5938 MURDOCK AVE, SARASOTA, FL, 34231
$297,700
Residential
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Bedrooms
2
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Bathrooms
2
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Living Area
1,381 Sqft
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Lot Size
18,240 Sqft
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Opportunity knocks at 5938 Murdock Ave, a 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home offering 1,381 square feet of potential in the heart of Gulf Gate Estates. Priced to invite your imagination, this residence is a rare canvas for buyers eager to build sweat equity in one of South Sarasota's most established and convenient neighborhoods.
Set on one of the area's largest lots, the property enjoys a coveted position beside a tranquil pond — meaning no neighbors on one side and daily visits from Florida's wildlife. A screened front porch greets you, while a back screened lanai overlooks a sprawling backyard perfect for gardening, gathering, or simply unwinding.
Inside, an eat-in kitchen flows into a comfortable living room and a flexible bonus room ready to adapt to your needs. The laundry room off the garage presents a smart opportunity to add a second full bathroom, boosting both function and value. A one-car extended garage and separate storage shed round out the practical features, and recent upgrades — including a new roof/2024 and new water heater — give you a solid foundation to renovate with confidence.
The location is unbeatable. You're moments from Gulf Gate Elementary, Riverview High School, Publix at Sarasota Pavilion, and easy I-75 access. The world-famous white sands of Siesta Key sit just minutes away, adding genuine VRBO income appeal.
Ready for a new generation to make it shine, this is your chance to transform potential into a personalized Sarasota retreat.
Property Details
| Property Features | Property Features | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MLS ID: | MFRA4697066 | Year Built: | 1961 | |
| Appliances: | Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer | Construction Materials: | Block | |
| Cooling: | Central Air | Country: | US | |
| County Or Parish: | Sarasota | Direction Faces: | East | |
| Exterior Features: | Lighting | Flooring: | Carpet, Tile | |
| Foundation Details: | Slab | Furnished: | Unfurnished | |
| Heating: | Central | Laundry Features: | In Garage | |
| Levels: | One | Listing Agreement: | Exclusive Agency | |
| Listing Terms: | Cash, Conventional | Lot Features: | In County, Oversized Lot, Paved | |
| Occupant Type: | Vacant | Other Structures: | Shed(s) | |
| Parking Features: | Bath In Garage, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Off Street | Patio And Porch Features: | Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened | |
| Pets Allowed: | Yes | Possession: | Close Of Escrow | |
| Property Condition: | Fixer | Property Sub Type: | Single Family Residence | |
| Property Type: | Residential | Road Responsibility: | Public Maintained Road | |
| Road Surface Type: | Paved | Roof: | Shingle | |
| Sewer: | Public Sewer | Showing Requirements: | Appointment Only, ShowingTime | |
| Special Listing Conditions: | None | Standard Status: | Active | |
| State Or Province: | FL | Utilities: | BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected | |
| Water Source: | Private | Waterfront Features: | Pond | |
| Rooms | Rooms | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balcony/Porch/Lanai: | Living Room: | |||
| Dinette: | Kitchen: | |||
| Bonus Room: | Balcony/Porch/Lanai: | |||
| Primary Bedroom: | Bedroom 2: | |||
| Bathroom 1: | Laundry: | |||
| Bathroom 2: | ||||
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