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Address
2605 Desoto ROAD, SARASOTA, FL
Price
$ 1,587,000
Property Attributes
  • MLS#A4604163
  • TypeSingle Family
  • CountySARASOTA
  • CitySARASOTA
  • AreaSarasota
  • NeighborhoodDesoto Acres
  • Zip34234
  • StyleCourtyard,Mid-Century Modern,Patio,Mediterranean
  • Year Built1968
  • Taxes$ 6442
  • Price$ 1,587,000
  • Bedrooms5
  • Full Bathrooms4
  • Half Bathrooms1
  • Sqr Footage5958
  • Lot Size2.18 Acres
Data Source:
Stellar MLS
Property Description

MAGNIFICENT COUNTRY ESTATE IN THE HEART OF TOWN...You will fall in love with this RUTH RICHMOND Retro HOME built DeSoto Acres on 2.18 Acres and only 3 miles to downtown Sarasota! Once you enter through the stately gated entrance you are greeted with engaging curb appeal and a beautiful brick courtyard. The 3,000 square foot main home was built with high ceilings, crown molding, terrazzo flooring and has THREE Ensuites, a huge living room & dining room, oversized kitchen with an abundance of cabinetry and wonderful Florida room with vistas of the 32'x16' caged pool. There is a 3000 square foot addition connected with a vestibule and creating a rear courtyard around the pool patio. This additional space includes a huge family/rec room, banquet hall size kitchen, two additional bedrooms, storage room and a room with a private entrance that could be an office, another bedroom or what ever one needs. In total...5958 heated/cooled square feet, 5+ bedrooms and 4.5 baths, 2 kitchens, 2 laundries, a two car garage, 2 car carport, large chicken coop, huge screened and shaded orchid garden and a concrete and mosaic koi pond. Your new estate has been very well preserved and has a 4.5 year old tile roof, Reverse osmosis/water filtration, central vacuum, new well pump and multiple hard wired smoke detectors. A great home for the extended family, or home office/business, etc. DeSoto Acres is a community of "Like size lots" only 3 miles to downtown Sarasota; it is a registered bird sanctuary and has an County overlay allowing horses, goats, chicken and roosters. Close to downtown Sarasota, Bradenton & I-75/UTC. You won't believe your eyes!

Elementary School Middle School High School
Emma E. Booker Elementary Booker Middle Booker High
Price History
3/21/2024 Listed $1,587,000

General Features

Interior Features Accessibility Features,Built-in Features,Ceiling Fan(s),Central Vacuum,Crown Molding,Eating Space In Kitchen,High Ceilings,Primary Bedroom Main Floor,Thermostat,Walk-In Closet(s),Window Treatments
Sewer Septic Tank
Heating Central,Electric
Cooling Central Air,Zoned
Utilities BB/HS Internet Available,Cable Connected,Electricity Connected
Roof Tile
Appliances Dishwasher,Electric Water Heater,Kitchen Reverse Osmosis System,Microwave,Range,Refrigerator,Water Filtration System,Water Softener
Exterior Features Courtyard,Outdoor Shower,Private Mailbox,Rain Gutters,Sliding Doors
Zoning RE1
HOA 35
Garage Spaces 2
Patio/Porch Features Deck,Front Porch,Patio,Screened
Architectural Style Courtyard,Mid-Century Modern,Patio,Mediterranean
Pool Features Gunite,In Ground,Outside Bath Access,Screen Enclosure
Security Features Smoke Detector(s)
Construction Materials Block,Brick
Pets Allowed Yes
Year Built 1968
View Park/Greenbelt,Pool,Trees/Woods
Levels One
Property SubType Single Family Residence
Tax Year 2023
Percent Ownership Fee Simple
Accessibility Accessible Approach with Ramp,Accessible Bedroom,Accessible Hallway(s)
Assoc Fee Paid Per Annually
County Sarasota
New Construction No
Property Type Residential
HOA / Comm Assn Yes
Attached Garage Yes
Subdivision Name DESOTO ACRES
Facing Direction South
Garage Y/N Yes
Other Structures Guest House,Shed(s)
Total Rooms 13
Status Active
Directions From 301 and DeSoto Road,head East on Desoto Road...past Shade Road the estate on the left. See for sale signs.
High School Booker High
City SARASOTA
Buyer Agent Compensation 3%
Senior Community Y/N No
MLS Area 34234 - Sarasota
Lot Size Square Feet 95174
Private Pool Yes
Waterfront Y/N No
Carport Spaces 2
Carport Y/N Yes
Street Name Desoto
Listing Terms Cash,Conventional
Elementary School Emma E. Booker Elementary
Property Attached Y/N No
Tax Annual Amount 6442
Middle/Junior High School Booker Middle
Property Condition Completed
Public Remarks MAGNIFICENT COUNTRY ESTATE IN THE HEART OF TOWN...You will fall in love with this RUTH RICHMOND Retro HOME built DeSoto Acres on 2.18 Acres and only 3 miles to downtown Sarasota! Once you enter thro
Lease Considered Y/N Yes
Virtual Tour https://www.zillow.com/view-imx/4afbe4f2-1105-4eaa-9d7d-88613dedc9be?setAttribution=mls&wl=true&initialViewType=pano&utm_source=dashboard
Days on Market 38
Builder Name Ruth Richmond
Standard Status Active
Tax Lot 28
Legal Description LOT 28,BLK C,DESOTO ACRES,CONTAINING 2.1 C-AC M/L
Pet Size Limit Extra Large (101+ Lbs.)
Minimum Lease 1 Month
Monthly HOA Amount 2.92
Additional Rooms Bonus Room,Breakfast Room Separate,Den/Library/Office,Family Room,Florida Room,Formal Dining Room Separate,Formal Living Room Separate,Inside Utility,Interior In-Law Suite w/Private Entry,Storage Roo

Interior Features

Flooring Ceramic Tile,Terrazzo
Furnished Y/N Unfurnished
Air Conditioning Y/N Yes
Heating Y/N Yes
Window Features Blinds,Drapes
Fireplace Y/N No
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 1
Street Suffix ROAD
Laundry Features Electric Dryer Hookup,In Garage,In Kitchen,Inside,Washer Hookup
Total Bedrooms 5
LivingAreaSource Owner
Total Baths 5
Living Area Units Square Feet

Exterior Features

Parking Features Circular Driveway,Covered,Driveway,Garage Door Opener,Ground Level,Off Street
Lot Features Cleared,In County,Unincorporated
Water Source Well
Lot Size Area 2.1849
Foundation Details Slab
Spa No
Building Area Total 6649
Lot Size Acres 2.18
Road Surface Type Paved,Asphalt
Lot Size Units Acres
Covered Spaces 4
Road Frontage Type Street Paved
Open Parking Y/N Yes

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Property vs Single Family Average in 34234

Price
AVG $1.16M
$1.59M
Taxes
AVG $5,620
$6,442
Visits
AVG 560
531
Data Provided by Inside Real Estate®
Year Built
AVG 1974
1968

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