2708 Fort Worth Street, Sarasota, FL 34231

$489,000
2
BD
2
BA
1,392
SqFt

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Sold Price
$489,000
List Price
$499,000
Status
Sold
Days on Market
42
Closing Date
Oct 20, 2025
MLS#
A4661583
Property Style
Single Family
Year Built
1961
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,392
Lot Size
7,875
Acres
0.18
Total Acreage
0 to less than 1/4
Legal Subdivision Name
Sarasota Highlands
Community Name
Sarasota Highlands
MLS Area Major
Sarasota/Gulf Gate Branch

Property Description

Just minutes from world-famous Siesta Key, this beautifully updated mid-century gem offers the perfect blend of style, comfort, and convenience. Step inside to find sunlit living spaces adorned with timeless Terrazzo floors, setting the tone for the home’s effortless charm. The spacious living and dining areas flow seamlessly into a sleek European-style kitchen that’s a chef’s dream—complete with high-end stainless steel appliances, including a Bosch convection oven with induction cooktop, Bosch dishwasher, quartzite countertops, designer faucet, and modern cabinetry. Enjoy morning coffee in the adjacent breakfast area before retreating to your owner’s suite, featuring customized closet shelving and an En-Suite Bath tucked behind a stylish barn door. The bath boasts a walk-in shower and quartz-topped vanity. A generously sized guest bedroom and updated guest bath with a tub/shower combo offer comfort for family or visitors. The 1-car garage with epoxy flooring provides plenty of storage with overhead racks, a workbench, and direct access to the laundry room—complete with Maytag washer and dryer, laundry sink, and even more storage. Outside, your private backyard oasis awaits with a heated saltwater pool and Travertine lanai, all within a screened enclosure. A fully fenced yard with lush landscaping, a storage shed, covered carport, and oversized driveway add to the home’s appeal. Peace of mind comes easy with recent updates, including hurricane impact windows, a metal roof with whole-house gutters (2018), A/C and water heater (2017), updated electrical (2016), and a stand-by generator with transfer switch. Located in the charming Sarasota Highlands neighborhood—near the historic Maine Colony, A-rated Riverview High School, local shopping, dining, and entertainment—you’ll also enjoy quick access to pristine beaches. With no HOA, this move-in-ready home is the perfect slice of Florida living. Schedule your showing today!

Additional Information

Taxes
$5159
Minimum Lease
1 Month
Location
Landscaped, Level, Paved
Community Features
No Deed Restriction
Property Description
One Story
Zoning
RSF2
Interior Layout
Built-in Features, Ceiling Fans(s), Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Window Treatments
Interior Features
Built-in Features, Ceiling Fans(s), Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Window Treatments
Floor
Terrazzo, Tile
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Utilities
BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Heating
Central, Electric, Heat Pump
Air Conditioning
Central Air, Attic Fan
Exterior Construction
Block, Stucco
Exterior Features
Lighting, Private Mailbox, Rain Gutters, Storage
Roof
Metal
Foundation
Slab
Pool
Private
Pool Type
Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Lighting, Pool Alarm, Salt Water, Screen Enclosure, Tile
Garage Carport
1 Car Carport, 1 Car Garage
Garage Spaces
1
Garage Features
Garage Door Opener, Workshop in Garage
Garage Dimensions
11x18
Elementary School
Phillippi Shores Elementary
Middle School
Brookside Middle
High School
Riverview High
Fences
Fenced, Wood
Pets
Allowed
Flood Zone Code
X
Parcel ID
0085080027
Legal Description
LOT 8 & W 1/2 OF LOT 7 LESS N 5 FT FOR RD BLK B SARASOTA HIGHLANDS

Listing courtesy of MAVREALTY. 727-314-3942

Selling Office: TRUE REAL ESTATE INC.

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