Property Description

Live the Ultimate Florida Lifestyle in This Waterfront Paradise! Nestled in the heart of Phillippi Gardens, this extraordinary property offers the perfect blend of tranquility, luxury, and convenience. Set on an OVERSIZED .61-ACRE LOT WITH OVER 400 FEET OF PRIVATE WATER FRONTAGE. Along two serene waterways just off Phillippi Creek, this home is a true tropical oasis—peaceful and secluded, yet minutes from everything Sarasota has to offer. Inside, the residence showcases a flexible layout with FOUR SPACIOUS BEDROOMS, some easily adaptable for office, studio, or guest use, and FOUR FULL BATHROOMS making it ideal for hosting loved ones and guests. The interior has been thoughtfully updated from 2017 through 2024 blending modern comfort with timeless charm. Interior Highlights Include: An expansive great room with a DUAL-SIDED WOOD-BURNING FIREPLACE, a gourmet kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, farmhouse sink and pot filler. Three bedrooms on the main level, including one en-suite, and a second-floor master suite with a PRIVATE BALCONY OFFERING BREATHTAKING SUNRISE AND SUNSET VIEWS. Step outside and feel like you're on vacation every day. The lush, tropical grounds are packed with resort-style amenities: Tiki hut with a full bar and grill, two fire pits, five-zone low-voltage night lighting creating a magical evening ambiance, heated pool and spa, boat lift, a new boathouse (2019) and new seawall (2023/2024). Additional Upgrades: Two new A/C units (2019), septic-to-sewer conversion (2018). Tucked away at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this home offers privacy without sacrificing accessibility. You're just a short bike ride to the Gulf beaches, near The Landings for shopping and dining, and minutes from downtown Sarasota’s vibrant arts and culture scene.

Included Appliances

DishwasherMicrowaveRangeRefrigerator

Property Details

Highlights

View

Yes

Waterfront

Yes

Interior

Appliances

DishwasherMicrowaveRangeRefrigerator

Bathrooms Total Decimal

4

Building Area Total

4133

Cooling

Central AirZoned

Fireplace Features

Wood Burning

Flooring

CarpetVinyl

Furnished

Unfurnished

Heating

CentralElectric

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s)

Laundry Features

Inside

Living Area

2790

Rooms Total

8

Construction

Building Area Source

Public Records

Building Area Units

Square Feet

Construction Materials

Stucco

Direction Faces

Southwest

Foundation Details

Slab

Levels

Two

Living Area Source

Public Records

Living Area Units

Square Feet

Roof

Shingle

Year Built

1974

Site & Exterior

Additional Water Information

On Canal just off the Phillippi Creek

Covered Spaces

2

Exterior Features

BalconyOutdoor KitchenSliding Doors

Flood Zone Code

AE/x

Garage Dimensions

21x20

Garage Spaces

2

I D X Participation

Yes

Lot Features

Cul-De-Sac

Lot Size Acres

0.61

Lot Size Area

26520

Lot Size Square Feet

26520

Lot Size Units

Square Feet

Pool Features

In Ground

Public Survey Range

18

Public Survey Section

08

Road Surface Type

Paved

Sewer

Public Sewer

Total Acreage

1/2 to less than 1

Utilities

Cable ConnectedElectricity Connected

Vegetation

Mature Landscaping

View

Water

Water Access

Yes

Water Body Name

PHILLIPPI CREEK

Water Extras

Yes

Water Source

Public

Water View

Yes

Waterfront

Yes

Waterfront Features

BayouCanal - Saltwater

Waterfront Feet Total

403

Zoning

RSF2

Zoning Compatible

Yes

Financials

Calculated List Price By Calculated Sq Ft

603.94

Contract Status Change Date

2026-03-04

Current Price

1685000

Feed Types

BBO

Lease Considered

Yes

Minimum Lease

1 Month

Owner Name

ON FILE

Ownership

Fee Simple

Parcel Number

0086060021

Public Survey Township

37

Tax Annual Amount

6536.69

Tax Book Number

16-36

Tax Legal Description

LOT 162 PHILLIPPI GARDENS UNIT 8 OR 1006-864

Tax Lot

162

Tax Year

2025

Neighborhood & Lifestyle

Community & Association

M L S Area Major

34231 - Sarasota/Gulf Gate Branch

Pets Allowed

Yes

S W Subdiv Community Name

Phillippi Gardens

Subdivision Name

PHILLIPPI GARDENS 08

Schools

Ratings

Elementary

Phillippi Shores Elementary

Middle

Brookside Middle

High

Riverview High

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