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$9,797 Closing Credit¹
#A4621359, Christina Gaskill, Listing Office: COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
$1,578,000 List price
2605 Desoto Rd Sarasota, FL 34234
$10,000
Closing credit¹
5 beds
4 full, 1 partial
5,958 sqft
2.2 acres
$265 / sqft
House
Property details
About 2605 Desoto Rd
MAGNIFICENT COUNTRY ESTATE IN THE HEART OF TOWN...You will fall in love with this 5950 square foot RUTH RICHMOND Retro HOME built in DeSoto Acres on 2.18 Acres and only 3 miles to downtown Sarasota! Once you enter through the stately gated entrance you are greeted with engaging curb appeal and a beautiful brick courtyard. The 3,000 square foot main home was built with high ceilings, crown molding, terrazzo flooring and has THREE Ensuites, a huge living room & dining room, oversized kitchen with an abundance of cabinetry and a wonderful Florida room with vistas of the 32'x16' caged pool. There is a 3000+/- square foot addition connected with a vestibule and creating a rear courtyard around the pool patio. This additional space includes a huge family/rec room, banquet hall size kitchen, two additional bedrooms, storage room and a room with a private entrance that could be an office, another bedroom or what ever one needs. A TOTAL OF 5958 heated and cooled square feet, 5+ bedrooms (could be up to 7 bedrooms) and 4.5 baths, 2 kitchens, a two car garage, 2 car carport, large chicken coop, huge screened and shaded orchid garden and a concrete and mosaic koi pond. Your new estate has been very well preserved and has a 4.5 year old tile roof, Reverse osmosis/water filtration, central vacuum, new well pump and multiple hard wired smoke detectors. A great home for the extended family, or home office/business, Daycare/nursery, Air BnB, Guest House, Plant nursery, ALF (Assisted Living Facility), etc. DeSoto Acres is a community of "Like size lots" only 3 miles to downtown Sarasota; it is a registered bird sanctuary and has an County overlay allowing horses, goats, chicken and roosters. Close to downtown Sarasota, Bradenton & I-75/UTC. You won't believe your eyes!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral, Electric
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Zoned
Size5,958 sqft
Lot size2.18 Acres
Year built1968
ParkingCircular Driveway, Covered, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Ground Level, Off Street
MLS #A4634295
Attached garage2 spaces
ViewPark, Pool, Trees/Woods
Private poolYes
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Water Filtration System, Water Softener
- Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Tile, Terrazzo
- Interior: Accessibility Features, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fans(s), Central Vaccum, Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Private Pool: Yes
- Parking: Circular Driveway, Covered, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Ground Level, Off Street
- View: Park, Pool, Trees/Woods
- Exterior: Courtyard, Outdoor Shower, Private Mailbox, Rain Gutters, Sliding Doors
- Architectural Style: Courtyard, Mid-Century Modern, Patio Home, Mediterranean
- Heating: Central, Electric
- Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
- List Price: $1,578,000
- Price/SqFt: $264
- HOA Amount: $0 Annually
- Annual Tax Amount: $6,442
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Cleared, Level, Near Public Transit, Sidewalk, Paved
- Directions: From Tuttle Road and DeSoto Road head WEST on DeSOTO Road to home on the right. The gate will be opened for your appointment.
- Year Built: 1968
- Living Area: 5,958 SqFt
- Lot Size: 2.18 Acres
- MLS Number: A4634295
- MLS Name: MFRMLS
- Office Name: VUE REALTY, LLC
- Listing Agent: Scotty Ledford
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 06, 2002 | Home Sold | $420,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $484,149 | $6,442 |
| 2022 | $470,048 | $6,317 |
| 2021 | $456,357 | $6,317 |
| 2020 | $450,056 | $5,958 |
| 2019 | $419,019 | $5,532 |
| 2018 | $419,900 | $5,971 |
| 2017 | $393,000 | $5,725 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
Marjorie G. Kinnan Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.6 mi
•3415 Tallevast Rd
4
Emma E. Booker Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.7 mi
•2350 Dr Martin Luther King Way
4
Gocio Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.7 mi
•3450 Gocio Rd
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $48,868. Residents of Sarasota, FL typically earn less than $<35k each year. The majority of families are married, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
33%
<35k
31%
35k-100k
21%
100k-200k
15%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
38%
Single, No Kids
8%
Single, with Kids
40%
Married, No Kids
14%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
7%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
13%
18-34 yrs old
47%
35-64 yrs old
25%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
PGA/LPGA
Horse Races
Hiking/backpacking
Where do the neighbors shop?
Stein Mart
Nordstrom Rack
Chico's
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Bonefish Grill
LongHorn Steakhouse
Chipotle
What do the neighbors drive?
Lincoln
Buick
Mazda
What do the neighbors listen to?
Classical
Contemporary Inspirational
Rock
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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About 2605 Desoto Rd
The listing price of 2605 Desoto Rd property is $1,578,000.
The property 2605 Desoto Rd is a house located in Sarasota, Florida, 34234.
Active Listing: 2605 Desoto Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 2605 Desoto Rd are: Marjorie G. Kinnan Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Emma E. Booker Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Gocio Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Booker Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Sarasota Academy of the Arts (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Booker High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Sarasota Military Academy (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Sarasota High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $6,442 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on November 6, 2002 for $420,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 2605 Desoto Rd has 5 bedrooms and 4 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 2605 Desoto Rd is 5,958 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 2605 Desoto Rd is 1968.
This home is located at 2605 Desoto Rd in Sarasota, FL and zip code 34234. This 5,958 square foot home, which was built in 1968, sits on a 2.18 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 10, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,578,000.
Sarasota, FL housing market in April 2025 saw over 35 listings sold above listed price, more than 77 sold at listed price and over 421 sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Sarasota, FL between March and April 2025 increased by 1.6%. In April 2025, listings were on the market for 69 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $500,494.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.