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Property Description
UNBELIEVABLE OPPORTUNITY! This 3-4 bedroom / 3 bathroom home is directly on Phillippi Creek with a dock and boat lift. This home sits at the very private end of a cul de sac on .5 acres of land! Enter and immediately notice the soaring 15-foot vaulted ceilings & two skylights in the living room with fireplace and handsome stonework all the way up. The rear private patio overlooks greenery. The eat-in kitchen has the same high ceilings and features a central island, quartz tops, raised-panel cabinetry, and a pantry. The 15-foot ceilings carry into the primary bedroom and there is a door out to the rear screened patio, swimming pool, and hot tub. The primary bath features a walk-in closet, dual vanities, and separate shower and soaking tub. There is a separate dining room and split guest bedroom/bath on the main floor as well. Upstairs has a third bedroom, a small bathroom, and fourth bedroom (no closet)-also perfect as an office. Come make this special home all your own with your remodeling ideas and a little TLC! --What the boater's want to know...The dock is older as is the lift. There is a sitting area at the end of the dock for sunrise. It appears to have 3-foot depth under the lift at mean-high tide and it is approximately a relaxing 35-minute boat ride to the Intracoastal Waterway passing under one bridge with approximate clearance of 9.5'. Come see this super waterfront opportunity today at an unbelievable price!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 4185 S Shade Ave
General
- Price: $616,000
- Taxes: $9,222 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MidFloridaRegionalMLS
- MLS ID: A4678362
- Updated: 1/15/2026
- Added to Site: 3 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Min. Lease: 1 Month
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 8
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Eating Space In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Stone, Wood Burning
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Furnishings: Unfurnished
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
Additional Information
- Pool: Yes
- Private Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: Screen Enclosure
- Spa: Yes
- Spa Description: In Ground
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Private Yard, Rain Gutters
- Deck/Patio: Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Covered Spaces: 2
Location
- Area: 34231 - Sarasota/Gulf Gate Branch
- County: Sarasota
- Development Name: 34231 - Sarasota/Gulf Gate Branch
- Subdivision: SARASOTA-VENICE CO RIVER SUB
- Driving Directions: From US41, go east on Bee Ridge approx. 1 mile and turn right onto Saade Avenue. The driveway is approximately 1/2 mile on the left. GO TO VERY END OF THE DRIVEWAY-Yellow House.
- Direction Faces: West
School Information
- Elementary School: Phillippi Shores Elementary
- Middle School: Brookside Middle
- High School: Riverview High
Community
- Community Name: 34231 - Sarasota/Gulf Gate Branch
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Central, Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utility Description: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Cottage
- Architectural Style: Cottage
- Exterior Const.: HardiPlank Type, Wood Frame, Wood Siding
- Roof: Metal, Other
- Stories/Levels: Two
- Square Feet: 2,122
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1990
Lot Features
- Property View: Park/Greenbelt
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.49
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 21,182
- Lot Size: 21182
- Street/Road Desc.: Asphalt, Dirt
- Fencing (Description): Wood
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Water Access: Yes
- Water Access Desc: Canal - Saltwater, Creek
- Water Extras: Yes
- Water Front Desc.: Creek
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $9,222
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: None
- Legal Description: COM AT SW COR OF SHADYCREEK SUB TH S 105 FT TH N-89-00-21-E 158.5 FT TH N 140 FT TH S-67-37-E 56.68 FT FOR POB TH CONT S-67-37-E 161.32 FT TH N-89-50-E 90 FT M/L TO PHILLIPPI CREEK TH SLY ALG
- Flood Zone Info: AE
- APN: 74100018
- Property ID: 74100018
- Block/Lot/Section: 1
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Schools
Schools serving 4185 S Shade Ave
School District:Sarasota County School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Phillippi Shores Elementary School 4747 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231 | PK-5 | 0.7 mi |
Riverview High School, Sarasota, FL 1 Ram Way, Sarasota, FL 34231 | 9-12 | 0.8 mi |
Brookside Middle School 3636 South Shade Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34239 | 6-8 | 0.5 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 4185 S Shade Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/14/2026
Listed
$616,000
64.27%
MLS
6/12/2003
Sold
$375,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 4185 S Shade Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$8,479
-11%
$737,100
-11%
2024
$9,568
10%
$830,300
11%
2023
$8,718
6%
$750,700
5%
2022
$8,222
16%
$713,300
32%
2021
$7,088
—
$540,100
4%
2021
$7,088
20%
$519,000
20%
2019
$5,909
-4%
$431,600
-1%
2018
$6,134
11%
$435,380
10%
2017
$5,537
-5%
$395,800
-4%
2016
$5,830
-3%
$411,000
3%
2015
$5,986
6%
$398,768
10%
2014
$5,635
9%
$362,516
10%
2013
$5,167
—
$329,560
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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4185 S Shade Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34231 (MLS# A4678362) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 4185 S Shade Avenue is currently listed for $616,000 and was received on January 14, 2026. Want to learn more about 4185 S Shade Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Sarasota? You can browse all Sarasota real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

