One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Welcome to 3710 Rilma Avenue! This welcoming cottage home is conveniently located just minutes from downtown Sarasota, the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, New College of Florida, the University of South Florida and Ringling College of Art and Design, offering access to a range of cultural, educational and lifestyle amenities. The home features three bedrooms plus a flexible bonus room suitable for an office or additional living space. The kitchen has been updated with granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances, providing durable surfaces and modern functionality. Interior comfort is enhanced by energy-efficient double-pane windows. The exterior of the property is defined by established Clusia hedges that provide privacy, along with mature palm landscaping surrounding the residence. Additional outdoor features include an outdoor shower and an irrigation system from a well. Parking and storage options include a one-car garage, a one-car carport and additional space suitable for a boat or recreational vehicles. With no HOA or deed restrictions, this residence presents a compelling opportunity for a first-time home buyer, an investor seeking property within Sarasota city limits where short-term rentals are permitted, or anyone simply looking to relocate to beautiful Sarasota.
For sale
$325,000
3710 Rilma Ave, Sarasota, FL 34234
3beds
1,040sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1949
7,143 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$313/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
One-car garageEnergy-efficient double-pane windowsWelcoming cottage homeOutdoor showerOne-car carport
- 54 days |
- 386 |
- 24 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Christopher Takeda 941-587-4545,
PREMIER SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY 941-364-4000
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: A4692166
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 82.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x7.5
Bathroom 1
- Features: Exhaust Fan, Single Vanity, Stone Counters, Tub With Shower
- Level: First
Bonus room
- Features: No Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 63 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9x7
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters
- Level: First
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x10
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x14
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Ice Maker, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Eating Space In Kitchen, Stone Counters
- Flooring: Engineered Hardwood, Travertine
- Windows: Blinds, Window Treatments
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,568
- Total interior livable area: 1,040 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Covered, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Carport spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Irrigation System, Sprinkler Metered
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 7,143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 62 x 117
- Features: City Lot, Landscaped, Near Public Transit
- Residential vegetation: Trees/Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 2004160001
- Zoning: RSF3
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Crawlspace
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1949
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Well, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: FORD SUB
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Sarasota
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $313/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $290,800
- Annual tax amount: $4,613
- Date on market: 5/3/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 55 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved, Asphalt
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $325,000-19.8%$313/sqft |
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| 3/27/2025 | Listing removed | $2,600$3/sqft |
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| 2/23/2025 | Price change | $2,600-7.1%$3/sqft |
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| 1/24/2025 | Price change | $2,800-6.7%$3/sqft |
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| 1/16/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,000+7.1%$3/sqft |
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| 7/16/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/18/2023 | Listed for rent | $2,800$3/sqft |
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| 7/1/2022 | Sold | $405,000+1.3%$389/sqft |
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| 5/31/2022 | Pending sale | $399,989$385/sqft |
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| 5/27/2022 | Listed for sale | $399,989+166.7%$385/sqft |
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| 8/24/2016 | Sold | $150,000$144/sqft |
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| 5/19/2016 | Listed for sale | $150,000+150.4%$144/sqft |
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| 4/12/2013 | Listing removed | $59,900$58/sqft |
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| 4/10/2013 | Listed for sale | $59,900$58/sqft |
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| 12/19/2012 | Listing removed | $59,900$58/sqft |
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| 10/7/2012 | Price change | $59,900-2.6%$58/sqft |
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| 8/9/2012 | Listed for sale | $61,500-17.9%$59/sqft |
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| 8/24/2011 | Listing removed | $74,900$72/sqft |
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| 4/16/2011 | Price change | $74,900-6.3%$72/sqft |
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| 9/28/2010 | Listed for sale | $79,900$77/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,614 +5.5% | $290,800 +5.9% |
| 2024 | $4,373 +12% | $274,560 +10% |
| 2023 | $3,906 +175.4% | $249,600 +104.5% |
| 2022 | $1,418 -0.5% | $122,048 +3% |
| 2021 | $1,426 -0.5% | $118,493 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $1,433 +3.4% | $116,857 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $1,386 | $114,230 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $1,386 +2.2% | $112,100 +1.4% |
| 2017 | $1,355 +46.3% | $110,500 +39% |
| 2016 | $927 | $79,500 +79.1% |
| 2015 | $927 | $44,400 +42.2% |
| 2014 | $927 +230.2% | $31,222 -18.9% |
| 2013 | $281 +4% | $38,500 +25.4% |
| 2012 | $270 -30.4% | $30,700 -19% |
| 2011 | $387 -35.7% | $37,900 -26% |
| 2010 | $603 +6.9% | $51,244 +2.7% |
| 2009 | $564 | $49,897 +0.1% |
| 2008 | $564 +3.6% | $49,847 +3% |
| 2007 | $544 | $48,395 +2.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $47,215 +3% |
| 2005 | -- | $45,840 +3% |
| 2004 | $518 +0.6% | $44,505 +1.9% |
| 2003 | $515 +9% | $43,675 +8.9% |
| 2002 | $473 +8.5% | $40,112 +1.6% |
| 2001 | $436 +6.8% | $39,480 +3% |
| 2000 | $408 | $38,330 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Bayou Oaks
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Emma E. Booker Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.7 mi
- 5/10Booker Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 3/10Booker High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Emma E. Booker 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.
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- Florida
- Sarasota County
- Sarasota
- 34234
- Bayou Oaks
- 3710 Rilma Ave
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