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$480,000

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,420 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 8 days ago
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Charming Vamo Pool Home - 1893 Rita Street Welcome to this well-loved 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in desirable Vamo-where classic Florida charm meets move-in-ready updates. Gorgeous Eastern European oak hardwood floors run throughout the living spaces, adding warmth and timeless character. The living room features a working fireplace-perfect for those rare cool Florida nights. The private backyard oasis includes a sparkling pool-ideal for relaxing, entertaining, and enjoying countless beautiful sunsets. Major updates provide peace of mind, including a new roof and impact windows. Bright, airy rooms and thoughtful finishes make this home effortless to enjoy year-round. This location truly lives like a destination. Enjoy multiple waterfront restaurants, convenient grocery stores, neighborhood cafés, dog parks, YMCAs, and county facilities-everything you need for active, social, and convenient living is close by. Minutes from two kayak put-ins on Little Sarasota Bay, the area offers easy access to outdoor recreation and waterfront dining. And no HOA. Prime coastal access and drives to nearby favorites: 9.5 miles to downtown Sarasota, 6 miles to Siesta Key Beach, 11.5 miles to St. Armands Circle, and 10 miles to Venice Beach. Schedule your private showing today and discover why 1893 Rita Street is more than a home-it's a lifestyle destination.

Full Property Details for 1893 Rita St

General

  • Price: $480,000
  • Taxes: $2,091 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MidFloridaRegionalMLS
  • MLS ID: A4678772
  • Updated: 2/17/2026
  • Added to Site: 28 day(s) ago

Rental Information

  • Min. Lease: 1 Month

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 6
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace(s): Living Room, Masonry
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave
  • Furnishings: Unfurnished
  • Flooring: Brick/Stone, Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: In Garage

Additional Information

  • Pool: Yes
  • Private Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: Gunite, In Ground, Lighting, Screen Enclosure

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Private Entrance, Private Mailbox, Private Yard, Sliding Doors
  • Deck/Patio: Covered, Screened
  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Screened

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Covered Spaces: 2

Location

  • Area: 34231 - Sarasota/Gulf Gate Branch
  • County: Sarasota
  • Development Name: 34231 - Sarasota/Gulf Gate Branch
  • Subdivision: MEAD HELEN D
  • Driving Directions: From Sarasota Square Mall at the intersection of Tamiami Tr and Beneva Rd head south on Beneva Rd and cross Tamami Trail. Beneva Rd becomes Vamo Rd. Take Vamo Rd to Rita St and turn left. 1893 Rita will be on your left.
  • Direction Faces: South

School Information

  • Elementary School: Gulf Gate Elementary
  • Middle School: Brookside Middle
  • High School: Riverview High

Community

  • Community Name: 34231 - Sarasota/Gulf Gate Branch

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air
  • Heating Type: Central, Electric

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water: Public
  • Utility Description: Electricity Connected, Public, Water Connected

Structural Information

  • Architectural Info: Traditional
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Exterior Const.: Stucco
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Stories/Levels: One
  • Square Feet: 1,420
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
  • Year Built: 1974

Lot Features

  • Property View: Garden, Pool
  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.26
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 11,464
  • Lot Size: 11464
  • Lot Dimensions: 74' x 153'
  • Street/Road Desc.: Paved
  • Fencing (Description): Fenced

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $2,091
  • Tax Year: 2025

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Special Conditions: None
  • Legal Description: E 1/2 LOT 24 & ALL LOT 25 BLK A SUBJ TO 562 SF DRAINAGE ESMT TO COUNTY AS DESC IN OR 2911/2156 HELEN D MEAD PLAT
  • Flood Zone Info: X
  • APN: 132120097
  • Property ID: 132120097
  • Block/Lot/Section: A

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Schools serving 1893 Rita St

School District:Sarasota County School District
NameGradesDistance
Gulf Gate Elementary School
6500 South Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota, FL 34231
PK-52.9 mi
Riverview High School, Sarasota, FL
1 Ram Way, Sarasota, FL 34231
9-124.5 mi
Brookside Middle School
3636 South Shade Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34239
6-85.8 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 1893 Rita St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/17/2026
Price Reduced
$480,000
-4%
MLS
1/28/2026
Listed
$500,000
287.9%
MLS
8/03/2001
Sold
$128,900
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Tax History for 1893 Rita St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$1,438
-28%
$167,314
3%
2024
$2,006
6%
$162,599
3%
2023
$1,895
4%
$157,863
6%
2021
$1,826
-3%
$148,801
-3%
2022
$1,879
3%
$153,265
4%
2021
$1,826
15%
$146,747
12%
2019
$1,582
4%
$131,033
2%
2018
$1,527
1%
$128,590
2%
2017
$1,516
1%
$125,945
2%
2016
$1,504
-1%
$123,355
1%
2015
$1,526
1%
$122,498
1%
2014
$1,518
—
$121,526
2%
2013
$1,514
—
$119,730
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1893 Rita Street, Sarasota, FL 34231 (MLS# A4678772) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 1893 Rita Street is currently listed for $480,000 and was received on January 28, 2026. Want to learn more about 1893 Rita Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Sarasota? You can browse all Sarasota real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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