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Overview

3 bd4 ba3,094 sqft2 car garageSingle Family
TypeSingle Family
HOA$35/yr
Built1972
Lot97,341 sqft
Living area3,094 sqft
Price / sqft$238
Garage2 car

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Ceiling Fans(s)Laminate CountersLiving Room/Dining Room ComboFire PitDishwasherDryerRangeRefrigerator

2953 47th St is a 1972-built home in Desoto Acres, Sarasota. Inside you'll find 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and 3,094 square feet of living space. Listed at $735,000 (about $238/sqft), 7 days on market. Flood zone X - outside the FEMA high-risk areas, which keeps insurance manageable. HOA runs $35 annually.

From the listing

A rare opportunity to own more than 2 acres in Desoto Acres! Surrounded by mature trees, lush tropical vegetation, and established landscaping, this 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath home offers privacy, space, and tremendous potential for the buyer ready to bring new life to a property with plenty of possibilities. The grounds feature a private swimming pool with a spacious surrounding deck, while the expansive yard provides room to enjoy the outdoors and envision your own Florida retreat. It is only 5 miles to downtown Sarasota and 3 miles to SRQ airport. Inside, the home offers generous living and dining areas, a fireplace, and sliding glass doors that connect the living space to the pool area. The existing layout and features provide a starting point for a comprehensive renovation tailored to your vision. The home does require substantial updating and improvements, making this an opportunity best suited for investors, renovators, or buyers looking to transform a property to their own specifications. The real highlight is the land. With over 2 acres, mature shade trees, and a naturally private setting, this property offers a sense of space that is increasingly difficult to find. Explore the possibilities of renovating the existing residence, enhancing the pool and outdoor living areas, and creating a distinctive estate property in Desoto Acres. Offered as part of an estate and sold in its current condition. Buyers should conduct all inspections and due diligence regarding the home's condition, property boundaries, zoning, and any proposed improvements. Bring your vision and discover the potential of this unique acreage property.

The essentials

Built
1972
Price / sqft
$238
On market
7 days
Annual tax
$3,484
HOA
$35/yr
Flood zone
X · Low risk
Lot
97,341 sqft
Type
Single Family Residence

At a glance

Single family
Built 1972
Private pool
In Ground
2 car garage
2.23 acres
Lot size
3,094 sqft
Living area

Payment

Est. monthly payment
$4,494/mo
Down payment (20%)
$147,000
Property taxes
$290/mo
HOA
$35/yr
Rate assumed
6.8% · 30 yr
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Details

Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1972
Lot
97,341 sqft
Cooling
Central Air, Wall/Window Unit(s)
Heating
Central, Ductless
Parking
-
Pool
In Ground, Gunite
Days on Market
7
Ceiling Fans(s)
Laminate Counters
Living Room/Dining Room Combo
Fire Pit
Dishwasher
Dryer
Range
Refrigerator
Elementary
Emma E. Booker Elementary
Middle
Booker Middle
High
Booker High

Districts can re-zone, so verify directly with the district before relying on these.

Homestead exemption on file Flood Zone X
Annual Tax (2025)
$3,484
Parcel #
0021130003

Taxes reflect the most recent assessment in the MLS feed. Actual tax owed can vary, so confirm with the county property appraiser before closing.

Subdivision
Desoto Acres
County
Sarasota
MLS Area
34234 - Sarasota
Lot Size
97,341 sqft
GreenbeltNear Golf CoursePrivateZoned for Horses
HOA
$35/yr

Price history

Date
Event
Price
10/12/2026
Listed for sale
Source: Stellar MLS #A4709401
$735,000
$238/sqft

Neighborhood

2953 47th St
Sarasota, FL, 34234 · 34234 - Sarasota

Market insights

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List price: $735,000
$720,000 – $735,000
97.8% – 100% of listTops out right at the list price
80% of listList price
46 of the last 91 home closings in 34234 landed at this number or higher (51%). The median one sat 68 days before it went under contract, and this one is on day 7.

Sample: 91 closed home sales in 34234 over the last 8 months, Stellar MLS. A starting point, not a guarantee.

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Est. monthly payment
$4,494/mo
Principal & interest$3,833
Property taxes$290
Insurance$368
HOA$3
Down payment20% · $147,000
Interest rate6.80%
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Quick answers.

Price

$735,000

$238 per sq ft

Beds and baths

3 beds, 4 baths

Size

3,094 sq ft

Time on market

7 days

Year built

1972

Monthly payment

About $4,494/mo

That is 20% down on a 30-year fixed at 6.8%, plus the home's $3,484 annual tax bill, insurance, and the $35/yr HOA fee.

HOA fee

$35/yr

Flood zone

Zone X

That is outside the high-risk areas, so flood insurance is usually optional rather than required by a lender.

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Brokered byRE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUPListing agent: Randy HubertyListing data from Stellar MLS, MLS# A4709401.

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