Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Other Interior Features

    Eat-in Kitchen

  • Total Bedrooms

    2

  • Bathrooms

    1

  • 1/2 Bathrooms

    1

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    Central Air

  • Fireplace YN

    NO

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Central

  • Pet friendly

    Yes

Exterior

  • Garage

    Yes

  • Garage spaces

    1

  • Construction Materials

    Block

  • Other Exterior Features

    Lighting

  • Parking

    Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Attached

  • Patio and Porch Features

    Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened

  • Pool

    No

  • Waterfront YN

    YES

Area & Lot

  • Lot Features

    Paved, Waterfront

  • Lot Size(acres)

    0.42

  • Lot Size(square feet)

    18,240

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

Price

  • Sales Price

    $297,700

  • Tax Amount

    $1,430.59

  • Sq. Footage

    1,381

  • Price/SqFt

    $215

HOA

  • Association

    No

School District

  • Elementary School

    Gulf Gate Elementary

  • Middle School

    Brookside Middle

  • High School

    Riverview High

Property Features

  • Stories

    1

  • New Construction

    NO

  • Foundation Details

    Slab

  • Ownership

    Fee Simple

  • Senior Community YN

    NO

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Tax Lot

    52

  • Water Source

    Private

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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.

5938 MURDOCK AVENUE

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