Overview
Description
1 0f 8 homes no HOA under 600K 1/2 mile to the best beach in Sarasota Co. & the West coast of Florida. Ever want to live close enough to walk or bike to beautiful sand and Gulf waters? This home will check ever box on your list.
Tucked away on a quiet dead end street, this home has been in the family for 27 years, second owner/agent. Every update has been done, the list is long and the pictures will show how beautiful it is. Surrounding by majestic oaks on a beautiful yet easy to maintain landscaped yard, the freshly exterior painted, roofed in 2019 home with a 2025 hurricane garage door and opener awaits you.
Walk in the entry way, greeted by a solid wood french door leading you into a formal foyer. Just off the entry is direct access to the 2 car garage which features a stationary tub and a side man door leading to the fully fenced side to back yard. Immediately off the foyer is a beautiful private office that can also be used as a 4th bedroom, formal dining room, media room as it has extra insulation for a more quiet space with two sets of french doors.
But the most pronounced feature are the beautiful custom build solid wood floating shelves, a ceiling fan with an overhead light. Once you pass the office, you enter the Great room that flows into the brand new kitchen. A custom build solid wood island with quartz countertops and room for 4 bar stools.
The kitchen was designed for several chefs to work at once. Main counter are 48 inches from island allow a great work space. An oversized, 33x22x10 stainless steel sink allow for large pots and baking sheets to easily fit for cleaning.
All appliances are new matching with the NEW Refrigerator and Stove in their boxes waiting for the new buyer. Under cabinet lighting, stainless pull outs and organizers with great island lighting. Perfect for entertaining and a large family.
The dining area is centered in the back with 4 sets of 2025 installed hurricane french doors. The side leads to an open patio overlooking the Zen house and manicured garden area under a grand oak tree. The other 3 sets open to a large screened with gutters lanai, large enough for a dining area, ping pong table, sitting and tiki bar areas.
The yard is securely fence with an additional patio on the east side, perfect for your grill. Back inside a split plan with the master on the west side as well as a full inside dedicated laundry room with custom cabinets and overhead shelving for extra pantry storage. The Master Bedroom is large and overlooks the Zen garden the features include a large walk in closet double barred and a brand new en suite bathroom, with a large Ikea Vanity, low flusher and beautiful fully tiled walk in shower with built in shampoo shelf.
On the other side on the home are 2 more large bedrooms, freshly painted with ceiling fans and blinds. One is the official SPONGEBOB SUITE! Custom painted larger than life making it a fun place to hang out or sleep if you can stop laughing.
Updated main bath features beautiful marble top vanity, low flusher a brand new tub, fully tiled with shampoo shelf and dual shower heads. Double linen closets just off the main bath. Every room is tiled, including the same tile in the entryway and the lanai.
There is also a large 12x9 storage shed attached to the house, large enough for all your garden tools, mower and other items, allowing your garage to be just for cars and beach gear! Repiped 2017, Roof 2019, kitchen & baths 2025, sewer lined 2025, Full list is available.
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Address
- Street1720 FOSSIL
- CityEnglewood
- Subdivision0616 - MANASOTA-BY-THE-SEA
- CountySarasota
- StateFL
- Zip34223
- MLS #R4911073
Interior
- AppliancesDishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Bathrooms Full2
- Bathrooms Half0
- Bathrooms Total Integer2
- Bedrooms Total3
- CoolingCentral Air
- CoolingYes
- FlooringCeramic Tile
- FurnishedUnfurnished
- HeatingCentral, Electric, Heat Pump
- HeatingYes
- Interior FeaturesBuilt-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
- Laundry FeaturesElectric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
- LevelsOne
- Living Area1,733
- Living Area SourcePublic Records
- Living Area UnitsSquare Feet
- Rooms Total13
- Security FeaturesSmoke Detector(s)
- Window FeaturesAluminum Frames, Blinds, Drapes, Rods, Tinted Windows, Window Treatments
Exterior
- Attached GarageYes
- Covered Spaces2
- Direction FacesSouth
- Exterior FeaturesFrench Doors, Garden, Private Mailbox, Private Yard, Storage
- FencingChain Link, Vinyl
- Garage Spaces2
- GarageYes
- Lot FeaturesFlood Insurance Required, FloodZone, In County, Landscaped, Level, Private, Street Dead-End, Unincorporated
- Lot Size Acres0
- Lot Size Area10,365
- Lot Size Dimensions75 x 138
- Lot Size Square Feet10,365
- Lot Size UnitsSquare Feet
- Open ParkingYes
- Other StructuresShed(s), Storage
- Parking FeaturesDriveway, Garage Door Opener, Ground Level
- Patio And Porch FeaturesCovered, Enclosed, Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch, Screened, Side Porch
- Road Frontage TypeStreet Dead-End, Street Paved
- Road Surface TypePaved, Asphalt
- RoofShingle
- ViewGarden, Park/Greenbelt, Trees/Woods
- Water Body NameMANASOTA BEACH PUBLIC
Structure
- Architectural StyleCustom, Florida, Ranch
- Building Area Total3,011
- Construction MaterialsBlock, Stucco
- Foundation DetailsSlab
- Property ConditionCompleted
- Stories Total1
- Year Built1981
Utilities
- SewerPublic Sewer
- UtilitiesCable Connected, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Street Lights, Water Connected
- Water SourcePublic
Financial
- Parcel Number0477120008
- Pets AllowedCats OK, Dogs OK
- Tax Annual Amount1,560
- Tax Legal DescriptionLOT 8 & W 1/2 LOT 9 BLK A MANASOTA BY THE SEA
- Tax Lot1
- Tax Year2025
- ZoningRSF-1
Schools
- Elementary SchoolEnglewood Elementary
- High SchoolWellen Park High
- Middle Or Junior SchoolL.A. Ainger Middle
Location
- Community FeaturesCommunity Boat Ramp, Intracoastal Waterway, Public Boat Ramp, Water Access
- CountryUnited States
- County Or ParishSarasota
- DirectionsSR 776 to West Manasota Beach Rd. head towards Manasota Beach. Fossil is the third street on your left, third house on your left. Street is a dead end with a sign.
- Latitude27
- Longitude-82
- MLS Area Major34223 - Englewood
- Postal Code34223
- Postal Code Plus46227
- Street NameFOSSIL
- Street Number1720
- Street Number Numeric1,720
- Street SuffixDRIVE
- Subdivision Name0616 - MANASOTA-BY-THE-SEA
- Unparsed Address1720 FOSSIL DRIVE
Features & Amenities
- Built-in Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Central
- Central Air
- Ceramic Tile
- Community Boat Ramp
- Dishwasher
- Driveway
- Dryer
- Electric
- Electric Dryer Hookup
- Electric Water Heater
- Exhaust Fan
- Flood Insurance Required
- FloodZone
- French Doors
- Garage Door Opener
- Garden
- Ground Level
- Heat Pump
- In County
- Inside
- Intracoastal Waterway
- Landscaped
- Laundry Room
- Level
- Microwave
- Open Floorplan
- Park/Greenbelt
- Primary Bedroom Main Floor
- Private
- Private Mailbox
- Private Yard
- Public Boat Ramp
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Solid Surface Counters
- Solid Wood Cabinets
- Split Bedroom
- Storage
- Street Dead-End
- Thermostat
- Trees/Woods
- Unincorporated
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Washer
- Washer Hookup
- Water Access
- Window Treatments
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