708 GARFIELD DRIVE, SARASOTA, FL, 34236
Active45 days on marketListed Aug 26, 2026MLS #A4702849
About this home
708 GARFIELD DRIVE
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.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
4
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2,578
Sqft
0.29 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
1966
Year built
One
Levels
$892
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.
$14,965 /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
$14,965/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
+14.8%
$/sqft vs Sarasota actives
$892 vs $361
Days on market
45 vs 85 typical
Where $892/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 Lido Key
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Get to know Sarasota. See the full Sarasota guide →
Lido Key — neighborhood snapshot
Population
1,257
Median age
68
Median income
$250,001
Median home value
$1,127,100
Avg household
2
Households w/ children
18%
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)
190 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 188% above the SARASOTA 34236 median. See the full Sarasota market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 708 GARFIELD DRIVE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Mar ’26$3,650,000
369 S POLK DRIVE · same community
4 bd · 4 ba · 2,179 sqft · $1,675/sqft · 13 DOM
Sold · Oct ’25$5,150,000
455 CLEVELAND DRIVE · same community
6 bd · 7 ba · 4,702 sqft · $1,095/sqft · 75 DOM
Sold · Mar ’26$1,175,000
3721 FLAMINGO AVENUE
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,628 sqft · $447/sqft · 141 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
Anthony Richardson
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 708 GARFIELD DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 708 GARFIELD DRIVE — before you fall in love.
See it in person
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Straight answers
708 GARFIELD DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 708 GARFIELD DRIVE?+
With 10% down on a 30-year Conventional loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $14,965/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 708 GARFIELD DRIVE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $18,384. 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 708 GARFIELD DRIVE?+
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 $2,300,000, this home is listed about 318% above the Sarasota median of $550,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 708 GARFIELD DRIVE?+
Southside 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
01Positioned at the premium end
$2,300,000 runs 188% above the SARASOTA 34236 median — but at 2,578 sqft it's also 54% larger than the typical Sarasota listing.
02Your own pool
A private pool — the feature Florida buyers ask for first, already in the ground and included in the price.
03Strong assigned schools
Southside Elementary School, Booker High School, Booker Middle School — Southside Elementary School rates 5 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
Keep looking
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Listing courtesy of RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP · Midge McCarthy. MLS #A4702849.
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