Your search has ended! If you have been looking for that perfect home on ACREAGE, yet conveniently located close to all kinds of shopping, restaurants, business centers, and area beaches, this is it! Set on 5 acres where peace and quiet abound, this spacious custom built home has over 3700 square feet of living area, plus a 3 car side entry garage. Entering through the private gated entrance, you'll be greeted by the tall old oak trees along the circular drive. Double doors welcome you into the spacious living and dining area, with the kitchen conveniently located around the corner. Wood cabinetry & ample solid surface countertops provide plenty of room for all of the cooks in the family to work together. Appliances include: a brand new stainless Frigidaire built in microwave, new convection oven, and new LG French door refrigerator, plus Jennaire cooktop and Kitchen Aide Dishwasher. Breakfast bar and Breakfast Nook are both great choices to enjoy morning coffee or evening dinner. The favorite room in the house is bound to be the HUGE FAMILY ROOM, with wood burning coral stone fireplace, 25' SOARING CEILINGS, and 3 sets of French doors looking out to the LAKE. The master bedroom suite checks all the boxes, with two walk in closets, and luxurious master bath with both garden tub, ROMAN SHOWER, separate water heater, and a double basin vanity. The 5th bedroom or office, with new wood flooring, adjoins the master suite, and is multi functional. Half bath is conveniently located just off the main living area. Laundry room has all of the storage you need, with plenty of built in cabinetry and utility tub, plus new washer and dryer. Upstairs you will find the other 3 guest bedrooms and two full bathrooms. (One of the baths is a Jack and Jill bath, serving two of the bedrooms. ) The loft area provides a quiet place to read, and overlooks the Family room. The Large (35' x 20') Screened and tiled Lanai w/ cedar planked ceiling is just off the breakfast nook, providing a view of both the lake and backyard. Home features a long lasting metal roof, 3 zoned AC system, (BRAND NEW DOWNSTAIRS AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM) BRAND NEW WHOLE HOUSE R. O. SYSTEM, new STAINLESS STEEL WELL SYSTEM, Plantation shutters, sprinkler system on well, and so much more! NEW 10 X 20 STORAGE UNIT - PERFECT FOR A "SHE SHED!" No deed restrictions or Homeowner association dues, and not in a designated Flood zone. Plenty of room for storage of Boats, RV's, ATV's or whatever you have. Horses welcome.
Single-familyProperty Type
1996Year Built
5.02 acresLot Size
$319Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Kathy Damewood• RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP
Bought with Merly Esgro• KELLER WILLIAMS ISLAND LIFE REAL ESTATE
MOTIVATED SELLER! PRICED BELOW APPRAISAL! Wonderful privacy & tranquility surround this custom built 5 bedroom, 3 1/2 bathroom, 3 car garage home w/ over 3700 SF of living space nestled on 5 acres. Enter through the private gate & be greeted on the circular drive to this impressive home. You will fall in love from the moment you walk in & see the breath taking views of the property from the inside. Entertaining is easy in the beautiful kitchen featuring a center island w/ cook top, solid surface counter tops, an abundance of wood cabinetry w/ pull outs, glass cabinet, & counter bar that is open to the large breakfast room. French doors open to the 35'x20' tiled screened lanai w/ enriched cedar planked ceiling. The 30'x20' family room is impressive with it's 25' ceilings, coral stone wood burning fireplace, 3 sets of French doors that overlook the serene lake that is perfect for fishing & paddling around. Enter the spacious master ensuite through double doors. Master bathroom has dual sinks, walk in shower w/ seat, soaking tub, & double walk in closets. Upstairs consists of a bonus area, 3 bedrooms, & 2 bathrooms. Home features a metal roof, 3 zoned A/C systems, whole house R/O system, plantation shutters, & invisible fence. This private oasis is the perfect place to live w/ no deed restrictions & HOA dues. The property has endless possibilities for your enjoyment or storage of boats, RVs, toys & even horses. Prime location w/ close proximity to the beach, restaurants, shopping, excellent schools & interstate 75!
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #N5914490
Apr 30, 2018
Listing Removed
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Oct 9, 2017
Relisted
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Oct 8, 2017
Listing Removed
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Oct 7, 2017
Listed
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Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #A4146859
Oct 31, 2016
Listing Removed
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Feb 24, 2016
Listed
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Public Records
Jan 23, 1995
Sold
$70,000
$19/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 22, 1991
Sold
$57,000
$15/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,205 (−6.3%)
$336,000 + $552,000
$888,000
2024
$11,958 (+2.2%)
$402,500 + $550,600
$953,100
2023
$11,697 (−2.2%)
$379,000 + $554,500
$933,500
2022
$11,955 (+331.8%)
$272,900 + $680,600
$953,500
2021
$2,769 (−50.7%)
2020
$5,616 (+3.2%)
2019
$5,440 (+2.1%)
2018
$5,325 (+0.4%)
2017
$5,304 (+0.5%)
2016
$5,280 (−1.7%)
2015
$5,371 (+0.4%)
2014
$5,352
2013
$5,350 (+2.1%)
2012
$5,241
Tax history for 2474 Border Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,205 (−6.3%)
$336,000 + $552,000
$888,000
2024
$11,958 (+2.2%)
$402,500 + $550,600
$953,100
2023
$11,697 (−2.2%)
$379,000 + $554,500
$933,500
2022
$11,955 (+331.8%)
$272,900 + $680,600
$953,500
2021
$2,769 (−50.7%)
2020
$5,616 (+3.2%)
2019
$5,440 (+2.1%)
2018
$5,325 (+0.4%)
2017
$5,304 (+0.5%)
2016
$5,280 (−1.7%)
2015
$5,371 (+0.4%)
2014
$5,352
2013
$5,350 (+2.1%)
2012
$5,241
*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
Permits
Beds
5
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.02 Acres
Year renovated
2016
Sq. Ft.
3,736
Year built
1996
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Sarasota County
APN
0397043120
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
Sep 30, 2025 • Final
Residential accessory structure
Construct a new detached conditioned home office and storage building with a powder bathroom.
ADU
Sep 12, 2025 • Final
Residential alteration
Supply and install new shutters.
Remodel
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
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Dimensions: 27x28
Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side
Interior Features: Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Master Bedroom Main Floor, Open Floorplan, Solid Surface Counters, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Walk-in Closet(s), Window Treatments
Window Features: Shutters, Window Treatments
Appliances: Built-In Oven, Convection Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Kitchen Reverse Osmosis System, Microwave, Refrigerator, Whole House R.O. System
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Block, Stucco, Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
Roof: Metal
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Rear Porch, Screened
Exterior Features: Fence, French Doors, Irrigation System, Lighting
Fencing: Wood
Property Features
Universal Property Id: US-12115-N-0397043120-R-N
Waterfront Information
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Lake
Waterfront Feet Total: 100
Water Frontage Feet Lake: 100
Water View Y/N: 1
Water View Description: Lake
Water Access Y/N: 1
Water Access Description: Lake
Water Extras Y/N: 0
Farm Information
Number Of Septics: 1
Property Information
CDD Y/N: 0
Homestead Y/N: 1
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning: OUE
Land Information
Vegetation: Mature Landscaping, Oak Trees, Trees/Landscaped
Total Acreage: 5 to less than 10
Lot Information
Lot Features: Cleared, In County, Level, Oversized Lot, Paved
Lot Size Acres: 5.02
Lot Size Dimensions: 347x633x347x623
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Lot Size Square Meters: 20311
Zoning Compatible YN: 1
Building Information
MFR_BuildingAreaTotalSrchSqM: 492.20
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,615.76
Tax Year: 2020
Lease / Rent Details
Lease Restrictions YN: 0
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Electricity Connected
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Unit Number YN: 0
Furnished: Negotiable
HOA Information
Association Approval Required Y/N: 0
School Information
Elementary School: Taylor Ranch Elementary
Middle Or Junior High School: Venice Area Middle
High School: Venice Senior High
Location Information
Directions: East on Jacaranda Blvd, under I75, right on Border Rd, property on right.
Community Information
Pets Allowed: Yes
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,736
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5.02 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1996
Year Renovated: 2016
County: Sarasota County
APN: 0397043120
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026