1742 8TH STREET, SARASOTA, FL, 34236
Active129 days on marketListed Apr 1, 2026MLS #A4688413
About this home
1742 8TH STREET
Consider this duplex your home away from home while you visit Sarasota. This nice space features an open floor plan with two bedrooms, 1 full bath, 2 queen beds, perfect for a small group or family. Guests will appreciate the single bathroom with a refreshing shower and handy hair dryer. The air conditioning keeps the atmosphere comfortable no matter the weather outside. Nice patio with round table for you to enjoy the morning coffee with beautiful sunshine in the morning or enjoy the evening with glass of wine. Whether you’re unwinding after a day of exploring or starting fresh in the morning, this terrific duplex offers a cozy retreat. This location is across street from downtown Sarasota where you can walk to and enjoy many culture restaurants, a short walking distance to Gillespie Park where you can play tennis and pickleball, a few minute drive to Marina Jack, Saint Armands Circle, and beaches. Kickback, relax, and enjoy everything in Sarasota.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
2
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
756
Sqft
0.91 ac
Lot size
1985
Year built
One
Levels
$2
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Principal and interest plus estimated taxes and insurance. Run your own numbers below.
$173 /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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Estimated payment
$173/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Estimates only — taxes at 1.1%/yr and typical insurance; 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.
$/sqft vs Sarasota actives
$2 vs $345
Days on market
129 vs 62 typical
Where $2/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.
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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
$475K → $493K
Sarasota median sold, yr/yr
95.2%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
162 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 100% below the SARASOTA 34236 median. See the full Sarasota market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 1742 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 · Jun ’26$157,000
108 N TRUETT STREET · same community
4 bd · 1 ba · 1,282 sqft · $122/sqft · 347 DOM
Sold · Apr ’26$228,500
850 S TAMIAMI TRAIL UNIT 521
1 bd · 1 ba · 785 sqft · $291/sqft · 14 DOM
Sold · Feb ’26$220,000
850 S TAMIAMI TRAIL UNIT 836
1 bd · 1 ba · 785 sqft · $280/sqft · 90 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
Gianfranco Di Flumeri Petrelli
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 1742 8TH STREET — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 1742 8TH STREET — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
1742 8TH STREET FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 1742 8TH STREET?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $173/mo — principal and interest, estimated property taxes 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.
Are pets allowed at 1742 8TH STREET?+
The listing reports pets: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Size Limit, 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 $1,850, this home is listed about 100% below the Sarasota median of $565,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 1742 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
$1,850 is 100% below the SARASOTA 34236 median of $820,000, and at $2/sqft it sits under the Sarasota average of $495.
02Time on market is leverage
129 days on market against a Sarasota median of 62 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
03The price has already moved
Listed at $3,200, now $1,850 — a $1K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of FLORIDA REALTY INVESTMENTS · Bryan Ha. MLS #A4688413.
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