5510 16TH STREET W Under contract-accepting backup offers. Charming Tropical Retreat on a Spacious ¾-Acre Lot! This hidden gem on a quiet side street features a classic stone façade and a lush, tropical yard filled with mature shade trees and fruit trees. Relax on the screened-in porch, unwind on the patio, or enjoy the freedom of your fully fenced .5-acre backyard—complete with a private well for free irrigation. Looking to get some big dogs, put in a pool, add a guest house, create a food forest, get some chickens? There's plenty of space and the choice is yours! Inside, the home is move-in ready and mostly updated, with a brand new roof, new AC, recently upgraded water heater, and a pest (plus termite) control warranty for added peace of mind. Features a large main bedroom suite, stone accent wall in the living room, lots of work-from-home potential, and plenty of closets. There's no HOA and nothing cookie-cutter about it—just a truly unique property that offers privacy, personality, and space to grow. Conveniently located and close to grocery stores and restaurants, with quick car access to: • SRQ Airport - 8 min • Downtown Sarasota - 18 min • Coquina Beach - 22 min • UTC mall - 25 min This rare find won't last long - convenient, spacious, picturesque, and priced to sell!