$3,975,000
1905 Alta Vista Street
Sarasota, FL 34236
Property type
Year built
Lot size
Price / sq ft
HOA dues
Days on market
Garage spaces
Flood zone
About this home
A historically designated home with the luxuries of modern renovation yet distinctive quality of its Mediterranean Revival style is located West of Trail in the Avondale community. Named for the first owners, William and Bessie Pearsall, the home was completed in 1925 and attributed to Thomas Reed Martin, the architect credited with Burns Court and other notable homes and buildings in the region. An expansion of the original home between 2005 and 2007 designed by architect W. Thorning Little added more than 2,000 square feet, combining meticulous preservation of moldings, floors and more with thorough modernization. Now encompassing more than 3,800 interior square feet with 4 bedrooms and 3 and a half bathrooms, as well as thoughtfully composed exterior spaces including a loggia and courtyard patio, the home presents openness and intimacy with abundant natural light that showcases both its modern comforts and unique original features. French doors throughout invite a seamless indoor-outdoor flow, connecting each living space to the lush established landscape and private yard with brick paths and a vibrant surround of bougainvillea and podocarpus that creates idyllic privacy. Conveniently positioned on the first floor, an enormous primary suite spans from a bedroom with space for seating and two walk-in closets to a spa-like en-suite with a soaker tub, walk-in shower, dual vanities with granite counters and a separate water closet. Upstairs, an alternative owners’ suite employs a massive en-suite with water closet, soaker tub, room-sized walk-in shower, dual vanities, and private access to the second-story terrace. Two additional bedrooms offer accommodation for family living or hospitality, with separate flex space adding utility as a personal gym, office, or media den. At the heart of the home, a total kitchen renovation in 2024 has added considerable value with exceptional design and topline appliances including a gorgeous La Cornue oven and range, custom Venetian plaster hood, paneled Subzero refrigerator, integrated Wolf microwave oven, Bosch dishwasher, deep Franke sink, bespoke Campbell Cabinetry cabinets, quartzite surfaces and a central island that overlooks double doors opening directly to the private patio. Complementing original details like hardwood flooring, a wood burning fireplace, leaded glass transom window and more, numerous recent enhancements include a newly painted interior, new designer light fixtures and window coverings, powder room renovation, restoration of the marble tile patio surface, landscape lighting, irrigation, and whole house water filtration. Exceptional functional upgrades include hurricane-rated windows and front door, tankless gas water heater, a new membrane roof (November 2024), solar panels optimally oriented and connected to PV Solar Electric system, and a Kohler whole-home gas generator. Located in the picturesque Avondale neighborhood that is prized for its proximity to Downtown and Selby Gardens and for its collegial feel, the Pearsall House presents a rare combination of comfort and character in a serene retreat with easy access to innumerable amenities.
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 history15 days on market
- Status: ActiveMar 2, 2026
- Listed$4,150,000Mar 2, 2026
- Price reduced$3,975,000
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Facts & features
- Property type
- Residential
- Sub type
- Single Family Residence
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 15
- Subdivision
- Avondale Rep
- County
- Sarasota
- Year built
- 1927
- Living area
- 3,813 sq ft
- Price/sq ft
- $1,042
- Building area
- 5,628 sq ft (Public Records)
- Lot size
- 11,000 sq ft
- Lot category
- 1/4 to less than 1/2
- Flood zone
- X (12115C0133G)
- Garage
- 2 spaces
- Annual taxes
- $31,600 (2025)
- Parcel #
- 2036090031
- Zoning
- RSF2
- MLS #
- A4683764
Interior Details
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full bathrooms
- 3
- Half bathrooms
- 1
- Flooring
- Travertine, Wood
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
- Interior features
- Crown Molding, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Wood Cabinets, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Stories / Levels
- Two
- Direction faces
- North
- Fireplace
- Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air, Mini-Split Unit(s), Zoned
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Parking features
- Driveway, Garage Faces Side
HOA & Financial
- HOA fee
- $65 / Annually
- Monthly HOA
- $5/mo
- Total monthly fees
- $5/mo
- Total annual fees
- $65
- CDD
- No
- Homestead exemption
- Yes
- Min lease term
- 1 Month
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional
- Ownership
- Fee Simple
- Available for lease
- Yes
- Lease restrictions
- No
Exterior & Construction
- Exterior features
- Balcony, French Doors, Lighting, Rain Gutters, Sidewalk
- Construction materials
- Cement Siding, Stucco
- Roof
- Membrane, Other
- Foundation
- Crawlspace, Pillar/Post/Pier
- Road surface
- Paved
Utilities
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water source
- Public
- Utilities
- BB/HS Internet Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Community
- Pets allowed
- Yes
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Living Room | First | 21x18 |
| Dining Room | First | 15.5x12.5 |
| Kitchen | First | 17.5x14.5 |
| Family Room | First | 21x15 |
| Primary Bedroom | First | 21.5x14 |
| Primary Bathroom | First | 13x10 |
| Bedroom 1 | Second | 15.5x12.5 |
| Bathroom 2 | Second | 17x10 |
| Bedroom 2 | Second | 12x10 |
| Bonus Room | Second | 17x7 |
| Laundry | First | 10x7 |
| Florida Room | First | 29x7 |
Listing Details
- Listing date
- 2026-02-20
- On market date
- 2026-03-02
- Original list price
- $4,150,000
- Occupant type
- Owner
- MLS area
- 34236 - Sarasota
- Listing AOR
- Sarasota - Manatee
- Status changed
- 2026-03-02
- Tax legal description
- LOT 2 & W 10 FT OF LOT 3, BLK G, AVONDALE SUB, LESS WLY 10 FT OF SAID LOT 3 BOUNDED ON S BY ELY EXTENSION OF S LINE OF LOT 1 OF SAID BLK G, BEING SAME LANDS AS DESC IN ORI 2023092668
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 Mound Street, turn South on Osprey Avenue, turn left onto Alta Vista Street. Home is on the NE corner of Alta Vista Street and Yale Avenue.
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