746 Siesta Drive, Sarasota, FL 34242

$2,750,000
6
BD
4
BA
4,434
SqFt

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Sold Price
$2,750,000
List Price
$3,100,000
Status
Sold
Days on Market
163
Closing Date
Sep 13, 2023
MLS#
A4560510
Property Style
Single Family
Architectural Style
Custom
Year Built
1956
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
4
Baths Half
1
Living Area
4,434
Lot Size
18,835
Acres
0.43
Total Acreage
1/4 to less than 1/2
Legal Subdivision Name
Bay Island Shores
Community Name
Bay Island Shores
MLS Area Major
Sarasota/Crescent Beach/Siesta Key

Property Description

New price - $650,000 reduction! An exceptional location for serious boaters who value deep sailboat water and quick access to Sarasota Bay, Big Pass and the Gulf of Mexico. Experience the best of waterfront living and the Siesta Key lifestyle on Bay Island, the coveted northern tip of Siesta Key. For investors, this large six-bedroom home is in an area with impressive vacation rental potential in one of the finest boating locations in the area. Gated and walled, this estate is the ultimate for privacy and living the saltwater island life. Enter an oasis canopied by mature, lush landscaping with mango and avocado trees to the expansive paver motor courtyard which offers parking for numerous cars and toys. With spectacular harbor views from the front door, the home's bright, open floor plan offers soaring beamed ceilings anchored by a wood-burning fireplace in the large dining room. A wall of glass spans the adjoining waterfront great room. An island kitchen, breakfast room, media room, guest suite and one-and-half baths complete the main living level. Two separate second-floor living areas flank this spacious home and are connected by a rooftop deck with an additional observation deck overlooking the pool and large waterfront yard, offering spectacular views of the deep-water boating harbor. The waterfront master suite offers a full bath and office; the upstairs guest wing offers three bedrooms and a full bath. Outdoors, relax in the sun by the oversized waterfront pool. Boasting 90 feet of waterfront, the large dock and 15,000-pound boat lift with water and electric offer an array of outdoor fun – just minutes to the bay and Gulf to savor fabulous Siesta Key sunsets or fish, paddleboard and kayak from your own dock; you'll enjoy colorful sunrises and amazing marine life, including dolphin and manatee. Plans are included for a two-story, guesthouse/multi-bay expansion of the air-conditioned two-car garage. Natural gas-powered generator and underground lines. Conveniently located, the famous white quartz Siesta Beach sand and azure Gulf water are minutes away. Sarasota’s vibrant downtown with restaurants, shopping, entertainment, and cultural events is a short 10 minutes by auto over the Siesta Drive Bridge.

Additional Information

Taxes
$41042
Minimum Lease
1 Week
HOA Payment Schedule
Annually
Location
FloodZone, City Limits, Landscaped, Near Public Transit, Sidewalk, Paved
Community Features
No Deed Restriction
Property Description
Split Level
Zoning
RSF1
Interior Layout
Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fans(s), Dry Bar, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Solid Surface Counters, Split Bedroom, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s)
Interior Features
Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fans(s), Dry Bar, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Solid Surface Counters, Split Bedroom, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s)
Floor
Carpet, Laminate, Marble, Tile, Wood
Appliances
Built-In Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator
Utilities
BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Heating
Electric, Zoned
Air Conditioning
Central Air, Zoned
Fireplace Description
Other, Wood Burning
Exterior Construction
Stucco, Wood Siding
Exterior Features
Balcony, French Doors, Irrigation System, Lighting, Outdoor Shower, Sliding Doors, Sprinkler Metered
Roof
Concrete, Tile
Foundation
Slab
Pool
Private
Pool Type
Gunite
Garage Carport
2 Car Garage
Garage Spaces
2
Garage Features
Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Parking Pad
Garage Dimensions
41x31
Elementary School
Phillippi Shores Elementary
Middle School
Brookside Middle
High School
Sarasota High
Fences
Other
Water Name
Harbor To Roberts Bay
Water Extras
Bridges - No Fixed Bridges, Dock - Open, Dock - Slip Deeded On-Site, Dock w/Electric, Dock w/Water Supply, Lift, No Wake Zone, Sailboat Water, Seawall - Concrete
Water View
Bay/Harbor - Partial, Intracoastal Waterway
Water Access
Bay/Harbor, Gulf/Ocean, Intracoastal Waterway
Water Frontage
Bay/Harbor
Pets
Allowed
Flood Zone Code
AE
Parcel ID
2019090013
Legal Description
LOT 14 BAY ISLAND SHORES UNIT 1

Listing courtesy of PREMIER SOTHEBYS INTL REALTY. 941-364-4000

Selling Office: MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY.

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