SARASOTA, FL 34236 259 S POLK DRIVE
$3,975,000
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Presented By: MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY with 941-951-6660. - 941-951-6660
Home Details
A Rare Coastal Offering – Half-Acre Canal-Front Lot Steps from Lido Beach and Minutes to St. Armands Circle. Opportunities like this are few and far between. Set on an expansive half-acre lot with 133 feet of wide canal frontage, this one-of-a-kind Florida coastal home invites you to embrace a lifestyle of relaxed elegance, natural beauty, and endless possibility. Just a short stroll from the white sands of Lido Beach and mere minutes to the shops and restaurants of iconic St. Armands Circle, this property blends location, charm, and potential in equal measure. Custom-built and brimming with architectural character, the home showcases timeless Florida design details, including pecky cypress paneling and accents throughout. A wood-burning fireplace anchors the spacious living area, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. A true celebration of indoor-outdoor living, all four bedrooms offer direct access to the surrounding patios and garden spaces—blurring the line between interior comfort and natural serenity. The primary suite is conveniently located on the first floor, offering privacy and ease of living, while a separate guest apartment with its own private entrance makes an ideal in-law suite, guest quarters, or rental opportunity. Step outside to your private pool, set amidst lush tropical landscaping, and take in the peaceful water views. For boating enthusiasts, the property features a well-equipped dock already in place and ready for your boat—a rare amenity that offers immediate access to Sarasota’s sparkling waterways. The oversized lot offers plenty of room to create your dream outdoor living area, whether that includes a summer kitchen, firepit lounge, or garden oasis. While the home is structurally sound and filled with original charm, it’s ready for someone with vision to restore it to its former glory or reimagine it into a modern coastal masterpiece. This is not your typical cookie-cutter property—it’s a true original waiting to be transformed. Whether you’re seeking a personal retreat, a multi-generational escape, or an investment in one of Sarasota’s most desirable neighborhoods, this property offers the rare combination of land, location, and waterfront lifestyle.
Presented By: MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY with 941-951-6660. - 941-951-6660
Interior Features for 259 S POLK DRIVE
Bedrooms
Total Bedrooms4
Bathrooms
Half Baths1
Total Baths5
Other Interior Features
LivingAreaSourcepublic records
Air Conditioning Y/NYes
Fireplace Featuresliving room, wood burning
Fireplace Y/NYes
Flooringbrick/stone, tile
Furnished Y/Nunfurnished
Heating Y/NYes
Interior Amenitiesbuilt-in features, ceiling fan(s), coffered ceiling(s), high ceilings, living room/dining room combo, open floorplan, primary bedroom main floor, split bedroom
Laundry Featuresin kitchen
Total Stories2
General for 259 S POLK DRIVE
Additional Parcels Y/NNo
Appliancesbuilt-in oven, cooktop, range hood, refrigerator
Architectural Stylecape cod, coastal, cottage, courtyard, custom, traditional
Attached Garage Yes
Building Area Unitssquare feet
Carport Y/NNo
Citysarasota
Construction Materialswood siding
Coolingcentral air
Countysarasota
Directionsst. armands circle follow towards lido, south on s. polk drive. house is on the left
DockY/NNo
Elementary Schoolsouthside elementary
Facing Directionwest
Flood Zone Codex
Flood Zone Code XY
Full Baths4
Garage Spaces2
Garage Y/NYes
HOANo
Heatingelectric
High Schoolsarasota high
Land Lease Y/NNo
Lease Considered Y/NYes
Legal Descriptionlots 21 22 & sely half of lot 23 blk 50 lido beach div b sub of blks 50 57 59 thru 63 plat 3 john ringling estates inc
Levelstwo
Living Area Unitssquare feet
Lot Size Square Feet20712
Lot Size Unitssquare feet
MLS Area34236 - sarasota
Middle/Junior High Schoolbooker middle
Minimum Lease1 month
ModificationTimestamp2025-07-01t13:42:32.273z
New ConstructionNo
Occupancy Typeowner
Ownershipfee simple
Patio/Porch Featurescovered, deck, patio, rear porch
Pets Allowedyes
Property Conditionfixer
Property Subtypesingle family residence
Property Typeresidential
Roofmetal
STELLAR_InLawSuiteDescrip1 bedroom, attached, kitchen, private entrance
STELLAR_InLawSuiteYNYes
Senior Community Y/NNo
Sewerpublic sewer
Standard Statuspending
Statuspending
Subdivision Namelido beach div b
Tax Annual Amount45702.93
Tax Lot21
Tax Year2024
Total Rooms3
Utilitiespublic
Viewwater
Virtual TourClick here
Water Access Typecanal - brackish
Water Access Y/NYes
Water Viewcanal
Water View Y/NYes
Waterfront Featurescanal - brackish
Year Built1957
Zoningrsf2
Exterior for 259 S POLK DRIVE
Building Area Total4947
Covered Spaces2
Exterior Amenitiescourtyard
Foundation Detailsslab
Lot Featuresoversized lot
Lot Size Acres0.48
Lot Size Area20712
Private PoolNo
Road Surface Typeasphalt
Vegetationmature landscaping
Water Sourcepublic
Waterfront Y/NYes
Additional Details
Price History
Schools
Middle School
Booker Middle
Elementary School
Southside Elementary
High School
Sarasota High

Ana Fiorella Santoro Perez
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