1685 LAUREL STREET
SARASOTA, FL 34236
About this home
Virtually Staged. Located in the heart of downtown Sarasota, Villas on Laurel is a boutique community of only nine residences situated directly beside Laurel Park on a quiet one-way street. This location places you just a few blocks from Sarasota Bay, Marina Jack, Main Street dining, art galleries, theaters, shopping, and the Sarasota Farmers Market. This two-story townhome offers three bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and a versatile floor plan that includes a spacious first-floor living area along with a full guest bedroom and bath. Upstairs, a loft provides additional flexible living space, while two private bedroom suites create comfortable accommodations for owners and guests alike. Recent improvements include a new HVAC system (2025), luxury vinyl plank flooring (2025), and updated appliances. Community-wide capital improvements include a new membrane roof (2025), resurfaced parking area, refreshed landscaping, and additional maintenance projects that reflect a well-managed homeowners association. Impact-rated Andersen windows were installed throughout the community in 2004. Additional features include two reserved parking spaces, a community pool, community storage room, and classic Old Florida architecture updated in 2005. A rare opportunity to enjoy low-maintenance living in one of downtown Sarasota's most convenient locations- schedule your private showing today!
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Living area
- 1,667 sqft
- Heating
- Central, Electric
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Flooring
- Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Tile
- Stories
- 2
- Features
- Ceiling Fans(s), Solid Wood Cabinets, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range…
Exterior & lot
- Lot size
- 31,870 sqft (0.73 ac)
- Roof
- Membrane
- Construction
- Block, Stucco, Frame
- Exterior
- Lighting, Rain Gutters, Sidewalk
Financial
- Annual tax
- $7,473 (2025)
- Price / sqft
- $495/sqft
Utilities
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- BB/HS Internet Available
Property
- Property type
- Townhouse
- Year built
- 2005
- Subdivision
- THE VILLAS ON LAUREL
- County
- Sarasota
Assigned schools
- Elementary
- Southside Elementary
- Middle
- Booker Middle
- High
- Sarasota High
Listing
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 11 days
- MLS #
- MFR801138590
- Source
- Stellar MLS
Listed by Drew Russell · MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY
Listing data provided by Stellar MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Sample estimate — not an appraisal
Based on 23 comparable sales within 3 miles of SARASOTA, FL, this home is priced in line with 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.
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PITI + HOA- Principal & interest
- $4,172/mo
- Property tax
- $623/mo
- Home insurance
- $200/mo
Opens at 20% down over 30 years at 6.5%, the same assumptions as the answers below. Property tax is this listing's own bill; insurance is left out until you enter a quote, because Florida premiums turn on roof age, elevation and carrier. Every field is editable.
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Price history
From the property’s MLS record.
| Date | Event | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | Listed | $825,000 | — |
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