Under contract-accepting backup offers. One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Charming and well-maintained, this cute cottage-style home offers character, updates, and a central Sarasota location just minutes from downtown, area beaches, the UTC Mall, dining, and shopping. Set on an oversized 0.31-acre lot with a huge backyard and ample parking, the home features a distinctive pecky cypress exterior. Inside, you’ll find light and inviting rooms, a refreshed kitchen with new quartz countertops and brand-new stainless steel appliances, double-paned windows with new screens, and a recently renovated, stylish bathroom. Fresh interior paint enhances the move-in ready feel with NO CARPET anywhere. Major systems have been updated, including a metal roof installed in 2023, HVAC in 2021, and an updated electrical panel in 2024. Outdoors, the fully-fenced property offers an expansive backyard ideal for play, pets, or future outdoor enhancements (buyer to verify), along with an exterior shed for extra storage and a convenient outdoor shower for rinsing off after beach days.