6950 El Dorado Drive, Sarasota, FL 34240
Local realty services provided by:CENTURY 21 Affiliates
Listed by: janette schafer, john schafer, v
Office: coldwell banker realty
MLS#:A4679055
Source:MFRMLS
Price summary
- Price:$1,750,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$334.67
- Monthly HOA dues:$85
About this home

A PREMIUM HIDDEN LOCATION WITH CONVENIENCE AND PRIVACY! These private acreage lots allow up to three structures on the property—build an ADU, add a large workshop, and still have room to create whatever you envision. Endless possibilities await! This exceptional estate is set on more than five fully fenced acres of beautifully manicured, lush grounds. Tucked away, you will enter through a winding, tree-canopied driveway. Welcome to “The Ranch at Pine Acres ” a five-bedroom residence, where complete privacy and peaceful natural surroundings create a country feel. Delight in the endless possibilities of this private home in Pine Valley Ranches. This hidden gem is perfectly positioned on the most desirable 5-acre lot in this exclusive community, offering the perfect balance of tranquil country living and easy access to I75, Sarasota’s downtown, University Town Center, Waterside, and the renowned Gulf beaches. The main home offers nearly 4,000 square feet of professionally designed living space, with expansive views from every window of this private estate. This unique property is move-in ready. Recent upgrades include a new metal roof on both the home and barn, pavered walkways and patio, wood and Trex decking, a large saltwater pool, three air-conditioning systems. Impact windows and French doors throughout offer abundant natural light with cedar plank tongue-and-groove vaulted ceilings. At the heart of the home, the gourmet kitchen flows seamlessly into the formal dining room and is open to the oversized great room that has a beautiful wood-burning fireplace with specialty coquina stone. Designed for both function and style, the kitchen showcases rich 5/4" cherry cabinetry with under-cabinet lighting, multiple copper farm house sinks, imported granite countertops, Mulga White Turkish marble backsplash extending to the ceiling, built-in appliances including a cabinet-faced KitchenAid refrigerator, Miele built-in oven, THOR induction cooktop, Bosch dishwasher, GE infrared microwave and an exceptionally spacious butler’s pantry with even more storage. A large multipurpose room with laundry area provides flexible space for a playroom, office, or additional family room or storage. The generous primary suite overlooks the front picturesque grounds with its private balcony/deck. This second-level retreat features a luxurious Indian Rainforest marble bathroom fully equipped with a soaking tub and large shower, dual walk-in closets, and beautiful oak floors. A second two-room suite completes the upper level. Adjacent flex space is ideal for an office, playroom, or additional bedroom overlooking the trees of “The Ranch at Pine Acres ”. Three additional bedrooms are located on the first floor, offering comfortable accommodations for a large family and/or guests. Attached 3-car oversized garage with a hurricane room and RV hookup. Adding to the property’s versatility is a massive, detached barn featuring a horse stall, workshop, tack room, generous storage space, two more RV hookups, and a surrounding horse paddock—ideal for equestrian use, recreational vehicles, or additional storage. A Sarasota premier location...where private acreage meets the charm of country life... yet right in Sarasota!...
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Home facts
- Year built:1981
- Listing ID #:A4679055
- Added:81 day(s) ago
- Updated:April 25, 2026 at 12:19 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:5
- Total bathrooms:3
- Full bathrooms:3
- Flooring:Cork, Linoleum, Slate, Tile, Wood
- Dining Description:Eat In Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
- Kitchen Description:Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Solid Wood Cabinets, Stone Counters, Water Softener
- Bedroom Description:High Ceilings, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Split Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Living area:3,977 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air, Zoned
- Heating:Central, Electric, Zoned
- Central air:Yes
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Metal
- Year built:1981
- Building area:3,977 sq. ft.
- Lot area:5.06 Acres
- Lot Features:Landscaped, Oversized, Paved, Zoned for Horses
- Construction Materials:Cement Siding, Hardi Plank Type, Stone
- Exterior Features:Balcony, Front Porch, Lighting, Patio, Private Mailbox, Rear Porch, Sidewalk
- Foundation Description:Slab
- Levels:2 Story
Schools
- High school:Booker High
- Middle school:McIntosh Middle
- Elementary school:Tatum Ridge Elementary
Utilities
- Water:Water Connected, Well
- Sewer:Private, Septic Tank
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$1,750,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$334.67
- Tax amount:$14,829 (2025)
Features and amenities
- Appliances:Built-in Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Irrigation Equipment, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener
- Laundry features:Dryer, Inside, Washer
- Amenities:Cable Available, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Irrigation Equipment, Phone Available, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Pool features:Gunite, In Ground, Pool/Deck, Private Pool, Salt Water
Parking
- Parking description:Attached Garage, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Workshop in Garage
- Garage:Yes
- Garage spaces:3
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