2605 Desoto Rd Sarasota, FL 34234
Desoto Acres NeighborhoodEstimated payment $9,327/month
Total Views
449,263
5
Beds
4.5
Baths
5,958
Sq Ft
$265
Price per Sq Ft
Highlights
- Guest House
- Greenhouse
- View of Trees or Woods
- Booker High School Rated A-
- Screened Pool
- Midcentury Modern Architecture
About This Home
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!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $6,442
Year Built
- Built in 1968
Lot Details
- 2.18 Acre Lot
- Unincorporated Location
- South Facing Home
- Kennel or Dog Run
- Level Lot
- Cleared Lot
- Property is zoned RE1
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- 2 Carport Spaces
- Ground Level Parking
- Garage Door Opener
- Circular Driveway
- Off-Street Parking
Property Views
- Woods
- Park or Greenbelt
- Pool
Home Design
- Midcentury Modern Architecture
- Mediterranean Architecture
- Patio Home
- Courtyard Style Home
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Slab Foundation
- Tile Roof
- Block Exterior
Interior Spaces
- 5,958 Sq Ft Home
- Built-In Features
- Shelving
- Crown Molding
- High Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Blinds
- Sliding Doors
- Entrance Foyer
- Great Room
- Family Room
- Separate Formal Living Room
- Breakfast Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Home Office
- Bonus Room
- Sun or Florida Room
- Storage Room
- Inside Utility
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Built-In Oven
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Linoleum
- Terrazzo
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom on Main
- En-Suite Bathroom
- Closet Cabinetry
- Dual Closets
- Walk-In Closet
- In-Law or Guest Suite
- Bathtub With Separate Shower Stall
Laundry
- Laundry in Garage
- Laundry in Kitchen
- Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup
Home Security
- Security Gate
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Accessible Home Design
- Accessible Bedroom
- Accessible Hallway
- Accessibility Features
- Accessible Approach with Ramp
Pool
- Screened Pool
- In Ground Pool
- In Ground Spa
- Gunite Pool
- Fence Around Pool
- Outdoor Shower
- Outside Bathroom Access
Outdoor Features
- Courtyard
- Deck
- Screened Patio
- Greenhouse
- Shed
- Rain Gutters
- Private Mailbox
- Front Porch
Schools
- Emma E. Booker Elementary School
- Booker Middle School
- Booker High School
Utilities
- Zoned Heating and Cooling
- Thermostat
- Water Filtration System
- 1 Water Well
- Electric Water Heater
- Water Softener
- 2 Septic Tanks
- High Speed Internet
- Cable TV Available
Additional Features
- Guest House
- Property is near public transit
Community Details
- Property has a Home Owners Association
- Built by RUTH RICHMOND
- Desoto Acres Community
- Desoto Acres Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Visit Down Payment Resource Website
- Legal Lot and Block 28 / C
- Assessor Parcel Number 0022160001
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,442 | $498,673 | -- | -- |
| 2023 | $6,442 | $484,149 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $6,318 | $470,048 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $5,958 | $456,357 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $5,975 | $450,056 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $5,532 | $419,019 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $5,972 | $419,900 | $139,500 | $280,400 |
| 2017 | $5,725 | $393,000 | $130,600 | $262,400 |
| 2016 | $4,756 | $430,300 | $122,000 | $308,300 |
| 2015 | $4,835 | $343,200 | $105,800 | $237,400 |
| 2014 | $4,942 | $327,100 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/10/2025 01/10/25 | For Sale | $1,578,000 | -- | $265 / Sq Ft |
Source: Stellar MLS
Deed History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $420,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $378,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
About the Listing Agent
Scotty is Originally from The Southern Maryland & Washington D.C. Area where he trained at real estate marketing/advertising for over 20 years.
* Scotty Became the General Manager and Associate Publisher at Homes & Land Magazine Franchise of Southern Maryland in 1984 and opened his own franchise in 1986 later becoming the managing partner of the Southern Maryland Publication as well.
* For 23 consecutive years Scotty always placed in the "Top 20 Homes & Land Publisher's Club" in an arena
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Source: Stellar MLS
MLS Number: A4634295
APN: 0022-16-0001
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