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Single family home for sale at 1040 Sylvan Dr, Sarasota, FL 34234 | MLS# A4687776 | Listing updated on 2026-09-11
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$1,450,000

Monthly Est:$7,217

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1040 Sylvan Dr, Sarasota, FL 34234

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  • Single Family Residence

  • Built in 1980

  • $-- HOA

  • 7,798 sqft lot

  • $744/sq.ft

Description

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, making it a true paradise for boating and water sport enthusiasts. The property is already equipped with a dock and boat lift, so you can start enjoying the waterfront lifestyle right away. Located on a quiet, tree-lined street, this homesite combines tranquility with convenience. You’ll be just minutes from Bayfront Park, downtown Sarasota’s vibrant shops and restaurants, the Ringling Museum, Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, and the University Town Center. Whether you envision a modern coastal masterpiece or a timeless waterfront estate, this is a rare chance to bring your vision to life in an unbeatable location with outstanding boating access and exceptional privacy.

  • Houzeo last checked: 13 minutes ago
  • Listing updated: September 11, 2026 at 1:44 pm
  • Listing Provided by: Jennifer Linehan (941) 266-7555 | MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY (941) 951-6660
  • Source: Stellar MLS-FL | MLS#: A4687776 Stellar MLS-FL

Property Details

  • Status

    Active Under Contract

  • Type

    Single Family Residence

  • No. of Stories

    2

  • County

    Sarasota County

  • City

    Sarasota

  • Neighborhood

    --

  • Year Built

    1980

  • HOA Fees

    -

  • Finished Area

    1,949 sqft

  • Lot Size

    7,798 sqft lot

  • Basement Area

    - sqft

  • MLS Name

    Stellar MLS

  • MLS Number

    A4687776

  • MLS Status

    Pending

  • Days on Market

    192

  • Cumulative Days on Market

    140

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Location

Facts & Features

Rooms

  • Bedrooms & bathrooms

    Bedrooms: 3

    Bathrooms: 2

  • Great Room

    Level: First

    Area: 285.00 Square Feet

    Dimensions: 19x15

  • Kitchen

    Level: First

    Area: 120.00 Square Feet

    Dimensions: 12x10

  • Dining Room

    Level: First

    Area: 208.00 Square Feet

    Dimensions: 13x16

  • Primary Bedroom

    Level: First

    Area: 165.00 Square Feet

    Dimensions: 15x11

  • Bedroom 2

    Level: First

    Area: 143.00 Square Feet

    Dimensions: 13x11

  • Bedroom 3

    Level: First

    Area: 128.00 Square Feet

    Dimensions: 16x8

  • Additional Bedroom

    Level: Second

    Area: 270.00 Square Feet

    Dimensions: 18x15

Interior

  • Flooring

    Concrete

  • Heating

    Central, Electric

  • Appliances

    None

  • Cooling

    Central Air

  • Exterior Features

    Balcony, Private Yard

  • Interior Features

    Ninguno

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

Construction

  • Year Built

    Year Built: 1980

  • Home type

    Single Family Residence

  • Construction Materials

    Concrete, Stucco

  • Property Condition

    Completed

  • Foundation Details

    Crawlspace, Slab

  • Architectural Style

    Bungalow, Custom

  • Roof

    Shingle

Utilities & Energy

  • Water Source

    Public

  • Parking Features

    Driveway, Garage Door Opener

  • Laundry Features

    In Garage

  • Utilities

    Bb/hs Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Other Features

  • Vegetation

    Mature Landscaping

  • Patio And Porch Features

    Deck, Patio, Rear Porch, Side Porch

  • Lot Features

    Flood Zone, City Limits, Landscaped, Paved

  • Subdivision Name

    Sylvan Shores

Price History

DateEventPrice

08/19/2026

Source: mls_logoStellar MLS-FL #MFRA4687776

Contingent (Active Under Contract)

$1,450,000 -3.01%

$744/sqft

03/30/2026

Source: mls_logoStellar MLS-FL #MFRA4687776

Listed for Sale

$1,495,000 +99.33%

$767/sqft

03/18/2019

Source: mls_logoStellar MLS-FL #MFRA4427465

Sold

$750,000

$385/sqft

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