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Under contractPrice improved $45,000140 days on market
$1,450,000$1,495,000

1040 SYLVAN DRSARASOTA, FL 34234SYLVAN SHORES · Single Family Residence

3Beds
2Baths
1,949Sq ft
0.18 acLot
1-carGarage
1980Built
YesWaterfront

About this home

Under contract-accepting backup offers. An exceptional opportunity awaits to create your dream waterfront retreat in one of Sarasota’s most desirable locations. This unique property offers the rare chance to either complete the existing structure to your exact specifications or design and build a custom home tailored to your vision. Set on a private, serene lot surrounded by lush greenery, the property provides a peaceful, tucked-away feel while still being remarkably close to everything Sarasota has to offer. Enjoy excellent boating water with direct access to Sarasota Bay and the Gulf, maki…

Description as provided by the listing brokerage.

Highlights

  • Water frontage — Canal - Saltwater
  • Balcony
  • Private Yard
  • Ninguno
  • Water
  • Shingle
  • Concrete

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The details

StatusUnder contract
MLS #MFRA4687776
Property typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1980
Lot size0.18 ac
Living area1,949 sq ft
Price per sq ft$744
CDDNo
Taxes$15,027 (2025)
Garage1-car
Stories2
Days on market140
CountySarasota
Flood zoneAE (verify)
ListedMar 29, 2026

Features & property details

Interior

Full baths2
Half baths0
Rooms7
Additional roomsBonus Room,Great Room,Interior In-Law Suite w/Private Entry
FlooringConcrete
AppliancesNone
Interior featuresNinguno
LaundryIn Garage
FireplaceNo
CoolingCentral Air
HeatingCentral, Electric
In-law suite1
In-law suite detailsAttached,Private Entrance

Exterior & lot

Exterior featuresBalcony, Private Yard
Patio & porchDeck, Patio, Rear Porch, Side Porch
ViewWater
Lot featuresFlood Zone, City Limits, Landscaped, Paved
VegetationMature Landscaping
FacesNorth
Road surfaceAsphalt, Paved

Construction

StyleBungalow, Custom
ConstructionConcrete, Stucco
FoundationCrawlspace, Slab
RoofShingle
ConditionCompleted
Living area sourcePublic Records
Building area (sq ft)3,410

Parking

GarageYes
Attached garageYes
CarportNo
Parking featuresDriveway, Garage Door Opener

Pool & water

WaterfrontCanal - Saltwater
Water bodyWHITAKER BAYOU
Water accessBay/Harbor,Gulf/Ocean,Intracoastal Waterway
Water viewCanal
Water extrasLift
Waterfront feet59

Community & HOA

Approval required0
Total monthly fees$0
Total annual fees$0
55+ communityNo
Minimum lease1 Week
Lease restrictions1
Lease notesSee City of Sarasota Regulations
SW communitySylvan Shores

Utilities & efficiency

UtilitiesBB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
SewerPublic Sewer
Water sourcePublic

Financial & terms

CDD0
Tax year2,025
Homestead0
Listing termsCash
OwnershipFee Simple
Special conditionsNone
PossessionClose Of Escrow
ZoningRSF2
OccupantVacant
MLS area34234 - Sarasota

Where it sits

Approximate location shown. Exact address available on request per listing brokerage.

Where you'd be
SYLVAN SHORES, Florida

SARASOTA · Sarasota County

MLS# MFRA4687776Listing courtesy of MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANYLast updated Sep 11, 2026, 9:44 AM
$1,450,0001040 SYLVAN DR · SARASOTA
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