Residential Property - Single Family Residence in Sarasota
Listing Price: $1,395,000Cumulative Days on Market: 233
Description of Property
Restore a piece of architectural history or build your dream home on this prime waterfront lot on Bay Island, the gateway to Siesta Key and one of the island’s exclusive communities. Designed by renowned architect Ben Baldwin, a leading figure in the Mid-Century Modern movement, this residence offers timeless design and exceptional potential. The existing 3,321-square-foot concrete block home features 14 glass sliders, skylights and serene views of bamboo, palms and the lagoon. Baldwin’s vision of light, scale and nature is intact—awaiting restoration after flood remediation. The property includes an 11,458=-square-foot corner lot with lush landscaping, a tranquil lagoon/canal with easy bay access, and a detached space once used as a professional darkroom—ideal for conversion to a guest suite. Featured in Key Life Magazine — link: yourobserver.com/news/2024/feb/01/owners-siesta-home-preserve-modern-lineage). In the City of Sarasota limits, an excellent investment with seven-day minimum rental period. Minutes to Siesta Key Beach, Siesta Village and Sarasota’s mainland. This is the lowest-priced waterfront home in Bay Island, offering a rare opportunity to own and restore a Sarasota architectural treasure.
Property Details At A Glance
Property Type: Residential
Property Use or Sub Type: Single Family Residence
City: Sarasota
County: Sarasota
Subdivision: Bay Island
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Sq. Ft. Gross: 3,021
Sq. Ft. Living Area: 2,628
Cost per (heated) sqare foot: $531
Year built: 1955
Annual Tax: $5,697
Taxes and fees can change periodically, and other fees may apply. Please check with your Realtor for more details.
Appliances: None
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Window Features: Aluminum Frames
Additional Rooms: Storage Rooms
Flooring: Tile
Green Features
Indoor Air Quality:
Green Certifications:
Green Energy Features:
Green Landscaping: Fl. Friendly/Native Landscape
GreenWater Conservation:
Schools
Elementary School: Phillippi Shores Elementary
Middle/Junior High School: Sarasota Middle
High School: Sarasota High
Pool & Waterfront Info
Private Pool: Not specified
Water Front: Yes
Water Frontage: Bayou
Water Access: Yes
Water Access Type: Lagoon
Exterior & Construction
Architectural Style: Mid-Century Modern
Construction: Concrete
Foundation: Slab
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features: Sliding Doors
Parking Features: On Street
Floors Total: 2
Floors in Unit: Two
Cooling: Central Air
Heating & Fuel: Heat Pump
Electric:
Patio & Porch Features: Patio
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Other Structures: Shed(s)
View: Water
Fencing: Wood
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Lot Information
Lot Features: Street Dead-End
Lot Size (acres): 0.26
Lot Size (sq. ft.): 11,458 square feet
Road Frontage: Street Paved
Front Exposure: Northwest
Legal Description & Other Information
Financing Available: Conventional
Parcel Number: 2019150014
Zoning: RSF1
Pets Allowed/Pet Policies: Yes
Tax Legal Desc.: BEG AT SW COR OF LOT 347 TH RUN N-11-18-40-W 150 FT WITH W LINES OF LOTS 347 346 & 345 TO AN IP TH RUN ON A CURVE TO RIGHT TO A C/M SAID CURVE HAVING A RADIUS OF 20 FT A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 113 DEG 20
Section: 36
Range: 17
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