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Key Details
Sold Price $1,175,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,628 sqft
Price per Sqft $447
Subdivision Bay Island
MLS Listing ID A4667437
Sold Date 03/25/26
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 3
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1955
Annual Tax Amount $5,953
Lot Size 0.260 Acres
Acres 0.26
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source Stellar MLS
Property Description
Restore a piece of architectural history or build your dream home on this prime waterfront lot on Bay Island, the gateway to Siesta Key and one of the island's exclusive communities. Designed by renowned architect Ben Baldwin, a leading figure in the Mid-Century Modern movement, this residence offers timeless design and exceptional potential. The existing 3,321-square-foot concrete block home features 14 glass sliders, skylights and serene views of bamboo, palms and the lagoon. Baldwin's vision of light, scale and nature is intact—awaiting restoration after flood remediation. The property includes an 11,458=-square-foot corner lot with lush landscaping, a tranquil lagoon/canal with easy bay access, and a detached space once used as a professional darkroom—ideal for conversion to a guest suite. Featured in the February 2024 issue of Key Life Magazine. In the City of Sarasota limits, an excellent investment with seven-day minimum rental period. Minutes to Siesta Key Beach, Siesta Village and Sarasota's mainland. This is the lowest-priced waterfront home in Bay Island, offering a rare opportunity to own and restore a Sarasota architectural treasure.
Location
State FL
County Sarasota
Community Bay Island
Area 34242 - Sarasota/Crescent Beach/Siesta Key
Zoning RSF1
Rooms
Other Rooms Attic, Bonus Room, Den/Library/Office, Great Room, Inside Utility, Loft, Storage Rooms
Interior
Interior Features Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Thermostat
Heating Central, Electric, Exhaust Fan, Heat Pump
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Ceramic Tile, Terrazzo, Tile
Fireplaces Type Living Room, Masonry, Wood Burning
Furnishings Unfurnished
Fireplace true
Appliance None
Laundry Common Area, Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Closet, Washer Hookup
Exterior
Exterior Feature Balcony, Courtyard, Garden, Sliding Doors
Parking Features Driveway, Ground Level, Guest, On Street
Fence Chain Link, Fenced, Wood
Community Features Street Lights
Utilities Available Cable Available, Electricity Available, Fiber Optics, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Waterfront Description Bayou
View Y/N Yes
Water Access Yes
Water Access Desc Bay/Harbor,Bayou,Canal - Brackish,Canal - Saltwater,Intracoastal Waterway,Lagoon
View Garden, Trees/Woods, Water
Roof Type Shingle
Porch Covered, Deck, Patio
Attached Garage false
Exposure Northwest
Garage false
Private Pool No
Building
Lot Description Corner Lot, FloodZone, City Limits, Landscaped, Near Public Transit, Private, Street Dead-End, Paved
Story 2
Entry Level Two
Foundation Block, Slab
Lot Size Range 1/4 to less than 1/2
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Mid-Century Modern
Structure Type Block,Concrete
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Phillippi Shores Elementary
Middle Schools Sarasota Middle
High Schools Sarasota High
Others
Pets Allowed Yes
Senior Community No
Ownership Fee Simple
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional
Membership Fee Required None
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Special Listing Condition None
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