SARASOTA, FL 34236 355 W ROYAL FLAMINGO DRIVE
$4,400,000
OPEN HOUSE Sun, Nov 09 2025 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM



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                    Presented By: KW SUNCOAST with 941-792-2000. - 941-792-2000
                Home Details
Nestled in the prestigious Bird Key community, The Banyan House is a masterfully reimagined coastal residence that blends timeless design with modern sophistication. From its elevated craftsmanship to its serene ambiance, every detail of this home has been thoughtfully curated to offer both beauty and function. Designed with resilience in mind, the property has never sustained storm damage or flooding—an exceptional testament to its superior construction. A clean 4-point inspection report is also available upon request, offering added peace of mind.
Located just off the iconic John Ringling Bridge, The Banyan House offers a lifestyle defined by convenience, beauty, and exclusivity. From this prime setting, residents enjoy immediate access to Downtown Sarasota, with its world-class dining, cultural venues, and boutique shopping, while the pristine shores of Lido Beach and St. Armands Circle are just minutes away. Whether you're heading out for an evening at the opera, a day on the water, or a quiet morning at a local café, everything is effortlessly within reach.
Inside, natural light fills the home’s open and intelligently designed layout, creating an effortless flow ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Rich engineered hardwood flooring provides a foundation of warmth and durability throughout, while the custom chef’s kitchen anchors the main living space with premium finishes, high-end appliances, and tailored cabinetry that combines elegance with utility. The entire home is outfitted with a Lutron smart lighting system, enhancing both convenience and ambiance with seamless control. With four bedrooms and three full bathrooms, the home offers a harmonious balance between spaciousness and intimacy.
One of the home’s most distinctive features is the sunroom, where vaulted ceilings and custom wood detailing frame tranquil views of the lush surroundings—a perfect space for relaxing or gathering with guests. Outdoors, the property transforms into a private resort-style retreat. The expansive lanai includes a fully equipped summer kitchen, a covered dining area with remote-controlled hurricane screens, and a large pool and spa, all designed to embrace Florida’s indoor-outdoor lifestyle. The grounds are fully fenced and professionally landscaped, creating a private and picturesque setting with tropical foliage, manicured greenery, and a sense of tranquility throughout.
With 100 feet of private waterfront along a deep-water canal, this is truly a boater’s paradise. A new boat lift and direct access to Sarasota Bay ensure effortless enjoyment of the Gulf Coast waters. Impact-rated windows and doors throughout further enhance the home’s durability and security, while every architectural element reflects a commitment to both style and substance.
The Banyan House presents a rare opportunity to own a home where enduring luxury, thoughtful design, and the relaxed sophistication of Bird Key come together in perfect harmony. Whether as a primary residence or seasonal retreat, this one-of-a-kind property invites you to live beautifully by the water, just moments from the very best of Sarasota.
Extensive feature sheet available upon request.
                                Presented By: KW SUNCOAST with 941-792-2000. - 941-792-2000
                            Interior Features for 355 W ROYAL FLAMINGO DRIVE
Bedrooms
                                                    Total Bedrooms4
                                                
                                            Bathrooms
                                                Half Baths0
                                            
                                                Total Baths3
                                            
Other Interior Features
                                                LivingAreaSourcepublic records
                                            
                                            
                                                Air Conditioning Y/NYes
                                            
                                            
                                                Fireplace Y/NNo
                                            
                                            
                                                Flooringceramic tile, engineered hardwood, tile
                                            
                                            
                                                Furnished Y/Nunfurnished
                                            
                                                Heating Y/NYes
                                            
                                            
                                                Interior Amenitiescathedral ceiling(s), ceiling fan(s), crown molding, eating space in kitchen, living room/dining room combo, open floorplan, primary bedroom main floor, solid surface counters, stone counters, thermostat, tray
                                            
                                            
                                                Laundry Featureselectric dryer hookup, inside, laundry room
                                            
                                            
                                                Total Stories1
                                            
                                            
                                                Window Featuresblinds, drapes, low-emissivity windows, shades, shutters, storm window(s), window treatments
                                            
General for 355 W ROYAL FLAMINGO DRIVE
                                            Accessibilityaccessible bedroom, central living area
                                        
                                        
                                            Additional Parcels Y/NNo
                                        
                                        
                                            Additional Roomsfamily room, florida room, formal dining room separate, great room, inside utility
                                        
                                        
                                            Appliancesbar fridge, built-in oven, convection oven, cooktop, dishwasher, disposal, dryer, electric water heater, exhaust fan, gas water heater, microwave, range hood, refrigerator, touchless faucet, washer, water filtratio
                                        
                                        
                                            Architectural Stylecustom, florida, ranch
                                        
                                        
                                            Assoc Fee Paid Perannually
                                        
                                        
                                            Association Amenitiesoptional additional fees
                                        
                                        
                                            Association Fee Includesmanager
                                        
                                        
                                            Association Namebird key hoa / melissa johnson
                                        
                                        
                                            Attached Garage Yes
                                        
                                        
                                            Building Area Unitssquare feet
                                        
                                        
                                            Carport Y/NNo
                                        
                                        
                                            Citysarasota
                                        
                                        
                                            Community Featuresmarina, water access, waterfront, deed restrictions, golf carts ok, pool, restaurant, tennis court(s)
                                        
                                        
                                            Construction Materialsblock, stucco
                                        
                                        
                                            Coolingcentral air, zoned
                                        
                                        
                                            Countysarasota
                                        
                                        
                                            Directionsjohn ringling causeway to bird key entrance; right at west royal flamingo drive; home on left.
                                        
                                        
                                            DockY/NYes
                                        
                                        
                                            Elementary Schoolsouthside elementary
                                        
                                        
                                            Energy Efficientinsulation
                                        
                                        
                                            Facing Directioneast
                                        
                                        
                                            Flood Zone Codeae
                                        
                                        
                                            Full Baths3
                                        
                                        
                                            Garage Spaces2
                                        
                                        
                                            Garage Y/NYes
                                        
                                        
                                            HOAYes
                                        
                                        
                                            HOA Fee$1069
                                        
                                        
                                            Heatingcentral, electric, natural gas
                                        
                                        
                                            High Schoolsarasota high
                                        
                                        
                                            Land Lease Y/NNo
                                        
                                        
                                            Lease Considered Y/NYes
                                        
                                        
                                            Legal Descriptionlot 28 blk 4 bird key sub
                                        
                                        
                                            Levelsone
                                        
                                        
                                            Listing Termscash, conventional
                                        
                                        
                                            Living Area Unitssquare feet
                                        
                                        
                                            Lot Size Square Feet15000
                                        
                                        
                                            Lot Size Unitssquare feet
                                        
                                            MLS Area34236 - sarasota
                                        
                                        
                                            Middle/Junior High Schoolbooker middle
                                        
                                        
                                            Minimum Lease2 months
                                        
                                        
                                            ModificationTimestamp2025-11-03t18:26:40.500z
                                        
                                        
                                            Monthly HOA Amount89.08
                                        
                                        
                                            New ConstructionNo
                                        
                                        
                                            Occupancy Typeowner
                                        
                                        
                                            Other Structuresoutdoor kitchen
                                        
                                        
                                            Ownershipfee simple
                                        
                                        
                                            Patio/Porch Featurescovered, patio, rear porch
                                        
                                        
                                            Pets Allowedyes
                                        
                                        
                                            Pool Featuresgunite, heated, in ground, lighting, salt water
                                        
                                        
                                            Possessionclose of escrow
                                        
                                        
                                            Property Conditioncompleted
                                        
                                        
                                            Property Subtypesingle family residence
                                        
                                        
                                            Property Typeresidential
                                        
                                        
                                            Rooftile
                                        
                                        
                                            STELLAR_InLawSuiteYNNo
                                        
                                        
                                            Security Featuresclosed circuit camera(s), smoke detector(s)
                                        
                                        
                                            Senior Community Y/NNo
                                        
                                        
                                            Sewerpublic sewer
                                        
                                        
                                            Spa Featuresheated, in ground
                                        
                                        
                                            Standard Statusactive
                                        
                                        
                                            Statusactive
                                        
                                        
                                            Subdivision Namebird key sub
                                        
                                        
                                            Tax Annual Amount16994.83
                                        
                                        
                                            Tax Lot28
                                        
                                        
                                            Tax Year2024
                                        
                                        
                                            Total Rooms9
                                        
                                        
                                            Utilitiescable available, electricity connected, natural gas connected, phone available, sewer connected, water connected
                                        
                                        
                                            Viewpool, water
                                        
                                        
                                            Virtual TourClick here
                                        
                                        
                                            Water Access Typebay/harbor, canal - saltwater
                                        
                                        
                                            Water Access Y/NYes
                                        
                                        
                                            Water Viewcanal
                                        
                                        
                                            Water View Y/NYes
                                        
                                        
                                            Waterfront Featureswaterfront, canal - saltwater
                                        
                                        
                                            Year Built1964
                                        
                                        
                                            Zoningrsf1
                                        
Exterior for 355 W ROYAL FLAMINGO DRIVE
                                            Building Area Total4180
                                        
                                        
                                            Covered Spaces2
                                        
                                        
                                            Exterior Amenitiesirrigation system, lighting, outdoor grill, outdoor kitchen, outdoor shower, private mailbox, rain gutters, shade shutter(s), sidewalk, sliding doors
                                        
                                        
                                            Fencingfenced
                                        
                                        
                                            Foundation Detailsslab
                                        
                                        
                                            Lot Featurescul-de-sac, city lot, landscaped, near marina, near public transit
                                        
                                        
                                            Lot Size Acres0.34
                                        
                                        
                                            Lot Size Area15000
                                        
                                            Parking Featurescircular driveway, driveway, garage door opener, garage faces side, off street
                                        
                                        
                                            Private PoolYes
                                        
                                        
                                            Road Frontage Typestreet paved
                                        
                                        
                                            Road Responsibilitypublic maintained road
                                        
                                        
                                            Road Surface Typepaved, asphalt
                                        
                                        
                                            SpaYes
                                        
                                        
                                            Vegetationmature landscaping, trees/landscaped
                                        
                                        
                                            Water Sourcepublic
                                        
                                        
                                            Waterfront Y/NYes
                                        
Additional Details
Price History
Schools
                        Middle School
                        Booker Middle
                    
                        Elementary School
                        Southside Elementary
                    
                        High School
                        Sarasota High
                    
                    Edelkis Santovenia
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