2466 Hickory Ave., Sarasota, FL 34234

Here’s a 1956 Florida ranchette west of the trail in Indian Beach and just two blocks from the Ringling College of Art and Design. Get your Starbucks a block away on your “pedestrian commute” to school and stroll a couple blocks west in the evening to enjoy sunsets over Sarasota Bay. Location, location, location. This property is being sold As Is with Right to Inspect but there have been substantial improvements. It’s on City water and City sewer. The sewer line was replaced in 2015 . The roof was replaced in 2018. 150-amp electrical service seems to be plenty for a house this size. The central air is not working so the current resident uses window units and enjoys ample fresh air from the large awning style windows. The advertised living area does not include an enclosed porch or the inside utility room so if you get the central AC system working you might have a 1,000 square foot home on your hands. There’s also a large back porch and evidence of a once, elaborate irrigation system fed by well water. It will be your challenge to see how much of it still works. What I love are a few, still visible, mid-century elements like terrazzo floors, a half wall between the living room and kitchen and some kitschy, old aluminum posts around the front stoop and single car carport. The gable ends are also reminiscent of a bit of design flair. Clean it all up for a utilitarian investment property minutes away from downtown Sarasota or go for a creative renovation and bring back this vintage Florida “cottage”. Two bedrooms, one bathroom and a full size, single car carport.