Are you looking for a home with four bedrooms, a free-standing guest house, located on more than 2 acres, and close to Downtown? You have found it! This very cute 4/2 home is located on over two beautiful, park-like acres in the heart of Desoto Acres, a hidden gem of a subdivision, where you are allowed to keep horses! The main house has a wonderful, open floor plan with a fireplace, and a big screened lanai, from where you have a great view of the land. The 1/1 guest house has its own entrance from Desoto Road, and is built on top of a garage with a kitchenette. The upstairs apartment has big screened porches on either side, affording beautiful views of the land, and great cross ventilation. Main house and guest house have enough distance between them so all parties will have plenty of privacy. This is a great location, close to University Parkway, the new mall and the I-75, while Downtown Sarasota with its many cultural attractions is only 3.5 miles away. If you have to fly a lot, you'll be pleased to know that SRQ airport is less than a mile away from this great property. Other nearby attractions include: Lido Beach, Bobby Jones Golf Course, and the Ed Smith Stadium, the Spring training center of the Baltimore Orioles. Only in Desoto Acres can you live your country dream, yet be minutes away from all the good things that Sarasota has to offer.
*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
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.28 Acres
Year renovated
1995
Sq. Ft.
1,478
Year built
1965
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Sarasota County
APN
0023030010
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 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:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Livestock production
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Student
Infrastructure
Veterinary clinic
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Guest, Off Street, Open
Garage Spaces: 1
Has Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 5
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 3
Other Rooms Information
Additional Rooms: Interior In-Law Apartment,Interior In-Law Suite
# of Rooms: 11
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Electric
Cooling Information: Central Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Master Bedroom Main Floor, Open Floorplan, Split Bedroom
Window Features: Blinds
Appliances: Disposal, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Block
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed, Screened
Exterior Features: French Doors, Sliding Doors
Property Features
Universal Property Id: US-12115-N-0023030010-R-N
Waterfront Information
Water View Y/N: 0
Water Access Y/N: 0
Water Extras Y/N: 0
Property Information
CDD Y/N: 0
Homestead Y/N: 1
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Guest House, Shed(s)
Zoning: RE1
Land Information
Vegetation: Oak Trees
Total Acreage: 2 to less than 5
Lot Information
Lot Features: In County, Oversized Lot, Paved, Zoned for Horses
Lot Size Acres: 2.28
Zoning Compatible YN: 1
Building Information
MFR_BuildingAreaTotalSrchSqM: 398.74
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,299
Tax Year: 2014
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected
Location
Multi-Family Financial Information
Total Annual Fees: $25
Total Monthly Fees: $2.08
HOA Information
Association Fee Requirement: Optional
Monthly HOA Amount: 2.08
Association Fee: $25
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: Emma E. Booker Elementary
Middle Or Junior High School: Booker Middle
High School: Booker High
Location Information
Directions: Go east on Desoto Rd., past US 301. Home is on the south side of the street, halfway between 301 and Shade.
Community Information
Pets Allowed: Yes
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,478
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: 1995
County: Sarasota County
APN: 0023030010
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Third Party YN: 1
Listing Information
Attribution Contact: 941-366-8070
Previous Status: Pending
Backups Requested YN: 0
Home Warranty YN: No
Listing Date Information
Days to Contract: 62
Status Contractual Search Date: 2015-07-14
Listing Price Information
Calculated List Price By Calculated Sq Ft: 169.91
Home Information
Living Area: 2054
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Public Records
Living Area Meters: 190.82
Building Area Total: 4292
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Public Records
Foundation Details: Slab
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Emma E. Booker Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.7mi
4/10
Booker Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
5/10
Booker High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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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
6 days above 106° expected this year, 23 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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 6.4 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$682,000 – $825,000
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