Property Description

An exceptional opportunity awaits to create your dream waterfront retreat in one of Sarasota’s most desirable locations. This unique property offers the rare chance to either complete the existing structure to your exact specifications or design and build a custom home tailored to your vision. Set on a private, serene lot surrounded by lush greenery, the property provides a peaceful, tucked-away feel while still being remarkably close to everything Sarasota has to offer. Enjoy excellent boating water with direct access to Sarasota Bay and the Gulf, making it a true paradise for boating and water sport enthusiasts. The property is already equipped with a dock and boat lift, so you can start enjoying the waterfront lifestyle right away. Located on a quiet, tree-lined street, this homesite combines tranquility with convenience. You’ll be just minutes from Bayfront Park, downtown Sarasota’s vibrant shops and restaurants, the Ringling Museum, Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, and the University Town Center. Whether you envision a modern coastal masterpiece or a timeless waterfront estate, this is a rare chance to bring your vision to life in an unbeatable location with outstanding boating access and exceptional privacy.

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Included Appliances

None

Property Details

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View

Yes

Waterfront

Yes

Interior

Additional Rooms

Bonus RoomGreat RoomInterior In-Law Suite w/Private Entry

Bathrooms Total Decimal

2

Building Area Total

3410

Cooling

Central Air

Flooring

Concrete

Furnished

Unfurnished

Heating

CentralElectric

Interior Features

Ninguno

Laundry Features

In Garage

Living Area

1949

Rooms Total

7

Construction

Architectural Style

BungalowCustom

Building Area Source

Public Records

Building Area Units

Square Feet

Construction Materials

ConcreteStucco

Direction Faces

North

Foundation Details

CrawlspaceSlab

Levels

Two

Living Area Source

Public Records

Living Area Units

Square Feet

Property Condition

Completed

Roof

Shingle

Stories Total

2

Year Built

1980

Site & Exterior

Covered Spaces

Yes

Exterior Features

BalconyFrench DoorsPrivate YardSliding Doors

Flood Zone Code

AE

Garage Spaces

Yes

I D X Participation

Yes

Lot Features

FloodZoneCity LotLandscaped

Lot Size Acres

0.18

Lot Size Area

7798

Lot Size Square Feet

7798

Lot Size Units

Square Feet

Open Parking

Yes

Parking Features

DrivewayGarage Door Opener

Patio And Porch Features

DeckPatioRear PorchSide Porch

Public Survey Range

17E

Public Survey Section

13

Road Frontage Type

Street Paved

Road Responsibility

Public Maintained Road

Road Surface Type

PavedAsphalt

Sewer

Public Sewer

Total Acreage

0 to less than 1/4

Utilities

BB/HS Internet AvailableCable AvailableElectricity ConnectedSewer ConnectedWater Connected

Vegetation

Mature Landscaping

View

Water

Water Access

Yes

Water Body Name

WHITAKER BAYOU

Water Extras

Yes

Water Source

Public

Water View

Yes

Waterfront

Yes

Waterfront Features

Canal - Saltwater

Waterfront Feet Total

59

Zoning

RSF2

Zoning Compatible

Yes

Financials

Calculated List Price By Calculated Sq Ft

767.06

Contract Status Change Date

2026-03-30

Current Price

1495000

Feed Types

BBO

Lease Considered

Yes

Minimum Lease

1 Week

Owner Name

ON RECORD

Ownership

Fee Simple

Parcel Number

2006090013

Public Survey Township

36S

Tax Annual Amount

15027.42

Tax Block

8

Tax Book Number

1-141

Tax Legal Description

LOT 13 BLK 8 SYLVAN SHORES

Tax Lot

13

Tax Year

2025

Neighborhood & Lifestyle

Community & Association

Additional Lease Restrictions

See City of Sarasota Regulations

Lease Restrictions

Yes

M L S Area Major

34234 - Sarasota

S W Subdiv Community Name

Sylvan Shores

Subdivision Name

SYLVAN SHORES

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