


$859,000
1701 Bern Creek Loop
Sarasota, FL 34240
Listing updated: August 31, 2026 at 7:58 PM ET
Property type
Year built
Lot size
Price / sq ft
HOA dues
Days on market
Garage spaces
Flood zone
About this home
PRICE IMPROVEMENT!! Stately home on a 5-Acre Estate in The Ranches at Bern Creek. Welcome to 1701 Bern Creek Loop, a rare gem nestled in the sought-after Ranches at Bern Creek community in Sarasota. This 4-bedroom, 2.5 bath home offers a spacious and versatile floor plan perfect for comfortable living and entertaining. You will notice the quality workmanship of this home, which was built new and is the personal residence of a local contractor. Step inside to discover a thoughtfully designed floor plan, featuring a large primary suite, a den, and a formal dining room. The spacious eat-in kitchen is a chef’s dream, complete with custom cabinets. Outside, enjoy Florida living at its finest, lounging on a 14x30 deck, perfect for relaxing or hosting gatherings. One of the standout features of this property is the impressive 26’ x 36’ detached barn/work building, ideal for storage, or as a spacious workshop. Attached to the workshop/barn is a 20 x 36 stable for your cows, horses or pets. New roof installed on both the house and barn in 2022. The expansive 5-acre property is not located in a flood zone and offers a blend of natural beauty and functionality, featuring many mature oak trees, perfect for those seeking a peaceful country lifestyle with room to roam. Despite its serene setting, this property is conveniently located less than 7 miles from a new Publix, restaurants, and I-75, with plenty of food delivery options available. Finding a 5-acre estate this close to town is truly a rare opportunity. Don’t miss out on this exceptional chance to own a piece of paradise in The Ranches at Bern Creek — all for under $1 million. Schedule your private tour today!
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 history72 days on market
- Status: ActiveAug 3, 2026
- Listed$895,000Jun 6, 2026
- Price reduced$859,000
Facts & features
- Property type
- Residential
- Sub type
- Single Family Residence
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 72
- Subdivision
- Bern Creek The Ranches At
- County
- Sarasota
- Year built
- 1991
- Living area
- 2,174 sq ft
- Price/sq ft
- $395
- Building area
- 2,818 sq ft (Public Records)
- Lot size
- 217,800 sq ft
- Lot category
- 5 to less than 10
- Flood zone
- X
- Garage
- 2 spaces
- Annual taxes
- $3,761 (2025)
- Parcel #
- 0540010920
- Zoning
- OUE
- MLS #
- A4695661
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Interior Details
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Half bathrooms
- 1
- Flooring
- Carpet, Vinyl
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
- Interior features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fans(s), Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, PrimaryBedroom Upstairs, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Stories / Levels
- Two
- Direction faces
- East
- Fireplace
- Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating
- Central, Electric
- Cooling
- Central Air
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Attached garage
- Yes
HOA & Financial
- HOA fee
- $1,200 / Annually
- Monthly HOA
- $100/mo
- Total monthly fees
- $100/mo
- Total annual fees
- $1,200
- HOA name
- Ginny Deck
- CDD
- No
- Homestead exemption
- Yes
- Min lease term
- No Minimum
- Ownership
- Fee Simple
- Available for lease
- Yes
- Lease restrictions
- No
Exterior & Construction
- Exterior features
- Rain Gutters, Storage
- Construction materials
- Block, Stucco
- Roof
- Shingle
- Foundation
- Slab
- Road surface
- Paved
Utilities
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Water source
- Well
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected
Community
- Pets allowed
- Cats OK, Dogs OK, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Room | First | 12x13 |
| Living Room | First | 17x21 |
| Kitchen | First | 13x19 |
| Primary Bedroom | Second | 13x19 |
| Bedroom 2 | Second | 11x11 |
| Bedroom 3 | Second | 11x11 |
| Bedroom 4 | First | |
| Office | First | 8x12 |
| Bonus Room | Second | 8x17 |
| Balcony/Porch/Lanai | First | 14x30 |
Listing Details
- Listing date
- 2026-06-02
- On market date
- 2026-06-06
- Original list price
- $895,000
- Occupant type
- Owner
- MLS area
- 34240 - Sarasota
- Listing AOR
- Sarasota - Manatee
- Status changed
- 2026-08-03
- Tax legal description
- LOT 92 THE RANCHES AT BERN CREEK
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
Go Fruitville Rd. East of I-75 4 miles to Left on Cowpen Ln. Right on Celestine Pass. Right on Bern Creek Loop. Left on Bern Creek Loop.
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