4888 Old Ranch Road Sarasota Florida | Home for Sale
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Sarasota, FL 34241
- 3Beds
- 3.00Total Baths
- 2 Full, 1 HalfBaths
- 1,967SqFt
- 1988Year Built
- 5.59Acres
- MLS# A4656491
- Residential
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Active
- Approx Time on Market21 days
- Area34241 - Sarasota
- CountySarasota
- Subdivision Myakka Valley Ranches
Overview
Shangri-La or Southwest Florida?? This spectacular Mennonite built custom home whispers the joys and beauties of both from the moment of entering the gracious, winding drive surrounded by native trees , meandering trails and pond to the enchanting flower gardens. An impressive and charming Cape Cod style home overlooks a shimmering pond with a fountain feature . Boasting a NEWER ROOF (2023) and solar panels, updated kitchen, a sweeping grand screened veranda wraps three sides of the home offering spectacular views. This home sparkles and shines with the loving care and attention of its current owners. Entering, vaulted ceilings and a wood burning fireplace welcome you to the living/dining area while French Doors beckon one to find the veranda . The expansive kitchen has beautiful wood floors and a massive bay window with water and garden views. The first floor also hosts the master bedroom and bath and French doors , again that lead to the screened in veranda. Water and garden views will give hours of enjoyment. Upstairs are two identical high ceiling bedrooms with dormer windows overlooking the pond and flower gardens. The bedrooms share a Jack and Jill bathroom. A winding creek borders 800 feet of the property with majestic live oaks and Florida native flora and fauna offering beauty and shade. The two car garage has within a storage area that is conveniently air -conditioned . It is worthy to note that there was no water intrusion nor structural damage during last year's storms. The home sits on a gentle elevated slope and has an elevation certificate. Come find your peace and tranquility in this nearly magical oasis. Myakka Valley Ranches is home to Sarasota's largest equestrian community with 35 miles of horse trails. Next door is Florida's largest state park with 37,000 acres of scenic vistas, bird walks, nature trails, camping and weekend open air concerts and events. The development in the opposite direction is a mere 12 miles from the South Bridge offering entrance to the world famous quartz sand beaches of Siesta Key. This lovely home is an awaiting haven with no red tides and no coastal flooding to be of concern. Brimming with a myriad of wildlife and nature, come discover your new Florida dream with a taste of Shangri-La!
Agriculture / Farm
Association Fees / Info
Senior Community: No
Association: ,No,
Bathroom Info
Total Baths: 3.00
Fullbaths: 2
Building Info
Roof: Shingle
Building Area Source: PublicRecords
Buyer Compensation
Exterior Features
Style: CapeCod
Patio: Balcony
Pool Private: No
Exterior Features: Balcony, Courtyard, FrenchPatioDoors, Garden, RainGutters, Storage
Fees / Restrictions
Financial
Original Price: $859,000
Fencing: Fenced
Garage / Parking
Open Parking: No
Parking Features: Boat, Garage, GarageDoorOpener, Guest, RvAccessParking
Attached Garage: Yes
Garage: Yes
Carport: No
Green / Env Info
Interior Features
Fireplace Desc: Insert, LivingRoom, WoodBurning
Fireplace: Yes
Floors: Laminate, Travertine, Wood
Levels: Two
Spa: No
Laundry Features: WasherHookup, ElectricDryerHookup, Inside, LaundryRoom
Interior Features: CeilingFans, EatInKitchen, LivingDiningRoom, MainLevelPrimary, SplitBedrooms, VaultedCeilings, WalkInClosets
Appliances: Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, ExhaustFan, ElectricWaterHeater, Disposal, Refrigerator, RangeHood, WaterSoftener, Washer
Lot Info
Direction Remarks: From Clark Rd/1-75 go East for 7 miles (Clark becomes SR 72) North (left) on Myakka Valley Trail for 2 miles. Turn left on Howards Creek for 0.8 miles. Take the bend in the road to the right and then take the second long driveway to your left.
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 5.59
Lot Sqft: 243,704
Misc
Other
Special Conditions: None
Other Rooms Info
Basement: CrawlSpace
Property Info
Section: 08
Class Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Property Attached: No
New Construction: No
Construction Materials: Block, CementSiding, HardiplankType
Stories: 2
Foundation: Block, Crawlspace
Human Modified: Yes
Room Info
Total Rooms: 8
Sqft Info
Sqft: 1,967
Bulding Area Sqft: 3,341
Living Area Units: SquareFeet
Living Area Source: PublicRecords
Tax Info
Tax Year: 2,024
Tax Lot: 146
Tax Legal Description: PARCEL 146 MYAKKA VALLEY RANCHES UNIT 3
Tax Annual Amount: 3852
Tax Book Number: 22-12
Unit Info
Utilities / Hvac
Heating: Central
Water Source: Well
Sewer: SepticTank
Cool System: CentralAir, CeilingFans
Cooling: Yes
Heating: Yes
Utilities: ElectricityAvailable, ElectricityConnected, FiberOpticAvailable, UndergroundUtilities, WaterAvailable
Waterfront / Water
Waterfront: No
View: Yes
View: Pond, CreekStream, Water
Directions
From Clark Rd/1-75 go East for 7 miles (Clark becomes SR 72) North (left) on Myakka Valley Trail for 2 miles. Turn left on Howards Creek for 0.8 miles. Take the bend in the road to the right and then take the second long driveway to your left.This listing courtesy of Sunset Realty
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MLS# A4656491 located at 4888 Old Ranch Road, Sarasota, Florida is brought to you by David Shippey REALTOR®
4888 Old Ranch Road, Sarasota, Florida has 3 Beds, 2 Full Bath, and 1 Half Bath.
The MLS Number for 4888 Old Ranch Road, Sarasota, Florida is A4656491.
The price for 4888 Old Ranch Road, Sarasota, Florida is $859,000.
The status of 4888 Old Ranch Road, Sarasota, Florida is Active.
The subdivision of 4888 Old Ranch Road, Sarasota, Florida is Myakka Valley Ranches.
The home located at 4888 Old Ranch Road, Sarasota, Florida was built in 2025.
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