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$1,950,000
Est. $12,067/mo

1538 S Orange Ave, Sarasota, FL, 34239

$765/sqft·Harbor Acres

3 bd4 ba2,550 sqftSingle Family
Listed by MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY· Last updated · MLS# A4672485

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Est. monthly payment
$12,067/mo
Down payment (20%)
$390,000
Property taxes
$922/mo
Rate assumed
6.8% · 30 yr
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At a glance

Single family
Built 1954
0.34 acres
Lot size
2,550 sqft
Living area

About this home

Ceiling Fans(s)Primary Bedroom Main FloorTray Ceiling(s)Walk-in Closet(s)Window TreatmentsStorageBuilt-in OvenDishwasher

1538 S Orange Ave is a 1954-built home in Harbor Acres, Sarasota. Inside you'll find 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and 2,550 square feet of living space. Listed at $1,950,000 (about $765/sqft), 280 days on market. Flood zone X - outside the FEMA high-risk areas, which keeps insurance manageable.

From the listing

This revitalized 2,550 sq' (+/-) single level home is in coveted Harbor Acres and within walking distance to the quaint Southside Village, Sarasota Bay and the energizing downtown area. Bistros, gourmet markets, art galleries and all things exciting will be yours to explore. With remodeling beginning in 2016 to Miami Dade Hurricane code regulations, improvements include the addition of a 750 sq' (+/-) Primary Suite with full bathroom for one and a 3/4 bath for another, both with walk-in closets thru-outs, modern lighting and plumbing fixtures, refurbished oak flooring, granite counters, security system, whole-house stereo speakers, new appliances, 426 sq' screened porch for outdoor entertaining, paver circular driveway with additional parking pull-outs, landscaping and dramatic lighting and a custom made art piece which is also an outdoor water feature. A new roof completed the project in 2022. The plan features a living area, separate dining room and kitchen in the center of the home, which separates the primary bedroom from the additional 2 bedrooms, for privacy. There is a storage building for outdoor accessories, a roomy 2-car, solid structure carport, water well for the sprinkler system and spray foam insulation in the attic. New HVAC, including duct work and UV light filter 2026. Not too big, not too small, no elevators, no shared parking, optional HOA dues of $125 a year and a one-of-a-kind opportunity, in a once in a lifetime location.

The essentials

Built
1954
Price / sqft
$765
On market
297 days
Annual tax
$11,061
Flood zone
X · Low risk
Lot
15,000 sqft
Type
Single Family Residence

Location

1538 S Orange Ave
Sarasota, FL, 34239·34239 - Sarasota/Pinecraft
Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1954
Lot
15,000 sqft
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Natural Gas
Parking
Covered, Guest
Days on Market
297
Ceiling Fans(s)
Primary Bedroom Main Floor
Tray Ceiling(s)
Walk-in Closet(s)
Window Treatments
Storage
Built-in Oven
Dishwasher
Disposal
Dryer
Exhaust Fan
Gas Water Heater
Microwave
Range
Range Hood
Refrigerator
Tankless Water Heater
Washer

Elementary

Southside Elementary

Middle

Brookside Middle

High

Sarasota High

Districts can re-zone, so verify directly with the district before relying on these.

Flood Zone X

Annual Tax (2024)

$11,061

Parcel #

2037060002

Taxes reflect the most recent assessment in the MLS feed. Actual tax owed can vary, so confirm with the county property appraiser before closing.

Subdivision

Harbor Acres

County

Sarasota

MLS Area

34239 - Sarasota/Pinecraft

Lot Size

15,000 sqft

LandscapedSidewalk
Date
Event
Price
11/18/2025
Listed for sale
Source: Stellar MLS #A4672485
$1,950,000
$765/sqft
Est. monthly payment$12,067/mo
Principal & interest$10,170
Property taxes$922
Insurance$975
Down payment20% · $390,000
Interest rate6.80%
Loan term

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List price: $1,950,000
$1.87M – $1.95M
96.1% – 100% of listTops out right at the list price
80% of listList price
59 of the last 117 home closings in 34239 landed at this number or higher (50%). The median one sat 63 days before it went under contract, and this one is on day 297.

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