$445,000
1893 Rita Street
Sarasota, FL 34231
Listing updated: April 30, 2026 at 11:31 AM ET
Property type
Year built
Lot size
Price / sq ft
HOA dues
Days on market
Garage spaces
Flood zone
About this home
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.
Estimated monthly payment
Estimate only. Taxes use the listing's reported amount where available; insurance is a Florida-average estimate. Your actual payment will vary — run a full calculation or talk to a lender.
Price & listing history84 days on market
- Status: ActiveApr 30, 2026
- Listed$500,000Jan 28, 2026
- Price reduced$445,000
Facts & features
- Property type
- Residential
- Sub type
- Single Family Residence
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 84
- Subdivision
- Mead Helen D
- County
- Sarasota
- Year built
- 1974
- Living area
- 1,420 sq ft
- Price/sq ft
- $313
- Building area
- 2,200 sq ft (Public Records)
- Lot size
- 11,464 sq ft
- Lot category
- 1/4 to less than 1/2
- Flood zone
- X (12115C0226G)
- Garage
- 2 spaces
- Pool
- Private pool
- Annual taxes
- $2,091 (2025)
- Parcel #
- 0132120097
- Zoning
- RSF3
- MLS #
- A4678772
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Interior Details
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Flooring
- Brick, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave
- Interior features
- Ceiling Fans(s), Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Stories / Levels
- One
- Direction faces
- South
- Fireplace
- Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating
- Central, Electric
- Cooling
- Central Air
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Attached garage
- Yes
HOA & Financial
- Total monthly fees
- $0/mo
- Total annual fees
- $0
- CDD
- No
- Homestead exemption
- Yes
- Min lease term
- 1 Month
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional
- Ownership
- Fee Simple
- Available for lease
- Yes
- Lease restrictions
- Yes
- Additional lease restrictions
- Check Sarasota County for rental regulations.
Exterior & Construction
- Exterior features
- Private Entrance, Private Mailbox, Private Yard, Sliding Doors
- Construction materials
- Stucco
- Roof
- Shingle
- Foundation
- Slab
- Pool
- Private pool
- Road surface
- Paved
Utilities
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Water source
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Public, Water Connected
Schools
Letter grades: Florida DOE 2024–25 school grades (Orange, Seminole, Lake, Osceola, Brevard). Assigned schools from the listing agent — verify enrollment with the district.
Room Details
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen | First | |
| Living Room | First | |
| Dining Room | First | |
| Primary Bedroom | First | |
| Bedroom 2 | First | |
| Bedroom 3 | First |
Listing Details
- Listing date
- 2026-01-16
- On market date
- 2026-01-28
- Original list price
- $500,000
- Occupant type
- Owner
- MLS area
- 34231 - Sarasota/Gulf Gate Branch
- Listing AOR
- Sarasota - Manatee
- Status changed
- 2026-04-30
- Tax 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 risk
Minimal-risk area outside the mapped floodplain. Flood insurance is optional and typically low-cost.
Source: FEMA flood zone reported on the listing. Confirm current designation at FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Location
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.
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