Fabulous fixer upper on 2.25 acres in DeSoto Acres. Home to one of the greatest trapeze artists for the Ringling Circus. 4 bed, 6 bath, 4452 sq ft. Indoor and outdoor pool with a 4’ underground tunnel connecting the two pools. 4 car garage. Detached guest suite with large entertainment room. New refrigerator 2013. AC replaced August 2013. House roof replaced 2008. Garage roof replaced 2013. No deed restrictions. Great opportunity for investor, ambitious rehabber, or FHA 203K rehab loan purchase. With some creativity and a vision, this home, rich in Sarasota history, could be your diamond in the rough.
Property Description: Corner Unit
Single-familyProperty Type
1968Year Built
2.15 acresLot Size
$205Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by Gina Ursini• KW COASTAL LIVING II
Bought with Freddy Orjuela• BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS REAL ESTATE ATCHLEY PROPE
Source:Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #A4115574
Redfin Estimate
$1,081,291
$264K since sold in November 2025$11K since September
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This home's estimate is 26.5% higher than the average sale price ($855K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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
Feb 21, 2024 • Final
Residential roofing
Work on a detached garage.
Roofing
Aug 18, 2023 • Final
Residential addition
Construct an addition for a storage room and a pool area with a covered roof and a pool perimeter wall.
New construction
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.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 4
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Slab
Construction Type: Masonry
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Roof Framing Type: Masonry
Building Type: Single Family
Pool Information
Has Pool
Property Information
Subdivision Name: DESOTO ACRES
Living Sq. Ft: 3,296
Gross Sq. Ft: 5,268
Adjusted Gross Sq. Ft: 5,268
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 3,296
# of Units: 6
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LOT 8 BLK G LESS E 15 FT & LESS TRIANGLE IN OR 1666/790 FOR R/W & ALSO SUBJ TO 2914 SF UTILITY ESMT TO COUNTY AS DESC IN ORI 1999163816 DESOTO ACRES
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 2
Land Sq. Ft: 93,810
Legal Lot Number: 8
Legal Block Number: G
Acres: 2.1536
Zoning Code: RE1
County Use Description: DUPLEX-MIXED USE
State Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Utility Information
Electricity / Wiring Type: Good Wiring
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: COUNTY OF SARASOTA
Tax Area: COUNTY OF SARASOTA
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,268
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.15 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1968
Year Renovated: 2003
County: Sarasota County
APN: 0023010006
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 15, 2026
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Schools
Emma E. Booker Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.7mi
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Booker Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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Booker High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
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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
7 days above 107° expected this year, 29 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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Estimated sale price
$1.03M – $1.24M
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