$9,650
97 Sunset Drive
Sarasota, FL 34236
Property type
Year built
Lot size
Price / sq ft
HOA dues
Days on market
About this home
Owner is willing to lease the condo unfurnished for an annual lease. Live above it all in this rarely available penthouse at Lawrence Pointe, one of Sarasota’s premier bayfront communities beside the Ritz-Carlton. With unmatched views of Sarasota Bay and the Ringling Bridge, this 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath residence delivers the ultimate waterfront lifestyle. Inside, expansive living and dining areas are wrapped in walls of glass, filling the home with natural light and panoramic water views. Multiple sitting areas, a chef’s kitchen with a large center island, breakfast bar, and a butler’s pantry with washer/dryer make everyday living effortless. Spanish tile floors and hurricane shutters add comfort and peace of mind. The primary suite offers generous space, a spa-like bath, built-in workspace, and ample storage. A private guest suite with an en-suite bath and an additional half bath create ideal separation for visitors. Step onto your private balcony to enjoy sunrise coffee or sunset cocktails over the bay. Just steps from your lobby, the bayfront pool provides one of the best vantage points in Sarasota, complete with lounge seating, shaded areas, and a BBQ station. Additional highlights include two covered parking spaces and an unbeatable location close to Bayfront Park, Marina Jack, the Van Wezel, Main Street dining, St. Armands Circle, and Lido Beach.
Local Insight
At $4 per square foot, this 1978 waterfront unit is priced aggressively low, which should prompt serious inspection of the structure, systems, and any deferred maintenance that likely comes with a 46-year-old building. The 1.2-acre lot and no HOA fees are genuine advantages for waterfront Sarasota, but you'll want to verify what that waterfront actually is—canal, bay, or river access makes a huge difference in long-term value. With only 2 bedrooms in 2,500 square feet, the layout is either unusually spacious or dated, so seeing the actual floorplan is critical before assuming this is a value play.
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Estimated monthly payment
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Price & listing history249 days on market
- Status: ActiveJun 3, 2026
- Listed$9,800Sep 24, 2025
- Price reduced$9,650
Facts & features
- Property type
- Residential Lease
- Sub type
- Condominium
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 249
- Subdivision
- Lawrence Pointe Ii
- County
- Sarasota
- Year built
- 1978
- Living area
- 2,516 sq ft
- Price/sq ft
- $4
- Building area
- 2,857 sq ft (Public Records)
- Lot size
- 52,431 sq ft
- Parcel #
- 2010012012
- MLS #
- A4665757
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Interior Details
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Half bathrooms
- 1
- Flooring
- Ceramic Tile
- Appliances
- Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Freezer, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
- Interior features
- Elevator, Living Room/Dining Room Combo
- Laundry
- In Kitchen
- Stories / Levels
- One
- Direction faces
- East
Heating & Cooling
- Heating
- Central, Electric
- Cooling
- Central Air, Humidity Control
Parking
- Attached garage
- No
- Parking features
- Assigned, Covered
- Carport
- Yes
HOA & Financial
- Total monthly fees
- $0/mo
- Total annual fees
- $0
- HOA name
- Lawrence Pointe -Brian Riverbank
Exterior & Construction
- Exterior features
- Balcony, Courtyard, Hurricane Shutters, Lighting
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Water view
- Yes
- Road surface
- Asphalt
Utilities
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water source
- Public
Community
- Pets allowed
- No
Room Details
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Bedroom | First | 15x20 |
| Bedroom 2 | First | 15x15 |
| Dining Room | First | 16x11 |
| Living Room | First | 29x16 |
| Balcony/Porch/Lanai | First | 9x15 |
| Kitchen | First | 12x15 |
Listing Details
- Listing date
- 2025-09-24
- On market date
- 2025-09-24
- Original list price
- $9,800
- Occupant type
- Vacant
- MLS area
- 34236 - Sarasota
- Listing AOR
- Sarasota - Manatee
- Status changed
- 2026-06-03
Location
Directions
South on 41. Right on Gulf Stream. Right on Sunset Dr. Property will be on the left at the end - the only gated community.
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