$434,900
1097 Willis Avenue
Sarasota, FL 34232
Listing updated: May 31, 2026 at 1:40 PM ET
Property type
Year built
Lot size
Price / sq ft
HOA dues
Days on market
Flood zone
About this home
One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Looking for space, flexibility, and freedom without HOA restrictions? This 4-bedroom, 2-bath Sarasota pool home offers exactly that. The backyard is built for enjoying Florida living, featuring a private pool, tiki hut, outdoor entertaining space, and a storage shed for added functionality. Whether you're hosting friends, relaxing by the water, or simply enjoying the sunshine, this outdoor setup creates a true backyard retreat. The front and side yard also offer a ton of activity space due to the corner lot positioning. Inside, the home offers a spacious and adaptable layout with multiple living areas that can easily be tailored to your needs. Create a formal dining area, home office, media room, playroom, or additional lounge space depending on your lifestyle. The kitchen has been updated with granite countertops, refreshed cabinetry, and newer appliances, blending practicality with a clean modern feel. The home also features solar panels to help offset electric costs, plus a newer well and septic system for added peace of mind and efficiency. Conveniently located near UTC Mall, Downtown Sarasota, Nathan Benderson Park, Bobby Jones Golf Club, Siesta Key Beach, shopping, dining, dog parks, sports fields, and everyday essentials, this property combines accessibility with the flexibility that’s becoming harder to find in Sarasota. If you’ve been searching for a pool home with room to spread out and fewer restrictions, this is an opportunity worth seeing.
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 history81 days on market
- Status: ActiveMar 11, 2026
- Listed$475,000Mar 11, 2026
- Price reduced$434,900
Facts & features
- Property type
- Residential
- Sub type
- Single Family Residence
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 81
- Cumulative DOM
- 186
- Subdivision
- Peaceful Vista Homes
- County
- Sarasota
- Year built
- 1974
- Living area
- 1,855 sq ft
- Price/sq ft
- $234
- Building area
- 1,890 sq ft (Public Records)
- Lot size
- 9,375 sq ft
- Lot category
- 0 to less than 1/4
- Flood zone
- X
- Pool
- Private pool
- Annual taxes
- $4,452 (2024)
- Parcel #
- 0038130029
- Zoning
- RSF2
- MLS #
- A4685461
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Interior Details
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Flooring
- Luxury Vinyl, Tile
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Interior features
- Built-in Features, Ceiling Fans(s), Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Stories / Levels
- One
- Direction faces
- East
Heating & Cooling
- Heating
- Central, Electric
- Cooling
- Central Air
HOA & Financial
- Total monthly fees
- $0/mo
- Total annual fees
- $0
- CDD
- No
- Min lease term
- No Minimum
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
- Ownership
- Fee Simple
- Available for lease
- Yes
- Lease restrictions
- No
- Additional lease restrictions
- Buyer and Buyer's agent to verify with municipality.
- Approval process
- Buyer and Buyer's agent to verify with municipality.
Exterior & Construction
- Exterior features
- French Doors, Lighting, Private Entrance, Private Mailbox, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Sliding Doors, Storage
- Construction materials
- Stucco
- Roof
- Shingle
- Foundation
- Slab
- Pool
- Private pool
- Road surface
- Asphalt, Paved
Utilities
- Sewer
- Public Sewer, Septic Tank
- Water source
- Well
- Utilities
- BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Living Room | First | 18x13 |
| Primary Bedroom | First | 13x11 |
| Bedroom 2 | First | 13x9 |
| Bedroom 3 | First | 8x11 |
| Bedroom 4 | First | 12x13 |
| Kitchen | First | 11x9 |
| Dining Room | First | 11x18 |
Listing Details
- Listing date
- 2026-03-09
- On market date
- 2026-03-11
- Original list price
- $475,000
- Occupant type
- Vacant
- MLS area
- 34232 - Sarasota/Fruitville
- Listing AOR
- Sarasota - Manatee
- Status changed
- 2026-03-11
- Tax legal description
- LOT 15 BLK A PEACEFUL VISTA HOMES
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 I-75, take exit 210 heading west on Fruitville Road, then turn right onto N Cattlemen Road and turn left onto Richardson Road, then turn right onto Willis Avenue. The home will be on the left.
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