Price Reduction - Waterfront - Primary on Main - Eco Friendly
Address
487 Meadow Lark Dr, SARASOTA, FL
Price
$ 11,400,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#TB8501123
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountySarasota
- CitySARASOTA
- AreaSarasota
- NeighborhoodBIRD KEY SUB
- Zip34236
- StyleFrench Provincial
- Year Built2021
- Taxes$ 98843
- Price$ 11,400,000
- Bedrooms5
- Full Bathrooms5
- Half Bathrooms3
- Sqr Footage6527
- Lot Size0.37 Acres
Data Source:
Stellar MLS
Property Description
Located on Bird Key, a gated community, one of the most sought-after island addresses in Sarasota, this exceptional custom-built French Country Style waterfront estate, built in 2021, offers the ultimate in luxury coastal living. The location is perfect, between Downtown Sarasota, St. Armands Circle, and Lido Key Beach, this amazing residence sits on 135 feet of premier Sarasota Bay frontage with breathtaking wide-open water views and stunning city skyline vistas. This home features an abundance of natural light in every room. Designed for both elegance and functionality, this home offers 5 spacious en-suite bedrooms, including a luxurious first-floor primary suite with a spa-inspired bath. Deep boating waters with no bridges to the Gulf make this property a dream for boating enthusiasts, complete with a private dock and a 24,000-pound boat lift. Outdoor living is elevated with a large, heated saltwater pool featuring a tanning deck, umbrella holder, spa, and expansive entertaining areas. Multiple oversized patios on each floor, a rooftop deck/crow’s nest, and a fully equipped outdoor kitchen with a poolside half bath accessible from both inside and outside create the ideal setting for entertaining and enjoying spectacular sunsets over Sarasota Bay. Inside, sophistication continues with a formal dining room, private office, expansive game / entertainment room with guest bath, and a beautifully finished elevator with rich wood paneling and tile flooring and a kitchen that is every chef’s dream, Wolf appliances, Subzero fridge, 2 dishwashers, granite countertops and breakfast nook. Additional luxury features include hurricane-rated 8 foot windows and doors, generator, 3-car garage with Tesla EV charging station, and high-end finishes throughout. Residents of Bird Key enjoy an exclusive private island lifestyle with deep-water canals, bayfront estates, the renowned Bird Key Yacht Club, and quick access to world-class dining, shopping, arts, golf, tennis, and the renowned The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, and award winning white sandy beaches. Bird Key and Sarasota have long attracted high-profile residents including Brian Johnson, Jerry Springer, Martina Navratilova, Lucille Ball, Stephen King, Joe Perry, Dick Vitale Bird Key is more than an address—it is a statement of prestige, privacy, and paradise. Call today for your private showing.
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 4/29/2026 | Listed $11,900,000 |
| 8/7/2026 | 4$11,400,000 |
General Features
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
|---|---|
| Heating | Central |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Utilities | Cable Available,Electricity Available,Natural Gas Available,Public,Sewer Available,Water Available |
| Roof | Concrete,Tile |
| Appliances | Bar Fridge,Built-In Oven,Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Exhaust Fan,Freezer,Gas Water Heater,Ice Maker,Microwave,Other,Range,Range Hood,Refrigerator,Washer |
| Zoning | RSF1 |
| HOA Fee | 1200 |
| Garage Spaces | 3 |
| Patio/Porch Features | Covered,Deck,Patio,Screened |
| Architectural Style | French Provincial |
| Pool Features | Gunite,Heated,In Ground,Outside Bath Access |
| Security Features | Security Gate,Security System |
| Construction Materials | Block,Brick,Stone,Stucco |
| Pets Allowed | Cats OK,Yes |
| Year Built | 2021 |
| View | Water |
| Levels | Two |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| Ownership | Fee Simple |
| Waterfront Features | Gulf/Ocean to Bay |
| Accessibility | Accessible Elevator Installed |
| Assoc Fee Paid Per | Annually |
| County | Sarasota |
| New Construction | false |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Attached Garage | true |
| Subdivision Name | BIRD KEY SUB |
| Facing Direction | West |
| Garage Y/N | true |
| Green Indoor Air Quality | Whole House Vacuum System |
| Other Structures | Outdoor Kitchen |
| Total Rooms | 5 |
| Full Baths | 5 |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | From Tamiami Trl (US-41 S, Turn right toward N Gulfstream Ave/SR-789 E, Continue on N Gulfstream Ave (SR-789 E), Continue on John Ringling Cswy (SR-789 E), Turn left onto Bird Key Dr., Continue on Pheasant Dr., Turn right onto Meadow Lark Dr., End at487 Meadow Lark DrSarasota, Florida 34236-1901 |
| City | SARASOTA |
| Association Name | Bird Key Homeowners Association |
| Senior Community Y/N | false |
| MLS Area | 34236 - Sarasota |
| Lot Size Units | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 16256 |
| Carport Y/N | false |
| Listing Terms | Cash,Conventional |
| Spa Features | In Ground |
| Property Attached Y/N | false |
| Land Lease Y/N | false |
| Tax Annual Amount | 98843.64 |
| Additional Parcels Y/N | false |
| Lease Considered Y/N | true |
| Virtual Tour | https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=iQUKLATe2q6&brand=0&mls=1& |
| Building Area Units | Square Feet |
| Living Area Units | Square Feet |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Occupancy Type | Owner |
| Tax Lot | 39 |
| Legal Description | LOT 39 BLK 13 BIRD KEY SUB |
| Water View | Gulf/Ocean to Bay |
| Water Access Type | Bay/Harbor,Gulf/Ocean |
| Minimum Lease | 2 Months |
| Water Access Y/N | true |
| Monthly HOA Amount | 100 |
| Additional Rooms | Bonus Room,Den/Library/Office,Formal Dining Room Separate |
| Water View Y/N | true |
| Flood Zone Code | X and AE7 |
| In Law Suite YN | false |
| Flood Zone Code X | Yes |
| DockY/N | true |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Accessibility Features,Built-in Features,Ceiling Fan(s),Central Vacuum,Chair Rail,Coffered Ceiling(s),Crown Molding,Dry Bar,Dumbwaiter,Eating Space In Kitchen,Elevator,High Ceilings,Living Room/Dining Room Combo,Open Floorplan,Primary Bedroom Main Floor,Skylight(s),Solid Wood Cabinets,Split Bedroom,Stone Counters,Tray Ceiling(s),Vaulted Ceiling(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Wet Bar,Window Treatments |
|---|---|
| Flooring | Brick/Stone,Ceramic Tile |
| Furnished Y/N | Unfurnished |
| Fireplace Features | Gas |
| Air Conditioning Y/N | true |
| Heating Y/N | true |
| Window Features | Storm Window(s) |
| Fireplace Y/N | true |
| Half Baths | 3 |
| Laundry Features | Electric Dryer Hookup,Inside,Laundry Chute,Laundry Closet,Laundry Room,Washer Hookup |
| Total Bedrooms | 5 |
| LivingAreaSource | Public Records |
| Total Baths | 8 |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Amenities | Balcony,French Doors,Irrigation System,Outdoor Grill,Outdoor Kitchen,Private Entrance,Private Yard,Rain Gutters,Shade Shutter(s),Sliding Doors |
|---|---|
| Parking Features | Driveway,Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s),Garage Door Opener,Garage Faces Side,Off Street,Oversized |
| Lot Features | Cul-De-Sac |
| Water Source | Public |
| Lot Size Area | 16256 |
| Foundation Details | Slab |
| Spa | true |
| Building Area Total | 9977 |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.37 |
| Road Surface Type | Paved |
| Private Pool | true |
| Waterfront Y/N | true |
| Covered Spaces | 3 |
| Road Frontage Type | Street Paved |
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
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