Virtually Staged. Live the Lido Beach Lifestyle! If you love the beach but can't give up City Life, this could be your perfect home—or your next investment due to the flexible one-week rental policy! Just 800 steps from Lido Beach on the Gulf of Mexico, surrounded by mega million dollar houses, this light and bright 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home offers the perfect blend of coastal living, space, and opportunity. A single level home features an updated kitchen and bathrooms, plus the flexibility of two primary bedrooms. Set on a generous 0.287-acre lot, the property features Florida-friendly landscaping and an oversized detached garage. Plans had already been drawn for a potential apartment conversion over the garage, offering exciting possibilities for additional living space for family, guests, or income. Enjoy the best of Sarasota just moments away, including the shops, restaurants, and vibrant atmosphere of St. Armands Circle. Whether you’re looking for a place to live, relax, and enjoy the beach, or an investment property with a liberal one-week minimum rental policy, this home offers an exceptional opportunity in one of Sarasota’s most desirable coastal locations.
For sale
$2,300,000
708 GARFIELD DRIVE, SARASOTA, FL 34236
4beds
2,578sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1966
0.29 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$892/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Oversized detached garageUpdated kitchenFlorida-friendly landscaping
- 77 days
- 363
- 7
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Midge McCarthy 941-809-3800,
RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP 941-954-5454
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: A4702849
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Florida Room, Dining Room, Living Room, Utility Room
Primary bedroom
- Description: Room1
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 222.87 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x13.11
Bedroom 2
- Description: Room3
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 279.74 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19.7x14.2
Bedroom 3
- Description: Room4
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 217.28 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19.4x11.2
Bedroom 4
- Description: Room2
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 143.85 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.7x10.5
Florida room
- Description: Room7
- Level: First
- Area: 224.18 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17.1x13.11
Foyer
- Description: Room8
- Level: First
- Area: 100.62 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.9x7.8
Kitchen
- Description: Room5
- Level: First
- Area: 223.2 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24x9.3
Living room
- Description: Room6
- Level: First
- Area: 344.79 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26.3x13.11
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Windows: Window Treatments, Hurricane Shutters
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,704
- Total interior livable area: 2,578 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Oversized
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Irrigation System
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Heated, In Ground
- Has spa: Yes
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
- Features: FloodZone, City Lot, Landscaped, Near Public Transit
Details
- Parcel number: 2016060066
- Zoning: RSF3
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Concrete
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1966
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: LIDO BEACH DIV B
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Sarasota
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $892/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,202,200
- Annual tax amount: $18,384
- Date on market: 8/26/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 77 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Road surface type: Paved, Asphalt
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,300,000+178.8%$892/sqft |
Source:  Stellar MLS #A4702849 Report a problem | ||
| 9/14/2024 | Listing removed | $5,000$2/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #A4622648 Report a problem | ||
| 9/10/2024 | Listed for rent | $5,000$2/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #A4622648 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2016 | Sold | $825,000-8.2%$320/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #A4148867 Report a problem | ||
| 7/12/2016 | Pending sale | $899,000$349/sqft |
Source: Michael Saunders & Company - Licensed Real Estate Broker Report a problem | ||
| 6/8/2016 | Price change | $899,000-5.3%$349/sqft |
Source: Michael Saunders & Company - Licensed Real Estate Broker Report a problem | ||
| 5/4/2016 | Price change | $949,000-5%$368/sqft |
Source: Michael Saunders & Company - Licensed Real Estate Broker Report a problem | ||
| 3/29/2016 | Price change | $999,000-9.2%$388/sqft |
Source: Michael Saunders & Company - Licensed Real Estate Broker Report a problem | ||
| 3/15/2016 | Listed for sale | $1,100,000+89.7%$427/sqft |
Source: Michael Saunders & Company - Licensed Real Estate Broker Report a problem | ||
| 6/23/2003 | Sold | $580,000$225/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,384 +39.5% | $1,202,200 +32.1% |
| 2024 | $13,180 +2.7% | $910,362 +3% |
| 2023 | $12,829 +2.3% | $883,847 +3% |
| 2022 | $12,538 -0.4% | $858,104 +3% |
| 2021 | $12,593 -1.2% | $833,111 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $12,743 +2.6% | $821,608 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $12,417 | $803,136 -8% |
| 2018 | $12,417 +1.6% | $872,500 +24% |
| 2017 | $12,217 +61.6% | $703,900 +1% |
| 2016 | $7,562 | $696,900 +6% |
| 2015 | $7,562 | $657,300 +42.6% |
| 2014 | $7,562 +0.4% | $460,904 |
| 2013 | $7,536 +3.9% | $460,904 +1.7% |
| 2012 | $7,250 +4.6% | $453,200 +3% |
| 2011 | $6,934 -7.3% | $440,000 -5.7% |
| 2010 | $7,482 -11.8% | $466,700 -8.6% |
| 2009 | $8,482 | $510,600 -8.9% |
| 2008 | $8,482 -1.4% | $560,700 +1.9% |
| 2007 | $8,604 | $550,127 +2.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $536,709 +3% |
| 2005 | -- | $521,077 +3% |
| 2004 | $8,797 +93% | $505,900 +95.8% |
| 2003 | $4,557 +1.4% | $258,431 +2.4% |
| 2002 | $4,493 +7.2% | $252,374 +1.6% |
| 2001 | $4,192 +2.8% | $248,400 +3% |
| 2000 | $4,077 | $241,165 |
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Neighborhood: Lido Key
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Southside Elementary
- Middle: Pine View School
- 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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