433 OSPREY AVENUE SARASOTA FL 34236

Overview of 433 N Osprey Ave

Price improvement | own a sarasota landmark in gillespie park now offered at a compelling new price, this one-of-a-kind property—the boathouse & the lighthouse—is a rare opportunity to own a nationally recognized architectural gem in sarasota’s walkable gillespie park neighborhood. Featured on hgtv’s zillow gone wild, this iconic compound blends history, artistry, and income potential in a way few properties across the country can match. built in 1933 by master boatbuilder oliver blackburn for captain arthur rowe—who served both john ringling and william selby—this property is a tribute to sarasota’s maritime legacy. The boathouse and lighthouse were designed as a land-based accomodation between a houseboat and a traditional home, and today they stand as a testament to creative living and historic preservation. the boathouse offers 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, sunlit living spaces, a modern kitchen, and a spiral staircase leading to a private suite with balcony access. the lighthouse is a vertical 1-bedroom, 1-bath retreat with three levels, including a panoramic observation room ideal for a studio, office, or creative escape. set on a lushly landscaped lot, this property is the only available parcel in gillespie park, a neighborhood experiencing rapid transformation with new luxury homes—including a $2m+ build next door—raising values and expanding downtown sarasota’s footprint northward. whether you're: an investor seeking high-performing short-term rentals a visionary looking for a live/work compound a history lover drawn to sarasota’s storied past this property offers unmatched flexibility and character. Live in one, rent the other, or reimagine both as a boutique retreat or artistic haven. With its central location just blocks from downtown sarasota’s dining, arts, and waterfront, and only 4.2 miles to lido beach, this is more than a home—it’s a legacy. bring all offers. The seller is motivated, and this iconic residence is ready for its next chapter

This lovely single family home was built in 1935 and features 3 bedrooms, and 3 full bathrooms. This home for sale is 2,242 square feet, with 1,949 sq ft being air conditioned living space. The home has a does not have a private swimming pool.

Directions to this property are as follows: From Us 41 Tamiami Trail Heading North At The Traffic Circle, Take The 1st Exit Onto 3rd St/fruitville Rd 0.8 Mi Turn Left Onto N Osprey Ave Destination Will Be On The Left 0.1 Mi 433 N Osprey Ave, Sarasota, Fl 34236.

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