Rare opportunity to acquire a 9,200 SF double lot in one of Downtown Sarasota’s most desirable and rapidly evolving neighborhoods. Located just steps from the 10-acre Gillespie Park, this property offers exceptional potential in an area experiencing significant investment and redevelopment.
Residents enjoy easy access to tennis and basketball courts, a scenic pond, dog park, fitness trail, playground, and shaded walking paths beneath majestic oak trees. The property is within walking distance of Downtown Sarasota’s restaurants, galleries, shopping, and entertainment venues, and only 0.7 miles from Sarasota Bay and The Bay, the city’s signature waterfront park.
With no HOA, no deed restrictions, DTN (Downtown Neighborhood) zoning, and potential benefits under Florida’s Live Local Act, this property offers outstanding flexibility for a variety of residential development opportunities. The location provides convenient access to Sarasota’s vibrant cultural scene, including the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, Sarasota Orchestra, Bayfront Marina, and the city’s renowned arts and dining districts.
Whether you are looking to build now or secure land in one of Sarasota’s most dynamic growth corridors, this oversized double lot presents a rare opportunity in the heart of Downtown Sarasota.
Adjacent home is also available for purchase. Combined, the properties would create four contiguous lots totaling approximately 19,200 SF (0.44 acres), presenting an exceptional assemblage opportunity for future development.
Property Details
- Lot Features
- Buildable, Oversized Lot
- Lot Description
- Buildable, Oversized Lot
- Acres
- 0.21
- Property Type
- Purchase
- Sewer Information
- Public Sewer
- Utility Features
- Cable Available, Electricity Available, Sewer Available
- Subdivision
- SCHINDLER SUB
- Community Features
- Dog Park, Park, Playground, Racquetball, Sidewalks, Tennis Court(s)
- County
- Sarasota
- Region
- SARASOTA
- Zoning
- DTN
- Original List Price
- $650,000
- Days on Market (Cumulative)
- 97
- Taxes Annual
- $4,764
- Ownership
- Fee Simple
- MLS #
- A4695998
- Property Subtype
- Land
- Parcel Number
- 2026020107
- MLS #
- A4695998
- Date Listed
- June 01, 2026
- Address
- 1721 8TH STREET
Location
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Listed by Beverly Perez (#MFR263500795)
Listing Office: FINE PROPERTIES (#MFR281515992)
