541 S WASHINGTON DR Sarasota, FL 34236
4 Beds
5 Baths
3,395 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,395 sqft
Price per Sqft $1,266
Subdivision Saint Armands Div John Ringling Estates
MLS Listing ID A4681916
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 1
Construction Status Completed
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1957
Annual Tax Amount $48,030
Lot Size 0.280 Acres
Acres 0.28
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source Stellar MLS
Property Description
Set along the quiet, tree lined stretch of South Washington Drive, this home carries the rare ease of a property that was thoughtfully reimagined and then simply lived in. Renovated approximately ten years ago, the work was executed to standards and sensibilities that remain entirely current today from construction methods to material choices to the way the home opens to light, water, and daily life. Nothing feels dated. Nothing feels forced. It feels quite simple and right.
While extensively renovated, the home presents today with the clarity and restraint of new construction.
The architecture is clean and intentional, allowing spaces to flow naturally from indoors to out. Wide folding doors dissolve the rear of the home, opening living areas to the pool and waterfront setting beyond, where mornings begin quietly and evenings settle in with peace and beauty. Upstairs, the perspective shifts offering elevated views across the surrounding neighborhood and toward the breathtaking skyline, with a rooftop deck that becomes a natural place to watch the light change at the end of the day.
Throughout the home, systems and finishes were selected not only for style, but for longevity and performance. The result is a home that looks as though it could have been completed yesterday, yet has already proven itself through time, weather, and use.
Outdoors, the property invites a slower rhythm: an easy transition from the primary suite to the pool, a private outdoor shower, and direct access to the water for boating, paddle or kayak, small moments that become daily rituals. This is a home that does not announce itself, but rewards those who understand it.
Located just steps to St. Armands Circle, the home is quietly connected to one of Sarasota's most enduring coastal destinations known for its walkable charm, thoughtful boutiques, and some of the area's most established restaurants. Lido Beach, the Ritz-Carlton Beach Club, St. Regis, and Longboat Key Club are all close at hand, while downtown Sarasota remains an easy drive away when the evening calls for it.
541 South Washington Drive is not about renovation or reinvention.
It is about arriving at something already complete.
Location
State FL
County Sarasota
Community Saint Armands Div John Ringling Estates
Area 34236 - Sarasota
Zoning RSF2
Rooms
Other Rooms Den/Library/Office, Great Room
Interior
Interior Features Built-in Features, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating Zoned
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Fireplaces Type Gas
Furnishings Unfurnished
Fireplace true
Appliance Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dryer, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Filtration System, Wine Refrigerator
Laundry Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
Exterior
Exterior Feature Balcony, Lighting, Outdoor Shower, Private Yard
Parking Features Driveway, Off Street
Garage Spaces 2.0
Fence Masonry
Pool Heated, In Ground, Salt Water
Utilities Available Public, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Waterfront Description Canal - Saltwater,Canal Front
View Y/N Yes
Water Access Yes
Water Access Desc Canal - Saltwater
View Water
Roof Type Concrete,Tile
Porch Deck, Patio, Porch
Attached Garage true
Garage true
Private Pool Yes
Building
Lot Description Private, Paved
Entry Level Two
Foundation Slab
Lot Size Range 1/4 to less than 1/2
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Structure Type Block,Frame
New Construction false
Construction Status Completed
Schools
Elementary Schools Southside Elementary
Middle Schools Booker Middle
High Schools Booker High
Others
Senior Community No
Ownership Fee Simple
Special Listing Condition None
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