5645 CHURCHILL DOWNS ROAD
SARASOTA, FL 34241
About this home
Private compound ~ almost 4000 SF of living area! House & Guest House on 5 acres. Not in flood zone ! Serene oasis tucked at the end of a quiet country lane. 5000 SF outbuilding with successful Pet Resort business, perfect for home-based businesses. The charming, established neighborhood is conveniently located to beautiful beaches and vibrant downtown city life. It is also very HORSE FRIENDLY! The main house (3 Bed/2.1 Bath) & guest house (2 Bed/1.1 Bath) are updated. Buildings have new/newer roofs & windows! Feels far away, yet so close to Siesta Key beaches, downtown Sarasota and SRQ airport. Tons of updates throughout the property. The main house features a modern kitchen and bath updates with a new roof in 2023. The open floor plan and soaring ceilings perfectly frame the lovely views of the L-shaped pond. Thoughtfully designed, this home offers ample storage with a large pantry and separate laundry room with half bath. The large decks provide expansive views of the pond and garden area. The guesthouse, situated well away from the main home, was nicely renovated in 2020. The two-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath cottage with vaulted ceiling and open floor plan feels and lives much larger than its 1,500 square feet. The living room sliders opening to a walled patio/garden space create a private, serene retreat. The freestanding kennel building, measuring about 5,000 square feet, includes reception and grooming areas, plus a half bath. The kennel includes 30 dog runs, nine cat rooms and three isolation areas for flexible accommodations. The proximity to population centers and easy highway access offers so much potential for pet boarding, doggie daycare, professional dog trainers or show handlers. This well-maintained property is truly an unexpected find and a rare opportunity that blends privacy and convenience. If you've been searching for a family compound, home-based business, dog property or horse property, schedule your private tour today. Check out the tour links, and don't miss the drone tour in link 2! More photos available upon request.
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 5
- Living area
- 2,541 sqft
- Heating
- Central, Electric, Heat Pump
- Cooling
- Central Air, Mini-Split Unit(s)
- Flooring
- Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate
- Stories
- 1
- Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fans(s), Coffered Ceiling(s), Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen/Family Room Combo…
- Appliances
- Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave…
Exterior & lot
- Lot size
- 217,813 sqft (5 ac)
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Roof
- Shingle
- Construction
- Block, Stucco
- Exterior
- Dog Run, Storage
Financial
- Annual tax
- $5,153 (2023)
- Price / sqft
- $482/sqft
Utilities
- Water
- Private, Well
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected
Property
- Property type
- Single Family
- Year built
- 1973
- Subdivision
- SARASOTA PLANTATIONS
- County
- Sarasota
Listing
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 513 days
- MLS #
- MFR744336091
- Source
- Stellar MLS
Listed by Bill Blume · PREMIER SOTHEBYS INTL REALTY
Listing data provided by Stellar MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Sample estimate — not an appraisal
Based on 27 comparable sales within 3 miles of SARASOTA, FL, this home is priced over RENA ValiQ.
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PITI + HOA- Principal & interest
- $6,194/mo
- Property tax
- $429/mo
- Home insurance
- $0/mo
Opens at 20% down over 30 years at 6.5%, the same assumptions as the answers below. Property tax is this listing's own bill; insurance is left out until you enter a quote, because Florida premiums turn on roof age, elevation and carrier. Every field is editable.
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Price history
From the property’s MLS record.
| Date | Event | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | Price reduced | $1,225,000 | −$970,000 |
| Aug 15, 2024 | Listed | $2,195,000 | — |
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