61 South Washington Drive

Sarasota, FL 34236

$6,895,000
Price
7
Beds
8
Baths
3
1/2 Baths
8,691 Sq. Ft.
$793 / Sq. Ft.
8,691
Sq. Ft.
$793
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Just reduced…. Bring an offer. INCREDIBLE WATERFRONT VALUE, 172 ft of bayfront on .66 acre lot in remarkable St Armands Circle. 2 blocks to an abundance of shops and restaurants and 2 blocks further to Lido Beach. This estate home has many possibilities, it does need work but the size and location is unbeatable at this price. The original home was built in 1956 and was redesigned in 2009 and an addition put on, bringing the square footage to 8,691. 7 bedrooms, 8 full bathrooms, 2 primary suites plus...Just reduced…. Bring an offer. INCREDIBLE WATERFRONT VALUE, 172 ft of bayfront on .66 acre lot in remarkable St Armands Circle. 2 blocks to an abundance of shops and restaurants and 2 blocks further to Lido Beach. This estate home has many possibilities, it does need work but the size and location is unbeatable at this price. The original home was built in 1956 and was redesigned in 2009 and an addition put on, bringing the square footage to 8,691. 7 bedrooms, 8 full bathrooms, 2 primary suites plus a guest suite upstairs with separate entrance, kitchenette, living room, bedroom and bathroom. Elevator, movie theater, offices, wine rooms, high ceilings, and the list goes on. Outdoor terraces and immense waterfront. this is the best price you will find whether you complete the necessary work needed or build new.
  1. Listed by Barbara May • MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY
  2. Listed by Fred Sassen • MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY

Property Details for 61 South Washington Drive

Architectural Style
Spanish/Mediterranean
Subdivision Name
SAINT ARMANDS DIV JOHN RINGLING ESTATES
Township
36S
Garage Spaces
3
View
Water
Waterfront
Yes
Water View
Bay/Harbor - Full
Furnished
Unfurnished
LISTING UPDATED: 11/08/2024 02:33 PM

Property Details for 61 South Washington Drive

StatusActive
MLS #A4621954
Days on Market80
Taxes$61,374 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1956
Lot Size0.66 AC / 28,770 SF
CountySarasota County

Building Information for 61 South Washington Drive

Stories2Year Built1956Building Size-Lot Size0.66 AC / 28,770 SF

Property Information for 61 South Washington Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 12608.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Directions: From Downtown Sarasota, drive west over John Ringling Bridge, turn left on S Washington Drive. House is on the left.
  • Elementary School: Southside Elementary
  • Middle Or Junior School: Booker Middle
  • High School: Sarasota High
  • Mls Major Change Type: Price Decrease
  • Listing Service: Full Service
  • Senior Community: No
  • SW Subdiv Community Name: Saint Armands Division John Ringling Estates
  • Unit Number: No
  • Street Number: 61
  • Street Direction Prefix: S
  • Street Name: WASHINGTON
  • Street Suffix: DRIVE
  • State: FL
  • City: SARASOTA
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Available For Lease: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Oversized
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Approval Required: No
  • Association Fee Requirement: Optional
  • Association: Yes
  • CDD: No
  • Tax Block: 15
  • Tax Book Number: 2-30
  • Tax Legal Description: LOTS 5 & 6 BLK 15 ST ARMANDS DIV
  • Tax Lot: 5
  • Tax Year: 2023
Property
Lot Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: FloodZone, In City Limits, In County, Landscaped, Level/Flat, Oversized Lot, Sidewalk, Street Paved
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 100x205x219x173
  • Parcel Number: 2014110009
  • Total Acreage: 1/2 to less than 1
  • Water Access: Bay/Harbor
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Body Name: SARASOTA BAY
  • Water Extras: Lift, Sailboat Water, Seawall - Concrete, Seawall - Other
  • Water Extras: Yes
  • Water: Lift, Sailboat Water, Seawall - Concrete, Seawall - Other
  • Water Frontage Feet Bay Harbor: 173
  • Zoning: RSF1
  • Zoning Compatible: Yes
  • Living Area: 8691
  • Lot Dimensions: 100x205x219x173
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built Numeric: 1956
  • Flood Zone Code: AE
  • Flood Zone Date: 03-27-2024
  • Flood Zone Panel: 12115C0129G
  • Homestead: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Condition: Completed
  • Public Survey Range: 17E
  • Public Survey Section: 26
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Block, Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Awning(s), Balcony, Courtyard, French Doors, Garden, Lighting, Private Mailbox, Rain Gutters, Sidewalk
  • Fencing: Masonry, Other
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Levels: Two
  • Other Structures: Outdoor Kitchen
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio, Rear Porch, Side Porch
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Pool: Private
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Built-Up, Tile
  • Security Features: Security Gate
  • Spa Features: In Ground
  • Spa: Yes
  • Vegetation: Mature Landscaping
  • Waterfront Features: Bay/Harbor
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 173
  • Number Of Stories: 2
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms Total: 7
  • Bathrooms Full: 8
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room, Breakfast Room Separate, Den/Library/Office, Family Room, Formal Dining Room Separate, Formal Living Room Separate, Great Room, Inside Utility, Interior In-Law Suite w/Private Entry, Media Room, Storage Rooms
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Range, Refrigerator
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Marble, Travertine, Wood
  • Heating: Central
  • Interior Features: Built in Features, Coffered Ceiling(s), Eating Space In Kitchen, High Ceiling(s), Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Thermostat
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Laundry Room
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Count: 11.0
  • Water View: Yes
  • Bathrooms Half: 3
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions 1: 17x17
  • Room Flooring 1: Marble, Travertine, Wood
  • Room Length 1: 17.0
  • Room Level 1: First
  • Room Type 1: Foyer
  • Room Width 1: 17.0
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions 2: 17x19
  • Room Flooring 2: Marble, Travertine
  • Room Length 2: 19.0
  • Room Level 2: First
  • Room Type 2: Living Room
  • Room Width 2: 17.0
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions 3: 17x14
  • Room Flooring 3: Marble, Travertine
  • Room Length 3: 14.0
  • Room Level 3: First
  • Room Type 3: Family Room
  • Room Width 3: 17.0
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions 4: 15x12
  • Room Flooring 4: Marble, Travertine
  • Room Length 4: 12.0
  • Room Level 4: First
  • Room Type 4: Kitchen
  • Room Width 4: 15.0
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions 5: 21x17
  • Room Flooring 5: Marble, Travertine
  • Room Length 5: 17.0
  • Room Level 5: First
  • Room Type 5: Dining Room
  • Room Width 5: 21.0
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions 6: 25x15
  • Room Flooring 6: Marble, Travertine
  • Room Length 6: 15.0
  • Room Level 6: First
  • Room Type 6: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width 6: 25.0
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions 7: 29x17
  • Room Flooring 7: Carpet
  • Room Length 7: 17.0
  • Room Level 7: Second
  • Room Type 7: Bedroom 2
  • Room Width 7: 29.0
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions 8: 23x16
  • Room Flooring 8: Carpet
  • Room Length 8: 16.0
  • Room Level 8: Second
  • Room Type 8: Bedroom 3
  • Room Width 8: 23.0
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions 9: 13x12
  • Room Flooring 9: Carpet
  • Room Length 9: 12.0
  • Room Level 9: Second
  • Room Type 9: Office
  • Room Width 9: 13.0
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions 10: 15x20
  • Room Features 10: Built-In Shelving
  • Room Length 10: 20.0
  • Room Level 10: First
  • Room Type 10: Library
  • Room Width 10: 15.0
Room 11
  • Room Dimensions 11: 20x20
  • Room Flooring 11: Carpet
  • Room Length 11: 20.0
  • Room Level 11: First
  • Room Type 11: Media Room
  • Room Width 11: 20.0
Rental
Rental Information
  • Minimum Lease Period: 0
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Property History for 61 South Washington Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 61 South Washington Drive

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2023$59,995 ($5,000 / month)
Home Facts
Beds7Baths9.5Total Finished SqFt6,204 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt6,204 SqFtStories2Lot Size28,770 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1956Year Renovated2001ZoningRSF1CountySARASOTAAPN2014-11-0009Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 61 South Washington Drive

This home is within Sarasota.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Charter - 6 to 12
Charter - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Southside Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Booker Middle School
Public6 to 8

Sarasota Military Academy
Charter6 to 12

Sarasota School Of Arts/Sciences
Charter6 to 8

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61 South Washington Drive is a single family home for sale in Sarasota, FL 34236. This property was listed for sale on August 30, 2024 by MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY, it's currently listed at $6,895,000. It has been on the market for a total of 80 days and was last sold on April 28, 2004. This listing's school district is Sarasota. Nearby schools include Southside Elementary School, Booker Middle School and Sarasota Military Academy. 61 South Washington Drive is a 7-bed, 9.5-bath, 8,691 sqft single family home built in 1956.

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Listing Courtesy of MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY, Barbara May; MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY, Fred Sassen

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