$1,295,000
5645 Churchill Downs Road
Sarasota, FL 34241
Property type
Year built
Lot size
Price / sq ft
HOA dues
Days on market
Flood zone
About this home
Private compound ~ House & Guest House on almost 5 acres tucked at the end of a quiet country lane. Not in flood zone ! This serene oasis includes beautiful pond and 5000 SF outbuilding with successful Pet Resort business, perfect for home-based businesses. The charming, established neighborhood is conveniently located to beautiful beaches and vibrant downtown city life. It is also very HORSE FRIENDLY! The main house (3 Bed/2.1 Bath) & guest house (2 Bed/1.1 Bath) are updated. All buildings have new/newer roofs & windows! Feels far away, yet so close to Siesta Key beaches, downtown Sarasota and SRQ airport. Tons of updates throughout the property. The main house features a modern kitchen and bath updates with a new roof in 2023. The open floor plan and soaring ceilings perfectly frame the lovely views of the L-shaped pond. Thoughtfully designed, this home offers ample storage with a large pantry and separate laundry room with half bath. The large decks provide expansive views of the pond and garden area. The guesthouse, situated well away from the main home, was nicely renovated in 2020. The two-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath cottage with vaulted ceiling and open floor plan feels and lives much larger than its 1,500 square feet. The living room sliders opening to a walled patio/garden space create a private, serene retreat. The freestanding kennel building, measuring about 5,000 square feet, includes reception and grooming areas, plus a half bath. The kennel includes 30 dog runs, nine cat rooms and three isolation areas for flexible accommodations. The proximity to population centers and easy highway access offers so much potential for pet boarding, doggie daycare, professional dog trainers or show handlers. This well-maintained property is truly an unexpected find and a rare opportunity that blends privacy and convenience. If you've been searching for a family compound, home-based business, dog property or horse property, schedule your private tour today. Check out the tour links, and don't miss the drone tour in link 2! More photos available upon request.
Estimated monthly payment
Estimate only. Taxes use the listing's reported amount where available; insurance is a Florida-average estimate. Your actual payment will vary — run a full calculation or talk to a lender.
Price & listing history495 days on market
- Status: ActiveJan 2, 2026
- Listed$2,195,000Jan 7, 2025
- Price reduced$1,295,000
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Facts & features
- Property type
- Residential
- Sub type
- Single Family Residence
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 495
- Subdivision
- Sarasota Plantations
- County
- Sarasota
- Year built
- 1973
- Living area
- 2,541 sq ft
- Price/sq ft
- $510
- Building area
- 2,999 sq ft (Public Records)
- Lot size
- 217,813 sq ft
- Lot category
- 5 to less than 10
- Flood zone
- x (12115c0168g)
- Annual taxes
- $5,153 (2023)
- Parcel #
- 0268140001
- Zoning
- OUE
- MLS #
- A4634600
Interior Details
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full bathrooms
- 3
- Half bathrooms
- 2
- Flooring
- Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate
- Appliances
- Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Wine Refrigerator
- Interior features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fans(s), Coffered Ceiling(s), Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Stories / Levels
- One
- Direction faces
- East
- In-law suite
- Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating
- Central, Electric, Heat Pump
- Cooling
- Central Air, Mini-Split Unit(s)
Parking
- Parking features
- Driveway, Off Street, Oversized, RV Access/Parking
HOA & Financial
- Total monthly fees
- $0/mo
- Total annual fees
- $0
- CDD
- No
- Homestead exemption
- Yes
- Min lease term
- 1 Month
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional
- Ownership
- Fee Simple
- Available for lease
- Yes
- Lease restrictions
- Yes
- Additional lease restrictions
- Please check with appropriate municipal authorities to confirm the appropriate rental requirements and restrictions
Exterior & Construction
- Exterior features
- Dog Run, Storage
- Construction materials
- Block, Stucco
- Roof
- Shingle
- Foundation
- Slab
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Water access
- Yes
- Water view
- Yes
- Road surface
- Asphalt
Utilities
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Water source
- Private, Well
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected
Room Details
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Living Room | First | |
| Kitchen | First | |
| Great Room | First | |
| Dining Room | First | |
| Laundry | First | |
| Primary Bedroom | First | |
| Primary Bathroom | First | |
| Bedroom 2 | First | |
| Bedroom 3 | First | |
| Bathroom 2 | First | |
| Bathroom 3 | First |
Listing Details
- Listing date
- 2024-08-15
- On market date
- 2025-01-07
- Original list price
- $2,195,000
- Occupant type
- Owner
- MLS area
- 34241 - Sarasota
- Listing AOR
- Sarasota - Manatee
- Status changed
- 2026-01-02
- Tax legal description
- W 512.5 FT OF LOT 18, SARASOTA PLANTATIONS, CONTAINING 4.6 C-AC M/L
Flood risk
Minimal-risk area outside the mapped floodplain. Flood insurance is optional and typically low-cost.
Source: FEMA flood zone reported on the listing. Confirm current designation at FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Location
Directions
Clark Rd east to Churchill Downs Rd, property is almost at the end on the right side
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