8704 MISTY CREEK DRIVE, SARASOTA, FL 34241

$875,000

ENCHANTMENT IN MISTY CREEK – the opportunity for a “one in a million” property like this rarely comes on the market. Offering a lifestyle like that of a high-end resort and spa. Designed by a master gardener with ease of maintenance in mind, the backyard looks like something straight out… Read More of Selby Gardens. Nature lovers will enjoy seeing owls, deer, hawks, fish, and other wildlife daily. Orchids and a wide variety of flora, including some rare and collectible plants abound. The waterfall and pond can be observed and heard from vantage points throughout the home. Multiple “secret garden” spaces throughout the property give you the opportunity to reflect and simply enjoy nature. The outdoor lighting system is professionally designed to enhance the beauty of the property, especially the deck area in back that turns into your own private oasis. You're going to love the casual, contemporary design with mid-century elements. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath oversized 2-car garage pool home is nestled in The Preserve at Misty Creek. Set on .63 of an acre and tucked away within a CUL-DE-SAC at the coveted north end of Misty Creek, this home is, arguably, one of the best lots in all of Misty Creek and is in the X FLOOD ZONE, NO FLOOD INSURANCE REQUIRED. The main living areas and primary suite are light & bright. Pocket sliding glass doors open to the screened lanai & paver pool deck. There’s a covered seating area on the lanai that essentially brings the outdoors in and extends your living space. Seller improvements include a NEW ROOF (2021), NEW POOL CAGE (2018), POOL RESURFACING (2018), POOL HEATER (2018), NEW A/C (2017), NEW KITCHEN REMODEL, NEW BATHROOMS REMODEL, NEW APPLIANCES, NEW FRONT DOOR (2023), NEW OUTDOOR LIGHTING, NEW SLIDING GLASS DOORS & 9 NEW WINDOWS slated for installation in November 2025. High ceilings, crown molding, ceramic tile throughout the main living areas, and a laundry room that doubles as a butler’s pantry with additional cabinetry, sink, storage and countertop space all contribute to making this home not only beautiful, but functional. The Preserve at Misty Creek is a gated community of 302 single-family homes. It's an exciting time in Misty Creek as the Misty Creek Country Club is currently closed for renovations and the new improved club is expected to open in November 2025! Perks of Misty Creek – NO MANDATORY GOLF MEMBERSHIP, a well-run responsive HOA with LOW HOA FEES, “A” RATED SCHOOL DISTRICT with school bus stops within the community, a security gate, the feeling of being in the country with close proximity to everything you need, an established community with many longtime residents, the wildlife, nature & abundance of 100+ year old oak trees just to name a few. Misty Creek offers convenient access to shopping, beaches, parks, dining, I75, golfing, boating, fishing & more! Don’t miss your opportunity to have your own personal sanctuary in this beautiful community!!! SCHEDULE A SHOWING TODAY!!! Read Less

Courtesy of WHITE SANDS REALTY GROUP FL 941-260-3350

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Oct 28, 2025

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Beds

Full Baths

Square Ft.

2,471

Lot Size

0.63 Acres

Year Built

1987

MLS Number

A4668151

Additional Details

Property Access

Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road, Road Surface: Asphalt

Appliances & Equipment

Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Other equipment: Irrigation Equipment

Building

Built in 1987, Living area: 2471, Living area units: Square Feet, Building faces Southwest, 1 storey, Levels: One, Construction Materials: Block, Stucco

Community

Clubhouse, Deed Restrictions, Gated Community - No Guard, Golf Carts OK, Golf, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Tennis Court(s)

Cooling

Central Air

Exterior Features

Patio/Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio, Screened, Garden, Lighting, Private Mailbox, Rain Gutters, Sliding Doors

Fireplaces

Family Room, Wood Burning

Floors

Carpet, Ceramic Tile

Foundation

Slab

Garage

2 spaces

Heating

Central, Electric

Home Owner's Association

Association Fee: $1,993, Fee Frequency: Annually, Fee Includes: Common Area Taxes, Escrow Reserves Fund, Private Road

Interior Features

Ceiling Fans(s), Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Tray Ceiling(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s)

Laundry

Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup

Lot

0.63 acres, Cul-De-Sac, In County, Landscaped, Near Golf Course, Oversized Lot, Private, Sidewalk, Paved, Mature Landscaping, Oak Trees, Trees/Landscaped, Wooded

Pets Policy

Allowed: Yes

Pool

Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Screen Enclosure

Property

Garden, Trees/Woods

Roof

Shingle

Sewer

Public Sewer

Taxes

Additional parcels description:, Parcel Number: 0255010440, Public Survey Range: 19E, Public Survey Section: 03, Annual Amount: $5,145.62, Tax Book Number: 31-28, Legal Description: LOT 44 PRESERVE AT MISTY CREEK THE UNIT 1, Lot: 44, Year: 2024, Zoning: OUE2

Utilities

BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Well, Water Connected, Water Source: Public

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