Description : Parents--why pay housing expenses if your child is in 1 of 5 of our nearby colleges? The Ringling Museum area is a mix of vintage, historical and modern architecture homes. This duplex is minutes to downtown, the airport, and is situated near the University of South Florida, Ringling College, and New College. Built 1926 with an addition in 1965, this property has character and a low maintenance yard with plenty of parking. Long term tenants with a solid history of on-time payments are in place and would like to stay if possible. Leases are below current market rates as owner chose to rent quickly. If you are looking for a hide-a-way or winter residence, you can live in one half and be within 4 blocks walking distance to the nearby Point for direct access to Sarasota Bay to watch the magnificent sunsets. Neighborhood primarily single family residents with canopied streets. Not in a flood area. Convert to a home, since market values in area are $400k to multi-millions.