1649 8TH STREET, SARASOTA, FL, 34236
Active36 days on marketListed Jun 18, 2026MLS #A4695133
About this home
1649 8TH STREET
Virtually Staged. Welcome to the heart of Sarasota living in the desirable Gillespie Park neighborhood! This spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bath residence offers over 1,800 square feet of comfortable living space with an open floor plan, soaring ceilings, and durable tile flooring throughout. Built in 1996 and thoughtfully updated with a new AC system and new windows, the home combines modern efficiency with everyday functionality. The enclosed garage provides exceptional flexibility and can serve as a bonus room, home office, den, fitness space, or potential in-law suite opportunity. Step outside to your own private backyard sanctuary featuring a fully fenced yard—perfect for entertaining, gardening, pets, or simply enjoying Florida’s outdoor lifestyle. Located within Sarasota city limits, this property offers excellent short-term rental potential and places you just minutes from vibrant downtown Sarasota, world-renowned beaches, SRQ Airport, shopping, dining, arts, and entertainment. Residents of Gillespie Park enjoy access to the community’s beautiful 10-acre park featuring tennis courts, walking paths, a scenic pond, playground, and expansive green space. Whether you’re searching for a primary residence, investment property, or seasonal retreat, this home delivers the best of Sarasota living with location, versatility, and lifestyle all in one exceptional package.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,820
Sqft
0.11 ac
Lot size
1996
Year built
One
Levels
$384
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.
$4,535 /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
$4,535/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
+70.2%
$/sqft vs Sarasota actives
$384 vs $329
Days on market
36 vs 58 typical
Where $384/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 Gillespie Park
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Get to know Sarasota. See the full Sarasota guide →
Gillespie Park — neighborhood snapshot
Population
1,001
Median age
37
Median income
$57,142
Median home value
$546,427
Avg household
2
Households w/ children
94%
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)
157 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 18% below the SARASOTA 34236 median. See the full Sarasota market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 1649 8TH STREET
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · May ’26$1,500,000
711 S PALM AVENUE UNIT 303
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,815 sqft · $826/sqft · 170 DOM
Sold · Mar ’26$835,000
435 S GULFSTREAM AVENUE UNIT 501
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,855 sqft · $450/sqft · 0 DOM
Sold · Dec ’25$1,562,000
1513 OAK STREET UNIT 18
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,910 sqft · $818/sqft · 2 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 1649 8TH STREET — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 1649 8TH STREET — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
1649 8TH STREET FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 1649 8TH STREET?+
With 10% down on a 30-year Conventional loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $4,535/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 1649 8TH STREET?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $4,092. 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 1649 8TH STREET?+
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 $699,000, this home is listed about 23% above the Sarasota median of $570,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 1649 8TH STREET?+
Alta Vista Elementary School (elementary), Booker High School (high), Booker Middle School (middle) — Sarasota County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Three things that matter here
01Under the SARASOTA 34236 market on paper
$699,000 is 18% below the SARASOTA 34236 median of $849,000, and at $384/sqft it sits under the Sarasota average of $496.
02Trees/Woods views
The trees/woods view is part of what you're buying — views hold value independently of the structure.
03The price has already moved
Listed at $749,000, now $699,000 — a $50K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY · Angela Adams. MLS #A4695133.
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