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Active · Single Family

6455 MCKOWN ROAD

SARASOTA, FL 34240

Beds
4 beds
Baths
2 baths
Area
2,580 sqft
Single FamilyBuilt 1974217,800 sqft lot2-car garageCentral, Electric, Heat PumpCentral AirPoolFireplace$659/sqft1 day on market

About this home

RARE 5-ACRE SARASOTA ESTATE - COUNTRY LIVING WITH CITY CONVENIENCE! Welcome to your own private piece of paradise! This charming and meticulously maintained 4-bedroom, 3-bath, 2-Car Garage, Pool home offers approximately 2,580 square feet (3,422 gross sq ft) of living space. Tucked away on a quiet dead-end road, this unique property offers exceptional privacy, abundant wildlife and an increasingly rare opportunity to enjoy acreage living while remaining just minutes to everything in Sarasota! Lovingly maintained by the original owners, this concrete block and stucco home features an updated kitchen with island seating, a wood-burning fireplace, a spacious 18' x 22' family room, formal living/dining rooms and a newer A/C replaced in 2024. A generator provides additional peace of mind. Step outside and discover what truly makes this property amazing. The 15' x 30' inground pool features a screened enclosure and an expansive covered lanai perfect for relaxing, entertaining and enjoying Florida living year-round. The grounds are simply beautiful, with approximately 145 majestic oak trees, a gorgeous magnolia tree, gazebo, storage shed with workshop and a freshwater canal along the rear of the property. This estate is also Perfect for Horse Lovers! This property features an existing horse stall/building with a fenced paddock and you'll have plenty of acreage for grazing and roaming. Wire and wood fencing surround the property and there are no deed restrictions, no HOA and no vehicle restrictions. The property's flexible OUE zoning creates exciting possibilities for those seeking additional living space, a family compound, accessory structures or the ability to operate certain businesses from home, subject to applicable county requirements. With five acres, there is plenty of room to explore future possibilities while enjoying the existing home today! The location is absolutely hard to beat! Enjoy the peace and privacy of country living while being only minutes to world famous Siesta Key Beaches, Cultural Downtown Sarasota, I-75, University Mall, Mote Marine, Polo Fields, Waterside, fine restaurants and many nearby golf courses. You may go days without seeing a neighbor, yet everything in Sarasota is within easy reach! Ride your four-wheelers, bring your horses and farm animals, park your RV or boat and experience the freedom to call this 5 acre estate YOURS! Properties offering this combination of acreage, privacy, flexibility and location are increasingly difficult to find. This is the one you've been dreaming about, so HURRY!

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Living area
2,580 sqft
Heating
Central, Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile
Fireplace
Yes
Stories
1
Features
Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters…
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range…

Exterior & lot

Lot size
217,800 sqft (5 ac)
Pool
Yes
Waterfront
Yes
Roof
Shingle
Construction
Block, Brick, Stucco
Exterior
Private Mailbox, Sliding Doors

Parking

Garage
2 spaces

Financial

Annual tax
$3,741 (2025)
Price / sqft
$659/sqft

Utilities

Water
Well
Sewer
Septic Tank
Utilities
Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Water Connected

Property

Property type
Single Family
Year built
1974
Subdivision
PALMER FARMS 3RD
County
Sarasota

Assigned schools

Elementary
Tatum Ridge Elementary
Middle
McIntosh Middle
High
Sarasota High

Listing

Status
Active
Days on market
1 day
MLS #
MFR802857461
Source
Stellar MLS

Listed by Debbie Hering · DEBBIE HERING REALTY & ASSOC.

Listing data provided by Stellar MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

RRENA ValiQRENA ValiQ is an estimated value, blended from public sale comps, neighbourhood trend and this listing’s own metrics. It is a reference, not a guaranteed or asking price. The final number moves on diligence, terms and timing.Estimate

Sample estimate — not an appraisal

$1.80M
+5.8% vs asking
$1.70M low$1.90M high

Based on 12 comparable sales within 2 miles of SARASOTA, FL, this home is priced under RENA ValiQ.

Reference only. Estimates blend public sale comps, neighbourhood trend and the listing’s own metrics. Final price moves on diligence, terms and timing — RENA is your second read, not your agent.

Estimate your monthly cost

PITI + HOA
Estimated monthly payment$9,531/mo
Principal & interest
$9,048/mo
Property tax
$283/mo
Home insurance
$200/mo

Tax, insurance and HOA are editable estimates with Florida-typical defaults — Florida homeowners insurance in particular varies widely by location and elevation. Confirm exact figures with a lender and insurer.

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Answered from this listing’s own figures and the sales around it.

Price history

From the property’s MLS record.

DateEventPriceChange
Aug 14, 2026Listed$1,700,000

NeighbourhoodSample data

Reference scores for SARASOTA, FL. Schools, mobility and amenities feed live data once the dedicated provider connection lands.

Walk Score
91/ 100
Very walkable
Transit Score
62/ 100
Good transit
Bike Score
58/ 100
Bikeable
Elementary school
Tatum Ridge Elementary
Assigned school from the MLS record
Middle school
McIntosh Middle
Assigned school from the MLS record
High school
Sarasota High
Assigned school from the MLS record

Location

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