* RARE OPPORTUNITY * two (2) houses (legal) on 5+ acres in Sarasota!!! If you are looking to spread out, this is the property for you. The main house is 1,740 sf of unique living space offering 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. You know this house is made for entertaining with a wraparound screened porch with a bar. As you enter the home, you will see vaulted ceilings and an open concept comfortable floorplan. You will be impressed by the expansive great room with vaulted ceilings and a spacious kitchen. Entertaining is a breeze as your friends can mix and mingle between the great room and kitchen. Open the double French doors in the kitchen for your friends to easily flow out to the covered/ screened porch where they can sit by the built in bar. On cooler nights, pour your favorite beverage and sit by the fireplace in the great room. There are two additional bedrooms upstairs, each with their own bathroom. Enjoy the peace and serenity that comes with this property as you swing on the porch swing set on the deck off of the owner's suite and great room. In addition to the main house, there is a separate legal 520 sf guest house with 1 bedroom and 1 bath. This would make a great in-law setup or mortgage helper. There is also a shed with a carport. Wander around the 5+ acres and embrace the old Florida feel provided by the many trees dripping in Spanish moss. Just 12 miles to I-75 and 17 miles to downtown Sarasota. You can have it all with privacy in the country, yet easy accessibility to all that Sarasota has to offer with the beautiful world renowned beaches, shopping, dining and entertainment. Come make this your new home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1984Year Built
5.25 acresLot Size
$346Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Mark Midyett• KW COASTAL LIVING II
Contact: 941-556-0500
Bought with Michael Gray, LLC• COLDWELL BANKER 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
3
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
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Lot size
5.25 Acres
Year renovated
1994
Sq. Ft.
1,796
Year built
1984
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Sarasota County
APN
0552003003
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 11, 2026.
OUR
Open Use Rural District
The OUR District is intended to retain the open character of the land. This district is further intended for agricultural purposes and uses, and to preserve lands with agricultural development potential. Agriculturally oriented residential development is encouraged, and all commercial and industrial development is prohibited. The development of certain recreational activities considered appropriate for the district are permitted. Permitted uses are limited to conservation, agriculture, very low density residential development, recreation, and with certain limitations, other uses that are not contrary to the open character of the district; This district is generally used to implement the Comprehensive Plan within those areas shown as Rural on the Future Land Use Map. Lands within the Urban Service Area Boundary that have existing OUR zoning are acknowledged, and are considered to be consistent with the Future Land Use Map. However, OUR-zoned lands within the Urban Service Area Boundary may be rezoned to a more intensive zoning district consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Equestrian facility
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Wastewater treatment
Veterinary clinic
Agriculture-Cropland
Cemetery
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Covered
Garage Spaces: 1
Has Carport
Carport Spaces: 2
Has Attached Garage
Has Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 4
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Inside, Laundry Room
Other Rooms Information
# of Rooms: 7
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Central, Wall Units / Window Unit
Cooling Information: Central Air, Wall/Window Unit(s)
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fans(s), High Ceilings, Master Bedroom Main Floor, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-in Closet(s)
Middle Or Junior High School: Laurel Nokomis Middle
High School: Booker High
Location Information
Directions: East on Fruitville from I-75. Follow Fruitville 11 miles to Myakka Rd. Turn right on Myakka Rd, turn left onto Myakka Rd/Whidden Rd. The house will be on the left a few feet down the road.
Community Information
Pets Allowed: Yes
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,796
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1984
Year Renovated: 1994
County: Sarasota County
APN: 0552003003
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Third Party YN: 1
Listing Information
Attribution Contact: 941-556-0500
Previous Status: Pending
Backups Requested YN: 0
Listing Date Information
Days to Contract: 4
Status Contractual Search Date: 2022-03-29
Listing Price Information
Calculated List Price By Calculated Sq Ft: 276.55
Green Information
Direction Faces: South
Home Information
Living Area: 2260
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Public Records
Living Area Meters: 209.96
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Slab
Levels: Two
Around this home
Schools
Tatum Ridge Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 9.3mi
9/10
Mcintosh Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 12.5mi
5/10
Booker High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 16.8mi
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
6/10 Fire Factor
11% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 109° expected this year, 26 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 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 6.5 hours in December, placing it above the
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Estimated sale price
$743,000 – $899,000
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