$1,495,000
1040 Sylvan Drive Sarasota, FL 34234 - WHITAKER BAYOU
For Sale MLS# A4687776
3 beds 2 baths 1,949 sq ft Single Family
Details for 1040 Sylvan Drive
MLS# A4687776
Description for 1040 Sylvan Drive, Sarasota, FL, 34234 - WHITAKER BAYOU
An exceptional opportunity awaits to create your dream waterfront retreat in one of Sarasota’s most desirable locations. This unique property offers the rare chance to either complete the existing structure to your exact specifications or design and build a custom home tailored to your vision. Set on a private, serene lot surrounded by lush greenery, the property provides a peaceful, tucked-away feel while still being remarkably close to everything Sarasota has to offer. Enjoy excellent boating water with direct access to Sarasota Bay and the Gulf, making it a true paradise for boating and water sport enthusiasts. The property is already equipped with a dock and boat lift, so you can start enjoying the waterfront lifestyle right away. Located on a quiet, tree-lined street, this homesite combines tranquility with convenience. You’ll be just minutes from Bayfront Park, downtown Sarasota’s vibrant shops and restaurants, the Ringling Museum, Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, and the University Town Center. Whether you envision a modern coastal masterpiece or a timeless waterfront estate, this is a rare chance to bring your vision to life in an unbeatable location with outstanding boating access and exceptional privacy.
Listing Information
Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
Status: Active
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Lot Size: 0.18 Acres
Square Feet: 1,949 sq ft
Year Built: 1980
Garage: Yes
Stories: 2 Story
Construction: Concrete,Stucco
Construction Display: New Construction
Subdivision: Sylvan Shores
Foundation: Crawlspace,Slab
County: Sarasota
Construction Status: New Construction
Room Information
Main Floor
Bedroom 3: 8x16
Bedroom 2: 11x13
Primary Bedroom: 11x15
Dining Room: 16x13
Kitchen: 10x12
Great Room: 15x19
Upper Floor
Bedroom: 15x18
Bathrooms
Full Baths: 2
Additonal Room Information
Laundry: In Garage
Interior Features
Flooring: Concrete
Basement: Crawl Space
Utilities
Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Other Utilities: Cable Available,Electricity Connected,High Speed Internet Available,Sewer Connected,Water Connected
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Electric, Central
Exterior / Lot Features
Attached Garage: Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Description: driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Roof: Shingle
Lot View: Canal,Water
Additional Exterior/Lot Features: Balcony, French Patio Doors, Private Yard, Rear Porch, Side Porch, Balcony, Deck, Patio, Landscaped, City Lot, Flood Zone
Waterfront Details
Standard Water Body: WHITAKER BAYOU
Water Front Features: Gulf Access, Bay Access, Canal Access
Driving Directions
US 41 to Sylvan Drive. Head West and the home is on the left side of the street.
Financial Considerations
Terms: Cash
Tax/Property ID: 2006090013
Tax Amount: 15027.42
Tax Year: 2025
A broker reciprocity listing courtesy: MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY
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