One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. This Loma Linda home from the 1950s is charming! It features 2 bedrooms, a bonus room or potential 3rd bedroom, 2 bathrooms, real hardwood flooring, vibrant colors, custom built ins, paneled walls, and delightful beamed ceilings. The living and dining rooms provide easy access to the functional kitchen with vintage wood cabinetry, a breakfast bar, and included appliances. Adjacent to the kitchen is a bonus room that could be a 3rd bedroom with the addition of a closet. The house also includes two full bedrooms with a cheerful main bath that has tiled walls and matching era appropriate wallpaper. The main bedroom has finished panels and a closet lined with cedar. The interior also includes a laundry room and a secondary bath. A fence encloses the backyard and has a cobblestone patio and shaded privacy. The property features a 1 car carport, a storage shed, and a covered porch entry. It is a fixer upper and has the potential to be remodeled on a pleasant street in the City of Sarasota district without any HOA restrictions. It is in the beautiful Arlington Park area community, surrounded by various urban conveniences. Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Mortons Market Plaza, shopping, and dining options are just a few blocks away. Additionally, the Arlington Park & Aquatic Center, offering a 50 meter lap pool, 25 yard instructional pool, outdoor and indoor basketball courts, tennis courts, playground, outdoor fitness gym, a half mile trail, and a dog park, is only about a half mile away. The location is also close to Downtown Sarasota, its cultural activities, and the renowned sugar sand beaches of Siesta Key! Step into a bygone era and make this home yours today!