1721 8th St
Sarasota, FL 34236
Active
List price
$650,000
Listing courtesy of FINE PROPERTIES, 941-782-0000 (Beverly Perez)
MLS# A4695998 Status Active
Listing updated November 1, 2026
About this home
Rare opportunity to acquire a 9,200 SF double lot in one of Downtown Sarasota’s most desirable and rapidly evolving neighborhoods. Located just steps from the 10-acre Gillespie Park, this property offers exceptional potential in an area experiencing significant investment and redevelopment. Residents enjoy easy access to tennis and basketball courts, a scenic pond, dog park, fitness trail, playground, and shaded walking paths beneath majestic oak trees. The property is within walking distance of Downtown Sarasota’s restaurants, galleries, shopping, and entertainment venues, and only 0.7 miles from Sarasota Bay and The Bay, the city’s signature waterfront park. With no HOA, no deed restrictions, DTN (Downtown Neighborhood) zoning, and potential benefits under Florida’s Live Local Act, this property offers outstanding flexibility for a variety of residential development opportunities. The location provides convenient access to Sarasota’s vibrant cultural scene, including the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, Sarasota Orchestra, Bayfront Marina, and the city’s renowned arts and dining districts. Whether you are looking to build now or secure land in one of Sarasota’s most dynamic growth corridors, this oversized double lot presents a rare opportunity in the heart of Downtown Sarasota. Adjacent home is also available for purchase. Combined, the properties would create four contiguous lots totaling approximately 19,200 SF (0.44 acres), presenting an exceptional assemblage opportunity for future development.
Facts
- Property type
- Land
- Lot
- 0.21 acres
- Annual taxes
- $4,764
- Subdivision
- Schindler Sub
- County
- Sarasota
Features
- Community
- Dog Park, Park, Playground, Racquetball, Sidewalks, Tennis Court(s)
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Location
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