1097 WILLIS AVENUE, SARASOTA, FL, 34232
Active145 days on marketListed Mar 11, 2026MLS #A4685461
About this home
1097 WILLIS AVENUE
Virtually Staged. Looking for space, flexibility, and freedom without HOA restrictions? This 4-bedroom, 2-bath Sarasota pool home offers exactly that. The backyard is built for enjoying Florida living, featuring a private pool, tiki hut, outdoor entertaining space, and a storage shed for added functionality. Whether you're hosting friends, relaxing by the water, or simply enjoying the sunshine, this outdoor setup creates a true backyard retreat. The front and side yard also offer a ton of activity space due to the corner lot positioning. Inside, the home offers a spacious and adaptable layout with multiple living areas that can easily be tailored to your needs. Create a formal dining area, home office, media room, playroom, or additional lounge space depending on your lifestyle. The kitchen has been updated with granite countertops, refreshed cabinetry, and newer appliances, blending practicality with a clean modern feel. The home also features solar panels to help offset electric costs, plus a newer well and septic system for added peace of mind and efficiency. Conveniently located near UTC Mall, Downtown Sarasota, Nathan Benderson Park, Bobby Jones Golf Club, Siesta Key Beach, shopping, dining, dog parks, sports fields, and everyday essentials, this property combines accessibility with the flexibility that’s becoming harder to find in Sarasota. If you’ve been searching for a pool home with room to spread out and fewer restrictions, this is an opportunity worth seeing.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,855
Sqft
0.22 ac
Lot size
1974
Year built
One
Levels
$224
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.
$3,157 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
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Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$3,157/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. 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
−24.4%
$/sqft vs Sarasota actives
$224 vs $343
Days on market
145 vs 62 typical
Where $224/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 Sarasota
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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SARASOTA 34232 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
34,779
Median age
48
Median income
$81,041
Median home value
$332,600
Avg household
2.24
Households w/ children
3,149
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
$475K → $495K
Sarasota median sold, yr/yr
95.2%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
152 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 53% above the SARASOTA 34232 median. See the full Sarasota market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 1097 WILLIS AVENUE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Feb ’26$329,000
1032 WILLIS AVENUE · same community
2 bd · 1 ba · 792 sqft · $415/sqft · 27 DOM
Sold · Jul ’26$720,000
1150 WILLIS AVENUE · same community
4 bd · 4 ba · 3,045 sqft · $236/sqft · 210 DOM
Sold · Dec ’25$397,500
3362 HOWELL PL
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,832 sqft · $217/sqft · 12 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
Tommy Trainer
Real Estate Agent · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 1097 WILLIS AVENUE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 1097 WILLIS AVENUE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
1097 WILLIS AVENUE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 1097 WILLIS AVENUE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $3,157/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 1097 WILLIS AVENUE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2024) was $4,452. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
How does the price compare to other homes in Sarasota?+
At $414,900, this home is listed about 27% below the Sarasota median of $569,945. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 1097 WILLIS AVENUE?+
Fruitville Elementary School (elementary), McIntosh Middle School (middle), Sarasota High School (high) — Sarasota County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Five things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$414,900 runs 53% above the SARASOTA 34232 median.
02Your own pool
A private pool — the feature Florida buyers ask for first, already in the ground and included in the price.
03Time on market is leverage
145 days on market against a Sarasota median of 62 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
04Strong assigned schools
Fruitville Elementary School, McIntosh Middle School, Sarasota High School — Fruitville Elementary School rates 4 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
05The price has already moved
Listed at $475,000, now $414,900 — a $60K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
Keep looking
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Listing courtesy of RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP · Rachel Tritschler. MLS #A4685461.
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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