Private Hideaway location, Two Homes in One, Main Home Features 3 Bedroom, 2 Baths, Guest Suite, connected true Hallway, has 2 Bedrooms and full living quarters. Both Homes have a service elevator, and are connected by series of decks They offer Spacious living areas surrounded by a Tropical charm, Featuring 100 Feet of Incredible Bay Views. Both AC were replaced in 2016, wired home Generator, covered Dock with deep water with Access to Bay and Gulf of Mexico, As well private access to the beach across the Street. See Realtor remarks.
PRIVATE HIDEAWAY LOCATION, SURROUNDED BY TROPICAL FAUNA, 100 FEET OF BAY SIDE FRONTAGE AND ENCHANTING VIEWS DOWN THE ICW STRETCHING FOR OVER 2 MILES, OLD FLORIDA CHARM AND WATERFRONT LIVING, COVERED BOAT DOCK WITH DEEP WATER TO THE ICW, AND DEEDED BEACH ACCESS. Located just south of Middle Beach this home sits on the shore of Lemon Bay with nearly unlimited views of the ICW looking East and South. The main house has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, an office, an updated kitchen, and a large center living area with unobstructed water views. It also offers an enclosed sunroom which is nestled in the mangroves, and also happens to be the perfect location to enjoy watching the dolphins swim, the fish jump, and the birds soar. The separate Guest House which is connected to the main house by a series of decks, has 2 bedrooms, 1 & 1/2 bath, and both properties are serviced by an elevator. In 2016 the owner replaced the 2 air conditioning units, added new railings, deck and screening to the screened in porch, and in 2017, installed the new roof. The hard wired generator will run approx 1/2 of the house. The owner reports that the 1/2 acre+ lot has been graded for natural drainage, and also offers room to add a swimming pool. Welcome Home to the spectacular views of the Intracoastal Waterway, and if it beach walks that you want, it’s only a 100 yards on your deeded beach access to the sandy beaches of Manasota Key. Come home to island living in your very own waterfront hideaway.
Property Description
Elevated
Public Records
Jul 8, 1988
Sold
$352,000
$88/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 1, 1985
Sold
$310,000
$78/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,593 (+1.2%)
$782,700 + $366,500
$1,149,200
2024
$14,425 (−2.4%)
$719,400 + $416,400
$1,135,800
2023
$14,780 (+9.9%)
$667,600 + $495,300
$1,162,900
2022
$13,448 (+14.3%)
2021
$11,766 (+13.9%)
2020
$10,329 (+3.3%)
$418,000 + $359,800
$777,800
2019
$9,997 (−7.9%)
$375,600 + $381,100
$756,700
2018
$10,852 (+48.5%)
$436,200 + $388,900
$825,100
2017
$7,306 (+2.4%)
2016
$7,134 (−1.9%)
2015
$7,275 (−0.5%)
$279,300 + $264,800
$544,100
2014
$7,312
2013
$7,310 (+3.1%)
2012
$7,090
Tax history for 6585 Manasota Key Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,593 (+1.2%)
$782,700 + $366,500
$1,149,200
2024
$14,425 (−2.4%)
$719,400 + $416,400
$1,135,800
2023
$14,780 (+9.9%)
$667,600 + $495,300
$1,162,900
2022
$13,448 (+14.3%)
2021
$11,766 (+13.9%)
2020
$10,329 (+3.3%)
$418,000 + $359,800
$777,800
2019
$9,997 (−7.9%)
$375,600 + $381,100
$756,700
2018
$10,852 (+48.5%)
$436,200 + $388,900
$825,100
2017
$7,306 (+2.4%)
2016
$7,134 (−1.9%)
2015
$7,275 (−0.5%)
$279,300 + $264,800
$544,100
2014
$7,312
2013
$7,310 (+3.1%)
2012
$7,090
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
5
Baths
3.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.57 Acres
Year renovated
1994
Sq. Ft.
3,064
Year built
1979
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Sarasota County
APN
0501050008
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 15, 2026.
RE-2
Residential Estate District
The RE Districts permits large lot, estate-type development. A limited number of nonresidential uses are allowed, subject to the restrictions and requirements necessary to preserve and protect the low-density estate character of the district; The RE Districts are generally used to implement the Comprehensive Plan within those areas shown as Semi-Rural, Low Density and Moderate Density Residential on the Future Land Use Map. Locations on the Barrier Islands that have existing RE zoning are acknowledged, and are considered to be consistent with the Future Land Use Map; however, such lands shall not be rezoned to a more intensive RE District; Agricultural uses permitted under the OUE-2 District prior to October 27, 2003, shall continue to be permitted uses on those parcels converted from OUE-2 to RE-1 zoning.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Livestock production
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Student
Infrastructure
Veterinary clinic
Park & open space
Oct 16, 2025 • Final
Residential electrical
Replace a damaged electrical meter base and upgrade the grounding system. Upgrade the electrical service to a meter main combination unit.
Electrical
Electric meter
Apr 17, 2025 • Active
Residential alteration
Replace all wood picket railing with new cable railing.
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.