UNDER CONTRACT

Contingent

$849,000

Est. $6,144/mo —

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5,920

sq ft

2140 Desoto Rd, Sarasota, FL 34234

About this home

Under contract-accepting backup offers. SARASOTA ARCHITECTURAL COMPOUND | 4.54 ACRES IN DESOTO ACRES | ORIGINAL DESIGN BY ROBERT L. SHAW, A. I. A. | WEST OF I-75. A rare custom estate acquisition offering an expansive, single-story Spanish perimeter hacienda footprint in Sarasota's historic acreage enclave. Encompassing Sarasota County Lots 4 & 13, this signature architecture features 15,296 total sq. ft. under roof (5,920 sq. ft. living area), an off-grade solid wood joist floor system on concrete pier footings, an authentic 5V crimp metal roof system, a central 64'x82' open-air Mediterranean courtyard with an in-ground pool, and symmetrical 50'x24' workshop and garage wings. The estate is in an unfinished, raw construction condition ready for custom reimagining. Buyer and design-build team to independently verify all existing structural framing, blueprints, zoning entitlements, code compliance, permitting status, and site clearing. Sarasota County RE-1 zoning enables detached guest casitas (ADUs), horse stables, home offices, and recreational workshops, along with commercial vehicle, boat, and RV parking with no HOA oversight (voluntary $35/yr association). Connected to Sarasota County public water. Central Gulf Coast access by transportation: 5 minutes to SRQ International Airport private hangars, 8 minutes to UTC shopping and dining, 15 minutes to Downtown Sarasota, and under 25 minutes to world-renowned powder sands of Gulf beaches (Lido Beach, Siesta Key Beach). Sold strictly AS-IS / CASH ONLY with verifiable Proof of Funds (POF) required with all offers. SHOWN STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. A signed Hold Harmless & Premises Liability Release is required prior to confirmed entry. Due to open subflooring and construction hazards, all visitors must be 18+ years of age. Original architectural plans on file. Bring your custom builder, review the blueprints, and transform this expansive hacienda into a one-of-a-kind legacy estate today!

Single-familyProperty Type

1984Year Built

4.54 acresLot Size

$143Price/Sq.Ft.

3 car garageParking

Listed by Tory Uccello, Jr • BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS REAL ESTATE ATCHLEY PROPE

Listed by Alan Atchley • BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS REAL ESTATE ATCHLEY PROPE

Contact: 941-556-9100

Listing updated: Oct 16, 2026 at 12:20pm

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•Source:Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #A4706622

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$6,144 per month

Principal and interest$4,576

Property taxes

$967

HOA dues

Home insurance

$601

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Emma E. Booker Elementary School

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About Desoto

Acres

Desoto Acres, located between Fruitville Road and University Parkway, is a semi-rural and residential Sarasota neighborhood with large lots and equestrian-friendly roads. The area reads as open and low-slung, with ranch homes, newer builds, and long driveways framed by pines and palmettos. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Fruitville Road and Honore Avenue corridor, where everyday errands cluster in a steady stream of local storefronts and service counters. Community touchstones include Big Cat Habitat & Gulf Coast Sanctuary, the Sarasota Fairgrounds, and the Sarasota Farmers Market. Weekends often orbit outdoor time at Celery Fields and Nathan Benderson Park. The geography feels inland and spacious, with a pace shaped by two-lane roads and wide skies.

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5 bedrooms

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4 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom

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Sale and tax history for 2140 Desoto Rd

Sale History
Tax History

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Event

Price

Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #A4706622

Oct 16, 2026

Contingent

—

Sep 30, 2026

Listed

$849,000

$143/sq ft

Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #A4585189

Mar 28, 2024

Sold

$1,004,000

$170/sq ft

Dec 7, 2023

Pending

—

Oct 10, 2023

Listed

$999,000

$169/sq ft

This is the one! * Welcome to an extraordinary property that stands out as one of the most unique you'll ever encounter * Ideally situated, it's just a brief 5-minute drive to UTC and a mere 15 minutes to downtown Sarasota, with the added convenience of being a mere 5-minute drive from Sarasota Airport * With over 15,000 square feet and nearly 6,000 square feet of living space, the potential here is truly remarkable * All it requires is a bit of tender loving care to restore it to its former glory, transforming it into one of Sarasota's most breathtaking and luxurious estates * Notably, this remarkable property spans over 4 and a half acres, offering an abundance of space and possibilities for the discerning owner *

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Zoning

Beds

Baths

4.5

Stories

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Lot size

4.54 Acres

Year renovated

1989

Finished Sq. Ft.

5,920

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

5,920

Year built

1984

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Sarasota County

APN

0023040001

Parking Spaces

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Last updated by owner on Oct 15, 2026.

RE-1

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:

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Veterinary clinic
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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

10/10 Heat Factor

4 days above 106° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

10/10 Wind Factor

99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years

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