$229,900
Active Under Contract2837 Forest Ln, Sarasota, FL 34231
1 bed · 1 bath · 782 sq ft
Listing courtesy of MARCUS & COMPANY REALTY · MLS# A4705389
3 days on market
Refreshed from the Stellar MLS feed . This listing’s MLS record last changed .
About this home
Under contract-accepting backup offers. Virtually Staged. Big charm, thoughtful updates, and a fantastic Sarasota location—this one-of-a-kind cottage packs a lot into a small footprint! This 1-bedroom, 1-bath home blends warm vintage character with smart improvements already in place, while leaving plenty of opportunity to add your own style. Step inside and you’ll quickly see what makes this home different. Rich wood-paneled walls and a striking stone fireplace create a warm, inviting living space with character that is increasingly hard to find. Wood-look tile flooring flows throughout the home, bringing an updated feel while complementing its original cottage style. The bright kitchen features soft close cabinetry, generous storage, a stainless steel refrigerator and dishwasher, and a clean, functional design. The bathroom has also been refreshed with a tiled walk-in shower, glass doors, and a dual-sink vanity. A 2021 roof adds another important update to this classic Sarasota cottage. The living space extends outdoors to a large screened porch, creating a comfortable spot to enjoy Florida’s year-round indoor-outdoor lifestyle. Beyond the porch, the backyard is surrounded by mature trees and tropical landscaping, offering privacy, shade, and room to garden, relax, or create your own outdoor retreat. Adding even more versatility is a separate approximately 300-square-foot utility building with laundry, a utility sink, electricity, and additional usable space. Whether envisioned as a workshop, creative studio, hobby area, or expanded storage, this separate building offers flexibility rarely found at this price point. The location makes this property even more appealing. Shopping, dining, Sarasota Memorial Hospital, the Legacy Trail, and everyday conveniences are nearby, while Siesta Key Beach is just a short drive away. Enjoy easy access to some of Sarasota’s best-known destinations while coming home to a property that feels anything but cookie-cutter. With its 2021 roof, updated kitchen and bath, stone fireplace, screened porch, private backyard, separate utility building, and central Sarasota location, this property offers exciting possibilities as a primary residence, seasonal Sarasota retreat, or investment opportunity. Small in size, big on charm, and full of possibilities—2837 Forest Lane is a Sarasota cottage ready for its next chapter.
Facts
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1950
- Bathrooms
- 1 full
- Living area
- 782 sqft
- Lot size
- 0.12 acres
- Private pool
- No
- Exposure
- South
- Furnished
- Unfurnished
- Flood zone
- X
- CDD
- No
- 55+ community
- No
- Annual taxes
- $1,334/yr
- Listed
- Sep 8, 2026
- MLS #
- A4705389
Price & status history
- Listed for $229,900
- Status changed to Active
- Status changed to Pending
- Status changed to Active Under Contract
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Estimate the monthly payment
Estimate by Lasbury Tracy Realty — not a loan offerStarting figures for 2837 FOREST LN. Everything below is editable.
AssumptionNot a quoted rate. Ask a lender what you actually qualify for today.
From this listingThe seller's most recent annual tax bill as reported to the MLS. Your bill will differ — Florida reassesses on sale and homestead caps reset.
Editable estimateA placeholder, not a quote. On the Gulf Coast this is the line item most likely to be wrong: premiums swing on roof age, wind mitigation, elevation, and carrier appetite. Get a real quote before you rely on this number.
Starts at $0Deliberately zero until you enter a figure — we will not inflate a payment with a guess. Many homes here need it; ask us for the property's flood zone and the current policy's premium.
Include condo, HOA, and master-association dues. CDD assessments usually arrive on the tax bill instead.
AssumptionNot applied — your down payment is 20% or more.
Estimated total monthly payment
$1,474
$1,162 of that is principal & interest. 21% is taxes, insurance and fees — which is why those inputs matter more here than the rate does.
- Principal & interest
- $1,162
- Property taxes
- $111
- Homeowners insurance
- $200
- Flood insurance
- $0
- HOA / condo fees
- $0
- Mortgage insurance (PMI)
- $0
- Total per month
- $1,474
Over the life of the loan
- Loan amount
- $183,920
- Down payment
- $45,980
- Total interest
- $234,580
- Principal + interest paid
- $418,500
- Paid off in
- 2056
Interest is the exact schedule total for a fixed-rate loan held to term and assumes no extra payments. Taxes, insurance and fees are not included in these lifetime figures because they change every year.
Calculated on this page from the figures above — nothing is sent anywhere and no lender is quoting you. Figures are estimates for planning only, not a pre-approval, commitment to lend, or a statement of the taxes and insurance you will actually be charged. Lasbury Tracy Realty Inc. is a real estate brokerage, not a lender or an insurance agent.
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2837 Forest Ln, Sarasota, FL 34231
Listing courtesy of MARCUS & COMPANY REALTY · MLS# A4705389 · Active Under Contract
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