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$2,300,000
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708 GARFIELD DRIVE

SARASOTA, FL 34236
bedrooms
4 Beds
bathrooms
3 Baths
square feet
2,578 Ft²
$12,826
Est. Monthly

About This Property

Virtually Staged. Live the Lido Beach Lifestyle!
If you love the beach but can't give up City Life, this could be your perfect home-or your next investment due to the flexible one-week rental policy!
Just 800 steps from Lido Beach on the Gulf of Mexico, surrounded by mega million dollar houses, this light and bright 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home offers the perfect blend of coastal living, space, and opportunity. A single level home features an updated kitchen and bathrooms, plus the flexibility of two primary bedrooms.
Set on a generous 0.287-acre lot, the property features Florida-friendly landscaping and an oversized detached garage. Plans had already been drawn for a potential apartment conversion over the garage, offering exciting possibilities for additional living space for family, guests, or income.
Enjoy the best of Sarasota just moments away, including the shops, restaurants, and vibrant atmosphere of St. Armands Circle.
Whether you're looking for a place to live, relax, and enjoy the beach, or an investment property with a liberal one-week minimum rental policy, this home offers an exceptional opportunity in one of Sarasota's most desirable coastal locations.
Unit Size
2,578 Ft²
Days on Market
34 days
Land Size
0.29 acres
Price per sqft
$892
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$1,532
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1966

Listed By

Midge McCarthy
Midge McCarthy
RE/MAX PLATINUM REALTY

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Last updated: 17 days ago (Stellar MLS #A4702849)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Aug 14, 2026 Listed by RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP $2,300,000
Listed by RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP
Sep 29, 2016 Sold
Sold
Jun 23, 2003 Sold
Sold

Property Highlights

Garage
Air Conditioning
Parking Details
Has Garage
Attached Garage
Parking Features: Oversized
Garage Spaces: 2
Interior Details
Full Bathrooms: 3
Interior Features: Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s), Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Split Bedroom, Window Treatments
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl
Door Features: Sliding Doors
Laundry Features: Inside
Rooms: 8
Exterior Details
Square Footage: 2578
Square Footage Source: $0
Year Built: 1966
Building Area Total: 2704
Levels: One
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Window Features: Blinds
Construction Materials: Concrete
Patio and Porch Features: Rear Porch, Screened
Pool Features: Heated, In Ground
Pool is Private
Lot Features: City Lot, Landscaped, Near Public Transit, FloodZone
Lot Size Area: 12500
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.29
Lot Size Square Feet: 12500
Water Source: Public
Financial Details
Tax Annual Amount: $18,384
Lease Considered: Yes
Utilities Details
Cooling Type: Central Air
Heating Type: Central, Electric
Sewer : Public Sewer

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1966
  • Effective Year Built: 1991
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 5
  • Bedroom Count: 4
  • Bathroom Count: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Partial Bathrooms: 3
  • Bathroom Plumbing Fixtures: 2
  • Building Condition: 6
  • Building Quality: 7
  • Construction Type: 12
  • Building Style: 0
  • Exterior Walls Type: 12
  • Interior Walls Type: 3
  • Roof Shape Type: 8
  • Roof Cover Type: 4
  • Floor Count: 100
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 9
  • Basement Type: 0
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: 4
  • Garage Square Area: 616
  • Parking Space Count: 2
  • Patio Type: 5
  • Porch Type: 102
  • Pool Type: 8
  • Location Influence Type: 113

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 12,500
  • Total Building Area: 2,578
  • Gross Building Area: 2,578
  • Building Area: 2,578
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: 1
  • Heating: 3
  • Heated Square Feet: 2,578
  • Heating Fuel Type: 0

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 1
  • Water Service: 2

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: LIDO BEACH DIV B SUB BLKS 51-55-58
  • Land Acres: 0000000287
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 0100
  • State Land Use Code: 001
  • Legal Description 1: COM NWLY COR BLK 63 TH ELY ALONG SLY R/W LINE OF GARFIELD DR 220 FT FOR POB TH SLY 125 FT TH ELY 100 FT TH NLY 125 FT TH WLY 100 FT TO POB, BEING PART OF BLK 63, SUB OF BLKS 50, 57, 59, 61,

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Sarasota County School District
  • School Tax School District: T02 T02D A055
  • Census Tract: 000700

Zoning

  • Zoning: RSF3

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: 20
  • Account Number: 2016060066
  • Subdivision Tract Number: 654
  • Parcel: 2016-06-0066
  • Block: 63
  • Meridian: SEC 35 TWN 36S RNG 17E
  • Municipality: CITY OF SARASOTA
  • Latitude: 27.3122
  • Longitude: -82.5717

    Address

  • Full Address: 708 Garfield Dr
  • Address - House Number: 708
  • Address - Street Name: Garfield
  • Address - Suffix Type: Dr
  • State: FL
  • City Name: Sarasota
  • Carrier Code: C077
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 2144
  • Zip Code: 34236

Valuation

    Tax

  • Total Area: 2,704
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Amount: $1,282,873
  • Initial Tax Delinquent Year: 2022
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 0200

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.1754
  • Valuation Date: Jan 10, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 77
  • Final Value: 2,260,209
  • High Value: 2,656,871
  • Low Value: 1,863,546

    Market Valuation

  • Market Total Value: $1,855,600
  • Market Land Value: $1,604,000
  • Market Improvement Value: $251,600

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $883,847

    Exemptions

  • Homeowner Exemption: Yes

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Sep 26, 2016
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Sep 29, 2016
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: 71
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 2016121379
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Jun 23, 2003
  • Previous Sale Contract Date: Jun 20, 2003
  • Previous Sale Amount: $580,000
  • Previous Sale Document Type: 41
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 708 Garfield Drive built and last sold?
The property at 708 Garfield Drive was built in 1966 and last sold on Sep 26, 2016 for $825,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 708 Garfield Drive is $2,341,675.
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