5500 Merrimac Drive, Sarasota, FL 34231
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Address: 5500 Merrimac Drive, Sarasota, FL 34231
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- MLS#: A4684914 ( Residential )
- Street Address: 5500 Merrimac Drive
- Viewed: 1
- Price: $1,770,000
- Price sqft: $428
- Waterfront: Yes
- Wateraccess: Yes
- Waterfront Type: Bayou,CanalAccess
- Year Built: 1974
- Bldg sqft: 4133
- Bedrooms: 4
- Total Baths: 4
- Full Baths: 4
- Garage / Parking Spaces: 2
- Additional Information
- Geolocation: 27.274 / -82.5245
- County: SARASOTA
- City: Sarasota
- Zipcode: 34231
- Subdivision: Phillippi Gardens 08
- Elementary School: Phillippi Shores
- Middle School: Brookside
- High School: Riverview
- Provided by: COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
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DescriptionOne or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Live the ultimate florida lifestyle in this waterfront paradise! Nestled in the heart of phillippi gardens, this extraordinary property offers the perfect blend of tranquility, luxury, and convenience. Set on an oversized. 61 acre lot with over 400 feet of private water frontage. Along two serene waterways just off phillippi creek, this home is a true tropical oasispeaceful and secluded, yet minutes from everything sarasota has to offer. Inside, the residence showcases a flexible layout with four spacious bedrooms, some easily adaptable for office, studio, or guest use, and four full bathrooms making it ideal for hosting loved ones and guests. The interior has been thoughtfully updated from 2017 through 2024 blending modern comfort with timeless charm. Interior highlights include: an expansive great room with a dual sided wood burning fireplace, a gourmet kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, farmhouse sink and pot filler. Three bedrooms on the main level, including one en suite, and a second floor master suite with a private balcony offering breathtaking sunrise and sunset views. Step outside and feel like you're on vacation every day. The lush, tropical grounds are packed with resort style amenities: tiki hut with a full bar and grill, two fire pits, five zone low voltage night lighting creating a magical evening ambiance, heated pool and spa, boat lift, a new boathouse (2019) and new seawall (2023/2024). Additional upgrades: two new a/c units (2019), septic to sewer conversion (2018). Tucked away at the end of a quiet cul de sac, this home offers privacy without sacrificing accessibility. You're just a short bike ride to the gulf beaches, near the landings for shopping and dining, and minutes from downtown sarasotas vibrant arts and culture scene.
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Building and Construction
- Covered Spaces: 0.00
- Exterior Features: Balcony, OutdoorKitchen
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Living Area: 2790.00
- Roof: Shingle
Land Information
- Lot Features: CulDeSac, Landscaped
School Information
- High School: Riverview High
- Middle School: Brookside Middle
- School Elementary: Phillippi Shores Elementary
Garage and Parking
- Garage Spaces: 2.00
- Open Parking Spaces: 0.00
Eco-Communities
- Pool Features: InGround
- Water Source: Public
Utilities
- Carport Spaces: 0.00
- Cooling: CentralAir, Zoned, CeilingFans
- Heating: Central, Electric
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Sewer: PublicSewer
- Utilities: CableConnected, ElectricityConnected
Finance and Tax Information
- Home Owners Association Fee: 0.00
- Insurance Expense: 0.00
- Net Operating Income: 0.00
- Other Expense: 0.00
- Pet Deposit: 0.00
- Security Deposit: 0.00
- Tax Year: 2025
- Trash Expense: 0.00
Other Features
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Country: US
- Interior Features: CeilingFans
- Legal Description: LOT 162 PHILLIPPI GARDENS UNIT 8 OR 1006-864
- Levels: Two
- Area Major: 34231 - Sarasota/Gulf Gate Branch
- Occupant Type: Owner
- Parcel Number: 0086060021
- The Range: 0.00
- View: Canal, Water
- Zoning Code: RSF2
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