1871 Prospect St

Off Market

1871 Prospect St

Sarasota FL 34239

2081 sq. ft.

7375 sq. ft.

Single-Family

Last sold for $900,000

Barbara May, last sold this property on 31 October 2025 after 1510 days on market.

Overview

Step into timeless charm with this beautifully updated 1924 cottage, perfectly situated in Sarasota’s coveted West of Trail neighborhood. Combining historic character with modern comforts, the main residence offers approximately 1,460 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space. Original hardwood floors, high ceilings, picture molding, a cozy wood-burning fireplace in the living room and an abundance of windows allowing natural light in all rooms highlight the home’s classic appeal. The open-concept layout seamlessly connects the living room, updated kitchen, dining room and enclosed sunroom - perfect for a home office. All of the rooms ar generously sized. The primary bedroom has a spacious en-suite bathroom. Adding even more value is the recently renovated guesthouse, complete with kitchenette, screened-in porch, and private entrance. This versatile space is ideal for visitors, a creative studio, or potential rental income. An additional feature of new metal roofs in the main house 2021 and guest house 2025. Centrally located near downtown Sarasota, the shops and restaurants of Southside Village, and just minutes to the world-renowned beaches of Lido and Siesta Key, this unique property blends character, convenience, and flexibility.

Features

3 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

2081 sq. ft. floor area

7375 sq. ft. lot size

Single-Family

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 3 bedroom single-family properties sold in Sarasota over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 1871 Prospect St is $584.5k.

Median value

$584.5k

Estimated value range

$187.5k - $3.7m

Median days on market

Estimated value trend

-9%

decrease over the last 12 months

Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Sarasota. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 1871 Prospect St

2025

Sold

$900,000

31 Oct 2025 by Barbara May, of MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY

2021

Sold

$541,000

12 Feb 2021 by Bev Murray

2006

Rented

Undisclosed

13 Jul 2006 by STRINGER MANAGEMENT INC

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Local market activity for 3 bedroom single-family properties in Sarasota

In the last 12 months, 141 three-bedroom single-family properties similar to 1871 Prospect St, have been sold.

This represents a 7% increase in three-bedroom single-family properties sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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