
2742 S EAST AVENUE, SARASOTA, FL, 34239
Active28 days on marketListed Jul 14, 2026MLS #A4692545
About this home
2742 S EAST AVENUE
Opportunity knocks in one of Sarasota's most sought after neighborhoods. Surrounded by multimillion dollar homes, this 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom pool home is ideal for investors, builders, renovators, or buyers looking to secure a prime piece of real estate and create something truly special. Whether you envision a complete renovation or a future custom home, the possibilities are endless. Set on a mature lot with tropical plants, this property offers exceptional privacy and a tranquil setting. The screened pool area is the centerpiece of the home, providing the perfect space to entertain, unwind, or transform into an impressive outdoor living area. Inside, the home features higher ceilings, two spacious living areas, generously sized bedrooms with built in closets, and a Location doesn't get much better than this. You're minutes from everything that makes Sarasota special, Sarasota Memorial Hospital is less than a mile away, Downtown Sarasota and Main Street's shops and restaurants are just under two miles down the road, and world-famous Siesta Key Beach is a quick four-mile drive. Outdoor lovers will appreciate Arlington Park right around the corner, with its walking trails, tennis courts, aquatic center, playgrounds, and dog park. Families will also love that the home falls within a highly rated school districts all within walking distance. Additional features include city water and sewer, a carport, and an estimated 4 year old air conditioning system. The roof is estimated to be approximately 15 years old. Properties with this combination of location, value, and potential are becoming increasingly difficult to find. Bring your vision and take advantage of this exceptional opportunity before it is gone.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
2
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,342
Sqft
0.22 ac
Lot size
1
Garage
1957
Year built
One
Levels
$373
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record — not generic estimates.
$3,352 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:

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Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$3,352/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
vs edgeAI estimate
−16.2%
$/sqft vs Sarasota actives
$373 vs $343
Days on market
28 vs 63 typical
Where $373/sqft sits among the 400 Sarasota actives
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside Arlington Park
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Arlington Park — neighborhood snapshot
Population
3,505
Median age
48
Median income
$72,618
Median home value
$375,801
Avg household
2
Households w/ children
354
For the school run
Sarasota County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Sarasota market
$475K → $493K
Sarasota median sold, yr/yr
95.2%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
164 of 400
Sarasota actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Sarasota, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 17% below the SARASOTA 34239 median. See the full Sarasota market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 2742 S EAST AVENUE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Mar ’26$535,000
2115 GROVE STREET · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,408 sqft · $380/sqft · 56 DOM
Sold · Sep ’25$2,000,000
2733 S EAST AVENUE · same community
5 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,372 sqft · $593/sqft · 54 DOM
Sold · Jun ’26$378,000
2417 PARSON LANE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,316 sqft · $287/sqft · 117 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.

Your agent
Kat Bonelli
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 2742 S EAST AVENUE — start here.

Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 2742 S EAST AVENUE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
2742 S EAST AVENUE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 2742 S EAST AVENUE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $3,352/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
What are the property taxes on 2742 S EAST AVENUE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $331. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
How does the price compare to other homes in Sarasota?+
At $500,000, this home is listed about 11% below the Sarasota median of $559,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 2742 S EAST AVENUE?+
Alta Vista Elementary School (elementary), Sarasota High School (high), Brookside Middle School (middle) — Sarasota County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
Keep looking
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Listing courtesy of RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP · Rachel Tritschler. MLS #A4692545.
IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS.
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