1685 Laurel St
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!
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Southside Elementary School
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Booker Middle School
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Sarasota High School
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Sarasota School Of Arts/Sciences
Sarasota Military Academy
Emma E. Booker Elementary School
Bay Haven School Of Basics Plus
Booker High School
School ratings are provided for informational purposes only and are subject to change. Attendance boundaries are for reference only — contact the school or district directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
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| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 09/11/2026 | Price change | $799,000 |
| 07/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $825,000 |
Listed by Drew Russell · MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY · 9419516660
Listing information provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS. Copyright 2026, Stellar MLS. All rights reserved.
Last Updated: September 11, 2026 at 12:36 PM | Source: Stellar MLS | MLS#: A4701215
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