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Sold for $445,000
$445,000
1896 Mova St, Sarasota, FL 34231
3beds
1,905sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1974
0.26 Acres Lot
$426,100 Zestimate®
$234/sqft
$3,086 Estimated rent
Home value
$426,100
$383,000 - $473,000
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Oversized lotWest-of-the-trail neighborhoodsSpacious open floor planBayfront parkWell-appointed kitchenLight-filled layout
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Listed by:
Frank Frederick 941-544-6520,
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY 941-366-8070
Bought with:
Roni-Marie Gold, PA, 3105300
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: A4650948
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Den/Library/Office, Great Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), En Suite Bathroom, Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x9
Primary bathroom
- Features: Shower No Tub
- Level: First
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9x8
Bathroom 2
- Features: Tub With Shower
- Level: First
- Area: 40 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5x8
Balcony porch lanai
- Level: First
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x12
Den
- Level: First
- Area: 360 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24x15
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 148.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x13.5
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x12
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 285 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19x15
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Open Floorplan
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl, Tile
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Storm Window(s)
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,745
- Total interior livable area: 1,905 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Rear Porch, Screened
- Waterfront features: Bay/Harbor Access, Intracoastal Waterway Access
- Body of water: SARASOTA BAY
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Dimensions: 75 x 153
- Residential vegetation: Mature Landscaping
Details
- Parcel number: 0132120045
- Zoning: RSF3
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1974
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: GIBSON BESSIE P SUB
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Sarasota
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $234/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $385,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,355
- Date on market: 5/2/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 12 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/10/2025 | Sold | $445,000-1.1%$234/sqft |
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| 5/22/2025 | Pending sale | $450,000$236/sqft |
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| 5/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $450,000$236/sqft |
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| 5/10/2025 | Pending sale | $450,000$236/sqft |
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| 5/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $450,000+132%$236/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #A4650948 Report a problem | ||
| 3/19/2019 | Sold | $194,000-2.5%$102/sqft |
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| 2/5/2019 | Price change | $199,000-19.5%$104/sqft |
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| 12/15/2018 | Listed for sale | -- |
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| 10/27/2018 | Listing removed | $247,163+165.5%$130/sqft |
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| 10/4/2018 | Listed for sale | -- |
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| 7/28/1998 | Sold | $93,100$49/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,484 +3.8% | $278,839 +2.9% |
| 2024 | $3,355 +4.5% | $270,981 +3% |
| 2023 | $3,210 +3.7% | $263,088 +3% |
| 2022 | $3,094 +0.1% | $255,425 +3% |
| 2021 | $3,090 +14.4% | $247,985 +16.3% |
| 2020 | $2,700 +6.7% | $213,200 +27.6% |
| 2019 | $2,531 | $167,100 -18.5% |
| 2018 | $2,531 -15% | $205,000 +89.2% |
| 2017 | $2,979 +121.2% | $108,371 -35.2% |
| 2016 | $1,347 | $167,200 +7.9% |
| 2015 | $1,347 | $155,000 +50.5% |
| 2014 | $1,347 +0.9% | $103,022 |
| 2013 | $1,335 +2.7% | $103,022 +1.7% |
| 2012 | $1,300 -13.7% | $101,300 -14.3% |
| 2011 | $1,506 -7.4% | $118,200 -5.1% |
| 2010 | $1,627 +4.3% | $124,600 -1.9% |
| 2009 | $1,560 | $126,987 +0.1% |
| 2008 | $1,560 -6% | $126,860 +3% |
| 2007 | $1,659 | $123,165 +2.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $120,161 +3% |
| 2005 | -- | $116,661 +3% |
| 2004 | $1,691 +16.3% | $113,263 +20% |
| 2003 | $1,455 -1.7% | $94,370 +2.4% |
| 2002 | $1,480 +7.2% | $92,158 +1.6% |
| 2001 | $1,380 +2.3% | $90,707 +3% |
| 2000 | $1,349 | $88,065 |
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Neighborhood: Vamo
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Gulf Gate Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.9 mi
- 6/10Brookside Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 5.9 mi
- 7/10Riverview High SchoolGrades: PK,9-12Distance: 4.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Gulf Gate Elementary
- Middle: Brookside Middle
- High: Riverview High
Source: Stellar MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Vamo
- 1896 Mova St
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