Price Reduced 32.24%
Price History
$1,650,000
7/27/2025
$1,395,000
9/6/2025
$1,118,000
12/5/2025
455 ACACIA DRIVE, Sarasota, FL, 34234
12 rooms
3 beds
2 Full baths
1925
Bungalow, Mediterranean
1,994 sqft
Step into timeless elegance with this stunning 3-bedroom, 2-bath Spanish Eclectic bungalow nestled in the heart of sought after Sapphire Shores. Rich in character and historic detail, this residence showcases dramatic architectural elements including beamed and coffered ceilings, gleaming oak floors throughout, and expansive windows that bathe every room in natural light. The spacious “sunken” living room centers around a show-stopping, decoratively carved mantelpiece, perfectly blending artistry with old-world charm. Each space offers a unique sense of craftmanship, from graceful arches to finely detailed trim, evoking romance and warmth of classic Mediterranean design. The current owner has elevated this home with a seamless addition: a stunning primary suite with a vaulted ceiling, French doors leading to a private back yard and a walk-in closet. Other “modern” updates include a spacious kitchen with and island and adjacent dinette, interior laundry and a 2-car garage accessed by a covered walkway; a loggia in keeping with the traditional nature of this architecture. Located just steps away from Sun Circle Park, Sarasota Bay, the Ringling Museum and the vibrant arts scene, this home is ideal for those seeking history, charm and convenience in one of Sarasota’s most beloved neighborhoods. Sapphire Shores in an eclectic waterfront neighborhood dating back to the Ringling Era and is now a combination of historic Mediterranean mansions, classic ranches and new construction. Live here amidst Sarasota's most significant cultural & educational institutions and you're only 2 miles north of downtown Sarasota, a 12-minute drive to St. Armands Circle and the beaches of Lido and Longboat Key and an equal distance to University Parkway anchored on the west by SRQ International Airport and UTC Mall and I75 on the east.
Status:
Active
Type:
Single-family residential
Laundry Remarks:
Inside, Laundry Room
Subdivision:
SAPPHIRE SHORES
Garage:
2-car
Heating:
Central, Electric, Zoned
Cooling:
Central Air, Zoned
Levels:
1
Lot Size:
65 x 149
Acreage:
0.23
Est. Taxes:
$2,493
Construction
Block, Stucco
Utilities
Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Street Lights, Water Connected
Lot Description:
City Lot
Days on Market:
147
Appliances:
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
Min Lease Term:
1 Week
MLS #:
A4659947
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Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty 941-366-8070