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2605 Desoto Rd Sarasota, Florida 34234 MLS# MFRA4634295

$1,578,000
5 Bedrooms, 5 Baths, 2 Garage Spots

Property Remarks

MAGNIFICENT COUNTRY ESTATE IN THE HEART OF TOWN...You will fall in love with this 5950 square foot RUTH RICHMOND Retro HOME built in DeSoto Acres on 2.18 Acres and only 3 miles to downtown Sarasota! Once you enter through the stately gated entrance you are greeted with engaging curb appeal and a beautiful brick courtyard. The 3,000 square foot main home was built with high ceilings, crown molding, terrazzo flooring and has THREE Ensuites, a huge living room & dining room, oversized kitchen with an abundance of cabinetry and a wonderful Florida room with vistas of the 32'x16' caged pool. There is a 3000+/- square foot addition connected with a vestibule and creating a rear courtyard around the pool patio. This additional space includes a huge family/rec room, banquet hall size kitchen, two additional bedrooms, storage room and a room with a private entrance that could be an office, another bedroom or what ever one needs. A TOTAL OF 5958 heated and cooled square feet, 5+ bedrooms (could be up to 7 bedrooms) and 4.5 baths, 2 kitchens, a two car garage, 2 car carport, large chicken coop or dog kennel, huge screened and shaded orchid garden and a concrete and mosaic koi pond. Your new estate has been very well preserved and has a 4.5 year old tile roof, Reverse osmosis/water filtration, central vacuum, new well pump and multiple hard wired smoke detectors. A great home for the extended family, or home office/business, Daycare/nursery, Air BnB, Guest House, Plant nursery, ALF (Assisted Living Facility), etc. DeSoto Acres is a community of "Like size lots" only 3 miles to downtown Sarasota; it is a registered bird sanctuary and has an County overlay allowing horses, goats, chicken and roosters. Close to downtown Sarasota, Bradenton & I-75/UTC. You won't believe your eyes!

Approximate Room Sizes

Bonus Room	12x11	First
Office	19x11	First
Great Room	31x20	First	Ceramic Tile
Florida Room	27x12	First	Ceramic Tile
Kitchen	24x24	First	Ceramic Tile
Dining Room	21x14	First	Terrazzo
Living Room	30x16	First	Terrazzo
Foyer	8x8	First	Terrazzo
Bedroom 5	14x10	First
Bedroom 4	14x10	First	Linoleum
Bedroom 3	15x11	Basement	Terrazzo
Primary Bedroom 2	16x14	First	Terrazzo
Primary Bedroom	19x14	First	Ceramic Tile

Bathrooms

4 Full Baths
1 Half Baths

*Approximate Payments: $7,676
Taxes: $6,442
Days on Market: 81

Address: 2605 Desoto Rd
Levels: One
City: Sarasota
Zip: 34234
County: Sarasota
Subdivision: Desoto Acres

Elementary School: Emma E. Booker Elementary
Middle School: Booker Middle
High School: Booker High

Private Pool: True
Pool Features: Gunite,In Ground,Outside Bath Access,Screen Enclosure
Spa Features: In Ground

Water Feet: 0

Interior Features: Accessibility Features,Built-in Features,Ceiling Fans(s),Central Vaccum,Crown Molding,Eat-in Kitchen,High Ceilings,Primary Bedroom Main Floor,Thermostat,Walk-In Closet(s),Window Treatments
Appliances: Built-In Oven,Dishwasher,Electric Water Heater,Microwave,Range,Refrigerator,Water Filtration System,Water Softener
Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile,Terrazzo,Tile
Great Room Features: Built-In Shelving
Florida Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s)

Additional Rooms: Bonus Room,Breakfast Room Separate,Den/Library/Office,Family Room,Florida Room,Formal Dining Room Separate,Formal Living Room Separate,Inside Utility,Interior In-Law Suite w/Private Entry,Storage Rooms
Architectural Style: Courtyard,Mediterranean,Mid-Century Modern,Patio Home

Exterior Features: Courtyard,Outdoor Shower,Private Mailbox,Rain Gutters,Sliding Doors
Exterior Contruction: Block,Brick
Foundation: Slab
Front Exposure: South
Roof: Tile
Building Sqft: 6649

Attached Garage: True
Garage: True
Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Feature: Circular Driveway,Covered,Driveway,Garage Door Opener,Ground Level,Off Street
Carport: True
Carport Spaces: 2

Air Conditioning: Central Air,Zoned
Heating: Central,Electric
Utilities: BB/HS Internet Available,Cable Connected,Electricity Connected

Lot Sqft: 95174.00
Lot Acres: 2.1800
Total Acre: 2 to less than 5
Lot Num: 28

HOA/Community Assoc: Optional
Senior Community: False

Style: Single Family Residence
Location: Cleared,In County,Level,Near Public Transit,Paved,Sidewalk,Unincorporated

Condo Floor Number: 1
Pets Allowed: Yes
Pet Restrictions: County Ordinance AND community overlay...chickens, horses, goats
Pet Size: Extra Large (101+ Lbs.)
Num Pets: 10+
Max Pet Weight: 100

Listing Courtesy of VUE REALTY, LLC
This listing was Active when printed on 3/31/2025

2025 3/31/2025.