5500 Merrimac Drive

Sarasota, FL 34231

$2,140,000
Price
4
Beds
4
Baths
2,790 Sq. Ft.
$767 / Sq. Ft.
2,790
Sq. Ft.
$767
per Sq. Ft.

Description

One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. 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...One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. 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.
  1. Listed by Steve Abbe • COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
  2. Listed by Shannon Abbe • COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Property Details for 5500 Merrimac Drive

Subdivision Name
PHILLIPPI GARDENS 08
Township
37
Garage Spaces
2
View
Water
Waterfront
Yes
Water View
Canal
LISTING UPDATED: 11/12/2024 02:58 PM

Property Details for 5500 Merrimac Drive

StatusActive
MLS #A4612434
Days on Market208
Taxes$5,178 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1974
Lot Size0.61 AC / 26,520 SF
CountySarasota County

Building Information for 5500 Merrimac Drive

Stories-Year Built1974Building Size-Lot Size0.61 AC / 26,520 SF

Property Information for 5500 Merrimac Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 4133.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Direction Faces: Southwest
  • Directions: Rte. 41/Tamiami Trail to Constitution Blvd. East on Constitution. Left on Merrimac to address.
  • Elementary School: Phillippi Shores Elementary
  • Middle Or Junior School: Brookside Middle
  • High School: Riverview High
  • Mls Major Change Type: Price Decrease
  • Listing Service: Full Service
  • Senior Community: No
  • SW Subdiv Community Name: Phillippi Gardens
  • Unit Number: No
  • Street Number: 5500
  • Street Name: MERRIMAC
  • Street Suffix: DRIVE
  • State: FL
  • City: SARASOTA
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Available For Lease: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage Dimensions: 21x20
  • Garage: Yes
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Approval Required: No
  • Association Fee Requirement: None
  • Association: No
  • CDD: No
  • Tax Book Number: 16-36
  • Tax Legal Description: LOT 162 PHILLIPPI GARDENS UNIT 8 OR 1006-864
  • Tax Lot: 162
  • Tax Year: 2023
Virtual Tour
Property
Lot Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Additional Water Information: On Canal just off the Phillippi Creek
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
  • Parcel Number: 0086060021
  • Total Acreage: 1/2 to less than 1
  • Water Access: Canal - Saltwater
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Body Name: PHILLIPPI CREEK
  • Water Extras: Lift
  • Water Extras: Yes
  • Water: Lift
  • Water Frontage Feet Bayou: 203
  • Water Frontage Feet Canal Salt: 200
  • Zoning: RSF2
  • Zoning Compatible: Yes
  • Living Area: 2790
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built Numeric: 1974
  • Flood Zone Code: AE/x
  • Flood Zone Date: 03-27-2024
  • Flood Zone Panel: 12115C0144G
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Homestead: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Public Survey Range: 18
  • Public Survey Section: 08
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Outdoor Kitchen, Sliding Doors
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Levels: Two
  • Pool Dimensions: 35X12
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Pool: Private
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Spa: Yes
  • Vegetation: Mature Landscaping
  • Waterfront Features: Bayou, Canal - Saltwater
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 403
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bathrooms Full: 4
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fans(s)
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Count: 8.0
  • Water View: Yes
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions 1: 23.1x28.6
  • Room Flooring 1: Tile
  • Room Length 1: 28.6
  • Room Level 1: First
  • Room Type 1: Great Room
  • Room Width 1: 23.1
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions 2: 16.5x11.9
  • Room Flooring 2: Wood
  • Room Length 2: 11.9
  • Room Level 2: First
  • Room Type 2: Bedroom 2
  • Room Width 2: 16.5
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions 3: 16.6x12
  • Room Flooring 3: Wood
  • Room Length 3: 12.0
  • Room Level 3: First
  • Room Type 3: Bedroom 3
  • Room Width 3: 16.6
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions 4: 16.11x12.3
  • Room Flooring 4: Wood
  • Room Length 4: 12.3
  • Room Level 4: First
  • Room Type 4: Bedroom 4
  • Room Width 4: 16.11
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions 5: 9x8.11
  • Room Flooring 5: Tile
  • Room Length 5: 8.11
  • Room Level 5: First
  • Room Type 5: Laundry
  • Room Width 5: 9.0
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions 6: 14.8x15.1
  • Room Flooring 6: Wood
  • Room Length 6: 15.1
  • Room Level 6: Second
  • Room Type 6: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width 6: 14.8
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions 7: 30.9x24
  • Room Length 7: 24.0
  • Room Level 7: First
  • Room Type 7: Balcony/Porch/Lanai
  • Room Width 7: 30.9
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions 8: 11.5x13.9
  • Room Flooring 8: Tile
  • Room Length 8: 13.9
  • Room Level 8: First
  • Room Type 8: Kitchen
  • Room Width 8: 11.5
Rental
Rental Information
  • Minimum Lease Period: 0
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Property History for 5500 Merrimac Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 5500 Merrimac Drive

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2024$6,306 ($525 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths4Total Finished SqFt2,456 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,456 SqFtStories2Lot Size26,520 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1974Year Renovated1999ZoningRSF2CountySARASOTAAPN0086-06-0021Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5500 Merrimac Drive

This home is within Sarasota.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Phillippi Shores Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Brookside Middle School
Public6 to 8

Riverview High School
Public9 to 12

Ese Special Programs
PublicPK to 12

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5500 Merrimac Drive is a single family home for sale in Sarasota, FL 34231. This property was listed for sale on May 30, 2024 by COLDWELL BANKER REALTY, it's currently listed at $2,140,000. It has been on the market for a total of 208 days and was last sold on July 21, 2017. This listing's school district is Sarasota. Nearby schools include Phillippi Shores Elementary School, Brookside Middle School and Riverview High School. 5500 Merrimac Drive is a 4-bed, 4-bath, 2,790 sqft single family home built in 1974.

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Listing Courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER REALTY, Steve Abbe; COLDWELL BANKER REALTY, Shannon Abbe

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