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226 Amherst Ave Unit 103, Sarasota, FL, 34232

$179,000

Home List Price

$2,126*

Closing Credit

4 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths, 1 Partial
1,368 SqFt
$131/SqFt
Townhouse

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226 Amherst Ave Unit 103, Sarasota$179,000

Buyer Closing Credits

$2,126*

1.25% Loan Amount

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Property Highlights

Home TypeTownhouse
ParkingNone
Year Built1972
HeatingCentral
CoolingCentral Air
MLS #A4622608
StatusActive

About 226 Amherst Ave Unit 103

Welcome to this beautiful and spacious 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath condominium in the friendly Fairway Oaks community, offering 1,368 square feet of comfortable living space. The owner has recently invested $13,000 to upgrade the windows to hurricane standards and has made other improvements. This well-maintained home features a large, open living area, ample storage, an indoor laundry room and a charming private fenced patio, perfect for grilling and socializing. It has been freshly painted and has no carpeting. The unit comes with two assigned parking spaces right in front, and there is plenty of guest parking nearby. Fairway Oaks offers a variety of amenities, including an Olympic-sized pool (under repair), basketball and tennis courts, a recreational room and a playground. Its prime location provides easy access to the natural park and the Bobby Jones Golf Course. Additionally, it's just minutes from I-75, Sarasota Downtown, and conveniently located near shopping, dining, gym, and parks, including the Legacy Trail, perfect for biking, jogging or walking. The community is at public and school bus stops. Whether you're looking for a new home or a smart investment opportunity, this property is an ideal choice.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Year Built: 1972
  • Living Area: 1,368 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: U-HOME REALTY LLC
  • Office Phone: (941) 726-3736
  • Listing Agent: Yuhong Wan

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Laminate
  • Interior: Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Walk-In Closet(s)

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Private Pool: No
  • Exterior: Tennis Court(s)

Parking Information:

  • Parking: None

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Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: City Lot, Near Public Transit

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling: Central Air

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: From I 75 take Exit Fruitville Rd West. Turn right into Fairway Oaks community. Second right on Amherst, property is on the left.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $179,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $131/SqFt

HOA Fees:

  • Amount: $0
  • Frequency: Monthly
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Housing Market Comparison

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Sarasota, FL

City

Med. Sold Price

$520.7K

Med. Price/SqFt

$305

Avg. Days On Market

62

# of Sold Homes

302

226 Amherst Ave Unit 103 vs Sarasota

77 DAYS ON ROCKET

+15 Days

$179,000

-$341.7K Less

$131/SqFt

-$174 Less

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $341.7K less than the Median Sold Price and $174/SqFt less than other homes in Sarasota, FL.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: MFRMLS
  • MLS Number: #A4622608

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: U-HOME REALTY LLC
  • Office Phone: (941) 726-3736
  • Listing Agent: Yuhong Wan

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Nearby Schools

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4
/10

  • Tuttle Elementary School

  • 2863 8th St

  • 1.19 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

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4
/10

  • Gocio Elementary School

  • 3450 Gocio Rd

  • 1.68 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

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7
/10

  • Alta Vista Elementary School

  • 1050 S Euclid Ave

  • 1.81 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $56,963. Most Sarasota, FL residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Typical family type is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 226 Amherst Ave Unit 103

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 226 Amherst Ave Unit 103 property is $179,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 226 Amherst Ave Unit 103 is a townhouse located in Sarasota, Florida, 34232.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 226 Amherst Ave Unit 103 is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 226 Amherst Ave Unit 103 has 4 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 226 Amherst Ave Unit 103 is 1,368 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 226 Amherst Ave Unit 103 is 1972.

Rocket Homes›Florida›Sarasota County›Sarasota›34232›226 Amherst Ave Unit 103

This home is located at 226 Amherst Ave Unit 103 in Sarasota, FL and zip code 34232 in the Fairway Oaks neighborhood. This 1,368 square foot home was built in 1972. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since September 06, 2024 and is currently priced at $179,000.

Over 13 listings were sold over their listed price in October 2024 in Sarasota, FL. In the same period over 242 listings were sold below the listed price and 47 listings were sold for the listed price. The inventory of homes for sale in Sarasota, FL between September 2024 and October 2024 decreased by 0.8%. In October 2024, listings were on the market for 62 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $520,718.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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