You are going to love this private hidden retreat tucked away in lush, tropical surroundings with tons of shade from the giant majestic oak trees! This home is priced below market value as it is a diamond in the rough and with some TLC and updating and it will be back to it's former glory. This home is so beautiful and unique with giant soaring ceilings and HUGE glass windows to overlook the natural grounds. This home has a large open living area with a floor to ceiling stone fireplace, ceramic tile floors throughout the entire first floor, recently updated kitchen with a HUGE island, granite countertops, backsplash and ceiling fans. There is a large banquet area for entertaining and it opens to the screened in pool area with a separate seating area to the rear of the pool. Your guests will love strolling through the lush garden areas or playing cornhole in the large open grass areas when you have family and friends over for holidays or cookouts. This home is a wonderful option for multi-generational family living with a separate living wing attached to the main house but with it's own 2 bedroom and 1 bath, open living area, kitchen and it's own entryway/exit. If that isn't enough there is a 600 square foot European style guest cottage with a full living area downstairs and a separate loft area upstairs with a gorgeous balcony! The wine lover will be thrilled that this cottage also has a WALK IN, climate controlled 800 bottle WINE CELLAR! The main house also has a screened in atrium area, large master bedroom, Giant master bathroom and walk in closet. You'll appreciate that the construction of this home is stone and cement and extremely solid with the roof on the main home being replaced in 2012. I-75 and I-275 are mere minutes away so you can quickly get to Sarasota, Bradenton, St. Petersburg or Tampa where all of the shopping, dining, nightlife, entertainment, award winning beaches and sporting events that the Tampa/St. Pete area offer are easily accessible. Make an appointment today to see this wonderful hidden gem before it's gone!
Single-familyProperty Type
1976Year Built
1.09 acresLot Size
$181Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Matthew Rego• SIGNATURE REALTY ASSOCIATES
Bought with Matthew Rego• SIGNATURE REALTY ASSOCIATES
NEW ON MARKET! Rare and Extraordinary Private Hideaway with quality construction surrounded by shady and majestic oak trees. Don't get lost in this 3500 square feet of living space including 4 bedrooms + den/office space with separate upstairs loft master suite complete with walk-in closet and screened balcony. Your wine connoisseur will appreciate the charming European-style guest house complete with a walk-in climate controlled wine storage and spacious upstairs loft with french doors to outside balcony. Large family room with soaring vaulted ceiling complete with fireplace and walls of windows showcasing beautiful views of majestic oaks. Screened & sparkling large pool with stone patio and outdoor shower. Solar heating equipment is ready for installation. Elegant formal living room with numerous sliders that open to pool area. Don't miss the separate wing with its own entrance, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and bonus room to convert into a true kid or teenager haven. Enjoy the adjacent atrium with custom rock wall waterfall or feast your eyes on the entire outside Xeriscaped grounds. Perfect as a gardener's delight to put their own signature on such beautiful space. Spacious three-car garage for all of your "toys. " Property also includes a 2-room 600-sq feet shed with separate loft for storage, a home business or hobbyist. Take your pick of what house and what part you want to surround yourself with fun gatherings or private escape into peace and quiet. New roof 2012. Priced to sell! Easy to show.
Public Records
May 1, 1987
Sold
$178,800
$51/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,640 (+3.9%)
2024
$6,392 (+4.0%)
2023
$6,144 (+7.6%)
2022
$5,710 (−2.6%)
2021
$5,864 (+11.4%)
$140,000 + $317,100
$457,100
2020
$5,263 (+3.3%)
2019
$5,096 (+2.2%)
2018
$4,987 (+0.4%)
2017
$4,967 (−10.5%)
$111,000 + $265,700
$376,700
2016
$5,550 (−0.6%)
$87,700 + $316,300
$404,000
2015
$5,581 (−3.6%)
$70,100 + $291,000
$361,100
2014
$5,791 (+3.4%)
2013
$5,598 (+26.0%)
2012
$4,443
Tax history for 2242 Shadow Oaks Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,640 (+3.9%)
2024
$6,392 (+4.0%)
2023
$6,144 (+7.6%)
2022
$5,710 (−2.6%)
2021
$5,864 (+11.4%)
$140,000 + $317,100
$457,100
2020
$5,263 (+3.3%)
2019
$5,096 (+2.2%)
2018
$4,987 (+0.4%)
2017
$4,967 (−10.5%)
$111,000 + $265,700
$376,700
2016
$5,550 (−0.6%)
$87,700 + $316,300
$404,000
2015
$5,581 (−3.6%)
$70,100 + $291,000
$361,100
2014
$5,791 (+3.4%)
2013
$5,598 (+26.0%)
2012
$4,443
*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
5
Baths
4
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.09 Acres
Year renovated
1986
Sq. Ft.
5,708
Year built
1976
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Sarasota County
APN
0239080007
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Dimensions: 45x22
Parking Features: Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Rear, Parking Pad