Experience the natural Florida coastal environment from this extraordinary viewpoint and the one-of-a-kind walkout to a private beach nestled in mangroves on the Intracoastal Waterway—perfect for launching a kayak or paddleboard. A dynamic scene unfolds daily with visiting shore birds of every description, dolphins feeding in pods, jumping mullet, and manatee lazily cruising by—just outside your backdoor. Tie up a boat to the private dock, do some fishing, and enjoy the sunset illuminating towering clouds rising in the eastern sky. This condo is proven to be Hurricane resilient. This unit, the garage, and the building came through 2024 unscathed as water flowed harmlessly down the north-side swale and along the driveway into the Intracoastal Waterway. Even the electrical power remained on during all recent storm events thanks to the hardened electrical supply installed along Midnight Pass Road by FPL in 2022. This two-bedroom, two-bathroom condominium features a stunning water view, a shaded front patio bordering a tropical garden, a third room which serves as an office/den, or possibly a 3rd bedroom with a simple addition of a Murphy bed. A one-car garage equipped with heavy-duty restaurant-grade shelving, bicycle racks, beach chair hangers, and kayak-paddleboard storage makes for ideal storage for an active lifestyle on the nearby water. Unit updates include impact-resistant PGT WinGuard sliding-glass doors and main bedroom windows, Trane four-ton two-stage HVAC system, refrigerator, water heater, cooktop, dishwasher, Hunter-Douglas Duet cellular shades, and garage door make this bright and cheery home ready for comfortable living. Join the friendly, close-knit Dolphin Bay community where the condo association just completed major projects for building painting, new exterior lighting fixtures, elevator refurbishment, new roofs, rooftop ventilation fan replacement, and clubhouse interior renovation. View cinematic video on Youtube: at https://youtu.be/VrWxlGmQ2lc
Sold for $925,000
$925,000
1280 DOLPHIN BAY WAY #202, SARASOTA, FL 34242
2beds
1,840sqft
Condominium
Built in 1997
-- sqft lot
$894,700 Zestimate®
$503/sqft
$5,582 Estimated rent
Home value
$894,700
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Intracoastal waterwayPrivate dockPrivate beachStunning water viewBright and cheery homeTropical gardenBeach chair hangers
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Listed by:
Bill McCue 941-376-2455,
BRIGHT REALTY 941-552-6036,
Cheryl McCue 941-807-0091,
BRIGHT REALTY
Bought with:
Ethel Lovelace, 0598345
MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY
Mina Johnson, 3379013
MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: A4635188
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x15
Balcony porch lanai
- Level: First
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x14
Den
- Features: No Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x9
Family room
- Level: First
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x12
Great room
- Features: No Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 442 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x26
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x12
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Split Bedroom, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,217
- Total interior livable area: 1,840 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Covered, Deeded, Garage Door Opener, Guest, Under Building
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Balcony, Irrigation System, Lighting, Sidewalk, Tennis Court(s)
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Bay/Harbor - Full, Intracoastal Waterway
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Bay/Harbor - Full,Intracoastal Waterway
- Waterfront features: Bay/Harbor Front, Waterfront, Bay/Harbor, Bay/Harbor Access, Intracoastal Waterway Access, Fishing Pier
Lot
- Size: 1.4 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 0105131102
- Zoning: RMF3
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Block
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1997
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Bay/Harbor Front, Fishing, Intracoastal Waterway, Water Access, Waterfront, Buyer Approval Required, Clubhouse, Deed Restrictions, Fitness Center, Gated Community - No Guard, Irrigation-Reclaimed Water, Pool, Sidewalks, Tennis Court(s)
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: DOLPHIN BAY-SIESTA KEY SEC A
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: Elevator(s), Gated, Maintenance, Pool
- Services included: Cable TV, Common Area Taxes, Community Pool, Reserve Fund, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Manager, Pest Control, Pool Maintenance, Private Road, Recreational Facilities, Sewer, Trash
- HOA fee: $2,477 monthly
- HOA name: Elise Angeloro
- HOA phone: 941-921-5393
Location
- Region: Sarasota
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $503/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $882,300
- Annual tax amount: $11,208
- Date on market: 1/12/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 88 days
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/1/2025 | Sold | $925,000-21.3%$503/sqft |
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| 5/5/2025 | Pending sale | $1,175,000$639/sqft |
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| 4/10/2025 | Listing removed | $1,175,000$639/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #A4635188 Report a problem | ||
| 2/5/2025 | Price change | $1,175,000-2.1%$639/sqft |
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| 1/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,200,000$652/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #A4635188 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,896 -2.8% | $882,300 +1.8% |
| 2024 | $11,208 +3.2% | $866,892 +10% |
| 2023 | $10,857 +6.7% | $788,084 +10% |
| 2022 | $10,175 +24.4% | $716,440 +13.6% |
| 2021 | $8,179 +5.3% | $630,400 +7.8% |
| 2020 | $7,769 -9.9% | $584,800 -11.1% |
| 2019 | $8,621 | $658,000 +3.5% |
| 2018 | $8,621 +3.4% | $635,600 +7.5% |
| 2017 | $8,338 +1.7% | $591,300 |
| 2016 | $8,201 | $591,300 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $8,201 -1.4% | $582,600 +9% |
| 2014 | $8,316 +7.8% | $534,700 |
| 2013 | $7,712 +13.6% | $534,700 +5.4% |
| 2012 | $6,791 -0.7% | $507,300 -2.3% |
| 2011 | $6,840 -20.7% | $519,500 -18.4% |
| 2010 | $8,629 -8% | $636,900 -10.9% |
| 2009 | $9,381 | $714,500 -3.8% |
| 2008 | $9,381 +0.9% | $742,714 +3% |
| 2007 | $9,300 | $721,082 +2.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $703,495 +3% |
| 2005 | -- | $683,005 +3% |
| 2004 | $9,776 -1% | $663,112 +1.9% |
| 2003 | $9,873 +23% | $650,748 +27% |
| 2002 | $8,029 +48.6% | $512,400 +42% |
| 2001 | $5,404 +2.6% | $360,833 +3% |
| 2000 | $5,265 | $350,323 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 34242
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Phillippi Shores Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.5 mi
- 6/10Brookside Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.6 mi
- 5/10Sarasota High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Phillippi Shores Elementary
- Middle: Brookside Middle
- High: Sarasota High
Source: Stellar MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Florida
- Sarasota County
- Siesta Key
- 34242
- 1280 DOLPHIN BAY WAY Unit 202
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