Beds
3
Baths
3
Sq Ft
2,280 sq ft
Year Built
1981
Lot Size
0.40 acres
Garage
2
About This Property
WOW! SELLER IS OFFERING A 3 YEAR "3-2-1 MORTGAGE RATE BUY-DOWN" WITH AN ACCEPTED OFFER AT CLOSING! Desirable Offering In The Waterfront Community Of The Lemon Bay Sunset Subdivision: Have you always dreamed of owning a home with "backyard" access to your own boat and dock with easy access from the Intracoastal to the Gulf of Mexico-but thought it would be unattainable? The thought of hurricanes gives you pause? Well wish no longer-as this is the one that will be difficult to walk away from. Meticulously updated and maintained this 2280 sq. ft., 0.40 acre pie-shaped, fenced corner lot home lives much larger than its square footage and has never suffered any hurricane associated damage. With its bright and oversized rooms that draw you in to enjoy the indoor/outdoor all-season living that draws over 1000 people per day to make Florida their home you will delight in the "find" you can call your own. The outdoor lanai with heated swimming pool is surrounded by lovingly tendered Florida mature plantings and leads to the pathway to your 2 year young replaced boat dock and access stairs. The boat lift can accommodate a vessel that is between 8000-10000 lbs. while the depth of the Lemon Bay Canal can handle a craft of up to 45 ft. The owners show pride of ownership in the manner in which the house has been maintained. Newer roof, 2025 hot water heater with newer replaced dual zone A.C. units {2023 and 2025} and a generator hookup only ads to its worry free enjoyment. High impact windows and doors reinforces the inclement weather-hardening of the home. The Owners did not stop there: Kitchen cabinets and counter-tops with a reverse osmosis system, appliances, laundry room with cabinets with utility sink, luxury CORTEC waterproof flooring, bathrooms remodeled and the popcorn ceilings were replaced with a texturized product. In addition the house had been re-plumbed in 2024 where the pipes have been run above the ceilings. There are two wells on the property. Only one is utilized for irrigation with a new freshwater connector switch. The den and family room share in a prominent custom-installed pass through fieldstone wood-burning fireplace which adds to the laid back ambience of the home and in particular the most used rooms in the home. The oversized garage is home to the owner's workshop when the "I can fix it" need comes up. Freshly painted, crown molding, French doors, plantation shutters throughout plus the new fans add to the crispness of the room presentations and the well thought out floor plan flow. Bringing the family? After fishing swimming and boating there is an abundance of places to ride your bikes and enjoy the ride to the Lemon Bay Park just down the road. *Don't miss this beautiful waterfront home.*
Property Overview
Interior Features
Exterior & Lot
Pool & Spa
Waterfront
Utilities
Parking
HOA & Community
Financial Details
Schools
Directions
Route 776 to right onto Englewood Isles Pkwy. Right on Forest Dr. Right on Bayshore Dr. Home is on left on the corner of Bayshore Dr. and Fox Dr.
Location
1231 BAYSHORE DRIVE, ENGLEWOOD, FL 34223
Listing Information
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How to Buy This Home
Multiple financing options available for this $988,500 home in ENGLEWOOD.
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FHA Loan
$34,598 Down
Government-backed, low down payment. Credit scores as low as 580.
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VA Loan
$0 Down
Zero down for eligible veterans, active duty, and military families.
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Conventional
$49,425 Down
Traditional financing. As low as 3-5% down with good credit.
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USDA Loan
$0 Down
Zero down for eligible rural areas. Income limits apply.
Florida Down Payment Assistance Programs
You may qualify for up to $35,000 in assistance to cover your down payment and closing costs.
Florida Hometown Heroes
Up to $35,000
First-time buyers working in FL
FL Assist
Up to $10,000
FHA, VA, or USDA borrowers
FL HLP Second Mortgage
Up to $10,000
First-time buyers, 0% deferred
Sarasota County SHIP
Varies
Income-qualifying Sarasota residents
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