Waterfront - Fixer Upper
Address
355 S Shore Drive, SARASOTA, FL
Price
$ 2,295,000
Property Attributes
  • MLS#A4671767
  • TypeSingle Family
  • Listing Status Active
  • CountySarasota
  • CitySARASOTA
  • AreaSarasota
  • NeighborhoodSAPPHIRE SHORES RESUB BLK M
  • Zip34234
  • StyleSingle Family Residence
  • Year Built1954
  • Taxes$ 9362
  • Price$ 2,295,000
  • Bedrooms3
  • Full Bathrooms3
  • Half Bathrooms0
  • Sqr Footage3276
  • Lot Size0.34 Acres
Data Source:
Stellar MLS
Property Description

Build Your Dream Home on Sarasota Bay in Sapphire Shores! Set on an expansive 0.34-acre (14,665-sq.-ft.) waterfront lot, this property presents a rare opportunity to create a custom Sarasota residence in one of the city’s most desirable West-of-Trail neighborhoods. Perfectly positioned on a protected inlet that opens directly to Sarasota Bay, this oversized homesite offers stunning water views and the ideal setting for a modern coastal estate with private dockage and outdoor living space. Nestled among multi-million-dollar properties in the sought-after Sapphire Shores community, the location captures both tranquility and convenience. Just minutes from downtown Sarasota, residents enjoy easy access to world-class dining, boutique shopping, cultural landmarks, and vibrant nightlife. Nearby attractions include The Ringling Museum of Art, Sarasota Jungle Gardens, and the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, while Lido Beach, Longboat Key, and St. Armands Circle are only a short drive away. Offering a coveted combination of bay proximity, generous lot size, and prime positioning within Sarasota’s prestigious museum district, this property is ready for new vision—whether you imagine a coastal contemporary retreat or timeless Sarasota modern. Opportunities of this caliber are increasingly rare in today’s market—seize the chance to build your dream home in one of Sarasota’s most storied waterfront enclaves.

Price History
12/19/2025 Listed $2,695,000
4/16/2026 15$2,295,000

General Features

Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Central,Electric
Cooling Central Air
Utilities Cable Available,Electricity Connected,Phone Available,Sewer Connected,Water Connected
Roof Other
Appliances Range,Refrigerator
Zoning RSF1
Garage Spaces 1
Construction Materials Stucco,Wood Frame,Wood Siding
Year Built 1954
View Water
Levels One
Property Subtype Single Family Residence
Tax Year 2024
Ownership Fee Simple
Waterfront Features Intracoastal Waterway
County Sarasota
New Construction false
Property Type Residential
Attached Garage true
Subdivision Name SAPPHIRE SHORES RESUB BLK M
Facing Direction West
Garage Y/N true
Total Rooms 5
Full Baths 3
Status Active
Directions US 41 north; Left onto 47th St; Right onto Bay Shore Rd; 1st left onto S. Shore Dr; House is on the right
City SARASOTA
Senior Community Y/N false
MLS Area 34234 - Sarasota
Lot Size Units Square Feet
Lot Size Square Feet 14665
Carport Y/N false
Land Lease Y/N false
Tax Annual Amount 9362
Property Condition Fixer
Additional Parcels Y/N false
Lease Considered Y/N true
Virtual Tour https://pix360.com/video/41004/
Building Area Units Square Feet
Living Area Units Square Feet
Standard Status Active
Occupancy Type Vacant
Tax Lot 5
Legal Description LOT 5 SAPPHIRE SHORES RESUB OF BLK M OR 559-42
Water View Bay/Harbor - Full,Intracoastal Waterway
Water Access Type Bay/Harbor,Intracoastal Waterway
Minimum Lease 1 Month
Water Access Y/N true
Additional Rooms Great Room
Water View Y/N true
Flood Zone Code AE
In Law Suite YN false
DockY/N true

Interior Features

Interior Amenities Other
Flooring Other
Fireplace Features Living Room
Air Conditioning Y/N true
Heating Y/N true
Fireplace Y/N true
Laundry Features None
Total Bedrooms 3
LivingAreaSource Public Records
Total Baths 3

Exterior Features

Exterior Amenities Private Mailbox,Sliding Doors
Vegetation Mature Landscaping
Lot Features FloodZone,City Lot
Water Source Public
Lot Size Area 14665
Foundation Details Slab
Spa false
Building Area Total 5619
Lot Size Acres 0.34
Road Surface Type Paved
Private Pool false
Waterfront Y/N true
Covered Spaces 1

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 34234

Price
AVG $1.47M
$2.3M
Taxes
AVG $9,423
$9,362
Year Built
AVG 1971
1954

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