$1,750,000
6950 El Dorado Drive
Sarasota, FL 34240
Property type
Year built
Lot size
Price / sq ft
HOA dues
Days on market
Garage spaces
Flood zone
About this home
A PREMIUM HIDDEN LOCATION WITH CONVENIENCE AND PRIVACY! These private acreage lots allow up to three structures on the property—build an ADU, add a large workshop, and still have room to create whatever you envision. Endless possibilities await! This exceptional estate is set on more than five fully fenced acres of beautifully manicured, lush grounds. Tucked away, you will enter through a winding, tree-canopied driveway. Welcome to “The Ranch at Pine Acres ” a five-bedroom residence, where complete privacy and peaceful natural surroundings create a country feel. Delight in the endless possibilities of this private home in Pine Valley Ranches. This hidden gem is perfectly positioned on the most desirable 5-acre lot in this exclusive community, offering the perfect balance of tranquil country living and easy access to I75, Sarasota’s downtown, University Town Center, Waterside, and the renowned Gulf beaches. The main home offers nearly 4,000 square feet of professionally designed living space, with expansive views from every window of this private estate. This unique property is move-in ready. Recent upgrades include a new metal roof on both the home and barn, pavered walkways and patio, wood and Trex decking, a large saltwater pool, three air-conditioning systems. Impact windows and French doors throughout offer abundant natural light with cedar plank tongue-and-groove vaulted ceilings. At the heart of the home, the gourmet kitchen flows seamlessly into the formal dining room and is open to the oversized great room that has a beautiful wood-burning fireplace with specialty coquina stone. Designed for both function and style, the kitchen showcases rich 5/4" cherry cabinetry with under-cabinet lighting, multiple copper farm house sinks, imported granite countertops, Mulga White Turkish marble backsplash extending to the ceiling, built-in appliances including a cabinet-faced KitchenAid refrigerator, Miele built-in oven, THOR induction cooktop, Bosch dishwasher, GE infrared microwave and an exceptionally spacious butler’s pantry with even more storage. A large multipurpose room with laundry area provides flexible space for a playroom, office, or additional family room or storage. The generous primary suite overlooks the front picturesque grounds with its private balcony/deck. This second-level retreat features a luxurious Indian Rainforest marble bathroom fully equipped with a soaking tub and large shower, dual walk-in closets, and beautiful oak floors. A second two-room suite completes the upper level. Adjacent flex space is ideal for an office, playroom, or additional bedroom overlooking the trees of “The Ranch at Pine Acres ”. Three additional bedrooms are located on the first floor, offering comfortable accommodations for a large family and/or guests. Attached 3-car oversized garage with a hurricane room and RV hookup. Adding to the property’s versatility is a massive, detached barn featuring a horse stall, workshop, tack room, generous storage space, two more RV hookups, and a surrounding horse paddock—ideal for equestrian use, recreational vehicles, or additional storage. A Sarasota premier location...where private acreage meets the charm of country life... yet right in Sarasota!
Local Insight
At $1.75M for a 1981 build on 5 acres, you're really paying for the land and privacy in Pine Valley Ranches rather than the house itself—that $440/sqft is reasonable for the acreage in this area, but the home will likely need significant updates despite the pool and fireplace. The X flood zone is a major plus for financing and insurance costs, though you'll want to verify whether the property has had past issues and what the actual elevation is relative to nearby developments. With McIntosh and Booker schools on this side of town, you're trading proximity to downtown Sarasota for more rural character, so commute patterns and your tolerance for that lifestyle should factor heavily into the decision.
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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 history122 days on market
- Status: ActiveFeb 2, 2026
- Listed$1,999,999Feb 2, 2026
- Price reduced$1,750,000
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Facts & features
- Property type
- Residential
- Sub type
- Single Family Residence
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 122
- Subdivision
- Pine Valley Ranches
- County
- Sarasota
- Year built
- 1981
- Living area
- 3,977 sq ft
- Price/sq ft
- $440
- Building area
- 5,229 sq ft (Public Records)
- Lot size
- 220,498 sq ft
- Lot category
- 5 to less than 10
- Flood zone
- X (12115C0160F)
- Garage
- 3 spaces
- Pool
- Private pool
- Annual taxes
- $14,829 (2025)
- Parcel #
- 0211120004
- Zoning
- OUE
- MLS #
- A4679055
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Interior Details
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full bathrooms
- 3
- Flooring
- Cork, Linoleum, Other, Slate, Tile, Wood
- Appliances
- Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener
- Interior features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Laundry
- Inside
- Stories / Levels
- Two
- Direction faces
- Northwest
- Fireplace
- Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating
- Central, Electric, Zoned
- Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 3
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Parking features
- Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Garage, Workshop in Garage
HOA & Financial
- HOA fee
- $85 / Monthly
- Monthly HOA
- $85/mo
- Total monthly fees
- $85/mo
- Total annual fees
- $1,020
- HOA name
- Vince Ricaud
- CDD
- No
- Min lease term
- 1 Month
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
- Ownership
- Fee Simple
- Available for lease
- Yes
- Lease restrictions
- Yes
- Additional lease restrictions
- Buyer and buyers agent to verify with association.
- Approval process
- Buyer and buyers agent to verify with association.
Exterior & Construction
- Exterior features
- Balcony, French Doors, Lighting, Private Mailbox, Private Yard, RV Hookup, Sidewalk, Storage
- Construction materials
- Cement Siding, HardiPlank Type, Stone
- Roof
- Metal
- Foundation
- Slab
- Pool
- Private pool
- Road surface
- Asphalt
Utilities
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Water source
- Well
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Private, Water Connected
Community
- Pets allowed
- Yes
Schools
Letter grades: Florida DOE 2024–25 school grades (Orange, Seminole, Lake, Osceola, Brevard). Assigned schools from the listing agent — verify enrollment with the district.
Room Details
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Foyer | First | 11x12 |
| Living Room | First | 20x24 |
| Dining Room | First | 16x15 |
| Kitchen | First | 15x16 |
| Bedroom 3 | First | 16x10 |
| Primary Bedroom | Second | 21x13 |
| Bonus Room | First | 21x21 |
| Bedroom 2 | Second | 30x15 |
| Bedroom 4 | First | 16x10 |
| Office | First | 14x12 |
| Primary Bathroom | Second | 13x14 |
Listing Details
- Listing date
- 2026-01-26
- On market date
- 2026-02-02
- Original list price
- $1,999,999
- Occupant type
- Owner
- MLS area
- 34240 - Sarasota
- Listing AOR
- Sarasota - Manatee
- Status changed
- 2026-02-02
- Tax legal description
- LOT 14 PINE VALLEY RANCHES
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 I75 take exit for Fruitville heading east then turn left onto Lakewood Ranch Blvd then turn right at first traffic circle then take first right at next traffic circle onto Richardson Road then turn left onto Ranchero Drive then turn right onto El Dorado Drive and the home will be on the right.
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