2440 VALENCIA DRIVE, SARASOTA, FL, 34239
Active107 days on marketListed Apr 21, 2026MLS #A4690679
About this home
2440 VALENCIA DRIVE
Priced to sell in one of Sarasota’s most convenient and desirable locations, this charming 2-bedroom, 2-bath Sarasota home offers over 1,300 square feet of living space, a one-car garage, and a fully fenced backyard. Located in the highly sought-after Southside Elementary School district, this residence is an excellent opportunity for buyers seeking a primary home, seasonal retreat, or investment property in the heart of Sarasota. Inside, beautiful terrazzo floors, integrated built-ins, and a light-filled Florida room create a warm and inviting atmosphere with flexible space for relaxing, entertaining, or working from home. The home’s midcentury character and classic Florida style give it a timeless appeal, while the functional layout and low-maintenance setting make everyday living easy. The motivated seller has positioned this home as a compelling value for today’s Sarasota real estate market. Ideally located near downtown Sarasota, Southside Village, Sarasota Memorial Hospital, restaurants, shopping, parks, and world-famous Gulf Coast beaches, this property offers the perfect blend of charm, convenience, and location. If you are searching for a well-priced Sarasota home for sale near downtown, Southside Elementary, Sarasota Memorial, and the beaches, this is an opportunity worth seeing.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
2
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,330
Sqft
0.21 ac
Lot size
1
Garage
1956
Year built
One
Levels
$413
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record — not generic estimates.
$3,900 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$3,900/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
vs edgeAI estimate
+31.4%
$/sqft vs SOUTH GATE
$413 vs $342
Days on market
107 vs 61 typical
Where $413/sqft sits among the 21 homes for sale in SOUTH GATE
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside Sarasota
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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SARASOTA 34239 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
14,795
Median age
55.4
Median income
$76,378
Median home value
$418,300
Avg household
2.1
Households w/ children
1,407
For the school run
Sarasota County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Sarasota market
$475K → $493K
Sarasota median sold, yr/yr
95.2%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
10 of 21
SOUTH GATE have cut their price
Median sold price, Sarasota, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 12% below the SARASOTA 34239 median. See the full Sarasota market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 2440 VALENCIA DRIVE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Jan ’26$565,000
2515 CLEMATIS STREET · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,375 sqft · $411/sqft · 17 DOM
Sold · Jun ’26$390,000
2082 ORCHID STREET · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,376 sqft · $283/sqft · 27 DOM
Sold · Jan ’26$608,000
2424 HAMLIN LANE · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,387 sqft · $438/sqft · 19 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
Darrick Cook
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 2440 VALENCIA DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 2440 VALENCIA DRIVE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
2440 VALENCIA DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 2440 VALENCIA DRIVE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $3,900/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
What are the property taxes on 2440 VALENCIA DRIVE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $3,188. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
How does the price compare to other homes in Sarasota?+
At $549,000, this home is listed about 4% below the Sarasota median of $569,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 2440 VALENCIA DRIVE?+
Wilkinson Elementary School (elementary), Brookside Middle School (middle), Sarasota High School (high) — Sarasota County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Three things that matter here
01Under the SARASOTA 34239 market on paper
$549,000 is 12% below the SARASOTA 34239 median of $625,000, and at $413/sqft it sits under the Sarasota average of $496.
02Garden & Trees/Woods views
The garden and trees/woods view is part of what you're buying — views hold value independently of the structure.
03The price has already moved
Listed at $599,000, now $549,000 — a $50K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
Keep looking
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Listing courtesy of DOUGLAS ELLIMAN · Kelly Mooney. MLS #A4690679.
IDX information is 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. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS.
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