879 E 2ND STREET, ENGLEWOOD, FL, 34223
Active344 days on marketListed Aug 25, 2025MLS #N6140129
About this home
879 E 2ND STREET
Your Florida home – with a sitcom legacy! Live where others vacation – in a home with Hollywood heritage. This charming single-family home in Englewood offers not only sunshine, beaches and space – but also a unique story: It was previously owned by Donald Martin, the son of Barney Martin – the actor who played Morty Seinfeld, Jerry's father on the legendary sitcom Seinfeld. So, take the chance and the rare opportunity to own a property that combines lifestyle, location and pop culture history. This three-bedroom, two-bathroom home sits on an expansive lot with lots of room for a pool and a tropical garden but you need to see the inside to appreciate this beautiful updated home. High ceiling, remodeled to a large open floor plan, a spacious kitchen that provides ample space of cabinets and counter space, tile flooring throughout the house, a striking wood-burning fireplace from the bottom to the ceiling, hurricane-rated windows, new screened-in front porch, large open deck in the fenced-in backyard. The garage was converted into a laundry room and a private gym. Beautifully remodeled, this solid-built home with its timeless character is also a great home for an investment and comes with potential rental income. Peaceful location in Rock Creek Park, just minutes from pristine sandy beaches, breathtaking Gulf sunsets, shopping and historic Englewood's Dearborn Street, nature preserves, golf courses and the relaxed spirit of the Sunshine State – all just a short distance away. Whether you're looking for a primary residence, vacation retreat or smart investment, this home has everything it takes to become the star of your story. Schedule your showing today – before someone else takes the leading role.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,856
Sqft
0.28 ac
Lot size
1978
Year built
One
Levels
$207
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.
$3,116 /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
$3,116/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
−20.1%
$/sqft vs Englewood actives
$207 vs $240
Days on market
344 vs 67 typical
Where $207/sqft sits among the 400 Englewood 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 Englewood
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ENGLEWOOD 34223 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
19,036
Median age
67.6
Median income
$70,155
Median home value
$358,000
Avg household
1.89
Households w/ children
693
For the school run
Sarasota County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Englewood market
$330K → $330K
Englewood median sold, yr/yr
94.6%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
182 of 400
Englewood actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Englewood, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 879 E 2ND 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$172,500
831 E 1ST STREET · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,760 sqft · $98/sqft · 52 DOM
Sold · Feb ’26$240,000
914 E 2ND STREET · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,214 sqft · $198/sqft · 375 DOM
Sold · May ’26$170,000
801 E 2ND STREET · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,005 sqft · $169/sqft · 79 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
Tyler Stoddard
REALTOR · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 879 E 2ND STREET — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 879 E 2ND STREET — before you fall in love.
See it in person
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Straight answers
879 E 2ND STREET FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 879 E 2ND STREET?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $3,116/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 879 E 2ND STREET?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2024) was $6,231. 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 879 E 2ND STREET?+
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 Englewood?+
At $385,000, this home is listed about 5% above the Englewood median of $365,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 879 E 2ND STREET?+
Englewood Elementary School (elementary), Lemon Bay High School (high), L. A. Ainger Middle School (middle) — Sarasota County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Four things that matter here
01Garden views
The garden view is part of what you're buying — views hold value independently of the structure.
02Time on market is leverage
344 days on market against a Englewood median of 67 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
03Strong assigned schools
Englewood Elementary School, Lemon Bay High School, L. A. Ainger Middle School — Englewood Elementary School rates 4 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
04The price has already moved
Listed at $469,000, now $385,000 — a $84K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of PREMIER SOTHEBYS INTL REALTY · Elke Von Oertzen. MLS #N6140129.
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