by Global Lifestyle Properties

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$11,400,000
↓ $500K (4.2%)
● House - For Sale

487 MEADOW LARK DR

SARASOTA, FL 34236
bedrooms
5 Beds
bathrooms
5 Baths, 3 Half Baths
square feet
6,527 Ft²
$64,313
Est. Monthly
$100
HOA / Fees

About This Property

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.
Unit Size
6,527 Ft²
Days on Market
179 days
Land Size
0.37 acres
Price per sqft
$1,747
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$8,237
HOA Dues
$100
Year Built
2021

Listed By

Anne Hensel
South Beaches Real Estate
Tammy Haselhoff
SOUTH BEACHES REAL ESTATE

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Last updated: 3 months ago (Stellar MLS #TB8501123)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Aug 7, 2026 Price Decreased $11,400,000
↓ $500K (4.2%)
Price Decreased
Apr 29, 2026 Listed by SOUTH BEACHES REAL ESTATE $11,900,000
Listed by SOUTH BEACHES REAL ESTATE
Aug 10, 2017 Sold
Sold

Property Highlights

Elevator
Garage
Parking Available
Air Conditioning
Fireplace
With View
Parking Details
Has Garage
Attached Garage
Has Open Parking
Parking Features: Driveway, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Off Street, Oversized
Garage Spaces: 3
Interior Details
Half Bathrooms: 3
Full Bathrooms: 5
Interior Features: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Coffered Ceiling(s), Crown Molding, Dry Bar, Dumbwaiter, Elevator, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Tray Ceiling(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Accessibility Features, Chair Rail, Eating Space In Kitchen, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Skylight(s), Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Window Treatments
Appliances: Bar Fridge, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Other, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring Type: Stone, Ceramic Tile
Door Features: French Doors, Sliding Doors
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Chute, Laundry Closet, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
Rooms: 5
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Gas
Exterior Details
Square Footage: 6527
Square Footage Source: $0
Security Features: Security Gate, Security System
Architectural Style: French Provincial
Year Built: 2021
Waterfront Features: Ocean Access
Building Area Total: 9977
Levels: Two
Other Structures: Outdoor Kitchen
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Construction Materials: Block, Brick, Stone, Stucco
Patio and Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio, Screened
Pool Features: Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Outside Bath Access
Pool is Private
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
Lot Size Area: 16256
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.37
Lot Size Square Feet: 16256
Tax Lot: 39
Water Source: Public
Financial Details
Tax Annual Amount: $98,844
Lease Considered: Yes
Utilities Details
Cooling Type: Central Air
Heating Type: Central
Sewer : Public Sewer
Location Details
HOA Fee: $1,200
HOA Fee Frequency: Annually

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 2021
  • Effective Year Built: 2021
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 10
  • Bedroom Count: 4
  • Bathroom Count: 6
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Partial Bathrooms: 6
  • Building Condition: 6
  • Building Quality: 1
  • Construction Type: 12
  • Building Style: 0
  • Exterior Walls Type: 3
  • Interior Walls Type: 3
  • Roof Shape Type: 11
  • Roof Cover Type: 4
  • Floor Count: 200
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 9
  • Basement Type: 0
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: 1
  • Garage Square Area: 911
  • Parking Space Count: 2
  • Patio Type: 5
  • Porch Type: 102
  • Pool Type: 8
  • Location Influence Type: 69

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 16,256
  • Lot Size Frontage Feet: 10
  • Total Building Area: 7,438
  • Gross Building Area: 7,438
  • Building Area: 6,527
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: 1
  • Heating: 3
  • Heated Square Feet: 6,527
  • Heating Fuel Type: 0

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 1
  • Water Service: 2

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: BIRD KEY SUB
  • Land Acres: 0000000373
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 0100
  • State Land Use Code: 001
  • Legal Description 1: LOT 39 BLK 13 BIRD KEY SUB

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Sarasota County School District
  • School Tax School District: T02 T02D A055
  • Census Tract: 000700

Zoning

  • Zoning: RSF1

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: 17
  • Account Number: 2012140004
  • Subdivision Tract Number: 1491
  • Parcel: 2012-14-0004
  • Block: 13
  • Lot: 39
  • Meridian: SEC 25 TWN 36S RNG 17E
  • Municipality: CITY OF SARASOTA
  • Latitude: 27.3161
  • Longitude: -82.5561

    Address

  • Full Address: 487 Meadow Lark Dr
  • Address - House Number: 487
  • Address - Street Name: Meadow Lark
  • Address - Suffix Type: Dr
  • State: FL
  • City Name: Sarasota
  • Carrier Code: C073
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 1901
  • Zip Code: 34236

Valuation

    Tax

  • Total Area: 4,694
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Amount: $10,128,577
  • Initial Tax Delinquent Year: 2022
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 0200

    Market Valuation

  • Market Total Value: $6,804,500
  • Market Land Value: $3,592,900
  • Market Improvement Value: $3,211,600

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $6,804,500
  • Assessed Land Value: $3,592,900
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $3,211,600

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Aug 10, 2017
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Aug 10, 2017
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: 70
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 2017101158
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Apr 02, 2003
  • Previous Sale Contract Date: Mar 07, 2003
  • Previous Sale Document Type: 71

    Last Sale Mortgage

  • First Mortgage Lender:
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 487 Meadow Lark Drive built and last sold?
The property at 487 Meadow Lark Drive was built in 2021 and last sold on Aug 10, 2017 for $3,050,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 487 Meadow Lark Drive is $11,514,000.
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