Welcome to Bird Key- one of Sarasota’s flagship island communities. Available to the market for the first time in nearly 40 years, this fine home is located on peninsular Meadow Lark Drive and represents a special opportunity in a choice location. Options abound for potential buyers as the existing home is well-maintained, however there is an excellent opportunity that exists to develop this 15,000 sq ft lot into your next new home. Bird Key is situated ideally between the heart of downtown Sarasota and Lido Beach, making it a unique neighborhood that maintains a private and quiet feel but is located ideally to beaches, dining, shopping, and prime boating water. With 100 feet of canal frontage, this home is located just five lots from open boating water in the Sarasota Bay with no fixed bridges impeding access. Bird Key’s situation just inside Big Pass allows for the beautiful Gulf waters to flow freely in the canal, making for gorgeous scenery and ideal navigation of your watercraft. The seawall was replaced in 2021 making for likely many years of worry-free ownership ahead. The existing home has a spacious and sprawling layout featuring over 2,800 sq ft of living area which includes three bedrooms and three full bathrooms. Separate living room, family room, and dining spaces exist for easy Florida living and the home flows nicely out to the heated pool and spa area. The generous lot size allows for a seating area under the shade trees, and the nice wide canal allows for great views and plenty of fresh breezes. Additionally, the Bird Key Yacht Club is being newly rebuilt and features a marina, tennis facilities, fitness, dining and much more- this is available via a separate membership and additional fee. This is a unique homesite with many special attributes- choose to enjoy the lovely existing home or visualize this parcel as a canvas to build your next chapter on. Schedule your private in-person showing today.
Property Details
Price:
$3,495,000
MLS #:
A4711574
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
3
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
BIRD KEY SUB
Neighborhood:
34236sarasota
Listed Date:
Nov 5, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
2,858
Total Sq Ft:
4,048
Lot Size:
15,000 sqft / 0.34 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1970
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Schools
Elementary School:
Southside Elementary
Middle School:
Booker Middle
High School:
Booker High
Interior
Appliances
Cooktop, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Bathrooms
3 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Carpet, Engineered Hardwood, Tile
Heating
Central, Electric
Interior Features
Solid Surface Counters, Split Bedroom, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
Laundry Features
Inside, Laundry Closet
Levels
One
Exterior
Architectural Style
Custom
Attached Garage YN
1
Community Features
Deed Restrictions
Construction Materials
Block, Stucco
Covered Spaces
2
Direction Faces
East
Exterior Features
Irrigation System, Private Mailbox, Sliding Doors
Garage Spaces
2
Lot Features
FloodZone
Patio And Porch Features
Screened
Roof
Membrane, Tile
Security Features
Security Gate
Spa Features
Heated, In Ground
View
Pool, Water
Waterfront Features
Canal – Saltwater
Window Features
Window Treatments
Financial
HOA Fee
$1,392
HOA Fee Frequency
Annually
HOA Includes
Manager, Security
HOA Name
Melissa Johnson
Tax Year
2025
Taxes
$12,754
Map
Community
- Address472 MEADOW LARK DRIVE SARASOTA FL
- SubdivisionBIRD KEY SUB
- CitySARASOTA
- CountySarasota
- Zip Code34236
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in SARASOTA as of Nov 05, 2026
1,824
Single Family Listed
115
Avg DOM
483
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,452,780
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the BIRD KEY SUB subdivision, 472 MEADOW LARK DRIVE SARASOTA FL is a Single Family for sale in SARASOTA, FL, 34236. It is listed for $3,495,000 and features 3 beds, 3 baths, and has approximately 2,858 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1970. The current price per square foot is $1,223. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in SARASOTA is $483. The average listing price for Single Family in SARASOTA is $1,452,780. To schedule a showing of MLS#a4711574 at 472 MEADOW LARK DRIVE in SARASOTA, FL, contact your CENTURY 21 Carioti agent at 2392986550.
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