Residential Property - Single Family Residence in Sarasota
Listing Price: $850,000 (Mortgage Calculator →)Cumulative Days on Market: 185
Description of Property
Invest in one of central Sarasota’s most versatile acreage opportunities with this gated 2.23-acre RE1-zoned estate offering rare land-use flexibility and no HOA or deed restrictions. Positioned for future growth, the property is fully secured with perimeter fencing and an electronic security gate at the 53rd Street entrance, with dual asphalt driveways already installed to support expanded use. A cleared and prepped secondary build site provides immediate potential for a detached guest house, ADU, additional garage structure, or professional-grade workshop. Approximately $100,000 in recent capital improvements—including a new roof, new water heater, heavy-duty double septic system with lift station, and extensive new asphalt paving—significantly reduce future infrastructure costs and strengthen the property’s development readiness. The existing block residence is dated yet fully functional, allowing for rental income, phased renovation, or redevelopment while long-term plans are executed. A four-car garage configuration includes an oversized attached two-car garage with workshop space and a detached air-conditioned two-car workshop, plus 50-amp RV hookups to accommodate commercial equipment, recreational vehicles, or specialty storage needs. The private pool and sand beach area enhance usability and short-term livability, all located just minutes from major retail, approximately five miles from UTC, and a short drive to downtown Sarasota. With infrastructure in place, zoning flexibility secured, and acreage becoming increasingly scarce in central Sarasota, this property represents a strategic land-bank, redevelopment, or custom compound opportunity with substantial upside potential. Schedule your private showing and evaluate the possibilities.
Property Details At A Glance
Property Type: Residential
Property Use or Sub Type: Single Family Residence
City: Sarasota
County: Sarasota
Subdivision: Desoto Acres
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Half Baths: 1
Sq. Ft. Gross: 3,784
Sq. Ft. Living Area: 2,408
Cost per (heated) sqare foot: $353
Year built: 1956
Annual Tax: $7,598
Taxes and fees can change periodically, and other fees may apply. Please check with your Suncoasteam agent for more details.
Appliances: Water Softener
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Other Room
Additional Rooms: Inside Utility
Flooring: Tile
Schools
Elementary School: Emma E. Booker Elementary
Middle/Junior High School: Booker Middle
High School: Booker High
Pool & Waterfront Info
Private Pool: Yes
Pool Features: Pool Sweep
Exterior & Construction
Construction: Block
Foundation: Slab
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features: Sliding Doors
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Parking Pad
Floors Total: 1
Floors in Unit: One
Cooling: Mini-Split Unit(s)
Heating & Fuel: Heat Pump
Patio & Porch Features: Screened
Other Structures: Shed(s)
View: Pool
Fencing: Fenced
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Well
Lot Information
Lot Features: Unincorporated
Lot Size (acres): 2.23
Lot Size (sq. ft.): 97,054 square feet
Front Exposure: Southwest
Legal Description & Other Information
Financing Available: Conventional
Parcel Number: 0021040001
Zoning: RE1
Pets Allowed/Pet Policies: Yes
Tax Legal Desc.: LOT 16 BLK H DESOTO ACRES
Section: 4
Range: 18E
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