1911 RAIN FOREST, SARASOTA, FL 34240
$799,900
Beds: 4
Baths: 3 Full
Sq. Ft.: 1,958 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1985
Lot Size: 0.28 Acres
Garage: 2
Pool: Yes
DOM: 13

Property Overview
Status: Closed
Property Type: Residential
MLS #: 7eb63c37473cb63130d33d05fa5fd47d
Subdivision: SYLVAN LEA
County: Sarasota
HOA Fee: $600 (Annually)
Year Built: 1985
Construction: Block
Foundation: Slab
Roof: Shingle
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Central
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Zoning: RSF1
Tax Amount: $3,631.72 (2024)
Date Sold: Feb 28, 2025
Sold Price: $790,000
Listed On: Jan 9, 2025
Description
Stunning rebuild in the heart of Sarasota. This 4 bedroom, 3 bath Pool Home is in an amazing location in one of the most unique, tree lined canopy neighborhoods so conveniently located close to downtown Sarasota, world renowned beaches, shopping, dining and entertainment, including golf, tennis and boating facilities nearby. Oversized lot with mature oak trees, paver walkways, circular driveway, oversized garage and large screened in pool and patio perfect for entertaining. This home has been rebuilt from the ground up, but nothing about it is "builder grade". From the moment you walk inside, the soaring ceilings make it feel so much bigger. It has an open floor plan with a gorgeous custom gourmet kitchen, large 8 foot island with seating and waterfall quartz countertops, custom made hood vent, new stainless steel appliances, solid wood soft close shaker cabinets with lots of storage and eat in breakfast nook. All 3 full bathrooms are beautiful and have solid wood vanities with stone countertops, shower enclosures tiled to the 11 foot ceilings and primary with double vanity and free standing deep soak tub. High end Mohawk luxury vinyl waterproof floors, custom tile in the bathrooms and separate laundry room. All lighting and fixtures were hand picked to compliment the high end style throughout the home. This home also features nice bedrooms with good sized closets and a spacious living area with custom fireplace and heavy duty steel hurricane impact french doors. The pool has been resurfaced, retiled, a new pool pump and the screen enclosure has been rebuilt and rescreened with the strongest screen available, Everything else is new, including all new plumbing and electrical, new double paned impact windows, new HVAC and new upgraded water heater. All new framing, drywall and insulation as well. This is pretty much a brand new house. Landscaping has all been redone with new sod, fresh new plants and brand new sprinkler system. Low HOA fees. This home is beautiful and easy to show.
Exterior Features
French Doors, Garden
Directions
I-75 to exit 210, Right onto FL-780 W/Fruitville Rd, Left on Cattleman Rd, Left on Palmer, Right on Porter Rd, Left on Sylvan Lea Dr, Right on Rain Forest Trail (house is on the right).
School Information
Elementary: N/A
Middle: N/A
High: N/A
Location
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Listing Information
Provided Courtesy of:
JMO REAL ESTATE GROUP
Listing Agent: John Murdock
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Data last updated: February 15, 2026, 10:03 am UTC
MLS Source: Stellar MLS Copyright © 2026
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