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$1,750,000 Reduced -$249,999
6950 El Dorado Drive
Sarasota, FL 34240
  • 5Beds
  • 3.00Total Baths
  • 3 Full, 0 HalfBaths
  • 3,977SqFt
  • 1981Year Built
  • 5.06Acres
  • MLS# A4679055
  • Residential
  • SingleFamilyResidence
  • Active

  • Approx Time on Market4 months, 2 days
  • Area34240 - Sarasota
  • CountySarasota
  • Subdivision Pine Valley Ranches

Overview

A PREMIUM HIDDEN LOCATION WITH CONVENIENCE AND PRIVACY! These private acreage lots allow up to three structures on the propertybuild an ADU, add a large workshop, and still have room to create whatever you envision. Endless possibilities await! This exceptional estate is set on more than five fully fenced acres of beautifully manicured, lush grounds. Tucked away, you will enter through a winding, tree-canopied driveway. Welcome to The Ranch at Pine Acres a five-bedroom residence, where complete privacy and peaceful natural surroundings create a country feel. Delight in the endless possibilities of this private home in Pine Valley Ranches. This hidden gem is perfectly positioned on the most desirable 5-acre lot in this exclusive community, offering the perfect balance of tranquil country living and easy access to I75, Sarasotas downtown, University Town Center, Waterside, and the renowned Gulf beaches. The main home offers nearly 4,000 square feet of professionally designed living space, with expansive views from every window of this private estate. This unique property is move-in ready. Recent upgrades include a new metal roof on both the home and barn, pavered walkways and patio, wood and Trex decking, a large saltwater pool, three air-conditioning systems. Impact windows and French doors throughout offer abundant natural light with cedar plank tongue-and-groove vaulted ceilings. At the heart of the home, the gourmet kitchen flows seamlessly into the formal dining room and is open to the oversized great room that has a beautiful wood-burning fireplace with specialty coquina stone. Designed for both function and style, the kitchen showcases rich 5/4"" cherry cabinetry with under-cabinet lighting, multiple copper farm house sinks, imported granite countertops, Mulga White Turkish marble backsplash extending to the ceiling, built-in appliances including a cabinet-faced KitchenAid refrigerator, Miele built-in oven, THOR induction cooktop, Bosch dishwasher, GE infrared microwave and an exceptionally spacious butlers pantry with even more storage. A large multipurpose room with laundry area provides flexible space for a playroom, office, or additional family room or storage. The generous primary suite overlooks the front picturesque grounds with its private balcony/deck. This second-level retreat features a luxurious Indian Rainforest marble bathroom fully equipped with a soaking tub and large shower, dual walk-in closets, and beautiful oak floors. A second two-room suite completes the upper level. Adjacent flex space is ideal for an office, playroom, or additional bedroom overlooking the trees of The Ranch at Pine Acres . Three additional bedrooms are located on the first floor, offering comfortable accommodations for a large family and/or guests. Attached 3-car oversized garage with a hurricane room and RV hookup. Adding to the propertys versatility is a massive, detached barn featuring a horse stall, workshop, tack room, generous storage space, two more RV hookups, and a surrounding horse paddockideal for equestrian use, recreational vehicles, or additional storage. A Sarasota premier location...where private acreage meets the charm of country life... yet right in Sarasota!



Agriculture / Farm

Horse Amenities:  Stables, HorsesAllowed

Association Fees / Info

Community Features:  Sidewalks

Pets Allowed:  Yes

Hoa Frequency Rate:  85

Association:  Yes

Hoa Fees Frequency:  Monthly

Bathroom Info

Total Baths:  3.00

Fullbaths:  3

Building Info

Window Features:  Blinds, StormWindows

Roof:  Metal

Building Area Source:  PublicRecords

Buyer Compensation

Exterior Features

Pool Features:  Gunite, InGround, Other, SaltWater

Patio:  RearPorch, FrontPorch, Patio, Balcony

Pool Private:  Yes

Exterior Features:  Balcony, FrenchPatioDoors, SprinklerIrrigation, Lighting, PrivateYard, RvHookup, Storage

Fees / Restrictions

Financial

Original Price:  $1,999,999

Disclosures:  CovenantsRestrictionsDisclosure

Fencing:  Fenced

Garage / Parking

Parking Features:  Driveway, Garage, GarageDoorOpener, Oversized, WorkshopInGarage

Attached Garage:  Yes

Garage:  Yes

Green / Env Info

Interior Features

Fireplace Desc:  LivingRoom, Stone, WoodBurning

Fireplace:  Yes

Floors:  Cork, Linoleum, Other, Slate, Tile, Wood

Levels:  Two

Laundry Features:  Inside

Interior Features:  BuiltInFeatures, CeilingFans, CathedralCeilings, EatInKitchen, HighCeilings, MainLevelPrimary, StoneCounters, SplitBedrooms, VaultedCeilings, WalkInClosets, WoodCabinets, SeparateFormalDiningRoom

Appliances:  BuiltInOven, Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, RangeHood, WaterSoftener, Washer

Lot Info

Direction Remarks:  From I75 take exit for Fruitville heading east then turn left onto Lakewood Ranch Blvd then turn right at first traffic circle then take first right at next traffic circle onto Richardson Road then turn left onto Ranchero Drive then turn right onto El Dorado Drive and the home will be on the right.

Lot Size Units:  Acres

Lot Size Acres:  5.06

Lot Sqft:  220,498

Est Lotsize:  484x457

Vegetation:  FruitTrees, Oak, PartiallyWooded, Wooded

Lot Desc:  OutsideCityLimits, OversizedLot, Landscaped

Misc

Other

Other Structures:  Barns, Other, Sheds

Equipment:  IrrigationEquipment

Special Conditions:  None

Other Rooms Info

Property Info

Section:  17

Class Type:  SingleFamilyResidence

Property Sub Type:  SingleFamilyResidence

Construction Materials:  CementSiding, HardiplankType, Stone

Stories:  2

Total Stories:  2

Foundation:  Slab

Human Modified:  Yes

Room Info

Total Rooms:  11

Sqft Info

Sqft:  3,977

Bulding Area Sqft:  5,229

Living Area Units:  SquareFeet

Living Area Source:  PublicRecords

Tax Info

Tax Year:  2,025

Tax Lot:  14

Tax Legal Description:  LOT 14 PINE VALLEY RANCHES

Tax Annual Amount:  14828.51

Tax Book Number:  2123-1477

Unit Info

Utilities / Hvac

Heating:  Central, Electric, Zoned

Water Source:  Well

Sewer:  SepticTank

Cool System:  CentralAir, Zoned, CeilingFans

Cooling:  Yes

Heating:  Yes

Utilities:  CableAvailable, ElectricityConnected, PhoneAvailable, WaterConnected

Waterfront / Water

View:  Yes

View:  Garden, Pool, TreesWoods

Schools

Elem:  Tatum Ridge Elementary

Middle:  McIntosh Middle

High:  Booker High

Directions

From I75 take exit for Fruitville heading east then turn left onto Lakewood Ranch Blvd then turn right at first traffic circle then take first right at next traffic circle onto Richardson Road then turn left onto Ranchero Drive then turn right onto El Dorado Drive and the home will be on the right.

This listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty 

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Price & Status History (on davidshippey.com since Mon, Feb 2nd 2026)
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  • Current Price: $1,750,000
  • Price Reduced: $249,999
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6950 El Dorado Drive, Sarasota, Florida has 5 Beds, 3 Full Bath, and 0 Half Bath.
The MLS Number for 6950 El Dorado Drive, Sarasota, Florida is A4679055.
The price for 6950 El Dorado Drive, Sarasota, Florida is $1,750,000.
The status of 6950 El Dorado Drive, Sarasota, Florida is Active.
The subdivision of 6950 El Dorado Drive, Sarasota, Florida is Pine Valley Ranches.
The home located at 6950 El Dorado Drive, Sarasota, Florida was built in 2026.