1613 IDLE LANE, SARASOTA, FL, 34231
Active75 days on marketListed May 15, 2026MLS #A4693024
About this home
1613 IDLE LANE
One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Investor’s dream in the heart of Sarasota! Welcome to 1613 Idle Lane, a rare opportunity to create your own custom coastal retreat in one of Sarasota’s most desirable locations. This fully gutted property is ready for renovation, offering endless potential for investors, builders, or buyers looking to design their dream home from the ground up. Ideally situated just one street from the canal and only one home from the bay, the property offers beautiful bay views from the second floor. Surrounded by luxury waterfront homes and located minutes from downtown Sarasota, Siesta Key, shopping, dining, and entertainment, this is an exceptional chance to invest in a prime location with incredible upside potential. Properties with this location, potential, and surrounding value are becoming increasingly difficult to find. Whether you are looking for your next investment project, seasonal getaway, or forever home, 1613 Idle Lane presents an exceptional opportunity to create something truly special in Sarasota’s thriving luxury market. Bring your contractor, architect, and imagination; the possibilities are endless. Create the perfect coastal lifestyle by designing a home tailored to your vision in one of Sarasota’s most sought-after neighborhoods. With close proximity to boating, beaches, waterfront dining, and vibrant downtown living, this property offers the ideal combination of location and opportunity. Bring your vision and make this property your own! Contact me today to schedule your private showing and explore the potential of this unique Sarasota property!
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2,009
Sqft
0.23 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
1972
Year built
Two
Levels
$324
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.
$4,407 /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
$4,407/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
−37.6%
$/sqft vs Sarasota actives
$324 vs $331
Days on market
75 vs 58 typical
Where $324/sqft sits among the 400 Sarasota actives
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 Bay View Acres
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Get to know Sarasota. See the full Sarasota guide →
Bay View Acres — neighborhood snapshot
Population
385
Median age
60
Median income
$133,709
Median home value
$382,267
Avg household
2
Households w/ children
27%
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)
156 of 400
Sarasota actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Sarasota, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 219% above the SARASOTA 34231 median. See the full Sarasota market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 1613 IDLE LANE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Oct ’25$430,000
7413 STARFISH DRIVE
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,000 sqft · $215/sqft · 6 DOM
Sold · May ’26$1,189,995
1837 UPPER COVE TERRACE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,964 sqft · $606/sqft · 110 DOM
Sold · Dec ’25$835,000
7535 COVE TERRACE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,928 sqft · $433/sqft · 52 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 1613 IDLE LANE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 1613 IDLE LANE — before you fall in love.
See it in person
Schedule a tour
Pick a day that works — this goes straight to David's phone and CRM.
Straight answers
1613 IDLE LANE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 1613 IDLE LANE?+
With 10% down on a 30-year Conventional loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $4,407/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 1613 IDLE LANE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $5,947. 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 1613 IDLE LANE?+
The listing reports pets: Cats OK, Dogs OK, 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 $650,000, this home is listed about 14% above the Sarasota median of $570,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 1613 IDLE LANE?+
Gulf Gate Elementary School (elementary), Riverview High School (high), Brookside Middle School (middle) — Sarasota County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
Keep looking
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Listing courtesy of KW COASTAL LIVING III · Jenna Didiego. MLS #A4693024.
IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS.
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