$11,900,000
487 Meadow Lark Dr
Sarasota, FL 34236
Property type
Year built
Lot size
Price / sq ft
HOA dues
Day on market
Garage spaces
Flood zone
About this home
Located on Bird Key, a gated community, one of the most sought-after island addresses in Sarasota, this exceptional custom-built French Country Style waterfront estate, built in 2021, offers the ultimate in luxury coastal living. The location is perfect, between Downtown Sarasota, St. Armands Circle, and Lido Key Beach, this amazing residence sits on 135 feet of premier Sarasota Bay frontage with breathtaking wide-open water views and stunning city skyline vistas. This home features an abundance of natural light in every room. Designed for both elegance and functionality, this home offers 5 spacious en-suite bedrooms, including a luxurious first-floor primary suite with a spa-inspired bath. Deep boating waters with no bridges to the Gulf make this property a dream for boating enthusiasts, complete with a private dock and a 24,000-pound boat lift. Outdoor living is elevated with a large, heated saltwater pool featuring a tanning deck, umbrella holder, spa, and expansive entertaining areas. Multiple oversized patios on each floor, a rooftop deck/crow’s nest, and a fully equipped outdoor kitchen with a poolside half bath accessible from both inside and outside create the ideal setting for entertaining and enjoying spectacular sunsets over Sarasota Bay. Inside, sophistication continues with a formal dining room, private office, expansive game / entertainment room with guest bath, and a beautifully finished elevator with rich wood paneling and tile flooring and a kitchen that is every chef’s dream, Wolf appliances, Subzero fridge, 2 dishwashers, granite countertops and breakfast nook. Additional luxury features include hurricane-rated 8 foot windows and doors, generator, 3-car garage with Tesla EV charging station, and high-end finishes throughout. Residents of Bird Key enjoy an exclusive private island lifestyle with deep-water canals, bayfront estates, the renowned Bird Key Yacht Club, and quick access to world-class dining, shopping, arts, golf, tennis, and the renowned The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, and award winning white sandy beaches. Bird Key and Sarasota have long attracted high-profile residents including Brian Johnson, Jerry Springer, Martina Navratilova, Lucille Ball, Stephen King, Joe Perry, Dick Vitale Bird Key is more than an address—it is a statement of prestige, privacy, and paradise. Call today for your private showing.
Estimated monthly payment
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Price & listing history1 days on market
- Status: ActiveApr 29, 2026
- Listed$11,900,000Apr 29, 2026
- Price increased$11,900,000
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Facts & features
- Property type
- Residential
- Sub type
- Single Family Residence
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 1
- Subdivision
- Bird Key Sub
- County
- Sarasota
- Year built
- 2021
- Living area
- 6,527 sq ft
- Price/sq ft
- $1,823
- Building area
- 9,977 sq ft (Public Records)
- Lot size
- 16,256 sq ft
- Lot category
- 1/4 to less than 1/2
- Flood zone
- X and AE7
- Garage
- 3 spaces
- Pool
- Private pool
- Annual taxes
- $98,844 (2025)
- Parcel #
- 2012-14-0004
- Zoning
- RSF1
- MLS #
- TB8501123
Interior Details
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full bathrooms
- 5
- Half bathrooms
- 3
- Flooring
- Brick, Ceramic Tile
- Appliances
- Bar Fridge, Built-In Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Other, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
- Interior features
- Accessibility Features, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fans(s), Central Vaccum, Chair Rail, Coffered Ceiling(s), Crown Molding, Dry Bar, Dumbwaiter, Eat-in Kitchen, Elevator, High Ceilings, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Tray Ceiling(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Window Treatments
- Laundry
- Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Chute, Laundry Closet, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
- Stories / Levels
- Two
- Direction faces
- West
- Fireplace
- Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 3
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Parking features
- Driveway, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Off Street, Oversized
HOA & Financial
- HOA fee
- $1,200 / Annually
- Monthly HOA
- $100/mo
- Total monthly fees
- $100/mo
- Total annual fees
- $1,200
- HOA name
- Bird Key Homeowners Association
- CDD
- No
- Homestead exemption
- Yes
- Min lease term
- 2 Months
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional
- Ownership
- Fee Simple
- Available for lease
- Yes
- Lease restrictions
- Yes
- Additional lease restrictions
- Application, HOA approval needed
- Approval process
- Application
Exterior & Construction
- Exterior features
- Balcony, French Doors, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Kitchen, Private Entrance, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Shade Shutter(s), Sliding Doors
- Construction materials
- Block, Brick, Stone, Stucco
- Roof
- Concrete, Tile
- Foundation
- Slab
- Pool
- Private pool
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Water access
- Yes
- Water view
- Yes
- Road surface
- Paved
Utilities
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water source
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Public, Sewer Available, Water Available
Community
- Pets allowed
- Cats OK, Yes
Room Details
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Living Room | First | 21.2x23 |
| Primary Bedroom | First | 16.11x18 |
| Office | First | 13.4x14.8 |
| Dining Room | First | 13.2x14.6 |
| Kitchen | First | 20.9x17.7 |
Listing Details
- Listing date
- 2026-04-29
- On market date
- 2026-04-29
- Original list price
- $11,900,000
- Occupant type
- Owner
- MLS area
- 34236 - Sarasota
- Listing AOR
- Suncoast Tampa
- Status changed
- 2026-04-29
- Tax legal description
- LOT 39 BLK 13 BIRD KEY SUB
Flood risk
See FEMA for this zone’s designation and insurance requirements.
Source: FEMA flood zone reported on the listing. Confirm current designation at FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Location
Directions
From Tamiami Trl (US-41 S, Turn right toward N Gulfstream Ave/SR-789 E, Continue on N Gulfstream Ave (SR-789 E), Continue on John Ringling Cswy (SR-789 E), Turn left onto Bird Key Dr., Continue on Pheasant Dr., Turn right onto Meadow Lark Dr., End at487 Meadow Lark DrSarasota, Florida 34236-1901
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