$880,000
455 Acacia Drive
Sarasota, FL 34234
Listing updated: June 11, 2026 at 8:02 AM ET
Property type
Year built
Lot size
Price / sq ft
HOA dues
Days on market
Garage spaces
Flood zone
About this home
Under contract-accepting backup offers. Step into timeless elegance with this stunning 3-bedroom, 2-bath Spanish Eclectic bungalow nestled in the heart of sought after Sapphire Shores. Rich in character and historic detail, this residence showcases dramatic architectural elements including beamed and coffered ceilings, gleaming oak floors throughout, and expansive windows that bathe every room in natural light. The spacious “sunken” living room centers around a show-stopping, decoratively carved mantelpiece, perfectly blending artistry with old-world charm. Each space offers a unique sense of craftmanship, from graceful arches to finely detailed trim, evoking romance and warmth of classic Mediterranean design. The current owner has elevated this home with a seamless addition: a stunning primary suite with a vaulted ceiling, French doors leading to a private back yard and a walk-in closet. Other “modern” updates include a spacious kitchen with and island and adjacent dinette, interior laundry and a 2-car garage accessed by a covered walkway; a loggia in keeping with the traditional nature of this architecture. Located just steps away from Sun Circle Park, Sarasota Bay, the Ringling Museum and the vibrant arts scene, this home is ideal for those seeking history, charm and convenience in one of Sarasota’s most beloved neighborhoods. Sapphire Shores in an eclectic waterfront neighborhood dating back to the Ringling Era and is now a combination of historic Mediterranean mansions, classic ranches and new construction. Live here amidst Sarasota's most significant cultural & educational institutions and you're only 2 miles north of downtown Sarasota, a 12-minute drive to St. Armands Circle and the beaches of Lido and Longboat Key and an equal distance to University Parkway anchored on the west by SRQ International Airport and UTC Mall and I75 on the east.
Estimated monthly payment
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Price & listing history319 days on market
- Status: PendingJun 11, 2026
- Listed$1,650,000Jul 27, 2025
- Price reduced$880,000
Facts & features
- Property type
- Residential
- Sub type
- Single Family Residence
- Status
- Pending
- Days on market
- 319
- Subdivision
- Sapphire Shores
- County
- Sarasota
- Year built
- 1925
- Living area
- 1,994 sq ft
- Price/sq ft
- $441
- Building area
- 2,768 sq ft (Public Records)
- Lot size
- 10,100 sq ft
- Lot category
- 0 to less than 1/4
- Flood zone
- X
- Garage
- 2 spaces
- Annual taxes
- $2,493 (2024)
- Parcel #
- 2001120036
- Zoning
- RSF2
- MLS #
- A4659947
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Interior Details
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Flooring
- Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wood
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
- Interior features
- Ceiling Fans(s), Coffered Ceiling(s), Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Stories / Levels
- One
- Direction faces
- South
- Fireplace
- Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating
- Central, Electric, Zoned
- Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Attached garage
- No
HOA & Financial
- Total monthly fees
- $0/mo
- Total annual fees
- $0
- CDD
- No
- Homestead exemption
- Yes
- Min lease term
- 1 Week
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional
- Ownership
- Fee Simple
- Available for lease
- Yes
- Lease restrictions
- Yes
- Additional lease restrictions
- Leasing subject to City Ordinance.
Exterior & Construction
- Exterior features
- French Doors, Sidewalk
- Construction materials
- Block, Stucco
- Roof
- Membrane, Shingle
- Foundation
- Crawlspace
- Road surface
- Asphalt
Utilities
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water source
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Room Details
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Bedroom 2 | First | 12x15 |
| Bedroom 3 | First | 11x12 |
| Bathroom 2 | First | |
| Primary Bedroom | First | 16x17 |
| Primary Bathroom | First | 10x11 |
| Great Room | First | 14x23 |
| Dining Room | First | |
| Kitchen | First | 8x14 |
| Dinette | First | 8x8 |
| Laundry | First | 8x8 |
| Balcony/Porch/Lanai | First | 6x13 |
| Breezeway | First | 5x30 |
Listing Details
- Listing date
- 2025-07-20
- On market date
- 2025-07-27
- Original list price
- $1,650,000
- Occupant type
- Vacant
- MLS area
- 34234 - Sarasota
- Listing AOR
- Sarasota - Manatee
- Status changed
- 2026-06-11
- Tax legal description
- LOT 28 BLK C SAPPHIRE SHORES ORI 2004212308
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
From Ringling Plaza go south on Bay Shore Road to Acacia Drive. West on Acacia Drive to property on north side of street. One half block of Sun Circle bayfront park. Not in a flood zone.
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