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$1,700,000
Est. $10,028/mo

6455 McKown Rd, Sarasota, FL, 34240

$659/sqft·Palmer Farms 3rd

4 bd3 ba2,580 sqft2 car garageSingle Family
Listed by DEBBIE HERING REALTY & ASSOC.· Last updated · MLS# A4703055

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Est. monthly payment
$10,028/mo
Down payment (20%)
$340,000
Property taxes
$312/mo
Rate assumed
6.8% · 30 yr
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At a glance

Single family
Built 1974
Waterfront
Canal - Freshwater
Private pool
Gunite
2 car garage
Boat
5.00 acres
Lot size

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Sunday, Sep 13· 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

About this home

Ceiling Fans(s)Eat-in KitchenLiving Room/Dining Room ComboPrimary Bedroom Main FloorSplit BedroomStone CountersThermostatWalk-in Closet(s)

6455 McKown Rd is a 1974-built home in Palmer Farms 3rd, Sarasota. Inside you'll find 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 2,580 square feet of living space. Listed at $1,700,000 (about $659/sqft), 20 days on market. Flood zone X - outside the FEMA high-risk areas, which keeps insurance manageable.

From the listing

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/game 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 home is high and dry and had no wind or water damage from recent hurricanes. 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!

The essentials

Built
1974
Price / sqft
$659
On market
28 days
Annual tax
$3,741
Flood zone
X · Low risk
Lot
217,800 sqft
Type
Single Family Residence

Location

6455 McKown Rd
Sarasota, FL, 34240·34240 - Sarasota
Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1974
Lot
217,800 sqft
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Central, Electric, Heat Pump
Parking
Boat, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Ground Level, Guest
Pool
Gunite, In Ground, Screen Enclosure
Waterfront
Canal - Freshwater
Days on Market
28
Ceiling Fans(s)
Eat-in Kitchen
Living Room/Dining Room Combo
Primary Bedroom Main Floor
Split Bedroom
Stone Counters
Thermostat
Walk-in Closet(s)
Window Treatments
Private Mailbox
Dishwasher
Disposal
Dryer
Electric Water Heater
Microwave
Range
Refrigerator
Washer

Elementary

Tatum Ridge Elementary

Middle

McIntosh Middle

High

Sarasota High

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

Homestead exemption on fileFlood Zone X

Annual Tax (2025)

$3,741

Parcel #

0239110004

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

Palmer Farms 3rd

County

Sarasota

MLS Area

34240 - Sarasota

Lot Size

217,800 sqft

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Date
Event
Price
8/14/2026
Listed for sale
Source: Stellar MLS #A4703055
$1,700,000
$659/sqft
Est. monthly payment$10,028/mo
Principal & interest$8,866
Property taxes$312
Insurance$850
Down payment20% · $340,000
Interest rate6.80%
Loan term

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List price: $1,700,000
$1.66M – $1.70M
97.5% – 100% of listTops out right at the list price
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86 of the last 171 home closings in 34240 landed at this number or higher (50%). The median one sat 25 days before it went under contract, and this one is on day 28.

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