathrooms, featuring an authentic clawfoot bathtub that evokes a sense of period elegance. With its distinctive steeply pitched rooflines and craftsmanship that would be nearly impossible to replicate today, this property offers more than just a home—it’s a living piece of Sarasota history. This two-story architectural gem is close to Sarasota Bay and the Ringling Museum grounds. It is in a prime location in a culturally rich neighborhood. A true...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1940
  • Listing ID #:A4693278
  • Added:3 day(s) ago
  • Updated:May 15, 2026 at 02:16 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:3
  • Total bathrooms:2
  • Full bathrooms:2
  • Flooring:Ceramic Tile, Tile, Wood
  • Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator
  • Bedroom Description:Primary Bedroom Main Floor
  • Living area:1,803 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central Air
  • Heating:Electric
  • Central air:Yes

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Shingle
  • Year built:1940
  • Building area:1,803 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.17 Acres
  • Construction Materials:Frame, Stucco
  • Exterior Features:Garden
  • Foundation Description:Slab
  • Levels:2 Story

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public, Public Sewer, Sewer Connected

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$415,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$220.39
  • Tax amount:$5,217 (2025)

Features and amenities

  • Appliances:Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
  • Amenities:Cable Available, Ceiling Fans(s), Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Pool features:Public Pool
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