2423 Hickory AvenueSarasota, FL 34234Price: $400,000

Some properties offer a place to build. This one offers the opportunity to create something truly individual in one of Sarasota's most established and character-rich neighborhoods. Tucked along a peaceful, canopy-lined road near Indian Beach Sapphire Shores, this exceptional homesite in a neighborhood where mature trees, generous properties, and enduring appeal set it apart. Here, your vision-not a developer's blueprint-can shape the home you have always imagined. The location is equally compelling. Sarasota's celebrated cultural attractions, downtown dining, boutique shopping, the Ringling Museum of Art, and Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport are all just minutes away. A short eight-minute walk brings you to Indian Beach Park nearby bay access, where kayaking, quiet moments by the water, and unforgettable Sarasota Bay sunsets become part of everyday life. Despite its desirable proximity to the bay, the property is reported to lie outside both the Special Flood Hazard Area and the Community Flood Hazard Area, an important consideration for those planning a future residence. Adding to its appeal, majestic legacy trees lend the homesite a sense of maturity and natural distinction rarely replicated in newer developments. With no prescribed builder or architectural program, you are free to select your own architect and builder and create a residence that reflects your personal taste, lifestyle, and ambitions. For those who value individuality over uniformity, established luxury over planned development, this is an opportunity to create a lasting home in a truly distinctive Sarasota setting.