Property
ActiveResidential
1/60
$589,000

1720 FOSSIL DRIVE

Englewood, FL 34223
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,733
SqFt
0.24
Acres
STELLAR
#R4911073
Updated: Jun 23, 2026, 1:08pm

Property Description

A Beach Lovers Dream!! A half mile to the best beach in Sarasota county and on the West coast of Florida. Ever want to live close enough to walk or bike to beautiful sand and Gulf waters? This home will check ever box on your list. Tucked away on a quiet dead end street, this home has been in the family for 27 years, second owner/agent. Every update has been done, the list is long and the pictures will show how beautiful it is. Surrounding by majestic oaks on a beautiful yet easy to maintain landscaped yard, the freshly exterior painted, roofed in 2019 home with a 2025 hurricane garage door and opener awaits you. Walk in the entry way, greeted by a solid wood french door leading you into a formal foyer. Just off the entry is direct access to the 2 car garage which features a stationary tub and a side man door leading to the fully fenced side to back yard. Immediately off the foyer is a beautiful private office that can also be used as a 4th bedroom, formal dining room, media room as it has extra insulation for a more quiet space with two sets of french doors. But the most pronounced feature are the beautiful custom build solid wood floating shelves, a ceiling fan with an overhead light. Once you pass the office, you enter the Great room that flows into the brand new kitchen. A custom build solid wood island with quartz countertops and room for 4 bar stools. The kitchen was designed for several chefs to work at once. Main counter are 48 inches from island allow a great work space. An oversized, 33x22x10 stainless steel sink allow for large pots and baking sheets to easily fit for cleaning. All appliances are new matching with the NEW Refrigerator and Stove in their boxes waiting for the new buyer. Under cabinet lighting, stainless pull outs and organizers with great island lighting. Perfect for entertaining and a large family. The dining area is centered in the back with 4 sets of 2025 installed hurricane french doors. The side leads to an open patio overlooking the Zen house and manicured garden area under a grand oak tree. The other 3 sets open to a large screened with gutters lanai, large enough for a dining area, ping pong table, sitting and tiki bar areas. The yard is securely fence with an additional patio on the east side, perfect for your grill. Back inside a split plan with the master on the west side as well as a full inside dedicated laundry room with custom cabinets and overhead shelving for extra pantry storage. The Master Bedroom is large and overlooks the Zen garden the features include a large walk in closet double barred and a brand new en suite bathroom, with a large Ikea Vanity, low flusher and beautiful fully tiled walk in shower with built in shampoo shelf. On the other side on the home are 2 more large bedrooms, freshly painted with ceiling fans and blinds. One is the official SPONGEBOB SUITE! Custom painted larger than life making it a fun place to hang out or sleep if you can stop laughing. Updated main bath features beautiful marble top vanity, low flusher a brand new tub, fully tiled with shampoo shelf and dual shower heads. Double linen closets just off the main bath. Every room is tiled, including the same tile in the entryway and the lanai. There is also a large 12x9 storage shed attached to the house, large enough for all your garden tools, mower and other items, allowing your garage to be just for cars and beach gear! Repiped 2017, Roof 2019, kitchen & baths 2025, sewer lined 2025, Full list is available.
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Included Appliances
DishwasherDryerElectric Water HeaterExhaust FanMicrowaveRangeRefrigeratorWasher

Property Details

Highlights
View
Yes
Interior
Additional Rooms
AtticDen/Library/OfficeInside Utility
Appliances
DishwasherDryerElectric Water HeaterExhaust FanMicrowaveRangeRefrigeratorWasher
Bathrooms Total Decimal
2
Building Area Total
3011
Cooling
Central Air
Floor Number
Yes
Flooring
Ceramic Tile
Furnished
Unfurnished
Heating
CentralElectricHeat Pump
Interior Features
Built-in FeaturesCeiling Fan(s)Open FloorplanPrimary Bedroom Main FloorSolid Surface CountersSolid Wood CabinetsSplit BedroomThermostatWalk-In Closet(s)Window Treatments
Laundry Features
Electric Dryer HookupInsideLaundry RoomWasher Hookup
Living Area
1733
Rooms Total
13
Security Features
Smoke Detector(s)
Window Features
Aluminum FramesBlindsDrapesRodsTinted WindowsWindow Treatments
Construction
Architectural Style
CustomFloridaRanch
Building Area Source
Public Records
Building Area Units
Square Feet
Construction Materials
BlockStucco
Direction Faces
South
Foundation Details
Slab
Levels
One
Living Area Source
Public Records
Living Area Units
Square Feet
Property Condition
Completed
Roof
Shingle
Stories Total
Yes
Year Built
1981
Site & Exterior
Additional Water Information
Manasota Beach half a mile from property, public beach access and parking along with public boat ramp and parking to Lemon Bay
Covered Spaces
2
Exterior Features
French DoorsGardenPrivate MailboxPrivate YardStorage
Fencing
Chain LinkVinyl
Flood Zone Code
AE
Garage Dimensions
20x22
Garage Spaces
2
I D X Participation
Yes
Lot Features
Flood Insurance RequiredFloodZoneIn CountyLandscapedLevelPrivateStreet Dead-EndUnincorporated
Lot Size Acres
0.24
Lot Size Area
10365
Lot Size Dimensions
75 x 138
Lot Size Square Feet
10365
Lot Size Units
Square Feet
Open Parking
Yes
Other Structures
Shed(s)Storage
Parking Features
DrivewayGarage Door OpenerGround Level
Patio And Porch Features
CoveredEnclosedFront PorchPatioRear PorchScreenedSide Porch
Public Survey Range
19
Public Survey Section
10
Road Frontage Type
Street Dead-EndStreet Paved
Road Responsibility
Public Maintained Road
Road Surface Type
PavedAsphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Total Acreage
0 to less than 1/4
Utilities
Cable ConnectedElectricity ConnectedPublicSewer ConnectedStreet LightsWater Connected
Vegetation
Mature LandscapingOak TreesTrees/Landscaped
View
GardenPark/GreenbeltTrees/Woods
Water Body Name
MANASOTA BEACH PUBLIC
Water Source
Public
Zoning
RSF-1
Zoning Compatible
Yes
Financials
Calculated List Price By Calculated Sq Ft
339.87
Contract Status Change Date
2026-04-17
Current Price
589000
Feed Types
BBO
Home Warranty
Yes
Lease Considered
Yes
Minimum Lease
No Minimum
Owner Name
OWNER AGENT
Ownership
Fee Simple
Parcel Number
0477120008
Public Survey Township
40
Tax Annual Amount
1560
Tax Legal Description
LOT 8 & W 1/2 LOT 9 BLK A MANASOTA BY THE SEA
Tax Lot
Yes
Tax Year
2025

Neighborhood & Lifestyle

Community & Association
Additional Lease Restrictions
Check with Sarasota County No community restrictions
Community Features
Community Boat RampIntracoastal WaterwayPublic Boat RampWater Access
M L S Area Major
34223 - Englewood
Pets Allowed
Cats OKDogs OK
S W Subdiv Community Name
Manasota-By-The-Sea
Subdivision Name
0616 - MANASOTA-BY-THE-SEA
Schools
Ratings
Elementary
Englewood Elementary
Middle
L.A. Ainger Middle
High
Wellen Park High
Listing provided courtesy of STELLAR via IDX. Updated: Jun 23, 2026, 1:08pm.
Chris Phelps

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CORIN BAY REAL ESTATE

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