487 MEADOW LARK DR
Sarasota, FL 34236
$11,400,000
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. ...
Listing Courtesy of: SOUTH BEACHES REAL ESTATE
727-399-9990
| Listing Id: | TB8501123 |
|---|---|
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Status: | Active |
| Bathrooms Full: | 5 |
| Living Area: | 6,527 |
| Tax Annual Amount: | $98,844 |
| Lot Size Acres: | 0.37 |
| Waterfront?: | Yes |
| County Or Parish: | Sarasota |
| Postal Code: | 34236 |
| Accessibility Features: | Accessible Elevator Installed |
| Association Fee Frequency: | Annually |
| Attached Garage?: | Yes |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 8 |
| Building Area Total: | 9977 |
| Foundation Details: | Slab |
| Fireplace Features: | Gas |
| 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 |
| Exterior Features: | Balcony, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Kitchen, Private Entrance, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Shade Shutter(s) |
| Furnished: | Unfurnished |
| Garage?: | Yes |
| Laundry Features: | Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Chute, Laundry Closet, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup |
| Levels: | Two |
| Living Area Source: | Public Records |
| Lot Features: | Cul-De-Sac, Paved |
| MLS Area Major: | 34236 - Sarasota |
| Other Structures: | Outdoor Kitchen |
| Other Equipment: | Irrigation Equipment, Private Entrance, Private Yard |
| Parcel Number: | 2012-14-0004 |
| Patio And Porch Features: | Covered, Deck, Patio, Screened |
| Pool Features: | Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Outside Bath Access |
| Township: | 36S |
| Road Surface Type: | Paved |
| Listing Terms: | Cash, Conventional |
| Security Features: | Security Gate, Security System |
| Sewer: | Public Sewer |
| Green Indoor Air Quality: | Whole House Vacuum System |
| Public Survey Range: | 17E |
| Zoning: | RSF1 |
| Spa?: | Yes |
| Window Features: | Skylight(s), Storm Window(s) |
| Additional Lease Restrictions: | Application, HOA approval needed |
| Association Approval Required Yn: | Yes |
| Association Fee Requirement: | Required |
| Building Elevator Yn: | Yes |
| Cddyn: | No |
| Disaster Mitigation: | Hurricane Shutters/Windows |
| Dprurl 2: | https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/MFRMLS/TB8501123?w=Customer |
| Green Verification Count: | 0 |
| Homestead Yn: | Yes |
| Minimum Lease: | 2 Months |
| Monthly Hoa Amount: | $100 |
| Total Acreage: | 1/4 to less than 1/2 |
| Water Access Yn: | Yes |
| Water Extras Yn: | Yes |
| Waterfront Feet Total: | 135 |
| Yrs Of Owner Prior To Leasing Re: | 0 |
| Association Name: | Bird Key Homeowners Association |
| Association Phone: | Melissa |
| Association 2 Yn: | 0 |
| Originating System Name : | Stellar MLS |
| Dock Dimensions: | 30 |
| In Law Suite Yn: | No |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2026-04-29 |
| Fireplace?: | Yes |
| List Price: | $11,400,000 |
|---|---|
| Property Sub Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Bedrooms Total: | 5 |
| Bathrooms Half: | 3 |
| Lot Size Square Feet: | 16,256 |
| Architectural Style: | French Provincial |
| City: | Sarasota |
| Subdivision Name: | Bird Key Sub |
| Year Built: | 2021 |
| Appliances: | Bar Fridge, Built-In Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Other, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer |
| Building Area Source: | Public Records |
| Building Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Direction Faces: | West |
| Construction Materials: | Block, Brick, Stone, Stucco |
| Cooling: | Central Air |
| Flooring: | Brick, Ceramic Tile |
| Garage Spaces: | 3 |
| Heating: | Central |
| Interior Features: | Accessibility Features, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fans(s), Central Vaccum, Chair Rail, Coffered Ceiling(s), Crown Molding, Dry Bar, Dumbwaiter, Eat-in Kitchen, Elevator, High Ceilings, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Tray Ceiling(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Window Treatments |
| Ownership: | Fee Simple |
| Living Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Acres: | 0.37 |
| Postal Code Plus4: | 1901 |
| MLS Area Major: | 34236 - Sarasota |
| Original List Price: | $11,900,000 |
| Parking Features: | Driveway, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Off Street, Oversized |
| Pets Allowed: | Cats OK, Yes |
| Roof: | Concrete, Tile |
| Tax Year: | 2025 |
| Special Listing Conditions: | None |
| State Or Province: | FL |
| Association?: | Yes |
| Utilities: | Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Public, Sewer Available, Water Available |
| View: | Water, Gulf/Ocean to Bay |
| Water Source: | Public |
| Public Survey Section: | 25 |
| Spa Features: | In Ground |
| Waterfront Features: | Gulf/Ocean to Bay |
| Additional Rooms: | Bonus Room, Den/Library/Office, Formal Dining Room Separate |
| Approval Process: | Application |
| Association Email: | bkhaoffice@verizon.net |
| Association Url: | https://www.bkha.org |
| Available For Lease Yn: | Yes |
| Building Area Total Srch Sq M: | 926.89 |
| Calculated List Price By Calcula: | 1746.59 |
| Dprurl: | https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/MFRMLS/TB8501123?w=Agent&skip_sso=true |
| Dpryn: | No |
| Exist Lse Tenant Yn: | No |
| Flood Zone Code: | X and AE7 |
| Lease Restrictions Yn: | Yes |
| Living Area Meters: | 606.38 |
| Lot Size Square Meters: | 1510 |
| Num Times per Year: | 2 |
| Realtor Info: | As-Is, Docs Available, Floor Plan Available |
| Room Count: | 5 |
| Sdeo yn: | No |
| Sw Subdiv Community Name: | Bird Key Sub |
| Total Annual Fees: | $1,200 |
| Total Monthly Fees: | $100 |
| Unit Number Yn: | No |
| Water Access: | Bay/Harbor, Gulf/Ocean |
| Water Extras: | Lift, Seawall - Concrete |
| Water Frontage Feet Ocean 2 Bay: | 135 |
| Water View: | Yes |
| Zoning Compatible Yn: | Yes |
| Attribution Contact: | 727-399-9990 |
| Association Fee: | $1,200 |
| Dock Description: | Dock - Composite, Dock w/Electric, Dock w/Water Supply, Lift |
| Dock Lift Capacity: | 24000 |
| Dock Yn: | Yes |
| Green Energy Generation Yn: | No |
| Pool Private?: | Yes |
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