2616 WOOD STREET, Sarasota, FL 34237

• 3 beds |
• 2 baths |
• 1,656 sqft

Property Description

Under contract-accepting backup offers. This meticulously-maintained, upgraded, move-in-ready Mid-Century Modern gem exemplifies pride of ownership and attention to detail. Featuring a 2022 ROOF with ALL 9 HURRICANE WINDOWS & HURRICANE FRONT & BACK DOORS installed in 2022, there is also a permitted, anchored 2018 shed with lighting, electricity,, mobile A/C unit, & exterior kayak racks. The house is pre-wired for solar panels & the partially pavered backyard is wired with a 240V 40V circuit with required breaker with GFI protection to plug into a hot tub! Also in the bamboo-ringed backyard is an outdoor shower with new tankless propane water heater, raised metal garden bed, & fire pit. The open kitchen features granite countertops, an island, garbage disposal, & under counter water filter cartridge with sink spigot & feed to ice maker in refrigerator. Also featuring vintage TERRAZZO floors in excellent condition, a separate dining room, queen-sized Murphey bed in the front bedroom, 2-stage A/C, upgraded CPVC incoming plumbing, spray foam insulation throughout the the attic space, perimeter termite protection with transferrable, recurring service, single-car garage with remote electric garage door opener, & a second pavered driveway that runs along the side of the house for additional parking &/or RV & boat storage. Located in the charming, mature, close-to-downtown, west-of-Tuttle-Ave Alta Vista neighborhood, the property sits at one of the highest elevations above sea level in town & is in Flood Zone X. Enjoy the freedoms of no deed-restrictions or HOA! Alta Vista is experiencing an urban revitalization with new, million-dollar-plus houses infilling throughout the neighborhood, increasing property values. Walk to the new 18.5-mile-long biking & pedestrian Legacy Trail, that goes all the way south to Venice and terminates on the other end less than a mile from the property at beautiful Payne Park, where there are multiple duck ponds, enjoyed by a variety of waterfowl & turtles, a full frisbee golf course, a cafe, a circus-themed playground, tennis courts, skate park, shaded walking trails, public restrooms, & expansive green space for picnics & dog frolicking. Half a mile towards Venice on the Legacy Trail is Pompano Park, featuring new pickleball courts, playgrounds, covered picnic benches with grills, tennis courts, a basketball court, free bicycle maintenance station, and public restrooms. Modern Bay St Publix grocery store is less than a mile away, Sarasota Memorial Hospital is within 2 miles, & charming downtown Sarasota, with famous Selby Gardens, Selby Public Library, Opera House, Symphony, new Bayfront Project, & a variety of restaurants, shopes, & theaters is less than 2 miles away. The crystal "sugar" sands of the #1-rated Siesta Key Beach are only 8 miles away & St Armands Circle, with upscale shopping & dining, & Lido Key Beach are only 5 miles away!

Listing Status:

Pending

Date Added:

May 2, 2026

Data Last Updated:

May 25, 2026 at 8:22PM

Listing Office:

ZACHOS REALTY & DESIGN GROUP : 941-500-5457

Listing Agent:

James Portman : 941-894-8877

MLS ID:

A4691919

Interior

• General: Eat-in KitchenPrimary Bedroom Main FloorStone Counters
• Rooms: Formal Dining Room SeparateInside Utility
• Appliances: CooktopDishwasherDisposalDryerElectric Water HeaterMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherWater Filtration System
• Laundry: Electric Dryer HookupInsideLaundry RoomWasher Hookup
• Flooring: Ceramic TileTerrazzo
• A/C: Central Air
• Heating: CentralElectric

Exterior

• General: Fire PitFrench DoorsLightingOutdoor ShowerPermeable PavingPrivate YardRain GuttersSidewalkStorage
• Style: Mid-Century ModernRanch
• Parking: DrivewayGarage Door OpenerGround Level

Construction

• Roofing: Shingle
• Windows: Storm Window(s)
• General: FrameOneSlab

Location

• Road/Access: AsphaltPaved
• Originating MLS: Stellar MLS
• County: Sarasota

Lot

• Zoning: RSF3LOT 15 HAGER PARK UNIT 12034010015
• Fencing: FencedWireWood

Utilities

• Utilities: BB/HS Internet AvailableCable ConnectedElectricity ConnectedPublicSewer ConnectedWater Connected
• Water: Public
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: Stellar MLS
• Ownership: Fee Simple