$735,000
About this home
A rare opportunity to own more than 2 acres in Desoto Acres! Surrounded by mature trees, lush tropical vegetation, and established landscaping, this 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath home offers privacy, space, and tremendous potential for the buyer ready to bring new life to a property with plenty of possibilities. The grounds feature a private swimming pool with a spacious surrounding deck, while the expansive yard provides room to enjoy the outdoors and envision your own Florida retreat. It is only 5 miles to downtown Sarasota and 3 miles to SRQ airport. Inside, the home offers generous living and dining areas, a fireplace, and sliding glass doors that connect the living space to the pool area. The existing layout and features provide a starting point for a comprehensive renovation tailored to your vision. The home does require substantial updating and improvements, making this an opportunity best suited for investors, renovators, or buyers looking to transform a property to their own specifications. The real highlight is the land. With over 2 acres, mature shade trees, and a naturally private setting, this property offers a sense of space that is increasingly difficult to find. Explore the possibilities of renovating the existing residence, enhancing the pool and outdoor living areas, and creating a distinctive estate property in Desoto Acres. Offered as part of an estate and sold in its current condition. Buyers should conduct all inspections and due diligence regarding the home's condition, property boundaries, zoning, and any proposed improvements. Bring your vision and discover the potential of this unique acreage property.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- Stellar MLS
- MLS #
- MFRA4709401
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- DESOTO ACRES
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 1
- On market date
- October 15, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 3.5
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 2.23 acres
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 616
- Student:teacher ratio
- 12.6:1
- District
- SARASOTA
- Enrollment
- 911
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.2:1
- District
- SARASOTA
- Enrollment
- 1,296
- Student:teacher ratio
- 18.3:1
- District
- SARASOTA
Walkability
Blended score for SARASOTA's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
Market position
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Data source: Listing information provided by Stellar MLS (mfrmls) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 1 days ago.
Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.