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5500 Merrimac Drive

Sarasota, FL 34231
  • $1,685,000
  • STATUS: Active
  • ON SITE: 101 Days
  • MLS #: A4684914
UPDATED: 45 min ago
$1,685,000
  • 4
    BEDS
  • 0.61
    ACRES
  • 4
    BATHS
  • 0
    1/2 BATHS
  • 2,790
    SQFT
  • $604
    $/SQFT
Neighborhood:
Type:
Single-Family Home
Built:
1974
County:

School Information

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Middle School:
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Description

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 oasis—peaceful 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 Sarasota’s vibrant arts and culture scene.

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5500 Merrimac Drive Sarasota, FL 34231

  • Price: $1,685,000
  • Status: Active
  • On Site: 101 Days
  • Updated: 45 min ago
  • MLS #: A4684914
4
Beds
4
Baths
0
½ Baths
0.61
Acres
2,790
SQFT
$604
$/SQFT
1974
Built
Neighborhood:
Phillippi Gardens 08
County:
Sarasota
Area:
Sarasota/Gulf Gate Branch
Elementary School:
Phillippi Shores Elementary
Middle School:
Brookside Middle
High School:
Riverview High
Property Description
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 oasis—peaceful 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 Sarasota’s vibrant arts and culture scene.
Exterior Features

Additional Water Information On Canal just off the Phillippi Creek Attached Garage Yn Yes Carport Yn No Construction Materials Stucco Covered Spaces 2 Direction Faces Southwest Exterior Features BalconyOutdoor KitchenSliding Doors Foundation Details Slab Garage Dimensions 21x20 Lot Features Cul-De-Sac Pool Dimensions 35X12 Pool Features In Ground Pool Private Yn Yes Road Surface Type Paved Roof Shingle Spa YN Yes View Water Water Access Canal - Saltwater Water Access Yn Yes Water Body Name PHILLIPPI CREEK Water Extras Lift Water Extras Yn Yes Water View Canal Water View Yn Yes Waterfront Features BayouCanal - Saltwater Waterfront Yn Yes

Interior Features

Appliances DishwasherMicrowaveRangeRefrigerator Building Area Total 4133 Cooling Central AirZoned Cooling YN Yes Fireplace Features Wood Burning Fireplace Yn Yes Flooring CarpetVinyl Furnished Unfurnished Heating CentralElectric Heating YN Yes Interior Features Ceiling Fan(s) Laundry Features Inside Levels Two Rooms Balcony/Porch/Lanai Kitchen Laundry Great Room Bedroom 4 (Built-in Closet) Primary Bedroom (Built-in Closet) Bedroom 2 (Built-in Closet) Bedroom 3 (Built-in Closet) Sewer Public Sewer Water Source Public

Property Features

Additional Parcels YN No Association Approval Required Yn No Association Fee Requirement None Association Yn No Cdd Yn No Down Payment Resource No Flood Zone Code AE/x Garage Yn Yes Homestead Yn Yes Lease Considered YN Yes Lease Restrictions YN No Listing Terms CashConventional Minimum Lease 1 Month New Construction Yn No Occupant Type Owner Ownership Fee Simple Pets Allowed Yes Property Sub Type Single Family Residence Realtor Info Septic/Sewer Addendum Required Senior Community Yn No Special Listing Conditions None Sw Subdiv Community Name Phillippi Gardens Tax Annual Amount 6536.69 Total Annual Fees 0 Total Monthly Fees 0 Utilities Cable ConnectedElectricity Connected Yrs Of Owner Prior To Leasing Re No Zoning RSF2


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