**** Price Improvement **** Discover your new, spacious 1711 square foot, move-in-ready sanctuary at 2787 Jay Place, a meticulously maintained 2+bedroom (bonus room, “under air,” can be used as a third bedroom), 2-bathroom home nestled on a spacious corner lot in historic Kensington Park, Sarasota. This special find offers a peaceful retreat with an array of thoughtful updates and amenities, all within easy reach of Sarasota's vibrant downtown, world-famous beaches, UTC shopping district, SRQ airport, and I-75. From the moment you arrive, you'll appreciate the quiet charm of this home. Step inside to find ceramic tile throughout and fresh interior paint, setting a serene tone. The home boasts a versatile bonus room and a dedicated indoor laundry/utility room, complete with a Speed Queen commercial-quality washer and dryer. Entertain or unwind on the large patio, adjacent to a delightful butterfly, bird, and bee sanctuary, and refresh with an outdoor shower. The large, fenced corner lot provides ample privacy and features established fruit trees, including a 25-foot avocado, Naval orange, Meyer lemon, and green fig, along with magnificent Magnolia and Royal Empress trees. A vinyl-coated mini-mesh chain-link fenced-in area (16.5' x 24.5') with a covered top and cemented base is perfect for a dog run or even an orchid garden, completely safe from predators. This home offers true peace of mind with significant recent upgrades: Brand NEW metal roof (2025): West and South facing roofs feature special standing-seam metal, ready for solar installation without compromising the roof. Underground Florida Power and Light utility with NEW electric meter (2025). Entire attic completely sealed with open cell spray foam, rafters and floors (2023). Large 16 SEER Lennox HVAC and duct system with UV kit (2024) for protection against biological growth. Control it all with a Honeywell wireless Smart thermostat. Brand NEW matching top-of-the-line, wireless Thin-Q, LG BL Stainless-steel appliances (2024), including a convertible drawer refrigerator, dishwasher, electric range, and microwave. Stainless steel double kitchen sink with Insinkerator waste disposal. New toilets in both bathrooms (2022). Ceiling fans in bedrooms, kitchen, utility room, flex room, and two in the Florida room ensure comfort. Iron sewer pipes are completely descaled and lined by PRS Pipe Restoration Solutions (2023). Gutters front and back. This amazingly well-maintained, low-maintenance home truly has "no surprises" and is ready for its next chapter. Don't miss this opportunity to own a piece of Kensington Park paradise! Book your appointment to see this amazing home now!
For sale
Price cut: $5K (8/3)
$394,000
2787 Jay Pl, Sarasota, FL 34235
2beds
1,711sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1959
0.26 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$230/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Established fruit treesFresh interior paintVersatile bonus roomBrand new metal roofCorner lotFenced corner lotLarge patio
- 63 days
- on Zillow |
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- 4 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 03, 2025 at 11:02am
Listing Provided by:
Benjamin Litke, PA 941-993-5125,
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY 941-349-4411
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: A4654632
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
Bedroom 1
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Utility room
- Level: First
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,711
- Total interior livable area: 1,711 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Carport
- Carport spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Dog Run, Rain Gutters
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Dimensions: 75 x 112
- Features: Corner Lot
- Residential vegetation: Fruit Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 0032130032
- Zoning: RSF3
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Completed
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1959
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: None
- Utilities for property: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: KENSINGTON PARK
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
Location
- Region: Sarasota
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $230/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $185,000
- Annual tax amount: $1,069
- Date on market: 6/2/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt
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