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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,782 sqft
Price per Sqft $449
Subdivision Whitfield Estates Unit 1
MLS Listing ID A4697116
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 1
HOA Fees $40/ann
HOA Y/N Yes
Annual Recurring Fee 40.0
Year Built 1918
Annual Tax Amount $12,662
Lot Size 0.450 Acres
Acres 0.45
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source Stellar MLS
Property Description
reimagined chef's kitchen is a showpiece, featuring Big Chill appliances, an 8-burner gas stove, Quartzite surfaces, a mother-of-pearl backsplash and backlit cabinets. The primary suite on the lower level offers floor-to-ceiling French doors opening to a private porch and the expansive pool deck. Upstairs, 2 ensuite bedrooms feature partial bay views. Hidden details, including a prohibition-era speakeasy/3rd bedroom at the top of the stairs and a secret room, add intrigue and charm. The home's walls, crafted from Ringling railway car paneling, echo its storied past. Recent updates, including new plumbing, electrical, HVAC (5 units), and a new roof with extra tie-down straps, ensure modern comfort while preserving historic character. A detached 2-car garage and 2 driveways provide ample space, while the expansive Palm Beach-style courtyard invites relaxation. As one of the first Ringling Brothers homes in Sarasota, this estate offers a rare opportunity to own a living piece of history in a prime location near Sarasota Bay and downtown.
Location
State FL
County Manatee
Community Whitfield Estates Unit 1
Area 34243 - Sarasota
Zoning RSF3/WR/
Rooms
Other Rooms Bonus Room, Breakfast Room Separate, Den/Library/Office, Florida Room, Formal Dining Room Separate, Formal Living Room Separate
Interior
Interior Features Accessibility Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fans(s), Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Other, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
Heating Central, Electric, Natural Gas, Heat Pump, Propane, Zoned
Cooling Central Air, Humidity Control, Mini-Split Unit(s), Zoned
Flooring Tile, Wood
Fireplaces Type Living Room, Wood Burning
Furnishings Furnished
Fireplace true
Appliance Built-In Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry In Kitchen
Exterior
Exterior Feature Hurricane Shutters, Lighting, Private Mailbox, Sidewalk, Storage
Parking Features Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Ground Level, Open, Parking Pad
Garage Spaces 2.0
Fence Wood
Pool Child Safety Fence, Deck, Heated, In Ground, Lighting, Other
Utilities Available BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Propane, Public, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Well, Water Available, Water Connected
View Y/N Yes
Roof Type Shingle
Porch Patio, Porch, Rear Porch
Attached Garage false
Exposure Southwest
Garage true
Private Pool Yes
Building
Lot Description FloodZone, Historic District, Paved
Story 2
Entry Level Two
Foundation Crawlspace
Lot Size Range 1/4 to less than 1/2
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Custom, Historic, Other
Structure Type Frame
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Florine J. Abel Elementary
Middle Schools Electa Arcotte Lee Magnet
High Schools Bayshore High
Others
Pets Allowed Cats OK, Dogs OK, Yes
Senior Community No
Ownership Fee Simple
Monthly Total Fees $3
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Special Listing Condition None
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