Cottage in the Pines - your perfect Sarasota starter, downsizer or investment. Well Built Florida Ranch in Quiet and Well Established Neighborhood. Nice, Clean, Cozy, Move in Ready home now available for sale. No HOA fees, no CDD fees, a true slice of Sarasota! Home features Comfortable living spaces, Large Primary bedroom with newer wood plank flooring, Second bedroom with terrazo floors, a Flex room, and one bathroom with walk in shower. Fully functional kitchen is a clean slate ready to update at new owners preference. House updates include; Landscaping, Shell driveway, Storage shed, Septic and Drain field, Water filtration system, Re-plumbing with PVC, Windows, Exterior door, Main Roof 2021, Flat roof with drip edge. Located in the HEART of sought after Sarasota, just outside of downtown and City limits, Near international airports, medical, grocery, world class fishing, iconic Siesta Key and St Armands Circle.
For sale
Price cut: $6K (3/12)
$309,000
Sarasota, FL 34239
2beds
1,404sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1962
6,100 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$220/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Storage shedFlex roomWell built florida ranchComfortable living spacesShell drivewayExterior door
- 43 days |
- 594 |
- 17 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 12, 2026 at 02:41pm
Listing Provided by:
Lauren Ward 941-875-0023,
EXIT KING REALTY 941-497-6060
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: N6142724
Originating MLS: Venice

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), No Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 256 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x16
Bedroom 2
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x10
Great room
- Features: No Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 324 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18x18
Kitchen
- Features: No Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x9
Workshop
- Features: No Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x11
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Living Room/Dining Room Combo
- Flooring: Terrazzo, Vinyl
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,404
- Total interior livable area: 1,404 sqft
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Property
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Storage
Lot
- Size: 6,100 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 0055110015
- Zoning: RSF3
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Other
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Completed
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1962
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: See Remarks
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Private, Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: COTTAGE IN THE PINES
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Sarasota
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $220/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $1,178
- Date on market: 2/10/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 33 days
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/12/2026 | Price change | $309,000-1.9%$220/sqft |
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| 3/4/2026 | Price change | $315,000-3.1%$224/sqft |
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| 2/27/2026 | Price change | $325,000-4.1%$231/sqft |
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| 2/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $339,000$241/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,178 +4.5% | $93,031 +2.9% |
| 2024 | $1,127 +7.9% | $90,409 +3% |
| 2023 | $1,045 +6.3% | $87,776 +3% |
| 2022 | $983 +15.4% | $85,219 +24.3% |
| 2021 | $851 +1.5% | $68,562 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $839 +5.8% | $67,615 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $793 | $66,095 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $793 +4.6% | $64,863 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $758 -1% | $63,529 -41.9% |
| 2016 | $765 | $109,300 +13.7% |
| 2015 | $765 +1.2% | $96,100 +59.1% |
| 2014 | $756 0% | $60,393 |
| 2013 | $757 +1.8% | $60,393 +1.7% |
| 2012 | $743 +2.9% | $59,383 +3% |
| 2011 | $723 -3% | $57,653 +1.5% |
| 2010 | $745 +1.1% | $56,801 +2.7% |
| 2009 | $737 | $55,308 +0.1% |
| 2008 | $737 -1.5% | $55,253 +3% |
| 2007 | $748 | $53,644 +2.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $52,336 +3% |
| 2005 | -- | $50,812 +3% |
| 2004 | $726 +0.2% | $49,332 +1.9% |
| 2003 | $724 -2.6% | $48,412 +2.4% |
| 2002 | $743 +7.2% | $47,277 +1.6% |
| 2001 | $693 +0.6% | $46,532 +3% |
| 2000 | $689 | $45,177 |
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,877/mo
Principal & interest
$1550
Property taxes
$327
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Southgate
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Alta Vista Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 6/10Brookside Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 5/10Sarasota High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi







