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    • $1,700,000

    6455 MCKOWN ROAD, SARASOTA, FL 34240

    4beds
    2,580sqft
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    $10,257/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1974
    5 Acres Lot
    $783,900 Zestimate®
    $659/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Pool homeGorgeous magnolia treeStorage shed with workshopWood-burning fireplace
    RARE 5-ACRE SARASOTA ESTATE - COUNTRY LIVING WITH CITY CONVENIENCE! Welcome to your own private piece of paradise! This charming and meticulously maintained 4-bedroom, 3-bath, 2-Car Garage, Pool home offers approximately 2,580 square feet (3,422 gross sq ft) of living space. Tucked away on a quiet dead-end road, this unique property offers exceptional privacy, abundant wildlife and an increasingly rare opportunity to enjoy acreage living while remaining just minutes to everything in Sarasota! Lovingly maintained by the original owners, this concrete block and stucco home features an updated kitchen with island seating, a wood-burning fireplace, a spacious 18' x 22' family room, formal living/dining rooms and a newer A/C replaced in 2024. A generator provides additional peace of mind. Step outside and discover what truly makes this property amazing. The 15' x 30' inground pool features a screened enclosure and an expansive covered lanai perfect for relaxing, entertaining and enjoying Florida living year-round. The grounds are simply beautiful, with approximately 145 majestic oak trees, a gorgeous magnolia tree, gazebo, storage shed with workshop and a freshwater canal along the rear of the property. This estate is also Perfect for Horse Lovers! This property features an existing horse stall/building with a fenced paddock and you'll have plenty of acreage for grazing and roaming. Wire and wood fencing surround the property and there are no deed restrictions, no HOA and no vehicle restrictions. The property's flexible OUE zoning creates exciting possibilities for those seeking additional living space, a family compound, accessory structures or the ability to operate certain businesses from home, subject to applicable county requirements. With five acres, there is plenty of room to explore future possibilities while enjoying the existing home today! The location is absolutely hard to beat! Enjoy the peace and privacy of country living while being only minutes to world famous Siesta Key Beaches, Cultural Downtown Sarasota, I-75, University Mall, Mote Marine, Polo Fields, Waterside, fine restaurants and many nearby golf courses. You may go days without seeing a neighbor, yet everything in Sarasota is within easy reach! Ride your four-wheelers, bring your horses and farm animals, park your RV or boat and experience the freedom to call this 5 acre estate YOURS! Properties offering this combination of acreage, privacy, flexibility and location are increasingly difficult to find. This is the one you've been dreaming about, so HURRY!
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    Listed by:

    Debbie Hering 941-320-1070,

    DEBBIE HERING REALTY & ASSOC. 941-320-1070,

    David Hering 941-504-9989,

    DEBBIE HERING REALTY & ASSOC.

    Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: A4703055MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Rooms
      • Room types: Attic, Family Room, Utility Room
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Dual Sinks, En Suite Bathroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
      • Level: First
      • Area: 192 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 12x16
      Bedroom 2
      • Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
      • Level: First
      • Area: 156 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 12x13
      Bedroom 3
      • Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
      • Level: First
      • Area: 156 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 12x13
      Bedroom 4
      • Features: Built-in Closet
      • Level: First
      • Area: 156 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 12x13
      Balcony porch lanai
      • Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
      • Level: First
      • Area: 1386 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 33x42
      Dining room
      • Level: First
      • Area: 110 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 10x11
      Family room
      • Level: First
      • Area: 396 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 18x22
      Kitchen
      • Features: Granite Counters
      • Level: First
      • Area: 130 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 10x13
      Living room
      • Level: First
      • Area: 340 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 20x17
      Heating
      • Central, Electric, Heat Pump
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
      • Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
      Features
      • Ceiling Fan(s), Eating Space In Kitchen, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s)
      • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
      • Doors: Sliding Doors
      • Windows: Window Treatments
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      • Fireplace features: Wood Burning
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 3,422
      • Total interior livable area: 2,580 sqft
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Boat, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Ground Level, Guest
      • Attached garage spaces: 2
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      • Details: Garage Dimensions: 20x20
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch
      • Exterior features: Private Mailbox
      • Has private pool: Yes
      • Pool features: Gunite, In Ground, Screen Enclosure
      • Fencing: Fenced,Wire,Wood
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Trees/Woods
      • Waterfront features: Canal - Freshwater, Freshwater Canal Access
      Lot
      • Size: 5 Acres
      • Dimensions: 355 x 619 x 356 x 618
      • Features: In County, Landscaped, Level, Oversized Lot, Private, Street Dead-End, Zoned for Horses
      • Residential vegetation: Mature Landscaping, Oak Trees, Trees/Landscaped, Wooded
      Details
      • Additional structures: Gazebo, Shed(s), Workshop
      • Parcel number: 0239110004
      • Zoning: OUE
      • Special conditions: None
      • Horse amenities: Stable(s)

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Ranch
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Block, Brick, Stucco
      • Foundation: Slab
      • Roof: Shingle
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1974

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Septic Tank
      • Water: Well
      • Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Water Connected

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: None
      • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
      • Pet fee: $0 monthly
      • Subdivision: PALMER FARMS 3RD
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Sarasota

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $659/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $780,800
      • Annual tax amount: $3,741
      • Date on market: 8/14/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 1 day
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
      • Ownership: Fee Simple
      • Total actual rent: 0
      • Electric utility on property: Yes
      • Road surface type: Paved, Unimproved, Asphalt, Gravel

        Estimated market value

        $783,900

        $698,000 - $870,000

        $4,013/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/15/2026Listed for sale$1,700,000$659/sqft
        Source: Stellar MLS #A4703055 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$3,741 +4%$287,974 +2.9%
        2024$3,596 +4.7%$279,858 +3%
        2023$3,435 +2.8%$271,707 +3%
        2022$3,342 +1.6%$263,793 +3%
        2021$3,288 0%$256,110 +1.4%
        2020$3,288 +3.7%$252,574 +2.3%
        2019$3,171 $246,895 +1.9%
        2018$3,171 +2.5%$242,291 +2.1%
        2017$3,093 -2.2%$237,308 -52.5%
        2016$3,162 +1.6%$499,900 +20.7%
        2015$3,111 -1.2%$414,200 +82.7%
        2014$3,150 +0.1%$226,729
        2013$3,146 +2.6%$226,729 +1.7%
        2012$3,066 +4.4%$222,939 +3%
        2011$2,936 -2.4%$216,446 +1.5%
        2010$3,009 +6.9%$213,247 +2.7%
        2009$2,815 $207,641 +0.1%
        2008$2,815 -2.7%$207,434 +3%
        2007$2,892 $201,392 +2.5%
        2006-- $196,480 +3%
        2005-- $190,757 +3%
        2004$2,987 -0.9%$185,201 +1.9%
        2003$3,014 -1.4%$181,748 +2.4%
        2002$3,058 +5.4%$177,488 +1.6%
        2001$2,900 +2.6%$174,693 +3%
        2000$2,825 $169,605
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 34240

        Getting around

        1 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        18 / 100
        Minimal Transit
        39 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        • Elementary: Tatum Ridge Elementary
        • Middle: McIntosh Middle
        • High: Sarasota High

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