Residential Property - Single Family Residence in Sarasota
Listing Price: $850,000Cumulative Days on Market: 194
Description of Property
Invest in one of central Sarasota’s most versatile acreage opportunities with this gated 2.23-acre RE1-zoned estate in the historic Desoto Acres community, offering rare land-use flexibility with no active HOA and no enforced 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, or professional-grade workshop. Approximately $106,000 in recent capital improvements—including a 2023 roof, 2019 HVAC, new water heater, heavy-duty double septic system with lift station, and a deep-drilled 251-ft well recently rejetted with a brand-new submersible pump—significantly reduce future infrastructure costs and strengthen development readiness. While the existing residence is dated, it is fully functional and refreshed with a brand-new mini-split system in the owner’s suite, providing immediate climate-controlled comfort for a primary resident or a phased renovation project. A four-car garage configuration includes an oversized attached two-car garage and a detached air-conditioned workshop, plus 50-amp RV hookups to accommodate specialty storage needs. Located just minutes from UTC and downtown Sarasota, this property represents a strategic land-bank or custom compound opportunity with substantial upside potential. This is a rare find for the buyer who values independence, infrastructure, and a blank canvas for their Florida lifestyle. Schedule your private tour and evaluate the possibilities today.
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 Realtor 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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