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5500 Merrimac Drive, Sarasota, FL

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$1,597,000

($572/sqft)

List Status: Active
5500 Merrimac Drive
Sarasota, FL 34231


4 beds
4 baths
2790 living sqft
Top Features
  • Frontage: Canal - Saltwater, Bayou
  • View: Water
  • Subdivision: Phillippi Gardens 08
  • Built in  1974
  • Single Family Residence
Description
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.
Property Details
Property Features
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
View
Water
Frontage
Canal - Saltwater, Bayou
Pool
In Ground
County
Sarasota
Subdivision
PHILLIPPI GARDENS 08
Additional Information
Additional Parcels YN
false
Additional Water Information
On Canal just off the Phillippi Creek
Appliances
Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Association YN
false
Attached Garage YN
true
Available For Lease YN
1
Bathrooms Total Integer
4
Building Area Source
Public Records
Building Area Total
4133
Building Area Total Srch SqM
383.97
Building Area Units
Square Feet
Calculated List Price By Calculated SqFt
572.40
Carport YN
false
Construction Materials
Stucco
Cooling
Central Air, Zoned
Country
US
Cumulative Days On Market
140
Current Price
1597000.00
Direction Faces
Southwest
Elementary School
Phillippi Shores Elementary
Exterior Features
Balcony, Outdoor Kitchen, Sliding Doors
Fireplace Features
Wood Burning
Fireplace YN
true
Flood Zone Code
AE/x
Flood Zone Date
2024-03-27
Flood Zone Panel
12115C0144G
Flooring
Carpet, Vinyl
Foundation Details
Slab
Furnished
Unfurnished
Garage Dimensions
21x20
Garage Spaces
2
Garage YN
true
Heating
Central, Electric
High School
Riverview High
Home Warranty YN
false
Homestead YN
1
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
Laundry Features
Inside
Levels
Two
List AOR
Sarasota - Manatee
Living Area Meters
259.20
Living Area Source
Public Records
Living Area Units
Square Feet
Lot Features
Cul-De-Sac
Lot Size Acres
0.61
Lot Size Square Feet
26520
Lot Size Square Meters
2464
Middle Or Junior School
Brookside Middle
Minimum Lease
1 Month
Modification Timestamp
2026-07-22T22:22:11.116Z
New Construction YN
false
Occupant Type
Owner
Ownership
Fee Simple
Parcel Number
0086060021
Pets Allowed
Yes
Pool Dimensions
35X12
Pool Private YN
true
Postal Code Plus 4
4117
Previous List Price
1685000
Price Change Timestamp
2026-07-22T22:21:41.000Z
Public Survey Range
18
Public Survey Section
08
RATIO Current Price By Calculated SqFt
572.40
Realtor Info
Septic/Sewer Addendum Required
Road Surface Type
Paved
Roof
Shingle
Room Count
8
SW Subdiv Community Name
Phillippi Gardens
Senior Community YN
false
Sewer
Public Sewer
Showing Requirements
Appointment Only
Spa YN
true
Status Change Timestamp
2026-03-04T20:50:17.000Z
Tax Annual Amount
6536.69
Tax Book Number
16-36
Tax Legal Description
LOT 162 PHILLIPPI GARDENS UNIT 8 OR 1006-864
Tax Lot
162
Tax Year
2025
Total Acreage
1/2 to less than 1
Total Annual Fees
0.00
Total Monthly Fees
0.00
Township
37
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 Access YN
1
Water Body Name
PHILLIPPI CREEK
Water Extras
Lift
Water Extras YN
1
Water Frontage Feet Bayou
203
Water Frontage Feet Canal Saltwater
200
Water Source
Public
Water View
Canal
Water View YN
1
Waterfront Feet Total
403
Waterfront YN
true
Zoning
RSF2
Zoning Compatible YN
1
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