$499,000
4842 NUTMEG AVENUE, SARASOTA, FL 34231
Beds
3
Baths
2
Sq Ft
1,611 sq ft
Year Built
1984
Lot Size
0.32 acres
Garage
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About This Property
Oasis in the Heart of Sarasota Central Prime Location | 3 Bed + Den | 2 Bath | 13,800 Sq Ft Lot | Privacy | Nature in Your Front Yard If you’ve been looking for a home that feels like a private retreat yet keeps you close to everything Sarasota has to offer, this is the one. Discover a rare blend of privacy, natural beauty, and effortless Sarasota living in this move-in-ready home. Perfectly positioned on a quiet dead-end street, this secluded retreat offers a serene escape with seamless access to the very best of Florida’s Gulf Coast. Inside, hardwood floors lead to a living room with vaulted ceiling, an upgraded kitchen featuring granite countertops, quality custom made cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and recessed lighting. The spacious primary suite opens to a private patio, creating a peaceful setting for morning coffee or evening relaxation. A new roof installed in December 2025 provides added peace of mind. Set on a generous 13,800 sq ft double lot, the property offers exceptional potential for a future pool, lush garden retreat, or outdoor entertaining space. Steps from Red Bug Slough Preserve, this home delivers a true Old Florida lifestyle with nature right at your doorstep. Red Bug Slough Preserve spans 72 acres and features more than 3 miles of paved and shaded trails through hammocks and pine flatwoods, a tranquil lake, birdwatching along the Florida Birding Trail, a butterfly garden, playground, fishing pier, and picnic shelters. Enjoy a central Sarasota's prime location with peaceful surroundings and convenient access to: Siesta Key Beach: 5 miles. Sarasota Memorial Hospital: 4.5 miles. Downtown Sarasota and the Bayfront: 6.5 miles. Whether you spend your days walking the trails, biking, birdwatching, fishing, or heading to the beach, this move-in-ready sanctuary offers an exceptional Sarasota lifestyle.
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Directions
From 41, head East on Proctor, before you get to Beneva, Right on Camphor Ave. Left on to Austin. Left on Nutmeg. Property is at the end of the dead-end street at the end on the left side.
Location
4842 NUTMEG AVENUE, SARASOTA, FL 34231
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How to Buy This Home
Multiple financing options available for this $499,000 home in SARASOTA.
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FHA Loan
$17,465 Down
Government-backed, low down payment. Credit scores as low as 580.
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Conventional
$24,950 Down
Traditional financing. As low as 3-5% down with good credit.
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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