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$11,400,000

487 MEADOW LARK DR, SARASOTA, FL 34236

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Active160 days on market

Beds

5

Baths

8

Sq Ft

6,527 sq ft

Year Built

2021

Lot Size

0.37 acres

Garage

3

About This Property

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.

Property Overview

Property TypeResidential
Sub TypeSingle Family Residence
MLS #TB8501123
StatusActive
Year Built2021
Total Rooms5
ConstructionBlock, Brick, Stone, Stucco
RoofConcrete, Tile
FoundationSlab
FacesWest
SubdivisionBIRD KEY SUB
CountySarasota
OwnershipFee Simple

Interior Features

InteriorAccessibility Features, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Chair Rail, Coffered Ceiling(s), Crown Molding, Dry Bar, Dumbwaiter, Eating Space In Kitchen, Elevator, High Ceilings, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Skylight(s), Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Tray Ceiling(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Window Treatments
FlooringBrick/Stone, Ceramic Tile
AppliancesBar Fridge, Built-In Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Other, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
LaundryElectric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Chute, Laundry Closet, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
WindowsStorm Window(s)
CoolingCentral Air
HeatingCentral
FireplaceYes ()
SecuritySecurity Gate, Security System

Exterior & Lot

ExteriorBalcony, French Doors, Irrigation System, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Kitchen, Private Entrance, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Shade Shutter(s), Sliding Doors
Other StructuresOutdoor Kitchen
Lot Size0.37 acres (16,256 sq ft)
Lot FeaturesCul-De-Sac
Road SurfacePaved
ViewWater

Pool & Spa

Private PoolYes
Pool FeaturesGunite, Heated, In Ground, Outside Bath Access
SpaIn Ground

Waterfront

WaterfrontYes
FeaturesGulf/Ocean to Bay

Utilities

WaterPublic
SewerPublic Sewer
UtilitiesCable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Public, Sewer Available, Water Available

Parking

GarageYes (3 spaces)

HOA & Community

HOAYes
HOA Fee$1,200 / Annually
Senior CommunityNo

Financial Details

List Price$11,400,000
Original Price$11,900,000
Annual Taxes$98,844 (2025)
FinancingCash, Conventional
ZoningRSF1
Parcel #2012140004

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

Location

487 MEADOW LARK DR, SARASOTA, FL 34236

Listing Information

OfficeSOUTH BEACHES REAL ESTATE
ListedApril 29, 2026

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Home Price

$11,400,000

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Principal & Interest$59,152
Property Tax (est.)$10,450
Insurance (est.)$150
Total Monthly$69,752
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