SARASOTA, FL 34231 5500 MERRIMAC DRIVE

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Presented By: COLDWELL BANKER REALTY with 941-383-6411. - 941-383-6411
  • MLS# A4684914
  • 03/04/2026
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  • Beds • 4
  • Baths • 4
  • SQFT • 2,790
  • Garage • 2

Home Details

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.
Presented By: COLDWELL BANKER REALTY with 941-383-6411. - 941-383-6411

Interior Features for 5500 MERRIMAC DRIVE

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms4

Bathrooms

Half Baths0
Total Baths4

Other Interior Features

LivingAreaSourcePublic Records
Air Conditioning Y/NYes
Fireplace FeaturesWood Burning
Fireplace Y/NYes
FlooringCarpet, Vinyl
Furnished Y/NUnfurnished
Heating Y/NYes
Interior AmenitiesCeiling Fan(s)
Laundry FeaturesInside

General for 5500 MERRIMAC DRIVE

Additional Parcels Y/NNo
AppliancesDishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Attached Garage Yes
Body of WaterPHILLIPPI CREEK
Building Area UnitsSquare Feet
Carport Y/NNo
CitySARASOTA
Construction MaterialsStucco
CoolingCentral Air, Zoned
CountySarasota
DirectionsRte. 41/Tamiami Trail to Constitution Blvd. East on Constitution. Left on Merrimac to address.
Elementary SchoolPhillippi Shores Elementary
Facing DirectionSouthwest
Flood Zone CodeAE/x
Flood Zone Code XY
Full Baths4
Garage Spaces2
Garage Y/NYes
HeatingCentral, Electric
High SchoolRiverview High
Home Warranty Y/NNo
Land Lease Y/NNo
Lease Considered Y/NYes
Legal DescriptionLOT 162 PHILLIPPI GARDENS UNIT 8 OR 1006-864
LevelsTwo
Listing TermsCash, Conventional
Living Area UnitsSquare Feet
Lot Size Square Feet26520
Lot Size UnitsSquare Feet
MLS Area34231 - Sarasota/Gulf Gate Branch
Middle/Junior High SchoolBrookside Middle
Minimum Lease1 Month
New ConstructionNo
Occupancy TypeOwner
OwnershipFee Simple
Pets AllowedYes
Pool FeaturesIn Ground
Property SubtypeSingle Family Residence
Property TypeResidential
RoofShingle
STELLAR_InLawSuiteYNNo
Senior Community Y/NNo
SewerPublic Sewer
Standard StatusActive
StatusActive
Subdivision NamePHILLIPPI GARDENS 08
Tax Annual Amount6536.69
Tax Lot162
Tax Year2025
Total Rooms8
UtilitiesCable Connected, Electricity Connected
ViewWater
Water Access TypeCanal - Saltwater
Water Access Y/NYes
Water ViewCanal
Water View Y/NYes
Waterfront FeaturesBayou, Canal - Saltwater
Year Built1974
ZoningRSF2

Exterior for 5500 MERRIMAC DRIVE

Building Area Total4133
Covered Spaces2
Exterior AmenitiesBalcony, Outdoor Kitchen, Sliding Doors
Foundation DetailsSlab
Lot FeaturesCul-De-Sac
Lot Size Acres0.61
Lot Size Area26520
Private PoolYes
Road Surface TypePaved
SpaYes
VegetationMature Landscaping
Water SourcePublic
Waterfront Y/NYes

Additional Details

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Steven Pugh

Broker Associate | Team Leader
Price $1,685,000
MLS#A4684914
List Date 03/04/2026
Property Type Single Family
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