$11,900,000
487 Meadow Lark Dr Sarasota, FL 34236
For Sale MLS# TB8501123
5 beds 8 baths 6,527 sq ft Single Family
Details for 487 Meadow Lark Dr
MLS# TB8501123
Description for 487 Meadow Lark Dr, Sarasota, FL, 34236
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.
Listing Information
Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
Status: Active
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 8
Lot Size: 0.37 Acres
Square Feet: 6,527 sq ft
Year Built: 2021
Garage: Yes
Stories: 2 Story
Construction: Brick,Block,Stone,Stucco
Subdivision: Bird Key Sub
Foundation: Slab
County: Sarasota
Room Information
Main Floor
Kitchen: 17.7x20.9
Dining Room: 14.6x13.2
Office: 14.8x13.4
Primary Bedroom: 18x16.11
Living Room: 23x21.2
Bathrooms
Full Baths: 5
1/2 Baths: 3
Additonal Room Information
Laundry: Laundry Chute, Laundry Closet, Laundry Room, Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Washer Hookup
Interior Features
Appliances: Bar Fridge, Ice Maker, Gas Water Heater, Built-In Oven, Microwave, Freezer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Central Vacuum, Range Hood, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Exhaust Fan
Flooring: Brick,Ceramic Tile
Doors/Windows: Shutters, Window Treatments, Skylight(s), Storm Window(s)
Fireplaces: Gas
Accessibility: Accessible Elevator Installed, Accessibility Features
Additional Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Elevator, Split Bedrooms, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, Eat-In Kitchen, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings, Tray Ceiling(s), Skylights, Coffered Ceiling(s), Crown Molding, Dry Bar, Dumbwaiter, Built-in Features, Living/Dining Room, Stone Counters, Chair Rail, Main Level Primary, Open Floorplan
Utilities
Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Other Utilities: Cable Available,Electricity Available,Natural Gas Available,Municipal Utilities,Sewer Available,Water Available
Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Heating: Central
Exterior / Lot Features
Attached Garage: Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 3
Parking Description: driveway, Off Street, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage Faces Side, Oversized
Roof: Concrete, Tile
Pool: Heated, In Ground, Outside Bath Access, Gunite
Lot View: Ocean,Water
Additional Exterior/Lot Features: French Patio Doors, Private Yard, Private Entrance, Rain Gutters, Outdoor Grill, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Outdoor Kitchen, Balcony, Balcony, Covered, Deck, Patio, Screened, Cul-de-Sac
Out Buildings: Outdoor Kitchen
Waterfront Details
Water Front Features: Bay Access, Gulf Access, Ocean Access
Community Features
Security Features: Security System, Security Gate
Homeowners Association: Yes
HOA Dues: $1,200 / Annually
Driving Directions
From Tamiami Trl (US-41 S, Turn right toward N Gulfstream Ave/SR-789 E, Continue on N Gulfstream Ave (SR-789 E), Continue on John Ringling Cswy (SR-789 E), Turn left onto Bird Key Dr., Continue on Pheasant Dr., Turn right onto Meadow Lark Dr., End at487 Meadow Lark DrSarasota, Florida 34236-1901
Financial Considerations
Terms: Cash,Conventional
Tax/Property ID: 2012-14-0004
Tax Amount: 98843.64
Tax Year: 2025
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