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$999,000 | 5 beds | 3 full baths | N/A half baths | 3,470 sqft
Sarasota, FL 34234
- 5Beds
- 3.00Total Baths
- 3 Full, 0 HalfBaths
- 3,470SqFt
- 1957Year Built
- 2.39Acres
- MLS# A4678237
- Residential
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Pending
- Approx Time on Market5 months, 1 day
- Area34234 - Sarasota
- CountySarasota
- Subdivision Desoto Acres
Overview
Under contract-accepting backup offers. Discover the extraordinary charm of 3012 Desoto Road, an exceptional property nestled in the heart of Desoto Acres. Spanning an impressive 2.4 acresnearly a hectare of prime landthis unique estate features a serene pond and five on-site buildings. * * * Step inside the main house, a historic gem built in 1957, offering 3,470 square feet of character and warmth. Adorned with terrazzo floors, smooth ceilings, two inviting stone fireplaces, and warm wood paneling, this home exudes the timeless charm characteristic of properties of its era. With five spacious bedrooms and a den equipped with a Murphy bedoften utilized as a sixth bedroomtheres ample space for family and guests. The large pool, enclosed in an elevated cage installed in 2012, invites you to relax and enjoy the view of the expansive surrounding property and spectacular canopy trees. The large on-property pond offers peaceful spaces for quiet reflection and the enjoyment of its natural beauty. * * *The delightful 1,000-square-foot guest house, built in 1994 and fully renovated just three years ago, features one bedroom and a full bath, making it perfect for visitors or as a private retreat. * * * Among the 3 additional on-site buildings, youll find a self-contained, air-conditioned atomic bomb shelter with a bath that dates back to the 1950s (remember the Cold War or the Bay of Pigs?) - - - it is still fully functional today; a handy storage shed; and, even though the home is connected to public water, the water utility building houses a water pump, ensuring you have reliable access to water in any emergency. * * * This property has a rich history, having served as an auxiliary rectory for Catholic priests for decades. The expansive property provides a serene sense of seclusion - - - and with 14 strategically placed security cameras, an unparalleled sense of safety. * * * All the windows are hurricane-strength, the pool was just resurfaced in 2023, and the inclusion of an electric car charger in the two-car garage adds to the propertys modern conveniences. Offered with most furnishings included, this home is not just a place to live but a unique lifestyle opportunity. Its distinctive character has even attracted the attention of television, with an episode of ""Cops"" filmed inside, making it a part of pop culture lore. Don't miss your chance to own this remarkable estate!
Agriculture / Farm
Association Fees / Info
Pets Allowed: Yes
Association: Yes
Bathroom Info
Total Baths: 3.00
Fullbaths: 3
Building Info
Window Features: WindowTreatments
Roof: Shingle
Building Area Source: PublicRecords
Buyer Compensation
Exterior Features
Pool Features: InGround, PoolSweep, ScreenEnclosure
Patio: RearPorch, Enclosed, Screened
Pool Private: Yes
Exterior Features: Lighting
Fees / Restrictions
Financial
Original Price: $1,200,000
Garage / Parking
Parking Features: Driveway, ElectricVehicleChargingStations, Garage, GarageDoorOpener, Guest, GarageFacesSide
Attached Garage: Yes
Garage: Yes
Green / Env Info
Interior Features
Fireplace Desc: LivingRoom, Stone, WoodBurning
Fireplace: Yes
Floors: Slate, Terrazzo
Levels: One
Laundry Features: WasherHookup, ElectricDryerHookup, InKitchen
Interior Features: CeilingFans, EatInKitchen, MainLevelPrimary, StoneCounters, WindowTreatments, SeparateFormalDiningRoom
Appliances: BarFridge, BuiltInOven, Dryer, Dishwasher, ElectricWaterHeater, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, RangeHood, Washer
Lot Info
Direction Remarks: From University Parkway, turn south onto Tuttle Avenue. Then turn left on Desoto Road. This home will be on the far right hand corner at the intersection of Desoto Road and Traylor Avenue. Turn right onto Traylor Avenue. The driveway will be immediately on your left off of Traylor Avenue.
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 2.39
Lot Sqft: 104,124
Vegetation: PartiallyWooded
Lot Desc: CornerLot, OutsideCityLimits, Landscaped
Misc
Other
Other Structures: GuestHouse, Other, Sheds
Special Conditions: None
Security Features: SecuritySystem, ClosedCircuitCameras
Other Rooms Info
Property Info
Section: 04
Class Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Construction Materials: Block, Stucco
Stories: 1
Foundation: Slab
Human Modified: Yes
Room Info
Total Rooms: 15
Sqft Info
Sqft: 3,470
Bulding Area Sqft: 4,141
Living Area Units: SquareFeet
Living Area Source: PublicRecords
Tax Info
Tax Year: 2,025
Tax Lot: 5
Tax Legal Description: LOT 5 LESS R/W DESC IN RPB 2 PG 10 ALSO LESS CHANCERY ORDER BOOK 3 PAGE 206 & W 25 FT OF LOT 6 BLK H DESOTO ACRES ORI 2001041302
Tax Block: H
Tax Annual Amount: 1143
Tax Book Number: 2-10
Unit Info
Utilities / Hvac
Heating: Central, Electric
Water Source: Public
Sewer: PublicSewer, SepticTank
Cool System: CentralAir, CeilingFans
Cooling: Yes
Heating: Yes
Utilities: CableConnected, HighSpeedInternetAvailable
Waterfront / Water
Waterfront: Yes
Waterfront Features: Pond
View: Yes
Water Body Name: POND LOCATED ON THE PROPERTY
View: Pond, Water
Directions
From University Parkway, turn south onto Tuttle Avenue. Then turn left on Desoto Road. This home will be on the far right hand corner at the intersection of Desoto Road and Traylor Avenue. Turn right onto Traylor Avenue. The driveway will be immediately on your left off of Traylor Avenue.This listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty
MLS# A4694609 
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3012 Desoto Road, Sarasota, Florida has 5 Beds, 3 Full Bath, and 0 Half Bath.
The MLS Number for 3012 Desoto Road, Sarasota, Florida is A4678237.
The price for 3012 Desoto Road, Sarasota, Florida is $999,000.
The status of 3012 Desoto Road, Sarasota, Florida is Pending.
The subdivision of 3012 Desoto Road, Sarasota, Florida is Desoto Acres.
The home located at 3012 Desoto Road, Sarasota, Florida was built in 2026.