SOLDFEB 26, 2024
981 Caloosa Dr
Sarasota, FL 34234
Indian Beach-Sapphire Shores
3 Beds
3 Baths
1,838 sqft
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,838 sqft
$749,000
Last Sold: Feb 26, 2024
3% below list $775K
$408/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $4,513/mo*
$749,000
Last Sold: Feb 26, 2024
3% below list $775K
$408/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $4,513/mo*
3 Beds
3 Baths
1,838 sqft
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Description
This property is no longer available to rent or to buy. This description is from February 27, 2024
Presenting a two family jewel in the crown of Sarasota's Indian Beach/Sapphire Shores neighborhood—where the stunning architecture of each home is rivaled only by the canopy of mature, scenic landscaping that frames this elegant community. Situated just West of the Trail and mere steps from the celebrated Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall and the vibrant downtown Sarasota, this property epitomizes the luxurious yet laid-back Floridian lifestyle. The main residence is a tasteful blend of classic charm and modern convenience, offering 2 spacious bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. Its open floor plan exudes a mid-century charisma that captures the essence of endless summer, allowing natural light to dance through each room. The completely separate and recently renovated guesthouse or in-law suite—a versatile space that functions as a high-potential Airbnb rental or the perfect guest sanctuary. With its own private entrance, driveway, and laundry facilities, the studio offers an ambiance of secluded tranquility. A clever Murphy bed maximizes space, while an ensuite bathroom and a fully functional kitchenette, complete with a 2-burner stove and under-counter refrigerator, add to its independent appeal. For the garden enthusiast, a charming, recently added shed completes this picturesque garden retreat, offering ample storage or an additional space to cultivate your horticultural dreams. The neighborhood itself is a sanctuary for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you're jogging, biking, or taking a tranquil walk, the area is a haven of calm. Moreover, an optional annual IBSS HOA fee of just $30 grants you exclusive access to bay launch points perfect for paddleboarding or kayaking, as well as two lush, local parks. Positioned as a gateway to the best of Sarasota, you're in close proximity to cultural landmarks like the Ringling Museum, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, the immaculate sands of Lido Beach, and the bustling St. Armand's Circle. Downtown further enriches your lifestyle with its eclectic range of fine dining options, art galleries, and boutique shopping experiences. For those with a penchant for travel or shopping, the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport and the luxurious Mall at University Town Center are just a short 10-minute drive away. Seize this rare opportunity to own a piece of Sarasota's most sought-after real estate, promising both a return on lifestyle and investment. Property is zoned as a two family dwelling and offered furnished.
Home Highlights
Parking
Open Parking
Outdoor
Porch
View
Garden
HOA
$3/Monthly
Price/Sqft
$408/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago
Home Details for 981 Caloosa Dr
Interior Features |
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Interior Details Number of Rooms: 7 |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 3 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 1838 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Utilities: BB/HS Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water ConnectedAppliances: Bar Fridge, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Tankless Water Heater, WasherDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: Inside, Other, OutsideMicrowaveWasher |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Central, ElectricHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air, Mini-Split Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Central |
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace: Living Room, Wood BurningHas a Fireplace |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Window: Shades, Window TreatmentsFlooring: Ceramic Tile |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Levels: OneFloors: Ceramic Tile |
View Has a ViewView: Garden |
Security Security: Smoke Detector(s) |
Exterior Features |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: Covered, Front Porch, Rear PorchFencing: Fenced, Vinyl, WoodOther Structures: Guest House, Shed(s)Exterior: French Doors, Irrigation System, StorageFoundation: SlabNo Private Pool |
Parking & Garage No CarportNo GarageHas Open ParkingParking: Boat, Driveway, Off Street, On Street, Parking Pad |
Frontage Waterfront: Waterfront, Water Access, Water Access: Bay/HarborRoad Frontage: Street PavedRoad Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
Property Information |
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Year Built Year Built: 1950 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch |
Building Construction Materials: Block, Stucco, Wood FrameNot a New Construction |
Property Information Condition: CompletedParcel Number: 2006090024 |
Price & Status |
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Price List Price: $775,000Price Per Sqft: $408/sqft |
Active Status |
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MLS Status: Sold |
Media |
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Location |
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Direction & Address City: SarasotaCommunity: Weber Sub |
School Information Elementary School: Emma E. Booker ElementaryJr High / Middle School: Booker MiddleHigh School: Booker High |
Building |
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Building Area Building Area: 2029 Square Feet |
Community |
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Community Features: WaterfrontNot Senior Community |
HOA |
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Association for this Listing: Sarasota - ManateeHas an HOAHOA Fee: $3/Monthly |
Lot Information |
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Lot Area: 9550 sqft |
Listing Info |
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Special Conditions: None |
Offer |
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Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional |
Compensation |
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Buyer Agency Commission: 3Buyer Agency Commission Type: %Transaction Broker Commission: 3%Transaction Broker Commission Type: % |
Notes The listing broker’s offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed |
Business |
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Business Information Ownership: Fee Simple |
Rental |
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FurnishedLease Term: Min (1 Week) |
Miscellaneous |
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Mls Number: A4580788Attic: Ceiling Fans(s), Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Open Floorplan, Solid Surface Counters, Thermostat, Window Treatments |
Additional Information |
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Waterfront |
Last check for updates: about 22 hours ago
Listed by Katy McBrayer, (941) 400-2406
PREMIER SOTHEBYS INTL REALTY, (941) 364-4000
Bought with: Frank Justin, (941) 544-6670, PLATINUM REAL ESTATE, (888) 974-7253
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee
Source: Stellar MLS / MFRMLS, MLS#A4580788
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The listing broker’s offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed.
Listing Information presented by local MLS brokerage: Zillow, Inc - (407) 904-3511
The listing broker’s offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed.
Listing Information presented by local MLS brokerage: Zillow, Inc - (407) 904-3511
Price History for 981 Caloosa Dr
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 02/26/2024 | $749,000 | Sold | Stellar MLS / MFRMLS #A4580788 |
| 10/06/2023 | $775,000 | Pending | Stellar MLS / MFRMLS #A4580788 |
| 10/03/2023 | $775,000 | PendingToActive | Stellar MLS / MFRMLS #A4580788 |
| 09/24/2023 | $775,000 | Pending | Stellar MLS / MFRMLS #A4580788 |
| 09/23/2023 | $775,000 | PriceChange | Stellar MLS / MFRMLS #A4580788 |
| 09/07/2023 | $800,000 | Listed For Sale | Stellar MLS / MFRMLS #A4580788 |
| 06/29/2021 | $575,000 | Sold | Stellar MLS / MFRMLS #A4501199 |
| 05/21/2021 | $575,000 | Pending | Stellar MLS / MFRMLS #A4501199 |
| 05/18/2021 | $575,000 | Listed For Sale | Stellar MLS / MFRMLS #A4501199 |
| 05/17/2019 | $460,000 | Sold | Stellar MLS / MFRMLS #A4411361 |
| 04/13/2019 | $474,000 | Pending | Agent Provided |
| 04/05/2019 | $474,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 02/25/2019 | $499,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 01/25/2019 | $524,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 11/03/2018 | $539,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 10/10/2018 | $549,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 08/20/2018 | $559,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 06/20/2016 | $382,000 | Sold | Stellar MLS / MFRMLS #A4152333 |
| 05/14/2016 | $385,000 | Pending | Agent Provided |
| 04/30/2016 | $385,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 01/16/2004 | $220,000 | Sold | N/A |
Property Taxes and Assessment
| Year | 2023 |
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| Tax | |
| Assessment | $603,500 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 981 Caloosa Dr
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.09 | Single-Family Home | $990,000 | 11/15/23 | 4 | 3 | 1,861 | |
0.23 | Single-Family Home | $550,000 | 02/01/24 | 3 | 3 | 1,186 | |
0.24 | Single-Family Home | $560,000 | 03/11/24 | 3 | 2 | 2,124 | |
0.62 | Single-Family Home | $750,000 | 06/22/23 | 3 | 3 | 1,775 | |
0.29 | Single-Family Home | $600,000 | 03/04/24 | 2 | 2 | 1,625 | |
0.38 | Single-Family Home | $1,200,000 | 07/31/23 | 3 | 3 | 1,997 | |
0.08 | Single-Family Home | $415,000 | 04/19/24 | 2 | 2 | 1,138 | |
0.37 | Single-Family Home | $1,200,000 | 01/31/24 | 3 | 2 | 1,839 | |
0.46 | Single-Family Home | $615,000 | 02/20/24 | 3 | 2 | 1,526 |
Assigned Schools
These are the assigned schools for 981 Caloosa Dr.
- Gocio Elementary School
- PK-5
- Public
- 580 Students
4/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageHas one community based event a year but no real effort to collaborate with community, families or each other. Principal cares more about scores than student engagement, or well being. He’s only focused on his own bottom line but couldn’t even name more than a handful of students or be aware / involved. Teachers seem to work really hard but the extra burden increases the turnover rate at this school. Causing coworkers to constantly be strangers and that environment is evident in lack of collaboration in the community and even be harmful as students move to higher grades.Parent Review11mo ago - Booker Middle School
- 6-8
- Public
- 816 Students
3/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageHorrible School- If you are looking for a safe and inviting learning environment. Keep looking this is not the one!!Parent Review2y ago - Booker High School
- 9-12
- Public
- 1304 Students
3/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageThere are two Booker High Schools - the Booker VPA and what we started calling GenPop. VPA students are sequestered in their own private curriculum and treated like royalty while mainstream students are herded like livestock through their classes, getting bullied and ignored. Parent inquiries and complaints are met with indifference. Not where I want my child to be.Parent Review1y ago 
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Neighborhood Overview
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What Locals Say about Indian Beach-Sapphire Shores
- Trulia User
- Resident
- 9mo ago
"I love the neighborhood, it's safe and friendly with people who own their home and appreciate good living by maintaining the property "
- Trulia User
- Resident
- 9mo ago
"I don't commute. I am retired, drive my own vehicle. There is a bus stop at Myrtle and US41, and several others throughout the neighborhood. "
- Shelisa K.
- Resident
- 3y ago
" There can be lots of traffic at certain times of the day ,so be sure to keep a close eye on the little ones. "
- Caitrin E.
- Visitor
- 3y ago
"sidewalks throughout the neighborhood, but no public trash cans or bag dispensers................. "
- Shelisa K.
- Resident
- 3y ago
" lots of traffic, people drive kinda fast. I love this area but then I dont have kids, so not sure what to tell a someone raising family, except to drive around, the area's are very diverse and different/ eclectic, I find that interesting and but someone raising little ones might not. "
- Samantha B.
- Resident
- 3y ago
"people walk there dogs here all the time. there is a community dog bowl at sun circle park. people like to gather at sunset at sun Circle with their pets. "
- Shelisa K.
- Resident
- 4y ago
"it's very easy to get around from here this neighborhood is very close to downtown and shopping areas "
- Wolly M.
- Resident
- 5y ago
"It’s close to Ringling and local art scenes as well as universities. Near Sarasota Bay. Beautiful trees. Lived here for four years. It truly is a community throughout the entire Indian Beach neighborhood "
- Cynthia L.
- Resident
- 5y ago
"Great artistic community. Unique architecture. Walk to Ringling Museum and to Sapphire Shores Park. Extremely quiet and private yards. Very friendly people. "
- Shelleym
- Resident
- 5y ago
"Short drive to downtown - under 10 minutes. 15-20 drive down University to shopping. South Sarasota is between 15-20 minutes. "
- Stephanie D.
- Resident
- 5y ago
"near ther bay and stores nearby. central location close to work and easy access to downtown and beaches"
- jessicajacobson007
- Resident
- 5y ago
"Artistic and unique area. Beautiful Sarasota Bay just a block away. I love Indian Beach-Sapphire Shores. A truly hidden gem in Sarasota. Close to downtown and Lido Key."
- Jane N. J.
- 9y ago
"IBSSA or also known as the Museum District is convenient to downtown, airport, University Parkway. It is West of the trail between the Museum of Art and Whimsey and The Ringling Museum. 2 parks in neighborhood are on the Bay., Spectacular Sunsets! 1,150 households are active in a variety of neighbor events. Annual picnic, annual yard sale weekend with over 60 households participating, and the Sun Circle Art Festival in March (March 14, 2015). It is a safe neighborhood, we walk, run, play with dogs and children in our parks and yards. The annual dues for the neighborhood association is only $20! That is $20 a year! I would not live anywhere else."
- tafinnmo
- 9y ago
"I live here. Truly unique community, especially for Florida. Intellectual and artistic, lots of ballet, arts, acting along with constant sun, kayaking and the best sunsets on Earth. There's also a first rate college and a pretty good art school as well as access to the sixth best public school in the United States. Nova Collegium!"
- Jane N. J.
- 11y ago
"I wouldn't live any where else! Close to downtown, beaches, next door to Ringling Museum. Super friendly!"
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981 Caloosa Dr, Sarasota, FL 34234 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,838 sqft single-family home built in 1950. 981 Caloosa Dr is located in Indian Beach-Sapphire Shores, Sarasota. This property is not currently available for sale. 981 Caloosa Dr was last sold on Feb 26, 2024 for $749,000 (3% lower than the asking price of $775,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 981 Caloosa Dr is $743,900.