STEP BACK IN TIME and experience the charm of "OLD FLORIDA" in this beautifully preserved bungalow located west of North Tamiami Trail in the highly sought after Ringling College Art District Situated on a spacious lot with a large fenced backyard, private driveway, and covered carport, this 2-bedroom home showcases timeless architectural details, including gleaming terrazzo floors, graceful arched openings, and elegant plaster cove ceilings that capture the character of the 1950s. The thoughtfully updated interior features a beautifully remodeled kitchen with new cabinetry, quartz countertops, modern lighting, and newer appliances, along with an updated bathroom, All 20 "TILT -IN" windows have been replaced & all 3 exterior doors have been updated, an almost-new HVAC system, a 150-amp electrical panel, restored terrazzo flooring, and luxury vinyl plank flooring in the inviting Florida room. "The Sewer replacement of existing sewer line in 2025-015315". Additional living spaces include a welcoming front porch, rear porch, spacious living room, bright Florida room, and an oversized laundry room. Adding to the home's long-term appeal, the former motel at the corner of 23rd Street and North Tamiami Trail is slated for redevelopment into Artscape Sarasota – One Stop Housing, an innovative mixed-use community designed to provide affordable housing and creative space for artists to live, work, and learn. Offering historic character, modern updates, and an outstanding location just minutes from downtown Sarasota, the Bayfront, dining, shopping, and the arts, this exceptional home is attractively priced at $427,500.
Pending
Price cut: $22.4K (8/9)
$427,500
1020 23RD STREET, SARASOTA, FL 34234
2beds
952sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
7,150 Square Feet Lot
$403,600 Zestimate®
$449/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Modern lightingModern updatesRear porchBeautifully remodeled kitchenNewer appliancesQuartz countertopsSpacious lot
- 89 days
- 452
- 29
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Scotty Ledford 941-400-7360,
VUE REALTY, LLC 941-269-8400,
Bob Thurston 941-373-5648,
VUE REALTY, LLC
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: A4695931
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Florida Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x11
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 70 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x7
Florida room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), No Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x9
Kitchen
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 81 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9x9
Living room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x15
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Corridor Access, Laundry Room, Outside
Features
- Thermostat
- Flooring: Terrazzo
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,484
- Total interior livable area: 952 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Carport
- Carport spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Enclosed, Front Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Permeable Paving, Private Mailbox, Sidewalk, Storage
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 7,150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 55 x 130 x 55 x 130
Details
- Parcel number: 2006080047
- Zoning: RSF3
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Completed
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1954
Details
- Builder name: Paver
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Street Lights, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: SYLVAN SHORES
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Sarasota
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $449/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $279,200
- Annual tax amount: $4,267
- Date on market: 6/6/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 88 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$403,600
$383,000 - $424,000
$2,245/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/19/2026 | Pending sale | $427,500$449/sqft |
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| 8/9/2026 | Price change | $427,500-5%$449/sqft |
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| 7/6/2026 | Price change | $449,900-3.2%$473/sqft |
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| 6/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $465,000+365%$488/sqft |
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| 5/5/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/23/2024 | Price change | $2,100-8.7%$2/sqft |
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| 4/19/2024 | Listed for rent | $2,300$2/sqft |
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| 4/7/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/30/2024 | Listed for rent | $2,300+53.3%$2/sqft |
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| 4/10/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/5/2021 | Listed for rent | $1,500+25%$2/sqft |
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| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/25/2019 | Listing removed | $1,200$1/sqft |
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| 9/22/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,200$1/sqft |
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| 1/30/2003 | Sold | $100,000+75.4%$105/sqft |
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| 12/14/1995 | Sold | $57,000-0.9%$60/sqft |
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| 9/14/1994 | Sold | $57,500$60/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,267 +4.5% | $264,097 +10% |
| 2024 | $4,083 -0.6% | $240,088 +10% |
| 2023 | $4,109 +11.9% | $218,262 +10% |
| 2022 | $3,674 +13.5% | $198,420 +10% |
| 2021 | $3,236 +2.4% | $180,382 +10% |
| 2020 | $3,159 +8.8% | $163,984 +10% |
| 2019 | $2,904 | $149,076 -30% |
| 2018 | $2,904 +38% | $213,000 +72.9% |
| 2017 | $2,105 +5.9% | $123,204 -2.6% |
| 2016 | $1,987 | $126,500 +8% |
| 2015 | $1,987 +14.1% | $117,100 +39.2% |
| 2014 | $1,742 +7.2% | $84,150 |
| 2013 | $1,624 +12.6% | $84,150 +10% |
| 2012 | $1,443 -1.4% | $76,500 -2.9% |
| 2011 | $1,463 -13.3% | $78,800 -13.5% |
| 2010 | $1,688 -15.4% | $91,100 -11.8% |
| 2009 | $1,995 | $103,300 -11.7% |
| 2008 | $1,995 -19.1% | $117,000 -19.7% |
| 2007 | $2,465 | $145,700 -2.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $149,700 +45.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $102,900 +11.5% |
| 2004 | $1,785 +6% | $92,300 +10.3% |
| 2003 | $1,685 +19.2% | $83,700 +23.6% |
| 2002 | $1,413 +20.1% | $67,700 +17.7% |
| 2001 | $1,177 +108.9% | $57,500 +21.6% |
| 2000 | $563 | $47,288 |
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Neighborhood: Indian Beach-Sapphire Shores
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Gocio Elementary
- Middle: Booker Middle
- High: Booker High
Source: Stellar MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





