Sold
Last Sold Price
256,568 Lot Size5.89 Acres
Whidden Rd, Sarasota, FL 34240
LandProperty Type
5.89 acresLot Size

Description

Remember the show Green Acres? Land Spreadin’ out so far and wide, keep the city just give me that countryside. . .” This gorgeous 5.89 acres in east Sarasota will have YOU singing too! The moment you turn onto Whidden Road and experience the natural oak canopy you will immediately feel your blood pressure drop. This meandering country road will have you longing for a time when life was simpler, air was fresher, and roads were unencumbered by traffic. When you reach this gorgeous property and step...Remember the show Green Acres? Land Spreadin’ out so far and wide, keep the city just give me that countryside. . .” This gorgeous 5.89 acres in east Sarasota will have YOU singing too! The moment you turn onto Whidden Road and experience the natural oak canopy you will immediately feel your blood pressure drop. This meandering country road will have you longing for a time when life was simpler, air was fresher, and roads were unencumbered by traffic. When you reach this gorgeous property and step out of your car to take in the beauty it hits you. . .you don’t have to dream it, you can LIVE it! This rare acreage is graced by several ancient, towering oak trees and has plenty of cleared space; there is even a small pond at one corner of the property just waiting for you to clear the brush and bring it back to life! If you have animals (or want to have them) bring them along too! This parcel is large enough for you to choose a prime homesite and still have plenty of room for a barn and pasture. If you want even more space to stretch your legs then you’re in luck; Old Miakka Preserve is just across the street and offers 132 acres of natural, Florida habitat with over 4 miles of unpaved hiking trails. So if you’ve been thinking about a simpler life with space to breathe make the drive to East Sarasota and take a look for yourself, you’ll be glad you did.
  • Listed by: Tony Boothby 941.799.1948 tonyboothby@michaelsaunders.com Brokerage DRE #2029530 • MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY
Listing closed: 12/28/2018 12:00 AM • Source: MFRMLS, MLS#: A4420672

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Property Information for Whidden Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,239 / year
  • MLS Type: Land
  • Township: 36
  • Waterfront: No
Building Information
  • Lot Size: 5.89 AC
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Horses Allowed
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Directions: Take Fruitville Road EAST all the way until it ends. Take a RIGHT on Miakka Road. In ½ mile take a LEFT on to Whidden Road (unpaved). Property is 1 mile down Whidden Road on the right.
  • Elementary School: Tatum Ridge Elementary
  • Middle Or Junior School: McIntosh Middle
  • High School: Booker High
  • Mls Major Change Type: Sold
  • Major Change Type: Closed
  • Listing Service: Full Service
  • Road Frontage Type: Street Unpaved, County Road
  • SW Subdiv Community Name: Not Applicable
  • Street Name: WHIDDEN
  • Street Suffix: ROAD
  • State: FL
  • City: SARASOTA
Parking
  • Available For Lease: No
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Requirement: None
  • Association: No
  • CDD: No
  • Tax Legal Description: COM AT NE COR OF SEC 25-36-20 TH W ALG N LINE OF SAID SEC, 660 FT FOR POB TH S 00-31-26 W 708.73 FT TH N 89-52-53 W 359.15 FT TH N 00-02-50 E 707.96 FT TO N LINE OF SAID SEC TH E 365.05 FT TO POB,
  • Tax Lot: 0
  • Tax Year: 2017
Property
Lot Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Current Adjacent Use: Residential
  • Current Use: Unimproved
  • Easements: Ingress/Egress
  • Lot Features: Cleared, In County, Level
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0
  • Parcel Number: 0553001006
  • Total Acreage: 5 to less than 10
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Extras: No
  • Zoning: OUE
  • Lot Dimensions: 0
Property and Assessments
  • Flood Zone Code: X
  • Flood Zone Date: 11-04-2016
  • Flood Zone Panel: 12115C0185F
  • Public Survey Range: 20
  • Public Survey Section: 25
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Other
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Vegetation: Oak Trees, Trees
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 0
Interior Features
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Water View: No
Rental
Rental Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Property History for Whidden Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 28, 2018

Sold

MFRMLS #A4420672

$115,000
Dec 13, 2018

Pending

MFRMLS #A4420672

Dec 5, 2018

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #A4420672

$130,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/28/2018

Sold

MFRMLS #A4420672

$115,000
12/13/2018

Pending

MFRMLS #A4420672

12/05/2018

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #A4420672

$130,000

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Schools near Whidden Road

This home is within Sarasota.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Tatum Ridge Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Mcintosh Middle School
Public6 to 8

Booker High School
Public9 to 12

Sarasota Suncoast Academy
CharterK to 8

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