2871 Bahia Vista STREET, Sarasota, FL 34239

$650,000 Asking Price

2 beds
2 baths
1,297  sqft
Built in 1948

Super Cute Bungalow with Modern Guest Cottage! Welcome to the Bungalow, a beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 1-bath home, full of charm and modern touches. Recent upgrades include a kitchen remodel in 2023 and a bathroom remodel in 2024, ensuring stylish and functional living spaces. New windows and door supply enhanced efficiency and peace of mind. Tile flooring throughout the home brings a seamless and low-maintenance touch to the interior. The AC was replaced in 2024 and the roof installed in 2020, complete with hurricane strapping for added safety and durability. The Bungalow was totally repiped with new water supply and sewer lines in 2023. Also included are Kevlar hurricane protection panels for the windows. No worries here as this structure is block not wood! The beautiful 2023-built accessory cottage is a modern, efficient home with vaulted ceiling, one bath, kitchenette, large loft with sleeping quarters above and below. Both the lower and upper sleeping areas can accommodate queen size beds. A full-size washer and dryer and tankless water heater has also been added for convenience. Perfect as a mother-in-law suite, guest space, or rental property. The cottage boasts a durable block structure up to the roof with rake beams for added strength. Impact windows and door bring security and curb appeal to the outside of the cottage. Both dwellings feature separate utilities for added convenience, a fenced backyard for privacy, and ample parking for you and your guests. Situated near the Pine Craft Community, this location offers a peaceful yet vibrant neighborhood setting with a short drive to beaches and downtown Sarasota. There are also parks and the Legacy Trail within walking and biking distance from the property. Whether you're hosting guests, entertaining friends, or looking for a lucrative rental opportunity, this property offers incredible flexibility and potential. Don’t miss this rare find—schedule your showing today!

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Eating Space In Kitchen, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
Rooms:
Attic, Loft
Appliances:
Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
Laundry:
Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Washer Hookup
Flooring:
Ceramic Tile
A/C:
true, Central Air
Heating:
true, Central
Fireplace:
Decorative, Fireplace
Eco/Green Feature:
Construction, Doors, Insulation, Water Heater, Windows, Fl. Friendly/Native Landscape, Water-Smart Landscaping

Exterior

General:
Hurricane Shutters, Lighting, Rain Gutters, Sidewalk, Storage, Additional Single Family Home, Guest House, Storage
Style:
Bungalow, Cottage
Parking:
Driveway, Guest, Off Street, On Street, Open, Oversized

Construction

Roofing:
Shingle
Windows:
Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Drapes, Impact Glass/Storm Windows, Rods, Shades, Window Treatments
General:
Block, Stucco, One, Slab

Location

Road/Access:
Street Paved
Originating MLS:
Stellar MLS
County:
Sarasota

Lot

Zoning:
RSF4, LOT 1 LESS SLY 15 FT THEREOF FOR RD R/W BLK C BAHIA VISTA HIGHLANDS, 0054130059
Fencing:
Vinyl

Utilities

Utilities:
Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Street Lights, Water Connected
Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
Stellar MLS

This listing courtesy of:
COLDWELL BANKER SARASOTA CENT., Christy Minnick, PLL

About Sarasota, FL

Housing

Number of Units
152,825
Median Home Value
$341,369
Median Rent
$1,292

27.49% of housing units are renter occupied.

18.88% are vacant.

Commute

Car
66.43%
Public Transportation
0.60%
Walk to Work
0.72%
Work from Home
31.09%
Other
0.55%

The median travel time to work is 16 minutes.

People

Population
264,751
Median Age
51.20
Median Household Size
2.39

Education

High School
26.25%
Associate’s Degree
8.64%
Bachelor’s Degree
22.70%
Graduate Degree
17.31%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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