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1280 DOLPHIN BAY WAY SARASOTA FL 34242 Sold 07/01/2025

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1280 DOLPHIN BAY WAY, SARASOTA, FL 34242 Sold 07/01/25 1280 DOLPHIN BAY WAY, SARASOTA, FL 34242 Sold 07/01/25

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Overview of 1280 Dolphin Bay Way #202

2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
1 Car Garage
2,217 Square Feet
1,840SF Living Area
Pool:
No
Water
Year Built 1997

Don't miss this condo for sale in Dolphin Bay! Experience the natural florida coastal environment from this extraordinary viewpoint and the one-of-a-kind walkout to a private beach nestled in mangroves on the intracoastal waterway—perfect for launching a kayak or paddleboard. A dynamic scene unfolds daily with visiting shore birds of every description, dolphins feeding in pods, jumping mullet, and manatee lazily cruising by—just outside your backdoor. Tie up a boat to the private dock, do some fishing, and enjoy the sunset illuminating towering clouds rising in the eastern sky. this condo is proven to be hurricane resilient. This unit, the garage, and the building came through 2024 unscathed as water flowed harmlessly down the north-side swale and along the driveway into the intracoastal waterway. Even the electrical power remained on during all recent storm events thanks to the hardened electrical supply installed along midnight pass road by fpl in 2022. This two-bedroom, two-bathroom condominium features a stunning water view, a shaded front patio bordering a tropical garden, a third room which serves as an office/den, or possibly a 3rd bedroom with a simple addition of a murphy bed. A one-car garage equipped with heavy-duty restaurant-grade shelving, bicycle racks, beach chair hangers, and kayak-paddleboard storage makes for ideal storage for an active lifestyle on the nearby water. Unit updates include impact-resistant pgt winguard sliding-glass doors and main bedroom windows, trane four-ton two-stage hvac system, refrigerator, water heater, cooktop, dishwasher, hunter-douglas duet cellular shades, and garage door make this bright and cheery home ready for comfortable living. Join the friendly, close-knit Dolphin Bay community where the condo association just completed major projects for building painting, new exterior lighting fixtures, elevator refurbishment, new roofs, rooftop ventilation fan replacement, and clubhouse interior renovation. View cinematic video on youtube: at

This luxury condo was built in 1997 and features 2 bedrooms, and 2 full bathrooms. This condo for sale is 2,217 square feet, with 1,840 sq ft being air conditioned living space. The condo1 assigned parking garage spot and does not have a private swimming pool, although there is a community pool in the complex for use by residents.

Directions to this property are as follows: West On Stickney Point Rd, Right On Midnight Pass Rd, Proceed Approx. 1 Mile To Dolphin Bay Way, Enter And Proceed The End Of Drive To Building 1280 Directly On Waterway. The Panoramic Waterfront View Doesn't Get Any Better Than This Unit!.

Please contact your ZFC agent for more information about MLS# MFRA4635188 or any other condos for sale in Sarasota or elsewhere in the Sarasota County area.

Features & Amenities

Appliances

Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Other Equipment

Irrigation Equipment

Cooling

Central Air

Heating

Central, Electric

Flooring

Carpet, Ceramic Tile

Parking

Covered, Deeded, Garage Door Opener, Guest, Basement

Lot Size

60926

View

Water view

Construction Materials

Block

Interior Features

Ceiling Fans(s), Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Split Bedroom, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s)

Exterior Features

Balcony, Lighting, Sidewalk, Sliding Doors, Tennis Court(s)

Roof

Metal

Utilities

B B/H S Internet Available, Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected

Waterfront Features

Bay/Harbor

Laundry

Laundry Room

Zoning

R M F3

Year Built

1997

Pets Allowed

Cats O K, Dogs O K, Number Limit, Yes

Annual Real Estate Taxes

$11,208 (2024)

Legal Description

Unit 202 Dolphin Bay-siesta Key Sec A

Property Type

Condominium

Association Fee Includes

Cable T V, Common Area Taxes, Pool, Escrow Reserves Fund, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Pest Control, Private Road, Recreational Facilities, Sewer, Trash

Association Amenities

Elevator(s), Gated, Maintenance, Pool

Other Structures

Storage

Community Features

Buyer Approval Required, Clubhouse, Deed Restrictions, Fitness Center, Gated Community -No Guard, Irrigation-Reclaimed Water, Pool, Sidewalks, Tennis Court(s)

Direction Faces

Southwest

MLS Number

MFRA4635188

Universal Property Id

U S-12115-N-0105131102-S-202

Days On Market

88

Community Name

Dolphin Bay-siesta Key Sec A

Property Manager

Elise Angeloro 941-921-5393

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The payment calculator figures for 1280 Dolphin Bay Way #202 should be used as an estimate only. Loan terms including interest rate, and required downpayment will vary with each lender and/or individual. RE taxes for this condo for sale are estimated based on the actual property taxes for this property for the tax year 2024 which are $11,208 but will likely change when this condo sells. These estimations are calculated from a list price of $1,175,000 and a 25% down payment and do not include homeowners insurance which will vary greatly depending on the condo characteristics and location.

Recent Condo Sales near 1280 Dolphin Bay Way #202

Address Sale Price Bed Bth Size Location Sale Date
1260 DOLPHIN BAY WAY #402 $Log in to view 2 2/0 2,315SF Dolphin Bay-siesta Key Sec A 02/05/2025
1240 DOLPHIN BAY WAY #204 $Log in to view 3 3/0 2,724SF Dolphin Bay-siesta Key Sec A 02/19/2025
1240 DOLPHIN BAY WAY #301 $Log in to view 3 3/0 2,724SF Dolphin Bay-siesta Key Sec A 01/23/2025
1185 COQUILLE ST #305 $Log in to view 2 2/0 2,520SF Coquille 05/09/2025
1260 DOLPHIN BAY WAY #303 $Log in to view 2 2/0 2,315SF Dolphin Bay-siesta Key 04/01/2025
4822 OCEAN BLVD #2F $Log in to view 2 2/0 1,820SF Siesta Towers 01/21/2025
1035 SEASIDE DR #408 $Log in to view 2 2/1 1,782SF Ten35 Seaside 02/14/2025
1035 SEASIDE DR #308 $Log in to view 2 2/1 1,782SF Ten35 Seaside 09/09/2024
1185 COQUILLE ST #305 $Log in to view 2 2/0 1,760SF Coquille 05/08/2025
5880 MIDNIGHT PASS RD #508 $Log in to view 2 2/0 1,700SF Casarina 12/17/2024
1273 DOCKSIDE PL #116 $Log in to view 2 2/0 1,687SF Harbour Towne Yacht Club 05/16/2025
9393 MIDNIGHT PASS RD #704 $Log in to view 2 2/0 1,682SF The Pointe On Midnight Pass 04/04/2025

MLS# MFRA4635188 Listing History

01/12/2025 Listed for sale by BRIGHT REALTY with MLS# MFRA4635188 with a list price of $1,200,000.
07/01/2025 Sold For $925,000 by Ethel Lovelace with MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY.

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This listing of 1280 Dolphin Bay Way #202 Sarasota FL 34242 was last updated on 2025-07-02 09:44:03. Listing courtesy of BRIGHT REALTY.
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