Price Reduction - Waterfront - Eco Friendly
Address
5595 Merrimac DRIVE, SARASOTA, FL
Price
$ 950,000
Property Attributes
  • MLS#A4600561
  • TypeSingle Family
  • CountySARASOTA
  • CitySARASOTA
  • AreaSarasota-Gulf Gate Branch
  • NeighborhoodPhillippi Gardens 08
  • Zip34231
  • StyleSingle Family Residence
  • Year Built1962
  • Taxes$ 6320
  • Price$ 950,000
  • Bedrooms3
  • Full Bathrooms2
  • Half Bathrooms2
  • Sqr Footage1732
  • Lot Size0.3 Acres
Data Source:
Stellar MLS
Property Description

Welcome to your dream home in the highly sought-after Phillippi Gardens community! This stunning residence boasts a wealth of upgrades and luxurious features, ensuring a lifestyle of comfort, convenience, and elegance. As you step inside, you'll immediately notice the attention to detail and quality craftsmanship that defines this home. The split bedroom floorplan offers three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and two NEW half bathrooms, providing ample space for relaxation and privacy. A few upgrades include a new roof with a current wind mitigation certification, new hurricane-rated PGT windows, along with hurricane-rated bi-fold patio doors, and a bi-fold window over the kitchen sink, seamlessly blending the indoor and outdoor living area and maximizing your entertaining space. Stay comfortable year-round with the brand new AC system equipped with a heat pump. The kitchen is a chef's delight, featuring stainless steel appliances, including an induction stove and an always-on hot water system, subway tile backsplash, quartz countertops, pendant lighting and an oversized center island which provides added seating and space to prepare your next meal. The primary suite has an architect designed floorplan with a grand walk-in closet that boasts built-in cabinets for optimal storage and an attached en-suite bathroom with a massive walk-in shower, double sinks and gorgeous ceramic tile flooring. A washer and dryer are conveniently located off the primary closet, making laundry days a breeze. Off the back you can enjoy outdoor living to the fullest with the pristine pool overlooking the rear canal, the perfect spot for star gazing off the lanai and watching many picturesque sunrises over the creek. The pool cage was recently replaced as well as newly installed travertine pavers, complemented by new pool equipment, including a Pentair filter and variable speed pump. A drip irrigation system ensures lush greenery in the garden areas surrounding the pool and northern border. Entertain guests effortlessly with the pool bathroom conveniently leading out to the pool/patio area, complete with an outlet for a hot tub, creating the ultimate outdoor oasis. All upgrades were completed in 2022 minus the roof in 2021. This wonderful neighborhood has no HOA, no CDD restrictions and is nearby all of the essentials. Just a 5-minute drive to the world-famous Siesta Key Beach, and Downtown Sarasota and St. Armands Circle are a short drive away for more dining and cultural activities. You can walk to the farmers market at Phillippi Estate Park; Gulf Gate shops & Detweilers! Don't miss the opportunity to make this exquisite property your own – schedule your showing today and make this dream a reality!

Elementary School Middle School High School
Phillippi Shores Elementary Brookside Middle Riverview High
Price History
3/1/2024 Listed $1,050,000
4/8/2024 5% - $999,000
4/25/2024 5% - $950,000

General Features

Interior Features Ceiling Fan(s),Eating Space In Kitchen,Open Floorplan,Primary Bedroom Main Floor,Solid Surface Counters,Walk-In Closet(s),Window Treatments
Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Central,Heat Pump
Cooling Central Air
Utilities Electricity Connected,Sewer Connected,Sprinkler Well,Water Connected
Roof Shingle
Appliances Built-In Oven,Convection Oven,Cooktop,Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer
Exterior Features Lighting,Sidewalk,Sliding Doors
Zoning RSF2
Garage Spaces 2
Pool Features Gunite,In Ground
Construction Materials Stucco
Year Built 1962
Electric Photovoltaics Seller Owned
View Water
Levels One
Property SubType Single Family Residence
Tax Year 2023
Percent Ownership Fee Simple
Waterfront Features Creek
County Sarasota
New Construction No
Property Type Residential
HOA / Comm Assn No
Attached Garage Yes
Subdivision Name PHILLIPPI GARDENS 08
Facing Direction West
Garage Y/N Yes
Green Energy Generation Solar
Total Rooms 8
Status Active
Directions Head north toward Webber St,Turn left onto Webber St,Turn left onto S Tamiami Trail,Turn left onto Constitution Blvd,Turn left onto Constitution Blvd,Turn left onto Merrimac Dr,House is on the corner
High School Riverview High
City SARASOTA
Buyer Agent Compensation 2.5%
Body of Water Phillippi Creek
Senior Community Y/N No
MLS Area 34231 - Sarasota/Gulf Gate Branch
Lot Size Square Feet 12975
Private Pool Yes
Waterfront Y/N Yes
Carport Y/N No
Street Name Merrimac
Listing Terms Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
Elementary School Phillippi Shores Elementary
Tax Annual Amount 6320
Middle/Junior High School Brookside Middle
Public Remarks Welcome to your dream home in the highly sought-after Phillippi Gardens community! This stunning residence boasts a wealth of upgrades and luxurious features,ensuring a lifestyle of comfort,convenien
Lease Considered Y/N Yes
Virtual Tour https://www.zillow.com/view-imx/cc4d197d-6836-4be1-899d-47c6868b081b?setAttribution=mls&wl=true&initialViewType=pano&utm_source=dashboard
Days on Market 55
Standard Status Active
Tax Lot 169
Legal Description LOT 169 PHILLIPPI GARDENS UNIT 8
Water View Creek
Water Access Type Creek
Minimum Lease No Minimum

Interior Features

Flooring Terrazzo
Fireplace Features Other Room
Air Conditioning Y/N Yes
Heating Y/N Yes
Window Features Window Treatments
Fireplace Y/N Yes
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 2
Street Suffix DRIVE
Laundry Features In Garage
Total Bedrooms 3
LivingAreaSource Public Records
Total Baths 4
Living Area Units Square Feet

Exterior Features

Water Source Public
Lot Size Area 12975
Foundation Details Slab
Building Area Total 3222
Lot Size Acres 0.3
Road Surface Type Paved
Lot Size Units Square Feet
Covered Spaces 2

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Property vs Single Family Average in 34231

Price
AVG $1.35M
$950K
Taxes
AVG $6,102
$6,320
Visits
AVG 617
1798
Data Provided by Inside Real Estate®
Year Built
AVG 1979
1962

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