2459 IXORA AVE Sarasota, FL 34234

Charming Key West style home with casita less than two miles north of downtown Sarasota and less than a half mile to Sarasota Bay. The casita is currently operated as a highly-rated income producing vacation rental marketed on AirBnB. The main house is 2 beds and 2 baths and the casita is a studio with kitchenette. Stylish kitchen in main house with granite counter tops and backsplash with stainless steel appliances. The large quarter acre lot is shaded with live oak trees and was recently planted with several native and fruiting trees and shrubs. The outdoor spaces also offer a Jacuzzi and outdoor shower as well as a large wooden deck.

Recent improvements include: new metal roof on the main house (2023), new HVAC in main house (2023), electrical rewire and new electrical panel plus dedicated 220v outlet in the driveway for RV or EV charging (2022), outdoor Jacuzzi (2022), water softener that services both the house and casita (2022), outdoor shower installed behind the main house (2022), and insulation installed in attic (2022).
The property was selected as the setting for the music video for the song Sunshine State by Tampa-based Soul Circus Cowboys (on YouTube).

Sapphire Shores/Indian Beach is an historic and sought-after bayside enclave located north of downtown Sarasota and the Rosemary District. Fork & Hen, two blocks away, serves southern cuisine and ranked #22 on Yelp’s Top 100 Restaurants in Florida 2023. Starbucks and the Ringling College of Art and Design are two blocks away. Walk to The Mable, which highlights local musicians and serves cocktails, draft beers and light bites in a cozy lounge setting until 2am most nights.
The Ringling Museum, Sarasota Jungle Gardens and the Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport are less than a 10 minute drive away.

The nearest Gulf of Mexico beaches are on Lido Key, Siesta Key, Longboat Key and Anna Maria Island. The nearest Sarasota Bay beach is dog-friendly Indian Beach Park, just a short walk (0.4 mi).

Proximity to beaches:
Lido Beach: 4.6 miles (approximately 13 min drive)
Siesta Key Main Beach: 9 miles (approximately 21 min drive)
Coquina Beach on Anna Maria Island: 16 miles (approximately 30 min drive)

Siesta Key Beach was named the #2 Beach in America and #11 in the world by TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice™ awards in 2023.

Sarasota offers a vibrant arts scene, world-class restaurants and opera, live music venues, outstanding beaches, parks, nature preserves, activities such as golf, tennis, boating, fishing, kayaking and much more.

Sarasota, FL in US News Rankings 2022-2023:
#1 Best Places to Live by the Beach
#5 in Best Places to Live
#1 in Best Places to Live in Florida
#3 in Fastest-Growing Places
#7 in Safest Places to Live
#11 Best Places to Retire

The listing agent has an ownership interest in the property.