Sarasota Homes with Canal - Brackish Frontage

Sarasota Homes with Canal - Brackish Frontage

Welcome to Sarasota County, Florida, a breathtaking gem on the Gulf Coast known for its stunning beaches, vibrant arts scene, and diverse recreational opportunities. With its warm climate, friendly communities, and rich cultural heritage, Sarasota is the perfect place to call home.

One of the most sought-after features of Sarasota real estate is the availability of homes with canal and brackish waterfrontage. Imagine waking up each morning to the gentle sounds of water lapping at your dock, with the serene views of nature right outside your window. These homes offer direct access to the waterways, providing you with endless opportunities for boating, fishing, and exploring the beautiful coastal environment.

Canal-front properties in Sarasota are not just about the views; they also offer a unique lifestyle. Spend your weekends cruising through the waterways, or simply relax on your patio, soaking in the sunshine while watching the dolphins play. The brackish water adds a unique charm to the ecosystem, attracting a variety of wildlife and creating a tranquil atmosphere.

Sarasota's neighborhoods are known for their friendly ambiance and community spirit. Whether you prefer the bustling energy of downtown or the peaceful serenity of a suburban enclave, there's a perfect spot for you here. With top-rated schools, world-class dining, and cultural attractions like the Ringling Museum and the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Sarasota truly has something for everyone.

Discover the allure of canal-front living in Sarasota County, where your dream home awaits amidst the beauty of Florida's Gulf Coast. Embrace the lifestyle you’ve always wanted!

Newest Sarasota Homes with Canal - Brackish Frontage

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Barnes Parkway SubDv. ⋅ 34275 Zip Code

Discover an exceptional opportunity to downsize into the Florida waterfront lifestyle or add a versatile coastal property to your investment portfolio. This two-bedroom home offers 90 feet of saltwater canal frontage with boating access to the Gulf of Mexico. The home is comfortable as it stands while leaving room for the next owner to make modest updates and truly make it their own. Enjoy peaceful canal views from the screened rear porch, or take advantage of the open dock for boating, kayaking, and fishing. Additional features include public water, a private septic system, central air, a two-car garage, no HOA, and a convenient single-story layout. Located on a quiet dead-end street near Nokomis Beach, the Legacy Trail, shopping, dining, US-41, and I-75. Whether you’re simplifying your lifestyle, searching for a seasonal Florida retreat, or looking for an investment opportunity, this waterfront property offers location, flexibility, and plenty of potential. MOTIVATED SELLER! All Reasonable Offers will be Reviewed and Considered.

605 Barnes Parkway, Nokomis

6 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ Terra Bea Sub SubDv. ⋅ 34231 Zip Code

BOATING LIFESTYLE . . . ENTERTAINER'S DREAM HOME . . . WATERFRONT . . . CENTRAL LOCATION . . . PRIVATE DEAD-END STREET . . . Virtually staged with before-and-after photos. Welcome to a one-of-a-kind waterfront home where there truly is a surprise around every corner. Designed for those who love to entertain, boat, gather with family and friends, and enjoy the Florida lifestyle, this spacious pool home offers incredible versatility across three levels with beautiful water views and unforgettable sunsets. The oversized driveway and generous garage space set the tone for a home built to accommodate an active lifestyle. Step inside to soaring ceilings, abundant natural light, and an impressive main living area anchored by a beautiful Coral stone fireplace. Walls of glass sliders draw your eye toward the water and open to a spacious main-level patio—the perfect place for morning coffee, evening cocktails and spectacular Sarasota sunsets. The primary suite is conveniently located on the main living level, complete with its own fireplace, direct patio access, a large walk-in closet with custom built-ins, and a spacious bath with separate his-and-hers vanities. A second bedroom on this level offers wonderful flexibility as a guest room, private office or den. Upstairs, the exceptionally large bedrooms provide plenty of room for family and overnight guests, creating private spaces away from the main entertaining areas. But the fun really begins downstairs. The fully built-out lower level transforms this home into an entertainer’s dream with a bar, game room, additional bedroom or fantastic workout room, full bath that doubles perfectly as a pool bath, and direct walk-in/walk-out access to the pool and patio. Guests can roam from indoors to the pool, fire pit, and waterfront without ever passing through the main living areas. Outside is where this property truly embraces Sarasota living. The fenced yard is ideal for pets, while the waterfront pool and patio create your own private resort. Head down to the dock, where boating water, a composite dock with a 13,000-pound boat lift, and two Jet Ski floating docks make it easy to spend the day exploring the waterways and return home for an evening around the fire pit. With approximately 4,433 square feet of living space, six bedrooms, multiple gathering spaces, and incredible indoor-outdoor flow, this is not a cookie-cutter Florida home. It is a home meant to be experienced—whether hosting a houseful of friends, accommodating extended family, working from home, working out, boating, swimming, or simply watching the sun disappear over the water. This is a fun, unexpected, and wonderfully livable home where every level offers something special and every day feels like vacation. All information provided by the sellers is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. Buyers are encouraged to verify all information independently.

5544 Dinah Lane, Sarasota

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ North Port SubDv. ⋅ 34286 Zip Code

Come home to waterfront living done right in North Port — this 2,257-square-foot residence sits high on a raised stem-wall foundation, giving you both a backyard water view and the peace of mind of elevated, flood-zone-free ground. Step inside to an open floor plan that plays with volume in every room, from a 12'8" living and dining area rising to a dramatic 14' tray ceiling, to a 10'–11'4" family room and 10'–10'8" bedrooms. PGT impact windows and sliders, 8-foot interior doors, spray foam insulation, and 1-inch wall insulation support energy efficiency throughout, while tile flooring runs the length of the home. The kitchen features granite countertops and custom cabinetry, and the family room includes structured ceiling speakers wired to the entertainment center. A built-in electric fireplace, central vacuum system, and monitored security system round out the interior. Outside, the 785-square-foot screened patio is pre-plumbed for an outdoor kitchen and includes a dedicated 220V electrical outlet. The home also comes equipped with a whole-home reverse osmosis water treatment system, currently maintained under an active service plan, and a brand-new roof installed in 2024. There is no HOA and no CDD, and the property sits on land not designated as a flood zone. Location-wise, the home is close to Warm Mineral Springs and the newly developed Welland Park, near North Port's shopping and dining options, and roughly a 15-minute drive to the Gulf beaches, with area marinas and Myakka River State Park nearby for boating and outdoor recreation. Don't miss the opportunity to own this comfortable and charming home. *** The property does not have a swimming pool. Any listing photo showing a pool has been digitally altered or virtually staged for illustrative purposes only.

2197 Nita Terrace, North Port

Venice Bay Adult Park SubDv. ⋅ 34285 Zip Code

Vacant Canal Lot 138 Bayou Dr, Venice, FL Build your own place on the water. The previous home has been removed, leaving a clean 2,278 sq ft canal-front lot with water, sewer, and electric already run to the site. The seawall has been fully replaced, and the dock has cleats and anchor points ready for your boat. You're just around the bend from the Intracoastal Waterway, about 5 minutes to open water and the Gulf. A storage shed and a paved pad are already in place. Bring your manufactured home, or your RV and get started.

Venice

Lazy River SubDv. ⋅ 34287 Zip Code

**The Last of Its Kind: Myakka River Access Waterfront Lot in Lazy River Village!** Rare opportunity to secure a premier canal-front property at 150 Martinique Rd, in the highly desirable 55+ gated community of Lazy River Village. As the very last vacant lot of its kind available in the area, this property offers an unprecedented chance to have your custom Florida dream home. You'll be right on the water, center stage to see dolphins, manatees and every evening sunset. With direct water access right out your back door, your ultimate boating and fishing lifestyle begins day one. Enjoy quick, scenic cruises along the Myakka River out to Charlotte Harbor and the open waters of the Gulf and beyond! Not only is this the last waterfront lot in Lazy River Village but it has 79 Feet of substantial concrete seawall already in place, securing your waterfront boundary. There's a fully equipped Dock & Boat Lift (6K capasity), complete with power and water connections directly at the dock— all ready to go. For an incredibly low hoa fee, residents gain access to an unparalleled lineup of resort-style amenities across this 97-acre golf cart-friendly neighborhood. Community highlights include a private boat ramp, marina, heated pool and spa! How about the incredible clubhouse outfitted with two billiards tables, a fitness center, library, conference rooms, craft room a game room for cards, mahjong etc, and even a woodworking shop! There's still more! This clubhouse also has a large hall complete with a professional-grade kitchen, dance floor, and stage! Outside, active living continues with kayaking, boating, tennis and pickleball courts, bike clubs, bocce ball, shuffelboard and a putting green! When you decide to leave this private paradise, you are perfectly positioned close to everything wonderful in Southwest Florida. Minutes away are the amenitys of the new Wellen Park community, CoolToday Park (Atlanta Braves Spring Training), Warm Mineral Springs, countless restaurants of all types, go shopping in historic downtown Venice and Punta Gorda, and within 30 minutes of world-class Gulf beaches, including Boca Grande, Manasota Key, Caspersen, Venice, and the nationally acclaimed Siesta Key! Throughout this vibrant and social gated community, this property offers it all. Whether you're looking to build a full-time coastal haven or a seasonal winter escape, opportunities like this don't come around twice. Claim the last remaining waterfront lot in the neighborhood today!

150 Martinique Road Unit 277, North Port

Warm Mineral Springs SubDv. ⋅ 34287 Zip Code

WATERFRONT • FULLY CLEARED • BUILD-READY • APPROVED HOME PLANS Rare opportunity to build your dream home on this HIGH AND DRY, FULLY CLEARED WATERFRONT LOT in North Port! Situated on a brackish canal with ACCESS TO THE MYAKKA RIVER AND GULF OF MEXICO, this property offers a unique Florida waterfront lifestyle for kayaking, canoeing, and small watercraft. The property is READY TO BUILD, featuring SEALED AND STAMPED APPROVED PLANS FOR A MODERN FLAT-ROOF HOME WITH A PRIVATE POOL already in place. Save valuable time and expense with plans already prepared for a stylish, contemporary home. The lot is HIGH AND DRY and DOES NOT REQUIRE A SEAWALL, offering even more convenience for your future build. Enjoy the freedom of NO HOA, NO CDD FEES, AND LOW PROPERTY TAXES, giving you fewer ongoing expenses and no HOA restrictions to worry about. Enjoy an EXCELLENT LOCATION JUST MINUTES FROM WARM MINERAL SPRINGS, one of Southwest Florida’s most unique natural attractions. You’re also close to WELLEN PARK AND COOLTODAY PARK, home of the Atlanta Braves spring training facility, along with shopping, dining, golf, parks, and entertainment. MAJOR AREA GROWTH & FUTURE AMENITIES: South Sarasota County continues to experience significant investment and infrastructure improvements. BENDERSON DEVELOPMENT IS PLANNING A 500,000-SQUARE-FOOT MIXED-USE DESTINATION ALONG U.S. 41 IN WELLEN PARK, bringing future retail, dining, and other services to the area. The planned MANASOTA BEACH ROAD EXTENSION will provide an important new east-west connection toward RIVER ROAD AND MANASOTA BEACH, creating improved connectivity between the growing Wellen Park area and the Gulf Coast beaches. The project is included in Sarasota County’s capital improvement program. With WATERFRONT ACCESS, APPROVED HOME PLANS, A FULLY CLEARED HIGH-AND-DRY LOT, NO SEAWALL NEEDED, AND PROXIMITY TO WARM MINERAL SPRINGS AND WELLEN PARK, this is an exceptional opportunity to secure a build-ready piece of Southwest Florida while the surrounding area continues to grow.

12029 Corsica Lane, North Port

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Warm Mineral Springs SubDv. ⋅ 34287 Zip Code

RARE OPPORTUNITY! DOUBLE WATERFRONT LOTS | NO HOA | NO CDD | FULL PRIVACY! Welcome to this beautiful and private waterfront oasis in desirable North Port! This exceptional property offers a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home with a 2-car garage, mature landscaping, a huge lanai, and a waterfront dock—plus the opportunity to purchase the adjacent CLEAN waterfront lot (Tax ID 0770120042) for an additional $75,000! Combine both lots and create an incredible private waterfront estate with room for a pool, RV, boat, trailer, toys, and more. The home is move-in ready and features a 2023 water system and 2023 A/C, high ceilings, tile flooring throughout, upgraded granite countertops and cabinetry, and a heat sauna in the primary bedroom. Step outside to enjoy the peaceful waterfront setting, mature landscaping, oversized lanai, and private dock—perfect for fishing, relaxing, and enjoying Florida's beautiful outdoor lifestyle. Best of all, there are NO HOA FEES, NO CDD, and NO DEED RESTRICTIONS! Bring your boat, RV, travel trailer, and all your Florida toys. The adjacent waterfront lot offers an especially rare opportunity to expand your property and maximize privacy. Located just minutes from Warm Mineral Springs, shopping, restaurants, entertainment, golf, fishing, and beautiful Gulf beaches. Convenient access to I-75 and Tamiami Trail makes traveling throughout Southwest Florida easy. Enjoy proximity to CoolToday Park, the Spring Training home of the Atlanta Braves, as well as Punta Gorda, Sarasota, Fort Myers, and Tampa airports. This is a fantastic opportunity to own a private waterfront home in one of Florida's fastest-growing areas—with the flexibility and freedom that today's buyers are looking for. Buy the home alone or add the adjacent waterfront lot and create your own private waterfront compound! Don't miss this rare opportunity—schedule your private showing today! All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Buyer and buyer's agent to verify all information, measurements, zoning, lot dimensions, and applicable restrictions.

12004 Sarto Lane, North Port

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Lazy River SubDv. ⋅ 34287 Zip Code

YOUR PIECE OF PARADISE AWAITS! UNBELIEVABLE CANAL-FRONT LIVING ON THE MYAKKA RIVER! LAZY RIVER VILLAGE 55+ RESORT STYLE COMMUNITY. Step into the ultimate Florida lifestyle at 112 Island Point Rd! Situated on an enviable canal lot with direct water access, this stunning 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home delivers pure tranquility, endless sunshine, and resort-style living from day one. From the moment you arrive, you’ll love the open, sun-drenched floor plan designed for effortless entertaining! Relax in the sprawling main living area, host family meals in the expansive dining space, mix a cocktail at the wet bar and create fine feasts in this large, functional kitchen complete with ample storage, counter space and light. Multiple tubular skylight sun tunnels bring in even more natural light for a more enjoyable space. Retreat to your primary suite after a day on the water, featuring a generous layout and private ensuite bath. Guests will feel right at home in the spacious second bedroom. Step outside onto your breezy screened lanai to savor morning coffee, watch birds, see a manatee or even a dolphin, then later catch breathtaking sunset colors. Enjoy fishing from the 57' seawall or take out your boat right from your personal backyard dock! Boat lifts are permited here. There is direct canal access leading straight to the famous Myakka River and beyond. This is a boater’s and angler’s dream! For an incredibly low hoa fee, residents gain access to an unparalleled lineup of resort-style amenities across this 97-acre golf cart-friendly neighborhood. Community highlights include a private boat ramp, marina, heated pool and spa! How about the incredible clubhouse outfitted with two billiards tables, a fitness center, library, conference rooms, craft room a game room for cards, mahjong etc, and even a woodworking shop! There's still more! This clubhouse also has a large hall complete with a professional-grade kitchen, dance floor, and stage! Outside, active living continues with kayaking, boating, tennis and pickleball courts, bike clubs, bocce ball, shuffelboard and a putting green! When you decide to leave this private paradise, you are perfectly positioned close to everything wonderful in Southwest Florida. Minutes away are the amenitys of the new Wellen Park community, CoolToday Park (Atlanta Braves Spring Training), Warm Mineral Springs, countless restaurants of all types, go shopping in historic downtown Venice and Punta Gorda, and within 30 minutes of world-class Gulf beaches, including Boca Grande, Manasota Key, Caspersen, Venice, and the nationally acclaimed Siesta Key! Throughout this vibrant and social gated community, this property offers exceptional flexibility as a seasonal retreat, a full-time residence, or as an income producing investment.

112 Island Point Road, North Port

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Warm Mineral Springs SubDv. ⋅ 34287 Zip Code

ESTATE SALE! Hurricane damaged WATERFRONT HOME on a tributary of the "WILD AND SCENIC" MYAKKA RIVER. Great opportunity to renovate this SPACIOUS 2 bedroom, 2 bath waterfront home in WARM MINERAL SPRINGS! Beautiful long view down the brackish water canal. 45 feet OF WATER FRONTAGE with rip rap wall. GREAT KAYAKING, CANOEING AND FISHING on this tributary of the river. No motorized boats from November to March in order to protect the wintering manatees. NEW ROOF IN 2023. NEW WATER EQUIPMENT IN 2024 includes Well Pump, Pressure Tank, Iron Filter and Water Softener. 2 car garage. The attached Mold Inspection Report shows Elevated Mold levels in Kitchen, Dining room and Family room. Drywall removed and studs left exposed in these rooms. Existing A/C system not in working condition and needs to be replaced. Property is in an Estate and is being sold AS-IS. Enjoy the soothing waters of WARM MINERAL SPRINGS PARK only a mile and a half away. SPRING TRAINING IS NEARBY - Atlanta Braves, Tampa Bay Rays and Baltimore Orioles stadiums are a 10 - 40 minute away. Enjoy a variety of shopping, dining and special events happening by the GRAND LAKE in nearby DOWNTOWN WELLEN PARK.

11910 Saragossa Lane, North Port

1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ Kings Gate Club SubDv. ⋅ 34275 Zip Code

Waterfront property. This 1/1 charming home offers a peaceful, easygoing lifestyle just minutes from Florida’s Gulf Coast. Whether you're looking for a seasonal escape or a full-time residence, Turnkey, Furnished residence in the 55+ gated community of Kingsgate Park, where affordable coastal living meets convenience. Inside, the layout is light and welcoming, with comfortable furnishings and a washer and dryer included for added convenience. Simply unpack and start living the Florida lifestyle. Updated Roof, Tie-down straps, and elevated for so much more peace of mind. A convenient path leads directly to the clubhouse, making it easy to join in the fun or simply relax and enjoy the community. Residents of Kingsgate Park can be as active as they wish to with amenities that include a community pool, tennis and pickleball courts, shuffleboard, and a clubhouse featuring a fitness room, billiards, darts, card clubs, crafts, dances, dinners, movie nights, and so much more The low HOA fee includes Blue Stream TV and internet, water, sewer, trash, and grounds maintenance. Enjoy the community boat ramp to launch your boat or kayak directly into Shakett Creek which leads to the Intracoastal and Gulf of America with only 3 fixed bridges. From land, Kingsgate is located less than 5 miles to Nokomis Beach, just over 2 miles to Legacy Trail. See two updated new videos attached. Close to local amenities, beaches, and Tiki Bars and Live entertainment. The best game fishing in the world with off speed boat racing to spring training baseball teams as The Atlanta Braves and Tampa Rays. Just want to go to the beach or go fishing for the day. Great to do it all with whatever you can dream or do as a hobby. Local International Airports: Fort Myers, Sarasota and local Punta Gorda with Allegiant airlines direct. Many outdoor concert venues weekly. Local parks, state parks, tennis or pickle ball, to amazing golf courses. You deserve to view this property and make it your home or investment.

125 Brookshire Drive, Nokomis

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Lazy River SubDv. ⋅ 34287 Zip Code

Welcome to Lazy River Village, North Port's Premiere Maintenance-Free, Waterfront 55+ Active Adult Community. This home is priced below assessed value for a quick sale. The property needs a little TLC but has great potential for a new owner. All floors under the vinyl laminate have been replaced (entry, dining, kitchen and master bath), all a/c ducts have been replaced with a/c service and has a leak-free roof. Home is being sold furnished with existing inventory. This spacious home offers 2 king-sized bedrooms with private baths, a very large living room, separate dining room with built in china closet. The kitchen has a Jenn-aire cooktop, wall oven, food pantry and breakfast bar. The family room is located off the kitchen with a wet bar for entertaining. The enclosed, raised Florida room gives additional living space for even more entertaining in all seasons. This home sits on a waterfront lot...the view is overgrown but can be cut back and add a dock for your enjoyment. Don't forget your furry friends, this property is located in a pet friendly area of the park. With a little work, this is a true diamond in the rough and located in one of Sarasota counties best communities; Lazy River Village is a vibrant, friendly, gated community of 356 homes located on the banks of the Myakka River. Amenities include a large, up-to-date clubhouse with a band stand and dance floor, library, two craft rooms, video projector for sports events, our card room, and a restaurant-grade kitchen. We also enjoy a large swimming pool, modern fitness center, billiards room, tennis, bocce and pickle-ball courts, pitching/putting green with outdoor driving net, shuffleboard court, horseshoe pitch, marina (38 docks and two canoe/kayak racks) and a busy, well-stocked woodshop. The social activities cater to your every whim including sewing, aqua-fit, art and stained glass, cards, yoga, music and choral singing. Whether you live here full-time or seasonally, you will feel like you are on VACATION EVERY DAY. Schedule your private showing today.

151 Lazy River Road, North Port

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Lazy River SubDv. ⋅ 34287 Zip Code

Nestled along the scenic banks of the Myakka River, this 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence in Lazy River Village offers premier 55+ waterfront living where you can watch the manatees and dolphins play right from your personal dock, patio chair or inside from your couch! The home features structural peace of mind with a new roof (2023) and a newer A/C system, while offering a clean tasteful canvas ready for your personal updates. There's plenty of room to enjoy some fishing from the 50' seawall. The dock can accomodate a full size pontoon boat and boat-lifts are permitted. For an incredibly low hoa fee, residents gain access to an unparalleled lineup of resort-style amenities across this 97-acre golf cart-friendly neighborhood. Community highlights include a private boat ramp, marina, heated pool and spa! How about the incredible clubhouse outfitted with two billiards tables, a fitness center, library, conference rooms, craft room a game room for cards, mahjong etc, and even a woodworking shop! There's still more! This clubhouse also has a large hall complete with a professional-grade kitchen, dance floor, and stage! Outside, active living continues with kayaking, boating, tennis and pickleball courts, bike clubs, bocce ball, shuffelboard and a putting green! When you decide to leave this private paradise, you are perfectly positioned close to everything wonderful in Southwest Florida. Minutes away are the amenitys of the new Wellen Park community, CoolToday Park (Atlanta Braves Spring Training), Warm Mineral Springs, countless restaurants of all types, go shopping in historic downtown Venice and Punta Gorda, and within 30 minutes of world-class Gulf beaches, including Boca Grande, Manasota Key, Caspersen, Venice, and the nationally acclaimed Siesta Key! Throughout this vibrant and social gated community, this property offers exceptional flexibility as a seasonal retreat, a full-time residence, or as an income producing investment.

162 Bermuda Way, North Port

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