139 S WASHINGTON DRIVE
Sarasota, FL 34236
$12,950,000
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Listing Courtesy of: COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
941-366-8070
| Listing Id: | A4661401 |
|---|---|
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Status: | Pending |
| Bathrooms Full: | 6 |
| Living Area: | 7,817 |
| Tax Annual Amount: | $158,866 |
| Lot Size Acres: | 0.69 |
| Waterfront?: | Yes |
| County Or Parish: | Sarasota |
| Postal Code: | 34236 |
| Attached Garage?: | Yes |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 7 |
| Building Area Total: | 10026 |
| Foundation Details: | Stem Wall |
| Fireplace Features: | Living Room, Wood Burning |
| Directions: | From downtown Sarasota, head west on John Ringling Blvd. Turn Left onto S. Washington Drive. Home is on the left. |
| Exterior Features: | Awning(s), Balcony, Hurricane Shutters, Lighting, Outdoor Shower |
| Furnished: | Furnished |
| Garage?: | Yes |
| Community Features: | Sidewalks |
| High School: | Sarasota High |
| Laundry Features: | Laundry Room |
| Levels: | Two |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2026-09-22 |
| Living Area Source: | Public Records |
| Lot Features: | FloodZone, City Limits, Landscaped, Near Marina, Oversized Lot, Sidewalk |
| MLS Area Major: | 34236 - Sarasota |
| Other Equipment: | Irrigation Equipment |
| Parcel Number: | 2014140049 |
| Patio And Porch Features: | Covered, Patio, Porch |
| Pool Features: | Chlorine Free, Heated, In Ground, Lap, Lighting, Outside Bath Access, Salt Water |
| Township: | 36S |
| Road Surface Type: | Brick |
| Listing Terms: | Cash |
| Security Features: | Security Gate, Security Lights, Security System, Smoke Detector(s) |
| Sewer: | Public Sewer |
| Water Body Name: | SARASOTA BAY |
| Public Survey Range: | 17E |
| Zoning: | RSF1 |
| Spa?: | Yes |
| Vegetation: | Fruit Trees, Mature Landscaping, Trees/Landscaped |
| Additional Lease Restrictions: | See City of Sarasota Rules and Regulations |
| Association Approval Required Yn: | No |
| Backups Requested Yn: | No |
| Cddyn: | No |
| Dprurl 2: | https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/MFRMLS/A4661401?w=Customer |
| Green Verification Count: | 0 |
| Homestead Yn: | No |
| Listing Exclusion Yn: | No |
| Minimum Lease: | 1 Week |
| Total Acreage: | 1/2 to less than 1 |
| Water Access Yn: | Yes |
| Water Extras Yn: | Yes |
| Waterfront Feet Total: | 171 |
| Yrs Of Owner Prior To Leasing Re: | 0 |
| Road Responsibility: | Public Maintained Road |
| Association 2 Yn: | 0 |
| Originating System Name : | Stellar MLS |
| Dock Dimensions: | 8x24 |
| Dock Year Built: | 2022 |
| In Law Suite Yn: | No |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2025-08-10 |
| Fireplace?: | Yes |
| List Price: | $12,950,000 |
|---|---|
| Property Sub Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Bedrooms Total: | 5 |
| Bathrooms Half: | 1 |
| Lot Size Square Feet: | 30,114 |
| Architectural Style: | Custom, Florida, Historic, Mediterranean |
| City: | Sarasota |
| Subdivision Name: | Saint Armands Div John Ringling Estates |
| Year Built: | 1936 |
| Appliances: | Built-In Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Filtration System, Water Softener |
| Building Area Source: | Public Records |
| Building Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Direction Faces: | West |
| Construction Materials: | Block |
| Cooling: | Central Air, Zoned |
| Elementary School: | Southside Elementary |
| Fencing: | Fenced |
| Flooring: | Tile, Reclaimed Wood, Travertine, Wood |
| Garage Spaces: | 3 |
| Heating: | Central, Zoned |
| Interior Features: | Elevator, High Ceilings, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Solid Wood Cabinets, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments |
| Ownership: | Fee Simple |
| Living Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Acres: | 0.69 |
| Postal Code Plus4: | 1718 |
| Middle Or Junior School: | Brookside Middle |
| MLS Area Major: | 34236 - Sarasota |
| Original List Price: | $17,500,000 |
| Parking Features: | Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Oversized |
| Pets Allowed: | Cats OK, Dogs OK |
| Stories Total: | 2 |
| Roof: | Tile |
| Tax Year: | 2025 |
| Special Listing Conditions: | None |
| State Or Province: | FL |
| Utilities: | Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Meter, Water Connected |
| View: | Water |
| Water Source: | Public |
| Public Survey Section: | 26 |
| Spa Features: | Heated, In Ground |
| Waterfront Features: | Bay/Harbor |
| Additional Rooms: | Bonus Room, Den/Library/Office, Family Room, Formal Dining Room Separate, Formal Living Room Separate, Great Room |
| Available For Lease Yn: | Yes |
| Building Area Total Srch Sq M: | 931.45 |
| Calculated List Price By Calcula: | 1656.65 |
| Dprurl: | https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/MFRMLS/A4661401?w=Agent&skip_sso=true |
| Dpryn: | No |
| Exist Lse Tenant Yn: | No |
| Flood Zone Code: | AE |
| Garage Dimensions: | 34x22 |
| Lease Restrictions Yn: | Yes |
| Living Area Meters: | 726.22 |
| Lot Size Square Meters: | 2798 |
| Num Times per Year: | 52 |
| Realtor Info: | Brochure Available, Floor Plan Available |
| Room Count: | 10 |
| Sdeo yn: | No |
| Sw Subdiv Community Name: | Not Applicable |
| Unit Number Yn: | No |
| Water Access: | Bay/Harbor, Beach, Gulf/Ocean |
| Water Extras: | Bridges - No Fixed Bridges, Lift, Sailboat Water, Seawall - Concrete |
| Water Frontage Feet Bay Harbor: | 171 |
| Water View: | Yes |
| Attribution Contact: | 941-366-8070 |
| Dock Description: | Dock - Open, Dock w/Electric, Dock w/Water Supply |
| Dock Lift Capacity: | 1300 |
| Dock Yn: | Yes |
| Green Energy Generation Yn: | No |
| Pool Private?: | Yes |
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