411 BURNS COURT, Sarasota, FL 34236

• 3 beds |
• 2 baths |
• 1,345 sqft

Property Description

This iconic commercial/residential Burns Court bungalow, the ultimate live/work space, offers a rare opportunity to restore and personalize a truly unique downtown property in one of Sarasota's most coveted historic neighborhoods. The Burns Ct. facing 2-bedroom, 1-bath main residence features a private masonry-walled back courtyard leading to a large 1-bedroom, 1-bath detached unit. This unit, with frontage on Pineapple Avenue, is ideal for commercial or residential use, a guest apartment, private office/studio, small shop... Located in the heart of nationally designated Historic Burns Court, one of downtown Sarasota’s most walkable neighborhoods, the property is just steps from an award-winning cinema, restaurants, boutiques, and the Bayfront, yet notably outside of a flood zone. Many original architectural details remain intact, including decorative ironwork, moisture-resistant plaster walls, crown molding, and original hardwood floors. A beautiful, mature oak tree provides valuable shade and enhances the home’s historic charm. The home has excellent bones for a dream restoration project, the main house featuring a 2023 roof and 2019 HVAC. Built-in equity: Zoned Downtown Core (DTC), the property includes confirmed transferable development rights (TDRs), which may be sold to a developer or investor thanks to a new historic preservation ordinance effective as of December 2025. Whether you envision creating a stunning live/work environment, generating income from a detached apartment, or designing an elegant commercial space, this charming property offers exceptional flexibility and historic character.

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

May 28, 2026

Data Last Updated:

June 14, 2026 at 6:21AM

Listing Office:

CHROME REALTY LLC : 941-363-6300

Listing Agent:

Erin DiFazio : 941-870-8060

MLS ID:

A4694679

Interior

• General: High CeilingsThermostat
• Appliances: RangeRefrigerator
• Laundry: Other
• Basement: Crawl Space
• Flooring: ConcreteWood
• A/C: Central Air
• Heating: Central
• Fireplace: Living RoomWood BurningFireplace

Exterior

• General: CourtyardPrivate YardSidewalkStorage
• Style: HistoricMediterranean
• Other Structures: Guest HouseFront PorchCovered
• Parking: DrivewayOff Street

Construction

• Roofing: Membrane
• General: StuccoOnePillar/Post/Pier

Location

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

Lot

• Zoning: DTCLOT 4 BURNS COURT2017110013
• View: City
• Fencing: Masonry

Utilities

• Utilities: Cable ConnectedElectricity ConnectedPublicSewer ConnectedWater Connected
• Water: Public
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: Stellar MLS
• Ownership: Fee Simple