117 S POLK DR
$3,500,000
4Bedrooms
4Bathrooms
2,583Sq Ft
1952Year Built
2Garage
15Days on Market
0.39 acLot SizeDiscover architectural beauty and great value in this premier property tucked away in a waterfront sanctuary a short stroll from Lido Beach and upscale dining and shopping on St. Armand's Circle. Damaged in the recent storms, this one-of-a-kind Sarasota School of Architecture landmark with beamed ceilings, terrazzo floors and unique historical features is priced at lot value, ready for a new owner’s vision. Situated on a 1/3-acre canal-front lot spanning 100’, the home offers a split floorplan, expansive glass walls, sculpture gardens and unparalleled privacy. Ideal for entertaining and indoor/outdoor living, the property features a dock with boat lift, pool, spa and gas firepit. Built in 1952, the home underwent a series of architect-designed renovations, transforming it into an updated Sarasota School of Architecture standout. Blending modern sophistication and vintage charm, it was honored with a Florida AIA Design Award in 2022 and named one of the Sarasota 100 Moderns that Matter in 2024. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to shape a distinctive architectural home with your own finishing touches, and experience an unsurpassed living experience next to pristine beaches and St. Armand's Circle.
What's special
Facts & Features
- MLS ID#
- MFRA4637982
- PRICE
- $3,500,000
- STATUS
- Active
- BEDROOMS
- 4
- BATHROOMS
- 4
- FULL BATHS
- 4
- HALF BATHS
- 0
- SQUARE FOOTAGE
- 2,583 sqft
- ACRES
- 0.39
- YEAR BUILT
- 1952
- TYPE
- Single Family Residence
- SUB-TYPE
- N/A
- STYLE
- Mid-Century Modern
Community Information
- ADDRESS
- 117 S POLK DR
- SUBDIVISION
- Lido Beach Div B
- CITY
- Sarasota
- COUNTY
- Sarasota
- STATE
- FL
- ZIP CODE
- 34236
- SENIOR COMMUNITY
- No
Amenities
- AMENITIES
- N/A
- PARKING
- N/A
- VIEW
- No
- WATERFRONT
- Yes
- POOL
- Yes
Interior
- INTERIOR FEATURES
- Ceiling Fans(s), Coffered Ceiling(s)
- HEATING
- Electric
- COOLING
- Central Air
- FLOORING
- Terrazzo, Tile
- FIREPLACE
- N/A
- STORIES
- 1
- APPLIANCES
- None, Tankless Water Heater
Exterior
- EXTERIOR FEATURES
- Sliding Doors, Outdoor Kitchen, Private Mailbox
- CONSTRUCTION
- Block, Wood Frame, Concrete
- FOUNDATION
- Slab
- ROOF
- Membrane
- FENCING
- Other
- LOT DESCRIPTION
- Paved, Near Public Transit, City Limits, FloodZone, Near Marina, Landscaped
School Information
- ELEMENTARY
- Southside Elementary
- MIDDLE
- Booker Middle
- HIGH
- Sarasota High
Additional Information
- DATE LISTED
- January 28, 2025
- DAYS ON MARKET
- 15
- ZONING
- RSF2
- DIRECTION FACES
- Southwest
- NEW CONSTRUCTION
- No
- SPECIAL CONDITIONS
- None
15 days on market
Listing updated: Feb 12, 2025 · 5:22 PM
Listed by: Kim Ogilvie · 941-951-6660 — MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY
Source: Stellar MLS (My Florida Regional MLS) · MLS ID# MFRA4637982
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