5938 Murdock Avenue
SARASOTA, FL 34231
2
Bed
2
Bath
1,381Sqft
0.42Acre(Lot)
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
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Bedroom Information
Total Bedroom: 2Bathroom Information
Total Baths: 2 Full Baths: 1 Half Baths: 1Interior Features
Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Window Treatments Roof: Shingle Appliances: Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer Laundry Features: In GarageRoofing Information
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Flooring Information
Flooring: Carpet, Tile Construction Materials: Block -
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central Cooling: Central Air Water front: 1 WaterSource: Private
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Building Information
Year Built: 1961 -
Exterior Features
Lighting Construction Materials: Block Foundation Details: Slab Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
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Lot Information
Lot Dimensions: 143x128 Lot Description: In County, Oversized Lot, Paved Lot Square Feet: 18240 Lot Acres: 0.42 Lot Size (SqMt): 1695Property Information
Property Type: Residential Sub Type: Single Family Residence
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Listing Price Information
Original List Price:$297700
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Tax Information
Tax Book Number: 10-6 Tax Lot: 52 Tax Legal Description: LOT 52 & N 1/2 LOT 53 GOLDEN ACRES 1ST ADD Annual Tax: $1430.59 Tax Year: 2025 Parcel Number: 0101060069
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Parking Information
Bath In Garage, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Off StreetGarage Information
Has Garage: Yes Garage Space: 1
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School Information
Elementary School: Gulf Gate Elementary Junior High School: Brookside Middle Senior High School: Riverview High -
Utility Information
BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected Sewer: Public Sewer Water Source: Private -
Location Information
Subdivision: GOLDEN ACRES 1ST ADD City: SARASOTA Direction: South on I-75, take Exit 205 for Clark Road and head west. Turn left onto Murdock Avenue. Continue south on Murdock Avenue to 5938 Murdock Avenue. Property will be on the right.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 1893 Rita Street, Sarasota, FL, 34231 | $429,900 | 3 | 2 | 1,420 | 1,420 SqFt |
| 1915 Colleen Street, Sarasota, FL, 34231 | $350,000 | 2 | 2 | 988 | 988 SqFt |
| 1900 Colleen Street, Sarasota, FL, 34231 | $715,000 | 3 | 3 | 2,026 | 2,026 SqFt |
| 2902 Captiva Gardens Dr.., Sarasota, FL, 34231 | $249,900 | 2 | 2 | 1,206 | 1,206 SqFt |
| 8963 Fishermens Bay Drive, Sarasota, FL, 34231 | $1,468,000 | 4 | 4 | 3,300 | 3,300 SqFt |
| 1630 Assisi Drive #18, Sarasota, FL, 34231 | $1,997,000 | 5 | 4 | 3,602 | 3,602 SqFt |
| 2348 Doud Street, Sarasota, FL, 34231 | $365,000 | 3 | 1 | 1,118 | 1,118 SqFt |
| 2343 Eugene Street, Sarasota, FL, 34231 | $449,900 | 3 | 2 | 1,352 | 1,352 SqFt |
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