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    • $11,900,000

    487 MEADOW LARK DR, SARASOTA, FL 34236

    5beds
    6,527sqft
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    $77,261/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 2021
    0.37 Acres Lot
    $10,947,800 Zestimate®
    $1,823/sqft
    $100/mo HOA

    What's special

    Private dockPrivate officeLarge heated saltwater poolGranite countertopsStunning city skyline vistasUmbrella holderFully equipped outdoor kitchen
    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. Additional luxury features include hurricane-rated 8 foot windows and doors, generator, 3-car garage with Tesla EV charging station, and high-end finishes throughout. Residents of Bird Key enjoy an exclusive private island lifestyle with deep-water canals, bayfront estates, the renowned Bird Key Yacht Club, and quick access to world-class dining, shopping, arts, golf, tennis, and the renowned The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, and award winning white sandy beaches. Bird Key and Sarasota have long attracted high-profile residents including Brian Johnson, Jerry Springer, Martina Navratilova, Lucille Ball, Stephen King, Joe Perry, Dick Vitale Bird Key is more than an address—it is a statement of prestige, privacy, and paradise. Call today for your private showing.
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    Listed by:

    Anne Hensel 727-410-7777,

    SOUTH BEACHES REAL ESTATE 727-399-9990,

    Tammy Gabriele 727-269-9617,

    SOUTH BEACHES REAL ESTATE

    Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: TB8501123MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Suncoast Tampa

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 5
      • Bathrooms: 8
      • Full bathrooms: 5
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 3
      Rooms
      • Room types: Bonus Room, Den/Library/Office, Dining Room
      Primary bedroom
      • Description: Room2
      • Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
      • Level: First
      • Area: 289.98 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 16.11x18
      Dining room
      • Description: Room4
      • Level: First
      • Area: 192.72 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 13.2x14.6
      Kitchen
      • Description: Room5
      • Level: First
      • Area: 369.93 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 20.9x17.7
      Living room
      • Description: Room1
      • Level: First
      • Area: 487.6 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 21.2x23
      Office
      • Description: Room3
      • Features: No Closet
      • Level: First
      • Area: 198.32 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 13.4x14.8
      Heating
      • Central
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Bar Fridge, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Other, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
      • Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Chute, Laundry Closet, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
      Features
      • Accessibility Features, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Chair Rail, Coffered Ceiling(s), Crown Molding, Dry Bar, Dumbwaiter, Eating Space 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
      • Flooring: Brick/Stone, Ceramic Tile
      • Doors: French Doors, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Kitchen, Sliding Doors
      • Windows: Skylight(s), Window Treatments, Shutters, Hurricane Shutters/Windows
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      • Fireplace features: Gas
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 9,977
      • Total interior livable area: 6,527 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 3
      • Parking features: Driveway, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Off Street, Oversized
      • Attached garage spaces: 3
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: Accessible Elevator Installed
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Patio, Screened
      • Exterior features: Balcony, Irrigation System, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Kitchen, Private Entrance, Private Yard, Rain Gutters
      • Has private pool: Yes
      • Pool features: Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Outside Bath Access
      • Has spa: Yes
      • Spa features: In Ground
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Water, Gulf/Ocean to Bay
      • Has water view: Yes
      • Water view: Water,Gulf/Ocean to Bay
      • Waterfront features: Gulf/Ocean to Bay, Bay/Harbor Access, Gulf/Ocean Access, Lift, Seawall
      Lot
      • Size: 0.37 Acres
      • Features: Cul-De-Sac
      Details
      • Additional structures: Outdoor Kitchen
      • Parcel number: 2012140004
      • Zoning: RSF1
      • Special conditions: None

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: French Provincial
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Block, Brick, Stone, Stucco
      • Foundation: Slab
      • Roof: Concrete,Tile
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 2021

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Public, Sewer Available, Water Available
      Green energy
      • Indoor air quality: Whole House Vacuum System

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Security: Security Gate, Security System
      • Pet fee: $0 monthly
      • Subdivision: BIRD KEY SUB
      HOA
      • Has HOA: Yes
      • HOA fee: $100 monthly
      • HOA name: Bird Key Homeowners Association
      Location
      • Region: Sarasota

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $1,823/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $6,877,600
      • Annual tax amount: $98,843
      • Date on market: 4/29/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 93 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
      • Ownership: Fee Simple
      • Total actual rent: 0
      • Electric utility on property: Yes
      • Road surface type: Paved

        Estimated market value

        $10,947,800

        $10.40M - $11.50M

        $7,933/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        4/29/2026Listed for sale$11,900,000+290.2%$1,823/sqft
        Source: Stellar MLS #TB8501123 Report a problem
        8/10/2017Sold$3,050,000-12.8%$467/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        12/29/2016Listed for sale$3,499,000$536/sqft
        Source: RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP #A4172353 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$102,962 -0.7%$6,877,600 -2.3%
        2024$103,650 +2.3%$7,042,700 +3.5%
        2023$101,286 +4.6%$6,804,500 +8%
        2022$96,803 +97.8%$6,301,695 +104.6%
        2021$48,934 +9.5%$3,079,450 +10%
        2020$44,686 +7.8%$2,799,500 +7.9%
        2019$41,443 $2,594,753 +1.4%
        2018$41,443 +0.4%$2,558,800 -14.7%
        2017$41,279 -17%$3,000,300 +0.4%
        2016$49,757 $2,988,900 +1.6%
        2015$49,757 +203.3%$2,942,500 +203.7%
        2014$16,404 +0.2%$968,937
        2013$16,375 +3.9%$968,937 +1.7%
        2012$15,758 +4.5%$952,740 +3%
        2011$15,087 +0.1%$924,990 +1.5%
        2010$15,076 +9.8%$911,320 +2.7%
        2009$13,733 $887,361 +0.1%
        2008$13,733 +0.5%$886,475 +3%
        2007$13,659 $860,655 +2.5%
        2006-- $839,663 +3%
        2005-- $815,207 +3%
        2004$13,985 -1.4%$791,463 +1.9%
        2003$14,188 +2.6%$776,706 +2.4%
        2002$13,831 +6.6%$758,502 +1.6%
        2001$12,971 +2.4%$746,557 +3%
        2000$12,669 $724,813
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Bird Key

        Getting around

        4 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        0 / 100
        No Nearby Transit
        40 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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