Remarkable, elevated waterfront residence ideally positioned in the prestigious Bird Key neighborhood. Custom built in 2005 by renowned builder Steve Murray of Murray Homes, it reflects exceptional craftsmanship, structural integrity, and enduring quality. Purposefully designed to maximize its setting on the wider Dolphin waterway, just a few homes from open Sarasota Bay, the property offers both protected dockage and quick bay access. With undeniable presence, the home stands tall and commanding, defined by strong architectural lines. A long, paved driveway, framed by six striking Royal Palms, enhances the sense of scale on arrival. Inside, soaring 23-foot ceilings immediately reveal the home’s true volume. The thoughtfully designed floor plan allows the residence to live grandly while still offering intimate spaces for everyday comfort. The chef’s kitchen, with breakfast bar and center island, flows seamlessly into the family room and informal dining area. A formal living room with decorative natural stone fireplace opens through French doors to the water facing terrace, while the formal dining room balances its dramatic ceiling height with an inviting and intimate ambiance. The first-floor primary suite offers terrace access, an en-suite bath, large walk-in closet, coffee bar, and beverage refrigerator. A solid wooden staircase leads upstairs to a second primary suite featuring dual walk-in closets, en-suite bath, coffee bar, beverage refrigerator, and a private water-facing terrace perfect for sunrise views over the canal and bay. An additional en-suite guest bedroom is privately situated upstairs. A fourth bedroom, currently used as an office with built-ins and a Murphy bed, opens through French doors to a waterfront terrace. Outdoor living is equally impressive in both scale and design with a fully equipped outdoor kitchen, generous covered seating areas, fire pit, and a 30-foot pool with spillover spa and programmable lighting. The dock features 20,000 lb. and 5,000 lb. boat lifts with direct access to Sarasota Bay via the wide Dolphin waterway. The property includes two full two-car garages with direct interior access. With the added benefit of a new in 2025 roof, this residence is built strong, elevated, and designed to impress, combining commanding architecture with a prime boating location. Living on Bird Key places you minutes from downtown Sarasota, St. Armands Circle, Lido Beach, and the soon-to-reopen Bird Key Yacht Club, anticipated in 2026 as one of Sarasota’s premier destinations for boating, tennis, dining, and social life.
Sold for $5,100,000
$5,100,000
617 N OWL DRIVE, SARASOTA, FL 34236
4beds
4,382sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2005
0.34 Acres Lot
$5,090,100 Zestimate®
$1,164/sqft
$8,091 Estimated rent
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$4.68M - $5.55M
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Additional en-suite guest bedroomProtected dockageSolid wooden staircaseFully equipped outdoor kitchenEn-suite bathElevated waterfront residenceGenerous covered seating areas
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Listed by:
Yvette Sellyn 941-730-7756,
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY 941-383-6411
Bought with:
Yvette Sellyn, 3447588
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: A4684085
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Utility Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: En Suite Bathroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x12
Primary bedroom
- Features: En Suite Bathroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Second
- Area: 247 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19x13
Bedroom 3
- Features: En Suite Bathroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Second
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x12
Bedroom 4
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x11
Dinette
- Level: First
- Area: 56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8x7
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x12
Family room
- Level: First
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x14
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar
- Level: First
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x13
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x14
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Wine Refrigerator
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Dry Bar, Eating Space In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, PrimaryBedroom Upstairs, Solid Surface Counters, Split Bedroom, Thermostat, Tray Ceiling(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Travertine, Hardwood
- Doors: French Doors, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Kitchen
- Windows: Blinds, Window Treatments
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Decorative, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,789
- Total interior livable area: 4,382 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side
- Attached garage spaces: 4
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Garage Dimensions: 24x18
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Balcony, Fire Pit, Irrigation System, Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Kitchen, Private Entrance, Private Mailbox
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Above Ground
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Canal
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Canal
- Waterfront features: Canal - Saltwater, Saltwater Canal Access, Bridges - No Fixed Bridges, Lift, Seawall
- Body of water: DOLPHIN
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
- Dimensions: 150 x 100
- Features: FloodZone
- Residential vegetation: Mature Landscaping
Details
- Parcel number: 2012140029
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2005
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Propane, Street Lights, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Buyer Approval Required, Deed Restrictions
- Security: Security System Owned
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: BIRD KEY SUB
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: 24-Hour Guard, Manager
- HOA fee: $110 monthly
- HOA name: Melissa Johnson
- HOA phone: 941-366-0848
Location
- Region: Sarasota
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,164/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $3,508,800
- Annual tax amount: $21,897
- Date on market: 3/2/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 31 days
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/8/2026 | Sold | $5,100,000-1%$1,164/sqft |
Source:  Stellar MLS #A4684085 Report a problem | ||
| 4/2/2026 | Pending sale | $5,150,000$1,175/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #A4684085 Report a problem | ||
| 3/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $5,150,000+488.6%$1,175/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #A4684085 Report a problem | ||
| 3/15/2002 | Sold | $875,000+16.8%$200/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/20/2001 | Sold | $749,000+104.2%$171/sqft |
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| 6/30/1998 | Sold | $366,800$84/sqft |
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| 7/1/1996 | Sold | $366,800$84/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,810 +4.5% | $1,520,976 +2.9% |
| 2024 | $21,825 +2.8% | $1,478,111 +3% |
| 2023 | $21,239 +2.2% | $1,435,059 +3% |
| 2022 | $20,791 -0.7% | $1,393,261 +3% |
| 2021 | $20,927 -1.2% | $1,352,681 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $21,176 +2.6% | $1,334,005 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $20,646 | $1,304,013 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $20,646 +1.6% | $1,279,699 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $20,320 -0.3% | $1,253,378 -32.4% |
| 2016 | $20,382 | $1,854,200 +9.2% |
| 2015 | $20,382 | $1,698,300 +42.5% |
| 2014 | $20,382 +0.2% | $1,191,517 |
| 2013 | $20,333 +3.9% | $1,191,517 +1.7% |
| 2012 | $19,571 +1.4% | $1,171,600 +0.1% |
| 2011 | $19,292 -9.2% | $1,170,700 -7.9% |
| 2010 | $21,252 -16.6% | $1,271,100 -14.3% |
| 2009 | $25,495 | $1,482,900 -8.9% |
| 2008 | $25,495 -15.2% | $1,627,800 -13.9% |
| 2007 | $30,067 | $1,889,500 +1.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,859,000 +151.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $740,400 +9.3% |
| 2004 | $12,052 +7.1% | $677,200 +10.9% |
| 2003 | $11,248 -17.9% | $610,400 -16.2% |
| 2002 | $13,699 +23.2% | $728,400 +18.2% |
| 2001 | $11,116 +17.8% | $616,500 +19.4% |
| 2000 | $9,440 | $516,400 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Bird Key
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Southside Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.7 mi
- 5/10Booker Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.2 mi
- 3/10Booker High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Southside Elementary
- Middle: Pine View School
- High: Pine View School
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
- Sarasota
- 34236
- Bird Key
- 617 N OWL DRIVE
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