Additional Information
Additional Parcels YN
false
Additional Water Information
On Canal just off the Phillippi Creek
Appliances
Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Building Area Source
Public Records
Building Area Total Srch SqM
383.97
Building Area Units
Square Feet
Calculated List Price By Calculated SqFt
634.41
Construction Materials
Stucco
Cooling
Central Air, Zoned
Cumulative Days On Market
178
Elementary School
Phillippi Shores Elementary
Exterior Features
Balcony, Outdoor Kitchen, Sliding Doors
Fireplace Features
Wood Burning
Flood Zone Date
2024-03-27
Flood Zone Panel
12115C0144G
High School
Riverview High
Interior Features
Ceiling Fans(s)
Internet Address Display YN
true
Internet Automated Valuation Display YN
true
Internet Consumer Comment YN
true
Internet Entire Listing Display YN
true
List AOR
Sarasota - Manatee
Living Area Source
Public Records
Living Area Units
Square Feet
Lot Size Square Feet
26520
Lot Size Square Meters
2464
Middle Or Junior School
Brookside Middle
Modification Timestamp
2025-11-11T16:26:09.303Z
Previous List Price
1875000
Price Change Timestamp
2025-11-11T16:26:00.000Z
Public Remarks
One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Live the Ultimate Florida Lifestyle in This Waterfront Paradise! Nestled in the heart of Phillippi Gardens, this extraordinary property offers the perfect blend of tranquility, luxury, and convenience. Set on an OVERSIZED .61-ACRE LOT WITH OVER 400 FEET OF PRIVATE WATER FRONTAGE. Along two serene waterways just off Phillippi Creek, this home is a true tropical oasis—peaceful and secluded, yet minutes from everything Sarasota has to offer. Inside, the residence showcases a flexible layout with FOUR SPACIOUS BEDROOMS, some easily adaptable for office, studio, or guest use, and FOUR FULL BATHROOMS making it ideal for hosting loved ones and guests. The interior has been thoughtfully updated from 2017 through 2024 blending modern comfort with timeless charm. Interior Highlights Include: An expansive great room with a DUAL-SIDED WOOD-BURNING FIREPLACE, a gourmet kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, farmhouse sink and pot filler. Three bedrooms on the main level, including one en-suite, and a second-floor master suite with a PRIVATE BALCONY OFFERING BREATHTAKING SUNRISE AND SUNSET VIEWS. Step outside and feel like you're on vacation every day. The lush, tropical grounds are packed with resort-style amenities: Tiki hut with a full bar and grill, two fire pits, five-zone low-voltage night lighting creating a magical evening ambiance, heated pool and spa, boat lift, a new boathouse (2019) and new seawall (2023/2024). Additional Upgrades: Two new A/C units (2019), septic-to-sewer conversion (2018). Tucked away at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this home offers privacy without sacrificing accessibility. You're just a short bike ride to the Gulf beaches, near The Landings for shopping and dining, and minutes from downtown Sarasota’s vibrant arts and culture scene.
RATIO Current Price By Calculated SqFt
634.41
Realtor Info
Septic/Sewer Addendum Required
SW Subdiv Community Name
Phillippi Gardens
Showing Requirements
Appointment Only, Contact Call Center, Listing Agent Must Accompany, ShowingTime
Status Change Timestamp
2025-05-17T12:59:40.000Z
Tax Legal Description
LOT 162 PHILLIPPI GARDENS UNIT 8 OR 1006-864
Total Acreage
1/2 to less than 1
Universal Property Id
US-12115-N-0086060021-R-N
Unparsed Address
5500 MERRIMAC DR
Utilities
Cable Connected, Electricity Connected
Vegetation
Mature Landscaping
Water Access
Canal - Saltwater
Water Body Name
PHILLIPPI CREEK
Water Frontage Feet Bayou
203
Water Frontage Feet Canal Saltwater
200
