Residential Property - Single Family Residence in Sarasota
Listing Price: $297,700 (Mortgage Calculator →)
Description of Property
Opportunity knocks at 5938 Murdock Ave, a 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home offering 1,381 square feet of potential in the heart of Gulf Gate Estates. Priced to invite your imagination, this residence is a rare canvas for buyers eager to build sweat equity in one of South Sarasota's most established and convenient neighborhoods. Set on one of the area's largest lots, the property enjoys a coveted position beside a tranquil pond — meaning no neighbors on one side and daily visits from Florida's wildlife. A screened front porch greets you, while a back screened lanai overlooks a sprawling backyard perfect for gardening, gathering, or simply unwinding. Inside, an eat-in kitchen flows into a comfortable living room and a flexible bonus room ready to adapt to your needs. The laundry room off the garage presents a smart opportunity to add a second full bathroom, boosting both function and value. A one-car extended garage and separate storage shed round out the practical features, and recent upgrades — including a new roof/2024 and new water heater — give you a solid foundation to renovate with confidence. The location is unbeatable. You're moments from Gulf Gate Elementary, Riverview High School, Publix at Sarasota Pavilion, and easy I-75 access. The world-famous white sands of Siesta Key sit just minutes away, adding genuine VRBO income appeal. Ready for a new generation to make it shine, this is your chance to transform potential into a personalized Sarasota retreat.




















































Property Details At A Glance
Property Type: Residential
Property Use or Sub Type: Single Family Residence
City: Sarasota
County: Sarasota
Subdivision: Golden Acres 1st Add
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Half Baths: 1
Sq. Ft. Gross: 2,384
Sq. Ft. Living Area: 1,381
Cost per (heated) sqare foot: $216
Year built: 1961
Annual Tax: $1,431
Taxes and fees can change periodically, and other fees may apply. Please check with your Suncoasteam agent for more details.
Appliances: Washer
Additional Rooms: Bonus Room
Flooring: Tile
Schools
Elementary School: Gulf Gate Elementary
Middle/Junior High School: Brookside Middle
High School: Riverview High
Pool & Waterfront Info
Private Pool: Not specified
Water Front: Yes
Water Frontage: Pond
Exterior & Construction
Construction: Block
Foundation: Slab
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features: Lighting
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Off Street
Floors Total: 1
Floors in Unit: One
Cooling: Central Air
Heating & Fuel: Central
Patio & Porch Features: Screened
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Private
Lot Information
Lot Features: Oversized Lot
Lot Size (acres): 0.42
Lot Size (sq. ft.): 18,240 square feet
Lot Dimensions: 143 x 128
Road Frontage: Street Paved
Front Exposure: East
Legal Description & Other Information
Financing Available: Conventional
Parcel Number: 0101060069
Zoning: RSF3
Pets Allowed/Pet Policies: Yes
Tax Legal Desc.: LOT 52 & N 1/2 LOT 53 GOLDEN ACRES 1ST ADD
Section: 16
Range: 18E
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