Rare find in the Laurel/Washington Park Neighborhood section of Downtown Sarasota! An easy walk to all your favorite downtown restaurants, nightclubs, theaters, galleries, cafes, farmers market, street fairs, annual sidewalk chalk festival, New Year's harbor fireworks and more! Payne Park is close by as well (with tennis courts and an upcoming theater) where the Legacy Trail begins. Located on a dead-end street, this captivating property features a delightful bungalow alongside a detached cottage, perfect for guests, rental income, or as an in-law suite. The bungalow features 1 bedroom and 1 bath, including a versatile Florida room that can serve as a second bedroom or an inviting sunlit retreat. There is a cozy den off the primary suite, providing a great spot for an office or additional storage. The guest cottage features a kitchen which has recently been remodeled, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, living area and a large front porch. Plenty of driveway space for two cars and on-street parking allows for easy access. Significant upgrades include a metal roof installed in 2014, New AC in cottage in 2018 and bungalow 2019. Hurricane impact exterior doors in 2021. New breaker panel box and new electrical interior wiring in 2021. Landscaping improvements and added drainage in 2023/2024. Live in one dwelling, rent the other dwelling (short-term rentals are allowed, but require a license) either month-to-month or long-term, while designing your new residence. Well maintained by current owners with a fabulous long-term tenant who has renewed on a month-to-month lease (In main house) and the owners have vacated the cottage, so possibilities abound to keep the current tenant and Airbnb the cottage for maximum income. You can make this property yours before the high season starts!
Sold for $552,500
$552,500
642 Lafayette Ct, Sarasota, FL 34236
2beds
1,180sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1949
5,880 Square Feet Lot
$512,700 Zestimate®
$468/sqft
$4,250 Estimated rent
Home value
$512,700
$461,000 - $569,000
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Delightful bungalowMetal roofVersatile florida roomGuest cottageHurricane impact exterior doorsAdded drainageLandscaping improvements
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Listed by:
Ryan Miller 941-954-6925,
HARRY ROBBINS ASSOC INC 941-924-8346
Bought with:
Christopher Crawford, 3438943
MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY
Justin Johnson, 3546382
MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: A4628290
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12x12
Bathroom 1
- Features: Tub With Shower
- Level: First
Den
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 9x7
Dining room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 9x7
Florida room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 9x7
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 9x6
Living room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 14x12
Heating
- Central, Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air, Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
- Laundry: Outside
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Eating Space In Kitchen, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Wood Cabinets, Thermostat
- Flooring: Tile
- Windows: Aluminum Frames, Blinds, Shades, Window Treatments
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,292
- Total interior livable area: 1,180 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Off Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Enclosed, Rear Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Courtyard, Garden, Irrigation System, Lighting, Private Mailbox, Rain Gutters, Sidewalk
- Fencing: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Lot
- Size: 5,880 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 59 x 100
- Features: Historic District, City Lot, Landscaped, Level, Near Marina, Near Public Transit, Sidewalk, Street Dead-End
- Residential vegetation: Mature Landscaping, Oak Trees, Trees/Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 2027160081
- Zoning: RSM9
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other, Wood Frame, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1949
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Street Lights, Water Available, Water Connected
Green energy
- Indoor air quality: Integrated Pest Management, Moisture Control, No/Low VOC Paint/Finish
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security Lights, Security System
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: WASHINGTON PARK
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Sarasota
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $468/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $7,415
- Date on market: 11/11/2024
- Cumulative days on market: 42 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 25800
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved, Other
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/31/2025 | Sold | $552,500-4.6%$468/sqft |
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| 1/3/2025 | Pending sale | $579,000$491/sqft |
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| 12/8/2024 | Listed for sale | $579,000$491/sqft |
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| 11/27/2024 | Pending sale | $579,000$491/sqft |
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| 11/19/2024 | Price change | $579,000-3.3%$491/sqft |
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| 11/11/2024 | Listed for sale | $599,000+10.9%$508/sqft |
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| 9/26/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/1/2023 | Price change | $1,800-2.7%$2/sqft |
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| 8/21/2023 | Price change | $1,850-15.9%$2/sqft |
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| 8/11/2023 | Listed for rent | $2,200$2/sqft |
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| 5/21/2021 | Sold | $540,000-1.8%$458/sqft |
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| 4/2/2021 | Pending sale | $550,000$466/sqft |
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| 3/18/2021 | Price change | $550,000-1.6%$466/sqft |
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| 3/9/2021 | Price change | $559,000-5.1%$474/sqft |
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| 2/15/2021 | Price change | $589,000-1.8%$499/sqft |
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| 2/6/2021 | Listed for sale | $600,000$508/sqft |
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Public tax history
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Neighborhood: Laurel Park
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GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Southside Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.5 mi
- 5/10Booker Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.6 mi
- 5/10Sarasota High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Southside Elementary
- Middle: Booker Middle
- High: Sarasota 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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- Sarasota County
- Sarasota
- 34236
- Laurel Park
- 642 Lafayette Ct
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