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488 MEADOW LARK DRIVE SARASOTA FL 34236

$3,600,000
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488 MEADOW LARK DRIVE, SARASOTA, FL 34236 - MLS#MFRA4681977 488 MEADOW LARK DRIVE, SARASOTA, FL 34236 - MLS#MFRA4681977 488 MEADOW LARK DRIVE, SARASOTA, FL 34236 - MLS#MFRA4681977 488 MEADOW LARK DRIVE, SARASOTA, FL 34236 - MLS#MFRA4681977

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Overview of 488 Meadow Lark Dr

3 Bedrooms
3/1 Bathrooms
2 Car Garage
4,355 Square Feet
2,970SF Living Area
Pool:
Yes
Water
Year Built 1970
Listed For 0 Days

Don't miss this home for sale in Bird Key! This canal-front home on Bird Key offers direct boating access with no bridges to sarasota bay or the gulf. Located one lot in from the corner, the residence includes 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and approximately 2,970 square feet of living space and 136 linear feet of water frontage just off the open bay. A circular paver driveway and mature landscaping create an inviting entrance. Inside, large tile floors run through the main living areas, and french doors provide abundant natural light while opening directly to the pool and screened lanai. The kitchen features black stone countertops, white cabinetry with glass accents, stainless steel appliances and a black-and-white tile backsplash. An adjacent dining area connects easily to both the kitchen and living spaces. The split-bedroom layout offers privacy and flexibility. Two bedrooms have en-suite baths and direct pool access, making them ideal for guests. One suite includes french doors to the pool and an updated bath with built-in shelving and a glass-enclosed corner shower. The primary suite also opens to the pool and includes wood flooring, a custom walk-in closet, dual vanities, a soaking tub and a separate walk-in shower. The screened lanai surrounds a large pool and provides covered seating areas for outdoor living. A private dock sits on a quiet canal with quick access to sarasota bay, making it easy to get out on the water. Living on Bird Key means more than just waterfront access. The neighborhood is known for its private, residential setting with wide streets and a strong sense of community. Residents enjoy proximity to downtown sarasota, lido beach and st. Armands circle, all just minutes away. Homeowners also have the option to join the Bird Key yacht club, which is currently being rebuilt from the ground up. The new club will offer updated dining, social spaces, fitness facilities and marina amenities, further enhancing the boating and social lifestyle that defines the island.

This luxury single family home was built in 1970 and features 3 bedrooms, and 3 full bathrooms plus 1 half bath. This home for sale is 4,355 square feet, with 2,970 sq ft being air conditioned living space. The home has a 2 car garage and has a private swimming pool.

Directions to this property are as follows: From Downtown Sarasota, Take John Ringling Causeway To Bird Key Dr, Continue To Pheasant Dr, Right On Meadow Lark Dr, On Right Side.

Please contact your ZFC agent for more information about MLS# MFRA4681977 or any other homes for sale in Sarasota or elsewhere in the Sarasota County area.

Features & Amenities

Appliances

Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer

Other Equipment

Irrigation Equipment

Architecture

Other

Cooling

Central Air

Heating

Central, Electric

Flooring

Tile, Wood

Parking

Driveway, Garage Door Opener

Lot Size

15924

View

Pool, Water view

Construction Materials

Block, Stucco

Interior Features

Built-in Features, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments

Furnished

Negotiable

Property Condition

Completed

Patio And Porch Features

Covered, Rear Porch

Pool Features

Heated, In Ground

Roof

Other

Window Features

Blinds, Drapes, Shutters, Window Treatments

Utilities

Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Waterfront Features

Canal-Saltwater

Water Body Name

S A R A S O T A B A Y

Laundry

Inside, Laundry Room

Zoning

R S F1

Year Built

1970

Pets Allowed

Yes

Annual Real Estate Taxes

$22,361 (2025)

Legal Description

Lot 42 Blk 13 Bird Key Sub

Property Type

Single Family Home

HOA Fees

$1,315 /Annually

Community Features

Buyer Approval Required, Deed Restrictions, Golf Carts O K

Direction Faces

East

MLS Number

MFRA4681977

Universal Property Id

U S-12115-N-2012140007-R-N

Community Name

Bird Key Sub

Property Manager

Bird Key Homeowners Association /Melissa Johnson (941) 366-0848

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MLS# MFRA4681977 Listing History

02/10/2026 Listed for sale by COLDWELL BANKER REALTY with MLS# MFRA4681977 with a list price of $3,600,000.
This listing of 488 Meadow Lark Dr Sarasota FL 34236 was last updated on 2026-02-10 17:12:08. Listing courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER REALTY.
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