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259 POLK DRIVE SARASOTA FL 34236 Sold 08/29/2025

Sold for $3,700,000
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259 POLK DRIVE, SARASOTA, FL 34236 Sold 08/29/25 259 POLK DRIVE, SARASOTA, FL 34236 Sold 08/29/25 259 POLK DRIVE, SARASOTA, FL 34236 Sold 08/29/25 259 POLK DRIVE, SARASOTA, FL 34236 Sold 08/29/25

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Overview of 259 S Polk Dr

4 Bedrooms
4/1 Bathrooms
2 Car Garage
4,947 Square Feet
4,124SF Living Area
Pool:
No
Water
Year Built 1957

Don't miss this home for sale in Lido Key! A rare coastal offering – half-acre canal-front lot steps from lido beach and minutes to st. Armands circle. Opportunities like this are few and far between. Set on an expansive half-acre lot with 133 feet of wide canal frontage, this one-of-a-kind florida coastal home invites you to embrace a lifestyle of relaxed elegance, natural beauty, and endless possibility. Just a short stroll from the white sands of lido beach and mere minutes to the shops and restaurants of iconic st. Armands circle, this property blends location, charm, and potential in equal measure. Custom-built and brimming with architectural character, the home showcases timeless florida design details, including pecky cypress paneling and accents throughout. A wood-burning fireplace anchors the spacious living area, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. A true celebration of indoor-outdoor living, all four bedrooms offer direct access to the surrounding patios and garden spaces—blurring the line between interior comfort and natural serenity. The primary suite is conveniently located on the first floor, offering privacy and ease of living, while a separate guest apartment with its own private entrance makes an ideal in-law suite, guest quarters, or rental opportunity. Step outside to your private pool, set amidst lush tropical landscaping, and take in the peaceful water views. For boating enthusiasts, the property features a well-equipped dock already in place and ready for your boat—a rare amenity that offers immediate access to sarasota’s sparkling waterways. The oversized lot offers plenty of room to create your dream outdoor living area, whether that includes a summer kitchen, firepit lounge, or garden oasis. While the home is structurally sound and filled with original charm, it’s ready for someone with vision to restore it to its former glory or reimagine it into a modern coastal masterpiece. This is not your typical cookie-cutter property—it’s a true original waiting to be transformed. Whether you’re seeking a personal retreat, a multi-generational escape, or an investment in one of sarasota’s most desirable neighborhoods, this property offers the rare combination of land, location, and waterfront lifestyle.

This luxury single family home was built in 1957 and features 4 bedrooms, and 4 full bathrooms plus 1 half bath. This home for sale is 4,947 square feet, with 4,124 sq ft being air conditioned living space. The home has a 2 car garage and does not have a private swimming pool.

Directions to this property are as follows: St. Armands Circle Follow Towards Lido, South On S. Polk Drive. House Is On The Left.

Please contact your ZFC agent for more information about MLS# MFRA4656652 or any other homes for sale in Sarasota or elsewhere in the Sarasota County area.

Features & Amenities

Appliances

Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Range Hood, Refrigerator

Architecture

Cape Cod, Coastal, Cottage, Courtyard, Custom, Traditional

Cooling

Central Air

Heating

Electric

Flooring

Brick, Tile

Lot Size

20712

View

Water view

Construction Materials

Wood Siding

Interior Features

Built-in Features, Ceiling Fans(s), Coffered Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Split Bedroom

Furnished

Unfurnished

Exterior Features

Courtyard

Lot Features

Oversized Lot

Property Condition

Fixer

Patio And Porch Features

Covered, Deck, Patio, Rear Porch

Roof

Metal

Utilities

Public

Waterfront Features

Canal -Brackish

Laundry

In Kitchen

Fireplace

Living Room, Wood Burning

Zoning

R S F2

Year Built

1957

Pets Allowed

Yes

Annual Real Estate Taxes

$45,703 (2024)

Legal Description

Lots 21 22 & Sely Half Of Lot 23 Blk 50 Lido Beach Div B Sub Of Blks 50 57 59 Thru 63 Plat 3 John Ringling Estates Inc

Property Type

Single Family Home

Direction Faces

West

MLS Number

MFRA4656652

Universal Property Id

U S-12115-N-2016040023-R-N

Days On Market

5

Community Name

Lido Beach Div B

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The payment calculator figures for 259 S Polk Dr 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 home for sale are estimated based on the actual property taxes for this property for the tax year 2024 which are $45,703 but will likely change when this home sells. These estimations are calculated from a list price of $3,975,000 and a 25% down payment and do not include homeowners insurance which will vary greatly depending on the home characteristics and location.

Recent Home Sales near 259 S Polk Dr

Address Sale Price Bed Bth Size Location Sale Date
117 S POLK DR $Log in to view 4 4/0 3,574SF Lido Beach Div B 03/28/2025
465 CLEVELAND DR $Log in to view 2 2/0 3,158SF Lido Beach Div B 01/29/2025
551 S POLK DR $Log in to view 3 2/1 2,565SF Lido Beach Div B 04/28/2025
414 MEADOW LARK DR $Log in to view 4 4/2 6,083SF Bird Key 06/27/2025
907 POMELO AVE $Log in to view 4 4/1 5,700SF Hudson Bayou 01/29/2025
1714 IRVING ST $Log in to view 4 4/1 5,306SF Hudson Bayou 07/18/2025
1908 IRVING ST $Log in to view 4 4/1 4,814SF Avondale Rep 06/13/2025
1839 IRVING ST $Log in to view 4 4/0 4,427SF Avondale Rep 05/23/2025
355 N WASHINGTON DR $Log in to view 4 4/0 3,876SF St Armands Key 07/10/2025
1160 CENTER PLACE $Log in to view 4 5/1 5,618SF Lido Shores 12/04/2024
453 E ROYAL FLAMINGO DR $Log in to view 4 3/1 5,238SF Bird Key 12/18/2024
387 S WASHINGTON DR $Log in to view 4 5/0 5,103SF St Armands Key 10/01/2024

MLS# MFRA4656652 Listing History

06/25/2025 Listed for sale by MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY with MLS# MFRA4656652 with a list price of $3,975,000.
08/29/2025 Sold For $3,700,000 by Nora Johnson with MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY.
This listing of 259 S Polk Dr Sarasota FL 34236 was last updated on 2025-09-02 15:44:02. Listing courtesy of MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY.
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