#A4638686, Traci Bolen, Listing office: EXP REALTY LLC
$1,875,000 List price
5500 Merrimac Dr Sarasota, FL 34231
4 beds
4 full
2,790 sqft
0.6 acres
$672 / sqft
House
Property details
About 5500 Merrimac Dr
One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. DOUBLE LOT ON A PRIVATE WATERFRONT PENINSULA! This property is the quintessential location for living an incredible Florida lifestyle. The home itself is unique, offering space that lends itself to anything you can imagine. With four bedrooms, some of which can be configured to other uses, and 4 full baths, this home is made for entertaining. But you may find the pièce de résistance is outside, as the oversized .61-acre lot is beautifully situated on two waterways just off Phillippi Creek. With over 400 feet of private water frontage, this property is truly your tropical oasis, quiet and peaceful, yet close to everything you need. The house itself has been continuously updated from 2017-2024. Exploring the interior, you will find a great room with a dual sided wood burning fireplace, large, updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, farmhouse sink and pot filler. With 3 bedrooms on the first floor (one en-suite), and a master suite on the 2nd floor, there is room for residents and guests alike. The balcony off the 2nd floor provides gorgeous views, morning and night, with big blue-sky views to sunrises and sunsets. Want to feel like you are on vacation every day of the year? This home is made for tropical living. It has an outdoor tiki hut with a bar and grill, 2 outdoor fire pits, 5 zone outdoor exterior low voltage automatic night lighting, a pool, spa and boat lift. Other upgrades include a new boat house in 2019, new seawall in 2023/2024, two new A/C in 2019, and septic to sewer conversion in 2018. Tucked away at the end of cul-de-sac in Phillippi Gardens, the location is ideal, While the neighbor is private and quiet, it is close to The Landings and other shopping and eatery venues, a short bike ride to Gulf beaches, and not far from the vibrant downtown of Sarasota and all its cultural and recreational offerings. You truly must see this amazing property to appreciate all it has to offer.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral, Electric
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Zoned
Size2,790 sqft
Lot size0.61 Acres
Year built1974
MLS #A4652628
Attached garage2 spaces
WaterfrontBayou, Canal
FireplaceWood Burning
ViewWater
Private poolYes
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Vinyl
- Interior: Ceiling Fans(s)
- Fireplace: Wood Burning
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Private Pool: Yes
- Waterfront: Bayou, Canal
- View: Water
- Exterior: Balcony, Outdoor Kitchen, Sliding Doors
- Heating: Central, Electric
- Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
- List Price: $1,875,000
- Price/SqFt: $672
- HOA Amount: $0
- Annual Tax Amount: $6,096
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Cul-De-Sac
- Directions: Rte. 41/Tamiami Trail to Constitution Blvd. East on Constitution. Left on Merrimac to address.
- Year Built: 1974
- Living Area: 2,790 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.61 Acres
- MLS Number: A4652628
- MLS Name: MFRMLS
- Office Name: COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
- Office Phone: (941) 383-6411
- Listing Agent: Steve Abbe
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2017 | Home Sold | $450,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $477,786 | $6,096 |
| 2022 | $463,870 | $5,914 |
| 2021 | $450,359 | $5,914 |
| 2020 | $444,141 | $5,914 |
| 2019 | $424,639 | $5,640 |
| 2018 | $416,721 | $5,369 |
| 2017 | $302,391 | $3,976 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
8
Phillippi Shores Elementary School
Public Magnet PK-5
0.8 mi
•4747 S Tamiami Trl
7
Gulf Gate Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.3 mi
•6500 S Lockwood Ridge Rd
5
Wilkinson Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.8 mi
•3400 Wilkinson 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 $43,571. The most common annual income of people living in Sarasota, FL is between $35k-100k. Most families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
40%
<35k
46%
35k-100k
13%
100k-200k
1%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
51%
Single, No Kids
6%
Single, with Kids
34%
Married, No Kids
9%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
7%
<11 yrs old
5%
12-17 yrs old
13%
18-34 yrs old
41%
35-64 yrs old
34%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Horse Races
Hiking/backpacking
PGA/LPGA
Where do the neighbors shop?
Stein Mart
Nordstrom Rack
Chico's
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
LongHorn Steakhouse
Chipotle
Bonefish Grill
What do the neighbors drive?
Buick
Mazda
Lincoln
What do the neighbors listen to?
Contemporary Inspirational
Rock
Classical
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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About 5500 Merrimac Dr
The listing price of 5500 Merrimac Dr property is $1,875,000.
The property 5500 Merrimac Dr is a house located in Sarasota, Florida, 34231.
Active Listing: 5500 Merrimac Dr is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 5500 Merrimac Dr are: Phillippi Shores Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Gulf Gate Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Wilkinson Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Brookside Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Imagine School at Palmer Ranch (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Sarasota Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Sarasota Virtual Instruction Program (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Riverview High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Suncoast Polytechnical High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $6,096 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on July 21, 2017 for $450,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 5500 Merrimac Dr has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.
The property 5500 Merrimac Dr is 2,790 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 5500 Merrimac Dr is 1974.
This home is located at 5500 Merrimac Dr in Sarasota, FL and zip code 34231. This 2,790 square foot home, which was built in 1974, sits on a 0.61 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 17, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,875,000.
Sarasota, FL housing market in June 2025 saw over 23 listings sold above listed price, more than 51 sold at listed price and over 364 sold below. Between May and June 2025, Sarasota, FL real estate market has seen decrease in the number of listings by 2%. Listings spent 72 days on the market in June 2025, and had a median list price of $495,118 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.