$7,995,000
$29,944 per acre: total asking price divided by the reported 267 acres. Not an appraisal or a bare-land value.
36225 Covington RoadDade City, FL 33525
Equestrian property · MLS 11617656 · Listed 327 days ago (Dec 11, 2025)
Equestrian · Livestock and grazing · Farm and ranch details
For sale: Listed for sale and available according to the MyStateMLS feed.
About this property
Set atop the high, rolling elevations of Dade City, Sheik Island Farm is a rare 267±-acre equestrian estate where intentional design and natural beauty align. The land's broad contours create steady breezes and sweeping vantage points, while mature oaks and 100-foot elevations frame uninterrupted views across manicured paddocks and the shimmering waters of Buddy Lake and Lake Pasadena. The elevated setting gives the farm a sense of openness and tranquility that endures throughout the year. Developed in the late 1990s by a family deeply involved in competitive equestrian sport, the estate was crafted over several years in partnership with Blackburn Architects, the nation's leading experts in equine-safe, performance-focused design. Their influence is evident throughout: purposeful sightlines, natural ventilation, intuitive circulation patterns, and structural features tailored to high-level equine care. Conceived from the outset as a complete equestrian destination, the property integrates roads, paddocks, barn orientations, natural drainage systems, and residential placements with deliberate operational flow. Paddocks are arranged for efficient movement and supervision; barns are positioned to capture prevailing breezes; and residences offer privacy while remaining closely connected to the daily workings of the farm. A network of resurfaced shell and grassed roadways ensures smooth access between barns, arenas, and pastures in every season. Horses, staff, vehicles, and equipment move through dedicated lanes without interference, and the alignment of barns reduces steps, improves oversight, and streamlines daily routines. The result is an estate that delivers both beauty and dependable functionality-day after day, year after year.
Description provided by the listing brokerage.
Farm and ranch details
Listing-reported, not independently certified. These details come from the listing's own fields and description. Farms and Ranches has not inspected the property, measured acres, tested soil or water, or reviewed permits. Confirm everything with Shea Booster of SAUNDERS REAL ESTATE and the right professionals.
| Listed here as | Equestrian propertyFarms and ranches: Listed by the MLS as a farm or ranch, or land with reported agricultural improvements such as barns, stables or fencing. |
|---|---|
| Why it qualifies | MLS property type: Farm · How listings qualify |
| Reported use | Equestrian, Livestock and grazing |
| Total acreage | 267 acres (as reported) |
| Reported land breakdown | Not stated. Total acreage is not tillable or usable acreage; ask the agent and check the soil survey. |
| Home included | Yes, a home is reported |
Reported buildings, water and land features
- Workshop or outbuilding (listing structures field)
- Stable or stalls (listing structures field)
- Riding arena (listing structures field)
- Barn (listing structures field)
- Well (listing water source field)The listing reports a well. It says nothing about yield, water quality, permits or water rights; test the water and ask the state water agency.
- Fencing (listing fencing field)Fencing is reported. The listing does not describe its type, extent or condition unless the description says so.
- Agricultural zoning reported (listing zoning field)The listing reports agricultural zoning. Confirm permitted uses and any restrictions with the local planning office.
- Pasture (listing description)
Utilities reported: Septic system. Capacity, condition and permits are not reported.
Not reported here and never inferred: yields, income, stocking rates or carrying capacity, water rights, transferable permits, organic certification, equipment or livestock included in the sale, and whether a building can be used or a site built on. Report a wrong classification.
Facts
- List price
- $7,995,000
- Status
- For sale
- Property type
- Farm or estate
- Bedrooms
- 9
- Full baths
- 5
- Interior area
- 5,500 sq ft
- Lot size
- 267 acres
- Stories
- 2
- County
- Pasco County
- MLS number
- 11617656
- Annual property tax (2025)
- $13,799
Facts are reported by the listing brokerage. Items not listed were not provided; that does not mean the property lacks them.
Land details reported by the listing
- Water source
- Well
- Fencing
- Fenced
Features
Interior
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Master Downstairs
Exterior
- Generator
Appliances
- Washer
- Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Range
- Microwave
- Water Heater
- Refrigerator
- Dryer
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Tile
- Hardwood
- Carpet
Parking
- Driveway
Construction
- Wood Siding
- Stone
Roof
- Asphalt
Water
- Well
Sewer
- Septic Tank
Lot
- Sprinklers In Front
Virtual tours
Location
The pin is the listing's reported coordinates and may be approximate. It is not a parcel boundary, and no soil, flood, wetland or access conclusion should be drawn from it. See more listings in Dade City.
Price and status history
Changes observed by Farms and Ranches in MyStateMLS data since Oct 30, 2026. This is not a public-record sales history; MyStateMLS does not publish sold prices.
Buyer checklist
Questions worth investigating for any farm or ranch purchase. They are not claims that this property has a problem or meets any condition.
- Legal accessIs there deeded or recorded access to a public road, and are there easements across the land (or that the land relies on)?
- Water rights and wellsA well, pond, creek or irrigation system does not by itself establish a legal right to use the water. Ask for the water right, permit or registration documents and test the well.
- Leases and tenanciesAre there farm, grazing, hunting, CRP, oil and gas or wind leases? Some survive a sale or require notice before they end.
- Soil and usable landHow many acres can actually be cropped or grazed? Check the NRCS soil survey and get a current lab soil test for the use you plan.
- RestrictionsZoning, conservation easements, deed restrictions, HOA rules, floodplain and wetland rules can limit what you can do.
- Building conditionBarns, fences, wells and septic systems need inspection; a listed building may not suit a commercial or livestock use.
- UtilitiesPower, water, septic capacity, internet and road maintenance: who provides them and at what cost.
- What is included in the saleEquipment, growing crops, stored hay, livestock, irrigation equipment, permits and farm program contracts are often separate. Get it in writing.
Explore this area's farming resources
Regional guidance for Pasco County, FL. It describes the area, not this property: it does not say this land suits any crop or use.
- Regional overview and local referrals for Pasco County
- UF/IFAS Extension (county offices and local specialists)
- UF/IFAS Extension Soil Testing Laboratory (soil testing) · other soil testing options
- NRCS Web Soil Survey (mapped soils; a map is not a soil test)
- All farm resources for Florida
Guides and next steps
Listing courtesy of SAUNDERS REAL ESTATE. Listing agent: Shea Booster. Listings provided by MyStateMLS.
Listing last updated by the brokerage Sep 28, 2026, 2:09 PM UTC. Farms and Ranches last received MyStateMLS data Nov 3, 2026, 3:00 AM UTC. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed; verify all details with the listing agent.