
1538 S Orange Ave Sarasota, FL 34239
Hudson Bayou NeighborhoodEstimated payment $13,103/month
Highlights
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Wood Flooring
- Mature Landscaping
- Southside Elementary School Rated A
- Furnished
- Covered patio or porch
About This Home
Dramatic Price Reduction – Move-In Ready Furnished Home in Harbor Acres. Don’t miss this rare opportunity in one of Sarasota’s most sought-after neighborhoods. This beautifully revitalized, single-level 3BR/4BA home offers 2,551 sq. ft. of fully furnished living space and is priced to sell. Highlights include a 750 sq. ft. primary suite addition (2016) built to Miami-Dade hurricane code, with dual walk-in closets, separate his and hers bathrooms, and premium finishes. The home features refurbished oak floors, granite countertops throughout, modern lighting and plumbing fixtures, new appliances, and a whole-house speaker and security system. Enjoy indoor-outdoor living with a 426 sq. ft. screened-in porch, ideal for entertaining. Exterior upgrades include a custom water feature, paver circular driveway, dramatic landscape lighting, and a water well-fed sprinkler system. Additional Features: • New roof (2022) • Two-car solid structure carport with extra parking • No elevators or shared parking—total privacy and convenience • Beautiful mature landscaping. A perfect balance of size, style, and location—this home is truly one of a kind. Schedule your showing today!
Listing Agent
MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY Brokerage Phone: 941-388-4447 License #3600501 Listed on: 03/27/2025

Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $11,061
Year Built
- Built in 1954
Lot Details
- 0.34 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 100x150
- East Facing Home
- Mature Landscaping
- Landscaped with Trees
- Property is zoned RSF1
Parking
- 2 Carport Spaces
Home Design
- Bungalow
- Frame Construction
- Shingle Roof
- Block Exterior
- Pile Dwellings
Interior Spaces
- 2,551 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Furnished
- Tray Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Skylights
- Electric Fireplace
- Tinted Windows
- Window Treatments
- Wood Frame Window
- Sliding Doors
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Room
- Wood Flooring
- Crawl Space
- Home Security System
Kitchen
- Built-In Oven
- Range
- Recirculated Exhaust Fan
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Walk-In Closet
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Eco-Friendly Details
- Well Sprinkler System
Outdoor Features
- Covered patio or porch
- Shed
Schools
- Southside Elementary School
- Brookside Middle School
- Sarasota High School
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Tankless Water Heater
- Gas Water Heater
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- Property has a Home Owners Association
- Harbor Acres Community
- Harbor Acres Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Visit Down Payment Resource Website
- Tax Lot 76
- Assessor Parcel Number 2037060002
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
---|---|---|---|---|
2024 | $10,753 | $769,149 | -- | -- |
2023 | $10,753 | $746,747 | $0 | $0 |
2022 | $10,066 | $692,764 | $0 | $0 |
2021 | $10,194 | $672,586 | $0 | $0 |
2020 | $10,311 | $663,300 | $436,400 | $226,900 |
2019 | $11,025 | $709,900 | $488,100 | $221,800 |
2018 | $11,284 | $724,090 | $0 | $0 |
2017 | $11,155 | $709,197 | $0 | $0 |
2016 | $9,225 | $583,100 | $433,500 | $149,600 |
2015 | $9,288 | $536,100 | $395,200 | $140,900 |
2014 | $8,855 | $467,400 | $0 | $0 |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
04/25/2025 04/25/25 | Price Changed | $2,195,000 | -8.5% | $860 / Sq Ft |
03/27/2025 03/27/25 | For Sale | $2,400,000 | -- | $941 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Warranty Deed | $635,371 | Attorney | |
Special Warranty Deed | -- | Advanced Title & Escrow Serv | |
Warranty Deed | $575,000 | Advanced Title & Escrow Serv | |
Warranty Deed | -- | Attorney | |
Deed | $376,000 | Attorney |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Previous Owner | $195,000 | Seller Take Back | |
Previous Owner | $379,050 | New Conventional |
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