6455 MCKOWN ROAD, SARASOTA, FL, 34240
Active5 days on marketListed Aug 14, 2026MLS #A4703055
About this home
6455 MCKOWN ROAD
RARE 5-ACRE SARASOTA ESTATE - COUNTRY LIVING WITH CITY CONVENIENCE! Welcome to your own private piece of paradise! This charming and meticulously maintained 4-bedroom, 3-bath, 2-Car Garage, Pool home offers approximately 2,580 square feet (3,422 gross sq ft) of living space. Tucked away on a quiet dead-end road, this unique property offers exceptional privacy, abundant wildlife and an increasingly rare opportunity to enjoy acreage living while remaining just minutes to everything in Sarasota! Lovingly maintained by the original owners, this concrete block and stucco home features an updated kitchen with island seating, a wood-burning fireplace, a spacious 18' x 22' family room, formal living/dining rooms and a newer A/C replaced in 2024. A generator provides additional peace of mind. Step outside and discover what truly makes this property amazing. The 15' x 30' inground pool features a screened enclosure and an expansive covered lanai perfect for relaxing, entertaining and enjoying Florida living year-round. The grounds are simply beautiful, with approximately 145 majestic oak trees, a gorgeous magnolia tree, gazebo, storage shed with workshop and a freshwater canal along the rear of the property. This estate is also Perfect for Horse Lovers! This property features an existing horse stall/building with a fenced paddock and you'll have plenty of acreage for grazing and roaming. Wire and wood fencing surround the property and there are no deed restrictions, no HOA and no vehicle restrictions. The home is high and dry and had no wind or water damage from recent hurricanes. The property's flexible OUE zoning creates exciting possibilities for those seeking additional living space, a family compound, accessory structures or the ability to operate certain businesses from home, subject to applicable county requirements. With five acres, there is plenty of room to explore future possibilities while enjoying the existing home today! The location is absolutely hard to beat! Enjoy the peace and privacy of country living while being only minutes to world famous Siesta Key Beaches, Cultural Downtown Sarasota, I-75, University Mall, Mote Marine, Polo Fields, Waterside, fine restaurants and many nearby golf courses. You may go days without seeing a neighbor, yet everything in Sarasota is within easy reach! Ride your four-wheelers, bring your horses and farm animals, park your RV or boat and experience the freedom to call this 5 acre estate YOURS! Properties offering this combination of acreage, privacy, flexibility and location are increasingly difficult to find. This is the one you've been dreaming about, so HURRY!
Facts & features
The home at a glance
4
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2,580
Sqft
5 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
1974
Year built
One
Levels
$659
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record — not generic estimates.
$10,282 /mo · 10% down Conventional, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
Above the FHA loan limit for our service areas, so Conventional is the default. VA buyers: switch below — $0 down.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Run your own numbers
FHA isn’t available at this price — the loan would exceed the $541,287 FHA limit for our service areas.
Estimated payment
$10,282/mo
Includes estimated PMI — it drops off once you reach 20% equity. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
vs edgeAI estimate
+198.7%
$/sqft vs Sarasota actives
$659 vs $353
Days on market
5 vs 64 typical
Where $659/sqft sits among the 400 Sarasota actives
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside Sarasota
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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SARASOTA 34240 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
16,356
Median age
51.4
Median income
$126,048
Median home value
$622,100
Avg household
2.55
Households w/ children
1,604
For the school run
Sarasota County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Sarasota market
$475K → $493K
Sarasota median sold, yr/yr
95.2%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
178 of 400
Sarasota actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Sarasota, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 153% above the SARASOTA 34240 median. See the full Sarasota market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 6455 MCKOWN ROAD
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Mar ’26$735,000
118 TATUM ROAD · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,330 sqft · $315/sqft · 94 DOM
Sold · Oct ’25$1,037,500
740 DEBRECEN ROAD · same community
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,157 sqft · $481/sqft · 6 DOM
Sold · Dec ’25$1,350,000
3825 SARASOTA GOLF CLUB BOULEVARD · same community
5 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,800 sqft · $355/sqft · 350 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
Rachel Jean-Baptiste
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 6455 MCKOWN ROAD — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 6455 MCKOWN ROAD — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
6455 MCKOWN ROAD FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 6455 MCKOWN ROAD?+
With 10% down on a 30-year Conventional loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $10,282/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
What are the property taxes on 6455 MCKOWN ROAD?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $3,741. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
Are pets allowed at 6455 MCKOWN ROAD?+
The listing reports pets: Yes. Communities often layer on breed or weight rules — we'll verify the specifics with the association before you commit.
How does the price compare to other homes in Sarasota?+
At $1,700,000, this home is listed about 206% above the Sarasota median of $554,900. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 6455 MCKOWN ROAD?+
Tatum Ridge Elementary School (elementary), McIntosh Middle School (middle), Booker High School (high) — Sarasota County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Four things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$1,700,000 runs 153% above the SARASOTA 34240 median — but at 2,580 sqft it's also 54% larger than the typical Sarasota listing.
02Waterfront living
This home sits directly on the water — the single scarcest feature in Florida inventory and the strongest long-term value anchor.
03Fresh on the market
Only 5 days on market in a Sarasota market that averages 64 — if it fits, move quickly.
04Strong assigned schools
Tatum Ridge Elementary School, McIntosh Middle School, Booker High School — Tatum Ridge Elementary School rates 4 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
Keep looking
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Listing courtesy of DEBBIE HERING REALTY & ASSOC. · Debbie Hering. MLS #A4703055.
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