SARASOTA, FL 34236 433 N OSPREY AVENUE
$795,000
OPEN HOUSE Sat, Sep 27 2025 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM



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Presented By: COLDWELL BANKER REALTY with 941-366-8070. - 941-366-8070
Home Details
As seen on HGTV August 1, 2025 | HGTV – Zillow Gone Wild
The Boathouse & Lighthouse – A Legacy Property in the Heart of Sarasota
Step into a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own two of Sarasota’s most imaginative and historically rich residences—The Boathouse and The Lighthouse—featured on HGTV’s Zillow Gone Wild this August.
Built in 1933 by master boat builder Oliver Blackburn for Arthur Rowe, former yacht captain to John Ringling and William Selby, this property is a rare fusion of artistry, architecture, and legacy. Nestled in the vibrant, walkable neighborhood of Gillespie Park, it offers a lifestyle unlike any other.
The Boathouse: A 2BR/2BA home crafted to resemble a livable vessel on land, featuring sunlit living spaces, a modern kitchen, and a spiral staircase leading to a private owner’s suite with balcony The Lighthouse: A 1BR/1BA vertical residence with three levels, including a top-floor observation room—perfect for a studio, office, or creative retreat. Just 4.2 miles to Lido Beach, you can walk, bike, or drive to the powdery sands and turquoise waters in minutes—bringing the best of Sarasota’s coastal lifestyle right to your doorstep.
Surrounded by lush tropical landscaping and just blocks from downtown Sarasota’s dining, arts, and the waterfront Bay Park, this property is a unique opportunity for:
Investors seeking high-performing, character-rich rentals
Creatives looking for an inspiring live/work environment
History lovers drawn to Sarasota’s storied past
Currently operating as successful short-term rentals, the homes have flexible use potential—live in one, rent the other, or reimagine both as a private compound, boutique retreat, or artistic haven.
This is more than real estate—it’s a storybook legacy waiting to be continued.
Presented By: COLDWELL BANKER REALTY with 941-366-8070. - 941-366-8070
Interior Features for 433 N OSPREY AVENUE
Bedrooms
Total Bedrooms3
Bathrooms
Half Baths0
Total Baths3
Other Interior Features
LivingAreaSourcepublic records
Air Conditioning Y/NYes
Fireplace Y/NNo
Flooringceramic tile, hardwood
Heating Y/NYes
Interior Amenitiessolid surface counters, thermostat
Laundry Featureselectric dryer hookup, inside
Total Stories3
General for 433 N OSPREY AVENUE
Additional Parcels Y/NNo
Appliancesmicrowave, range, refrigerator
Building Area Unitssquare feet
Carport Y/NNo
Citysarasota
Construction Materialswood frame, wood siding
Coolingcentral air
Countysarasota
Directionsfrom us 41 tamiami trail heading north
at the traffic circle, take the 1st exit onto 3rd st/fruitville rd
0.8 mi
turn left onto n osprey ave
destination will be on the left
0.1 mi
433 n osprey a
Elementary Schoolalta vista elementary
Facing Directioneast
Flood Zone Codex
Flood Zone Code XY
Full Baths3
Garage Y/NNo
HOANo
Heatingcentral, electric
High Schoolbooker high
Land Lease Y/NNo
Lease Considered Y/NYes
Legal Descriptionlots 9 & 10 less n 50 ft, blk 3 central park unit 1
Levelsthree or more
Listing Termscash, conventional
Living Area Unitssquare feet
Lot Size Square Feet6565
Lot Size Unitssquare feet
MLS Area34236 - sarasota
Middle/Junior High Schoolbooker middle
Minimum Lease1 week
ModificationTimestamp2025-09-21t14:33:26.910z
New ConstructionNo
Occupancy Typevacant
Ownershipfee simple
Pets Allowedyes
Property Subtypesingle family residence
Property Typeresidential
Roofmembrane
STELLAR_InLawSuiteYNNo
Senior Community Y/NNo
Sewerpublic sewer
Standard Statusactive
Statusactive
Subdivision Namecentral park sub
Tax Annual Amount4949
Tax Lot9
Tax Year2024
Total Rooms3
Utilitiesbb/hs internet available, cable available, electricity connected, sewer connected, water connected
Virtual TourClick here
Water Access Y/NNo
Water View Y/NNo
Year Built1935
Zoningdtn
Exterior for 433 N OSPREY AVENUE
Building Area Total2242
Exterior Amenitiesfrench doors
Foundation Detailsslab
Lot Size Acres0.15
Lot Size Area6565
Private PoolNo
Road Surface Typepaved
Water Sourcepublic
Waterfront Y/NNo
Additional Details
Price History
Schools
Middle School
Booker Middle
High School
Booker High
Elementary School
Alta Vista Elementary

Barbara Beltre
Realtor®