2857 WOOD STREET, SARASOTA, FL, 34237
Active2 days on marketListed Oct 17, 2026MLS #A4709704
About this home
2857 WOOD STREET
Welcome to 2857 Wood Street, just a couple blocks from the Legacy Trail and minutes from downtown Sarasota and Siesta Key beach. This delightful 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers 1737 sq. ft. of inviting living space. It’s the perfect place to enjoy the laid-back Florida lifestyle. As you step inside, you’re greeted by laminate flooring throughout that brings a touch of warm, comfortable style to the home. The spacious, open kitchen is ideal for entertaining or enjoying a quiet dinner at home. Retreat outside to your private backyard oasis. The fully fenced back yard features hot tub and plunge tub, creating a tranquil and picturesque setting ideal for relaxing or entertaining. With no HOA or deed restrictions, this property offers outstanding flexibility for you. Whether you're searching for a primary residence, seasonal getaway, or income-producing investment, located within the city of Sarasota where weekly rentals are permitted, this home is especially well positioned for short-term rental opportunities thanks to its unbeatable location. You're less than a mile from downtown Sarasota's renowned dining, shopping, and arts scene, and only a short drive from both Lido Key and Siesta Key's world-famous beaches. 2857 Wood Street is move-in ready and presents an exceptional opportunity to own a thoughtfully updated home that perfectly combines modern style, investment potential, and one of Sarasota's most sought-after locations.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,333
Sqft
0.16 ac
Lot size
1956
Year built
One
Levels
$356
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.
$3,603 /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:
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$3,603/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
+101.7%
$/sqft vs Sarasota actives
$356 vs $387
Days on market
2 vs 78 typical
Where $356/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 Bellevue Terrace
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Bellevue Terrace — neighborhood snapshot
Population
1,374
Median age
55
Median income
$55,707
Median home value
$278,900
Avg household
2
Households w/ children
117
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)
192 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 138% above the SARASOTA 34237 median. See the full Sarasota market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 2857 WOOD STREET
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$345,000
2832 NOVUS STREET · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,262 sqft · $273/sqft · 74 DOM
Sold · Sep ’26$450,000
2742 S EAST AVENUE
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,342 sqft · $335/sqft · 23 DOM
Sold · Feb ’26$485,000
2651 LEAFY LANE
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,356 sqft · $358/sqft · 5 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
Emanuel Marin Maldonado
Real estate agent · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 2857 WOOD STREET — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 2857 WOOD STREET — before you fall in love.
See it in person
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Straight answers
2857 WOOD STREET FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 2857 WOOD STREET?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $3,603/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 2857 WOOD STREET?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $5,241. 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 $475,000, this home is listed about 14% below the Sarasota median of $550,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 2857 WOOD STREET?+
Alta Vista Elementary School (elementary), Sarasota High School (high), Brookside 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
$475,000 runs 138% above the SARASOTA 34237 median.
02Move-in furnished
The furniture conveys — a genuine head start for a second home or rental, and one less five-figure line item after closing.
03Fresh on the market
Only 2 days on market in a Sarasota market that averages 78 — if it fits, move quickly.
Keep looking
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Listing courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER SARASOTA CENT. · Judy Limekiller. MLS #A4709704.
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