1541 FLOWER DRIVE, SARASOTA, FL, 34239
Active394 days on marketListed Jun 24, 2025MLS #A4656365
About this home
1541 FLOWER DRIVE
This unique home is in the desirable neighborhood of Harbor Acres. World renowned Selby Botanical Gardens is less than a mile from your new home. This mid-century jewel was built in 1956 and was originally a 2/2. The original bathrooms are still in their original state and are in good condition providing a cool retro vibe. The original hardwood floors and fireplace exude warmth and sophisticated charm. The current owner purchased the home in 1989 and remodeled the kitchen and added a new wing on the house with 2 additional large bedrooms ensuite with baths. Copious amounts of storage in all 4 bedrooms and a huge laundry room with lots of closet space as well. The garage is oversize and there is a picturesque circular driveway for ample parking. There is plenty of room to put in a pool of your own design. The house was re-roofed in 2018. Some of the most beautiful homes in Sarasota are your neighbors in Harbor Acres. And Flower Drive is a special address with the highly sought after Southside Elementary School just 1-mile away, you can’t beat this property. In real estate it is all about Location, Location, Location. This home has plenty of room for the family, so, come on home!
Facts & features
The home at a glance
4
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3,302
Sqft
0.34 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
1956
Year built
One
Levels
$566
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record — not generic estimates.
$11,573 /mo · 10% down Conventional, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
Above the FHA loan limit for our service areas, so Conventional is the default. VA buyers: switch below — $0 down.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Run your own numbers
FHA isn’t available at this price — the loan would exceed the $541,287 FHA limit for our service areas.
Estimated payment
$11,573/mo
Includes estimated PMI — it drops off once you reach 20% equity. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
vs edgeAI estimate
+122.1%
$/sqft vs HARBOR ACRES
$566 vs $1,311
Days on market
394 vs 58 typical
Where $566/sqft sits among the 8 homes for sale in HARBOR ACRES
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside Harbor Acres
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Get to know Sarasota. See the full Sarasota guide →
Harbor Acres — neighborhood snapshot
Population
353
Median age
65
Median income
$139,659
Median home value
$1,145,800
Avg household
2
Households w/ children
23%
For the school run
Sarasota County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Sarasota market
$470K → $470K
Sarasota median sold, yr/yr
95.1%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
3 of 8
HARBOR ACRES have cut their price
Median sold price, Sarasota, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 188% above the SARASOTA 34239 median. See the full Sarasota market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 1541 FLOWER DRIVE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Mar ’26$1,750,000
1504 S ORANGE AVENUE · same community
3 bd · 3 ba · 3,238 sqft · $540/sqft · 3 DOM
Sold · Feb ’26$1,500,000
1395 HARBOR DRIVE · same community
6 bd · 5.5 ba · 4,326 sqft · $347/sqft · 0 DOM
Sold · May ’26$3,625,000
1349 HARBOR DRIVE · same community
4 bd · 4 ba · 4,337 sqft · $836/sqft · 96 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
David Ramirez
Real Estate Agent · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 1541 FLOWER DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 1541 FLOWER DRIVE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
1541 FLOWER DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 1541 FLOWER DRIVE?+
With 10% down on a 30-year Conventional loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $11,573/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
What are the property taxes on 1541 FLOWER DRIVE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2024) was $7,456. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
Are pets allowed at 1541 FLOWER DRIVE?+
The listing reports pets: Yes. Communities often layer on breed or weight rules — we'll verify the specifics with the association before you commit.
How does the price compare to other homes in Sarasota?+
At $1,870,000, this home is listed about 228% above the Sarasota median of $570,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 1541 FLOWER DRIVE?+
Sarasota High School (high), Southside Elementary School (elementary), Brookside Middle School (middle) — Sarasota County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Four things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$1,870,000 runs 188% above the SARASOTA 34239 median — but at 3,302 sqft it's also nearly twice the size of the typical Sarasota listing.
02Time on market is leverage
394 days on market against a Sarasota median of 58 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
03Strong assigned schools
Sarasota High School, Southside Elementary School, Brookside Middle School — Southside Elementary School rates 5 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
04The price has already moved
Listed at $2,500,000, now $1,870,000 — a $630K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY · Kathleen Griffin. MLS #A4656365.
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