$1,495,000
1040 Sylvan Drive
Sarasota, FL 34234
Property type
Year built
Lot size
Price / sq ft
HOA dues
Day on market
Garage space
Flood zone
About this home
An exceptional opportunity awaits to create your dream waterfront retreat in one of Sarasota’s most desirable locations. This unique property offers the rare chance to either complete the existing structure to your exact specifications or design and build a custom home tailored to your vision. Set on a private, serene lot surrounded by lush greenery, the property provides a peaceful, tucked-away feel while still being remarkably close to everything Sarasota has to offer. Enjoy excellent boating water with direct access to Sarasota Bay and the Gulf, making it a true paradise for boating and water sport enthusiasts. The property is already equipped with a dock and boat lift, so you can start enjoying the waterfront lifestyle right away. Located on a quiet, tree-lined street, this homesite combines tranquility with convenience. You’ll be just minutes from Bayfront Park, downtown Sarasota’s vibrant shops and restaurants, the Ringling Museum, Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, and the University Town Center. Whether you envision a modern coastal masterpiece or a timeless waterfront estate, this is a rare chance to bring your vision to life in an unbeatable location with outstanding boating access and exceptional privacy.
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 history1 days on market
- Status: ActiveMar 30, 2026
- Listed$1,495,000Mar 30, 2026
- Price increased$1,495,000
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Facts & features
- Property type
- Residential
- Sub type
- Single Family Residence
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 1
- Subdivision
- Sylvan Shores
- County
- Sarasota
- Year built
- 1980
- Living area
- 1,949 sq ft
- Price/sq ft
- $767
- Building area
- 3,410 sq ft (Public Records)
- Lot size
- 7,798 sq ft
- Lot category
- 0 to less than 1/4
- Flood zone
- AE (12115C0131G)
- Garage
- 1 spaces
- Annual taxes
- $15,027 (2025)
- Parcel #
- 2006090013
- Zoning
- RSF2
- MLS #
- A4687776
Interior Details
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Flooring
- Concrete
- Appliances
- None
- Interior features
- Ninguno
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Stories / Levels
- Two
- Direction faces
- North
- In-law suite
- Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating
- Central, Electric
- Cooling
- Central Air
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 1
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Parking features
- Driveway, Garage Door Opener
HOA & Financial
- Total monthly fees
- $0/mo
- Total annual fees
- $0
- CDD
- No
- Min lease term
- 1 Week
- Listing terms
- Cash
- Ownership
- Fee Simple
- Available for lease
- Yes
- Lease restrictions
- Yes
- Additional lease restrictions
- See City of Sarasota Regulations
Exterior & Construction
- Exterior features
- Balcony, French Doors, Private Yard, Sliding Doors
- Construction materials
- Concrete, Stucco
- Roof
- Shingle
- Foundation
- Crawlspace, Slab
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Water access
- Yes
- Water view
- Yes
- Road surface
- Asphalt, Paved
Utilities
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water source
- Public
- Utilities
- BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Room Details
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Great Room | First | 19x15 |
| Kitchen | First | 12x10 |
| Dining Room | First | 13x16 |
| Primary Bedroom | First | 15x11 |
| Bedroom 2 | First | 13x11 |
| Bedroom 3 | First | 16x8 |
| Additional Bedroom | Second | 18x15 |
Listing Details
- Listing date
- 2026-03-30
- On market date
- 2026-03-30
- Original list price
- $1,495,000
- Occupant type
- Vacant
- MLS area
- 34234 - Sarasota
- Listing AOR
- Sarasota - Manatee
- Status changed
- 2026-03-30
- Tax legal description
- LOT 13 BLK 8 SYLVAN SHORES
Flood risk
FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (1% annual-chance / “100-year” floodplain). Flood insurance is generally required by mortgage lenders.
Source: FEMA flood zone reported on the listing. Confirm current designation at FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Location
Directions
US 41 to Sylvan Drive. Head West and the home is on the left side of the street.
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