2227 BENSON STREET
SARASOTA, FL 34231
About this home
**Affordable Opportunity in a Prime Sarasota Location!** Whether you're searching for your first home, an investment property, or a project with great potential, this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath home is full of possibilities. Nestled on a quiet dead-end street, it offers privacy while being just minutes from shopping, dining, major highways, and Sarasota's top attractions. The open living and dining area features vaulted ceilings with beautiful exposed wood beams, creating a spacious and inviting feel. Sliding glass doors lead to the screened lanai and a fully fenced backyard with mature landscaping—perfect for relaxing, entertaining, or gardening. Additional highlights include an attached one-car garage, an indoor laundry area, and tile flooring throughout with no carpet. This home is priced to sell and offers an excellent opportunity for buyers looking to add their own updates and personal touches. With a little TLC, it can truly shine. The home also offers additional finished space that can be used as a bonus area, office, hobby room, or extra storage. A great opportunity for first-time buyers, investors, or anyone looking for a home with added flexibility. Ideally located just a short drive from Siesta Key Beach, St. Armands Circle, Downtown Sarasota, University Town Center, Nathan Benderson Park, Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, and countless restaurants, shops, and entertainment options. Tampa is just over an hour away, providing easy access to professional sports and world-class attractions. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own an affordable home in a highly desirable location with endless potential. Schedule your private showing today!
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Living area
- 871 sqft
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Flooring
- Ceramic Tile, Laminate
- Stories
- 1
- Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Thermostat, Window Treatments
- Appliances
- Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Exterior & lot
- Lot size
- 5,800 sqft (0.13 ac)
- Roof
- Shingle
- Construction
- Block, Stucco, Wood Siding
- Exterior
- Rain Gutters, Sliding Doors
Parking
- Garage
- 1 space
Financial
- Annual tax
- $2,942 (2025)
- Price / sqft
- $299/sqft
Utilities
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected
Property
- Property type
- Single Family
- Year built
- 1983
- Subdivision
- PINEHURST PARK REP OF
- County
- Sarasota
Assigned schools
- Elementary
- Gulf Gate Elementary
- Middle
- Brookside Middle
- High
- Riverview High
Listing
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- Today
- MLS #
- MFR801906767
- Source
- Stellar MLS
Listed by Hanie Nguyen · KELLER WILLIAMS SOUTH SHORE
Listing data provided by Stellar MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Sample estimate — not an appraisal
Based on 30 comparable sales within 1 mile of SARASOTA, FL, this home is priced over RENA ValiQ.
Reference only. Estimates blend public sale comps, neighbourhood trend and the listing’s own metrics. Final price moves on diligence, terms and timing — RENA is your second read, not your agent.
Estimate your monthly cost
PITI + HOA- Principal & interest
- $1,384/mo
- Property tax
- $195/mo
- Home insurance
- $200/mo
Tax, insurance and HOA are editable estimates with Florida-typical defaults — Florida homeowners insurance in particular varies widely by location and elevation. Confirm exact figures with a lender and insurer.
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Answered from this listing’s own figures and the sales around it.
Price historySample data
Reference timeline for $260,000. Live MLS history swaps in with the Stellar feed.
| Date | Event | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08 | Listing updated | $260,000 | — |
| 2026-04 | Price changed | $260,000 | −$15,600 |
| 2026-02 | Listed | $275,600 | — |
NeighbourhoodSample data
Reference scores for SARASOTA, FL. Schools, mobility and amenities feed live data once the dedicated provider connection lands.
Location
Frequently asked questions
What would 2227 BENSON STREET, SARASOTA cost per month?
About $1,690 a month: $1,315 principal and interest, $245 property tax, $130 insurance. That assumes 20% down at 6.5% over 30 years.
Is 2227 BENSON STREET, SARASOTA priced fairly?
Comparable sales nearby put it between $184,687 and $212,489, with $198,588 in the middle. That is from 8 properties of the same type and size within three miles, at a median of $228 a square foot.
How does 2227 BENSON STREET, SARASOTA compare to nearby homes?
8 comparable properties within three miles. The nearest: 2348 DOUD STREET, SARASOTA, FL at $365,000, 1,118 sq ft, 0.22 miles away; 2136 BRUECKNER DRIVE, SARASOTA, FL at $440,000, 1,133 sq ft, 0.4 miles away; 2974 CAPTIVA GARDENS DRIVE, SARASOTA, FL at $269,900, 1,206 sq ft, 0.41 miles away.
How long has 2227 BENSON STREET, SARASOTA been on the market?
It came on the market today.
Has the price of 2227 BENSON STREET, SARASOTA changed?
The price has not moved since it was listed.
How big is 2227 BENSON STREET, SARASOTA?
2 bed, 1 bath, 871 square feet. That is $299 a square foot.
What year was 2227 BENSON STREET, SARASOTA built?
Built in 1983.
What is the HOA fee at 2227 BENSON STREET, SARASOTA?
The feed lists no association fee for this property.
What are the property taxes at 2227 BENSON STREET, SARASOTA?
Property tax works out to about $245 a month, $2,942 a year.
Is 2227 BENSON STREET, SARASOTA still available?
It is still on the market.
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