East of Sarasota and I-75 in the rich rural lands of Myakka at the end of a canopied drive is Wilderness Ranch. The property consists of: 303 well managed acres, fenced & cross fenced pastures, well with piped irrigation, barn, pole barn, cattle catch pens, ponds, 2/3 mile of waterfront on the Myakka River, forest and pastures, 2 County road accesses, landing strip, two residences. Currently this is an income producing cattle ranch with management in place and room to diversify into other agricultural products servicing local population centers. It offers wildlife, pristine Nature with wild turkeys, feral hogs, white tail deer, and fishing along the Myakka River. Wilderness Ranch offers an ideal country setting with all the peaceful beauty of old Florida. There is a 2 bedroom 3 bath farm house with two large living rooms each with a fireplace, a sunny country kitchen, and a caged patio with an in ground pool. There is a two story house with 4 bedrooms and 2 baths on additional 15.7 acres which can be included for a total of $2,800,000.
Single-familyProperty Type
1971Year Built
138.86 acresLot Size
$1,813Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Don Wood• PREMIER SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
Listed by Laura Pearson• PREMIER SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
Contact: 941-364-4000
Bought with Don Wood• PREMIER SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
Bought with Laura Pearson• PREMIER SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
*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
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
138.66 Acres
Year renovated
1994
Sq. Ft.
2,229
Year built
1971
Style
Other
County
Manatee County
APN
218300059
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 21, 2026.
A
General Agriculture District
The A District is intended to preserve agricultural lands, promote general agricultural economic activity, and allow for the co-existence of other uses generally consistent with agricultural activities. In addition, it is intended that agricultural areas be protected from the encroachment of incompatible uses and that development be guided within the district.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Equestrian facility
Agriculture-Other
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Bed & breakfast
Office
Post office
Recreation
Veterinary clinic
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Boat, None
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
Other Rooms Information
Additional Rooms: Attic,Family Room,Great Room
# of Rooms: 7
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning