Waterfront
Address
472 Meadow Lark Drive, SARASOTA, FL
Price
$ 3,495,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#A4711574
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountySarasota
- CitySARASOTA
- AreaSarasota
- NeighborhoodBIRD KEY SUB
- Zip34236
- StyleCustom
- Year Built1970
- Taxes$ 12754
- Price$ 3,495,000
- Bedrooms3
- Full Bathrooms3
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage2858
- Lot Size0.34 Acres
Data Source:
Stellar MLS
Property Description
Welcome to Bird Key- one of Sarasota’s flagship island communities. Available to the market for the first time in nearly 40 years, this fine home is located on peninsular Meadow Lark Drive and represents a special opportunity in a choice location. Options abound for potential buyers as the existing home is well-maintained, however there is an excellent opportunity that exists to develop this 15,000 sq ft lot into your next new home. Bird Key is situated ideally between the heart of downtown Sarasota and Lido Beach, making it a unique neighborhood that maintains a private and quiet feel but is located ideally to beaches, dining, shopping, and prime boating water. With 100 feet of canal frontage, this home is located just five lots from open boating water in the Sarasota Bay with no fixed bridges impeding access. Bird Key’s situation just inside Big Pass allows for the beautiful Gulf waters to flow freely in the canal, making for gorgeous scenery and ideal navigation of your watercraft. The seawall was replaced in 2021 making for likely many years of worry-free ownership ahead. The existing home has a spacious and sprawling layout featuring over 2,800 sq ft of living area which includes three bedrooms and three full bathrooms. Separate living room, family room, and dining spaces exist for easy Florida living and the home flows nicely out to the heated pool and spa area. The generous lot size allows for a seating area under the shade trees, and the nice wide canal allows for great views and plenty of fresh breezes. Additionally, the Bird Key Yacht Club is being newly rebuilt and features a marina, tennis facilities, fitness, dining and much more- this is available via a separate membership and additional fee. This is a unique homesite with many special attributes- choose to enjoy the lovely existing home or visualize this parcel as a canvas to build your next chapter on. Schedule your private in-person showing today.
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|
| Southside Elementary Elementary School | Booker Middle Middle School | Booker High High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 11/5/2026 | Listed $3,495,000 |
General Features
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
|---|---|
| Heating | Central,Electric |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Utilities | Public |
| Roof | Membrane,Tile |
| Appliances | Cooktop,Dryer,Range,Refrigerator,Washer |
| Zoning | RSF1 |
| HOA Fee | 1392 |
| Garage Spaces | 2 |
| Association Fee Includes | Manager,Security |
| Patio/Porch Features | Screened |
| Architectural Style | Custom |
| Pool Features | In Ground,Heated,Lighting,Screen Enclosure |
| Security Features | Security Gate |
| Construction Materials | Block,Stucco |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Year Built | 1970 |
| View | Pool,Water |
| Levels | One |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| Ownership | Fee Simple |
| Waterfront Features | Canal - Saltwater |
| Community Features | Deed Restrictions |
| Assoc Fee Paid Per | Annually |
| County | Sarasota |
| New Construction | false |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Attached Garage | true |
| Subdivision Name | BIRD KEY SUB |
| Facing Direction | East |
| Garage Y/N | true |
| Total Rooms | 9 |
| Full Baths | 3 |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | Take the Bird Key main gate from the Ringling Causeway. Bird Key drive to left bend on Pheasant. Take Pheasant to the end and turn right on Meadow Lark to address. |
| High School | Booker High |
| City | SARASOTA |
| Association Name | Melissa Johnson |
| Senior Community Y/N | false |
| MLS Area | 34236 - Sarasota |
| Lot Size Units | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 15000 |
| Carport Y/N | false |
| Listing Terms | Cash,Conventional |
| Spa Features | Heated,In Ground |
| Elementary School | Southside Elementary |
| Property Attached Y/N | false |
| Land Lease Y/N | false |
| Tax Annual Amount | 12754 |
| Middle/Junior High School | Booker Middle |
| Property Condition | Completed |
| Additional Parcels Y/N | false |
| Lease Considered Y/N | true |
| Virtual Tour | https://pix360.com/phototour3/43440/ |
| Building Area Units | Square Feet |
| Living Area Units | Square Feet |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Occupancy Type | Owner |
| Tax Lot | 46 |
| Legal Description | LOT 46 BLK 13 BIRD KEY SUB |
| Water View | Canal |
| Water Access Type | Canal - Saltwater |
| Minimum Lease | 2 Months |
| Water Access Y/N | true |
| Monthly HOA Amount | 116 |
| Water View Y/N | true |
| Flood Zone Code | AE |
| In Law Suite YN | false |
| DockY/N | false |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Solid Surface Counters,Split Bedroom,Thermostat,Walk-In Closet(s),Window Treatments |
|---|---|
| Flooring | Carpet,Engineered Hardwood,Tile |
| Furnished Y/N | Negotiable |
| Fireplace Features | Gas |
| Air Conditioning Y/N | true |
| Heating Y/N | true |
| Window Features | Window Treatments |
| Fireplace Y/N | true |
| Laundry Features | Inside,Laundry Closet |
| Total Bedrooms | 3 |
| LivingAreaSource | Public Records |
| Total Baths | 3 |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Amenities | Irrigation System,Private Mailbox,Sliding Doors |
|---|---|
| Vegetation | Trees/Landscaped |
| Lot Features | FloodZone |
| Water Source | Public |
| Lot Size Area | 15000 |
| Foundation Details | Block |
| Spa | true |
| Building Area Total | 4048 |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 x 150 |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.34 |
| Road Surface Type | Asphalt |
| Private Pool | true |
| Waterfront Y/N | true |
| Covered Spaces | 2 |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
Property vs Single Family Average in 34236
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