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$1,495,000

1040 Sylvan Drive Sarasota, FL 34234 Residential - Single Family Active

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An exceptional opportunity awaits to create your dream waterfront retreat in one of Sarasota's most desirable locations. This unique property offers the rare chance to either complete the existing structure to your exact specifications or design and build a custom home tailored to your vision. Set on a private, serene lot surrounded by lush greenery, the property provides a peaceful, tucked-away feel while still being remarkably close to everything Sarasota has to offer. Enjoy excellent boating water with direct access to Sarasota Bay and the Gulf, making it a true paradise for boating and water sport enthusiasts. The property is already equipped with a dock and boat lift, so you can start enjoying the waterfront lifestyle right away. Located on a quiet, tree-lined street, this homesite combines tranquility with convenience. You'll be just minutes from Bayfront Park, downtown Sarasota's vibrant shops and restaurants, the Ringling Museum, Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, and the University Town Center. Whether you envision a modern coastal masterpiece or a timeless waterfront estate, this is a rare chance to bring your vision to life in an unbeatable location with outstanding boating access and exceptional privacy.

Property Highlights

Property Type: Residential - Single Family
Cooling: Central Air
Garage: 1 car attached
Heating: Central, Electric
Home Style: Bungalow, Custom
Lot Size: 0.18 Acres
Roof Type: Shingle
Stories: 2.0
Taxes: $15,027
Year Built: 1980

General Information

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2 Full
Sqft: 1,949
County: Sarasota
Subdivision: SYLVAN SHORES
Listed By:
Jennifer Linehan MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY 941-951-6660

Amenities

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Balcony
French Doors
Private Yard
Sliding Doors

Room Information

Great Room: 19x15
Kitchen: 12x10
Dining Room: 13x16
Primary Bedroom: 15x11
Bedroom 2: 13x11
Bedroom 3: 16x8
Additional Bedroom: 18x15

Property Features

Additional Rooms: Bonus Room, Great Room, Interior In-Law Suite w/Private Entry
Appliances: None
Body of Water: WHITAKER BAYOU
Days on Site: 2
Directions: US 41 to Sylvan Drive. Head West and the home is on the left side of the street.
Exterior: Concrete, Stucco
Flood Zone Code: AE
Flooring: Concrete
Foundation: Crawlspace, Slab
Frontage Canal Salt: 59
Home Warranty Y/N: No
Listing Terms: Cash
Lot: FloodZone, City Limits, Landscaped, Paved
Lot Dimensions: 0.18
Other Equipment: Private Yard
Ownership: Fee Simple
Parking: Driveway, Garage Door Opener
Parking Notes: Driveway, Garage Door Opener
Patio/Porch: Deck, Patio, Rear Porch, Side Porch
Property Attached Y/N: No
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Sewer: Public Sewer
Showing Instructions: Listing Agent Must Accompany, ShowingTime
Special Sale Provisions: None
Special View Info: Water
Utilities: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Vegetation: Mature Landscaping
Water: Public
Water Access: Bay/Harbor, Gulf/Ocean, Intracoastal Waterway
Water Access Y/N: Yes
Waterfront Features: Canal - Saltwater, Lift
Water View: Canal
Zoning: RSF2
$1,495,000
3beds
2.0baths
1,949sqft
1cars
New to the Market Active
BEDS3 BATHS2 full SQUARE FEET1,949 MLS#A4687776
STATUSActive PROPERTY TYPEResidential - Single Family SUBDIVISIONSYLVAN SHORES

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Sarasota, FL is a cultural gem. Once home to the Ringling Brothers Circus, Sarasota boasts a rich arts scene that brings people from all over the area to enjoy world-class theater, music, and other performing arts. Sarasota is also a haven with spectacular scenery, turquoise water and white sandy beaches. It offers a delightful downtown with a variety of small boutiques and exceptional restaurants. With its dynamic culture and arts scene and incredible natural beauty, Sarasota is a wonderful place to call “home.” 

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