1679 Arlington St

Sarasota, FL 34239

$815,000
Price
3
Beds
1,150 Sq. Ft.
$709 / Sq. Ft.
1,150
Sq. Ft.
$709
per Sq. Ft.

Description

One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Step into Sarasota’s storied past with this 1925 Florida bungalow + Guest House, West of Trail, west of Osprey, in the heart of historic Southside Village. This home welcomes you with a whimsical mosaic pathway, under a canopy of trees, onto a large breezy screened front porch. Inside, refinished original heart pine floors, high ceilings, a shell-adorned wood-burning fireplace and river rock bath floor capture the charm of Old Florida. The main house...One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Step into Sarasota’s storied past with this 1925 Florida bungalow + Guest House, West of Trail, west of Osprey, in the heart of historic Southside Village. This home welcomes you with a whimsical mosaic pathway, under a canopy of trees, onto a large breezy screened front porch. Inside, refinished original heart pine floors, high ceilings, a shell-adorned wood-burning fireplace and river rock bath floor capture the charm of Old Florida. The main house features a sun-filled great room, a large eat-in kitchen and custom French doors leading to two spacious bedrooms and a full bath. Two hall closets and an attic provide ample storage. A back porch houses laundry and additional storage. Outside a colorful patio brings you to a charming guest cottage featuring original beadboard and heart pine flooring, a living area, kitchenette, full bedroom and 3/4 bath. Ideal for visitors, teen or mother-in-law suite, office, art studio or rental income. Garden lovers and beachgoers alike will appreciate the outdoor shower behind the cottage, surrounded by a backyard filled with mature trees and local flora. This home is a block from Sarasota Memorial Hospital, less than two miles from downtown, minutes from Siesta Key Beach and only steps from Southside Village, Sarasota’s oldest shopping and dining district. Increasingly rare, homes like this don’t come along often, rich in history, filled with character, and part of Sarasota’s most walkable and vibrant neighborhood. Own a piece of Sarasota’s story and be a part of it.
  1. Listed by Liz Nason • Brokerage DRE #2034955 • PREMIER SOTHEBYS INTL REALTY
    P: (941)-350-2243 C: (941)-350-2243 liz.nason@premiersir.com

Property Details for 1679 Arlington Street

Architectural Style
Bungalow, Craftsman, Florida, Traditional
Subdivision Name
LEWIS COMBS SUB
Township
36S
View
Garden, Park/Greenbelt, Trees/Woods
Waterfront
No
Furnished
Unfurnished
LISTING UPDATED: 07/22/2025 02:30 PM

Property Details for 1679 Arlington Street

StatusActive
MLS #A4645254
Days on Market105
Taxes$3,164 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1925
Lot Size0.16 AC / 7,038 SF
CountySarasota County

Location

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Building Information for 1679 Arlington Street

Stories1Year Built1925Building Size-Lot Size0.16 AC / 7,038 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,534 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,270

Property Taxes

$264

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1679 Arlington Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 1372.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Directions: South Orange to East on Arlington, house is on the north side of the street. There are no street numbers but it's a green bungalow, hidden from the street by trees, next to a new construction home (which is just west of it).
  • Elementary School: Southside Elementary
  • Middle Or Junior School: Brookside Middle
  • High School: Sarasota High
  • Mls Major Change Type: Price Decrease
  • Listing Service: Full Service
  • Road Frontage Type: Street Paved
  • Senior Community: No
  • SW Subdiv Community Name: Lewis Combs Sub
  • Unit Number: No
  • Street Number: 1679
  • Street Name: ARLINGTON
  • Street Suffix: STREET
  • State: FL
  • City: SARASOTA
Parking
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: No
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • CDD: No
  • Tax Block: B
  • Tax Book Number: 1-22
  • Tax Legal Description: LOT 19 BLK B LEWIS COMBS SUB AFF 87
  • Tax Lot: 19
  • Tax Year: 2024
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Lot Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: Greenbelt, City Lot, Near Public Transit, Sidewalk
  • Parcel Number: 2037100065
  • Total Acreage: 0 to less than 1/4
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Extras: No
  • Zoning: RSF2 MSFD
  • Zoning Compatible: Yes
  • Living Area: 1150
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built Numeric: 1925
  • Flood Zone Code: x
  • Homestead: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Condition: Completed
  • Public Survey Range: 18E
  • Public Survey Section: 30
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Frame
  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Outdoor Shower, Rain Gutters, Sidewalk
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Levels: One
  • Other Structures: Additional Single Family Home, Guest House, Storage
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed, Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
  • Pool Private: No
  • Pool: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Metal
  • Vegetation: Mature Landscaping, Trees/Landscaped
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 0
  • Number Of Stories: 1
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Additional Rooms: Attic
  • Appliances: Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Masonry, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Heating: Electric
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Thermostat, Window Treatments
  • Laundry Features: Other, Outside
  • Living Area Source: Owner
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Count: 7.0
  • Water View: No
  • Window Features: Blinds, Shades, Window Treatments, Wood Frames
  • Bathrooms Half: 0

Property History for 1679 Arlington Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 19, 2025

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #A4659302

$815,000
Jul 18, 2025

Price Change

MFRMLS #A4645254

$815,000
Jul 6, 2025

Price Change

MFRMLS #A4645254

$825,000
Jun 6, 2025

Price Change

MFRMLS #A4645254

$865,000
May 1, 2025

Price Change

MFRMLS #A4645254

$895,000
Apr 11, 2025

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #A4645254

$975,000
Aug 7, 2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #97834482

$225,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/19/2025

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #A4659302

$815,000
07/18/2025

Price Change

MFRMLS #A4645254

$815,000
07/06/2025

Price Change

MFRMLS #A4645254

$825,000
06/06/2025

Price Change

MFRMLS #A4645254

$865,000
05/01/2025

Price Change

MFRMLS #A4645254

$895,000
04/11/2025

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #A4645254

$975,000
08/07/2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #97834482

$225,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1679 Arlington Street

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2024$793 ($66 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt815 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt815 SqFtStories1Lot Size7,038 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Dwelling (2-4)Year Built1925Year Renovated1985ZoningRSF2CountySARASOTAAPN2037-10-0065Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1679 Arlington Street

This home is within Sarasota.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Southside Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Brookside Middle School
Public6 to 8

Sarasota High School
Public9 to 12

Suncoast School For Innovative Studies
CharterK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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1679 Arlington Street is a single family home for sale in Sarasota, FL 34239. This property was listed for sale on April 11, 2025 by PREMIER SOTHEBYS INTL REALTY, it's currently listed at $815,000. It has been on the market for a total of 105 days and was last sold on August 7, 2002. This listing's school district is Sarasota. Nearby schools include Southside Elementary School, Brookside Middle School and Sarasota High School. 1679 Arlington Street is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,150 sqft single family home built in 1925.

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