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Sarasota,FL 34234
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 936 sqft
Price per Sqft $511
Subdivision Bay Haven
MLS Listing ID TB8356987
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N No
Originating Board Stellar MLS
Year Built 1941
Annual Tax Amount $2,358
Lot Size 9,147 Sqft
Acres 0.21
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
Amazing 1941 pecky-cypress bungalow with metal roof on botanical garden like double lot in historic Indian Beach-Sapphire Shores neighborhood, west of trail. Two blocks to Indian Beach Park on beautiful Sarasota Bay is great for swimming, watch the sunset or drop in your kayak. Newer homes don't have this level of materials and craftsmanship. Unique 84-yr old home has no drywall: Old-growth timber floors, walls and ceilings. Best of both worlds: charming, private and close to everything! It's 287 ft. to Ringing College of Art & Design, 1.5 miles to downtown, minutes to gulf beaches, world class dining, nightlife, comedy club, etc. USF, New College, Van Wezel Performing Arts Center and Ringling Art Museum are just down the street. This home sustained no water or wind damage in Hurricane Milton. Parcel is approx. 13 ft. above mean sea level and home is elevated 2 ft. off the ground. 60+ stands of Kanapaha (aka Wong Chuk or Royal) bamboo act as wind breaks to protect home. This bamboo is hardy to -20 degrees, grows 60 ft. tall and is incredibly dense when mature. Coupled with existing bamboo/trees/privacy fencing, the home has very good protection from high winds. These gorgeous vintage jewel box cottages are getting very difficult to find and very expensive. Walk across the street for authentic Cuban food, Pho, Italian, funky brew-pub, coffee shop, etc. Your new home in paradise awaits your touches. You'll love your charming, relaxing vintage home in eclectic, funky North Sarasota. Need to catch a flight? It's 1.6 miles to Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. Recent $5K fire-place renovation. Convenient 1 hour drive to Tampa/St. Pete, 2.5 hrs to Orlando, and 3 hrs to Miami; Why PECKY CYPRESS? Distinctive Aesthetic -Pecky cypress has natural, irregular "pocketing" or hollow streaks caused by a fungus that attacks the tree's heartwood. This creates a weathered, textured look that gives homes a warm, old-world character; Durability & Rot Resistance - Cypress is naturally resistant to rot, moisture, and insects (especially termites), making it ideal for humid or wet environments like FL; Low Maintenance - Because of its resistance to decay, pecky cypress requires less upkeep compared to other wood types; Historical & Coastal Appeal - Pecky cypress was commonly used in older FL homes, particularly in the 1920s-50s, and is associated with classic Southern, coastal, and even mid-century architecture; Unique & High-End Appeal - It's not mass-produced like other woods, so it adds a custom, one-of-a-kind touch to homes, making them feel more luxurious and distinctive.
Location
State FL
County Sarasota
Community Bay Haven
Zoning RSF3
Interior
Interior Features Ceiling Fans(s),Crown Molding,High Ceilings,Thermostat
Heating Central,Electric
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood
Fireplace true
Appliance Convection Oven,Dryer,Electric Water Heater,Refrigerator,Washer
Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup,Inside,Washer Hookup
Exterior
Exterior Feature Awning(s)
Parking Features Other
Utilities Available Cable Available,Electricity Connected,Phone Available,Sewer Connected,Street Lights,Water Connected
Roof Type Metal
Garage false
Private Pool No
Building
Entry Level One
Foundation Crawlspace
Lot Size Range 0 to less than 1/4
Sewer Public Sewer
Water None
Structure Type Cedar
New Construction false
Others
Senior Community No
Ownership Fee Simple
Acceptable Financing Cash
Listing Terms Cash
Special Listing Condition None
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