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Sarasota,FL 34234
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 936 sqft
Price per Sqft $458
Subdivision Bay Haven
MLS Listing ID TB8356987
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1941
Annual Tax Amount $2,358
Lot Size 9,147 Sqft
Acres 0.21
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source Stellar MLS
Property Description
Rare 1941 PECKY CYPRESS Jewel Box bungalow with cedar interior/metal roof on botanical garden like double lot in historic Indian Beach-Sapphire Shores neighborhood. Two blocks to Indian Beach Park on beautiful Sarasota Bay for swimming, sunsets or to drop in your kayak. Newer homes DO NOT have this level of materials/craftsmanship. Unique 84-yr old home has NO drywall: Exterior is old-growth rough hewn pecky cypress , walls are old-growth CEDAR (hence the very light wonderful scent when you first walk in) and floors/ceiling are southern pine. These are the highest quality woods. New homes are poorly made with particle board and cheap drywall. Best of both worlds: charming, private and close to everything! It's 287 feet to Ringing College of Art & Design, 1.5 miles to downtown, mins to gulf beaches, world class dining, nightlife, comedy club, etc. USF, New College, Van Wezel Performing Arts Center + Ringling Art Museum are just down the street. This home sustained NO water or wind damage in previous hurricanes. NO flood insurance required (Zone X). Vintage jewel box cottages are difficult to find and expensive. Walk across the street for authentic Cuban, Pho, Italian, funky brew-pub, coffee shop, etc. Your new home in paradise awaits your touches. You'll love your charming, relaxing vintage home in eclectic, funky North Sarasota. Need to catch a flight? It's 1.6 miles to Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. Recent $5K fire-place renovation. Convenient 1 hour drive to Tampa/St. Pete. Why PECKY CYPRESS? Distinctive Aesthetic: It has natural, irregular pocketing or hollow streaks caused by a fungus that attacks the trees heartwood. This creates a weathered, textured look that gives homes a warm, old-world character; Durability & Rot Resistance - Cypress is naturally resistant to rot, moisture, and insects (especially cockroaches/termites), making it ideal for humid or wet environments like FL; Because of its resistance to decay, pecky cypress requires less upkeep compared to other wood types; It has Unique, High-End Appeal - Its not mass-produced like other woods, so it adds a custom, one-of-a-kind touch to homes, making them feel more luxurious and distinctive. WHY is it called a JEWEL BOX ? The term is used to describe small, charming cottages that, despite their modest size, are rich in character and aesthetic appeal. Insects avoid pecky cypress because of the natural oils and resins that repel them. Pecky cypress is dry and resistant to rot, making it an unfavorable environment. Because of these qualities, pecky cypress was historically used for high quality homes built from the 1800s to 1950s. Parcel is approx. 15' above sea level and home is elevated 2 feet off the ground. There are 60+ stands of Kanapaha (aka Wong Chuk or Royal) bamboo as wind breaks to protect home. Kanapaha is hardy to -20 degrees, grows 60' tall and is incredibly dense when mature. Come check out this neighborhood, you'll love it here!
Location
State FL
County Sarasota
Community Bay Haven
Area 34234 - Sarasota
Zoning RSF3
Interior
Interior Features Ceiling Fans(s),Crown Molding,High Ceilings,Thermostat
Heating Central,Electric
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood
Fireplaces Type Wood Burning
Fireplace true
Appliance Convection Oven,Dryer,Electric Water Heater,Refrigerator,Washer
Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup,Inside,Washer Hookup
Exterior
Exterior Feature Awning(s)
Parking Features Other
Community Features Street Lights
Utilities Available Cable Available,Electricity Connected,Phone Available,Sewer Connected,Water Connected
Roof Type Metal
Garage false
Private Pool No
Building
Entry Level One
Foundation Crawlspace
Lot Size Range 0 to less than 1/4
Sewer Public Sewer
Water None
Structure Type Cedar
New Construction false
Others
Senior Community No
Ownership Fee Simple
Acceptable Financing Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Listing Terms Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Special Listing Condition None
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