487 MEADOW LARK DR, Sarasota, FL, 34236
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.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
No Nearby Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 2021
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Concrete,Tile
- Construction materials: Block,Brick,Stone,Stucco
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: French Provincial
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Bar Fridge,Oven,Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Exhaust Fan,Freezer,Gas Water Heater,Ice Maker,Microwave,Other,Range,Range Hood,Refrigerator,Washer
- Laundry features: Electric Dryer Hookup,Inside,Laundry Chute,Laundry Closet,Laundry Room,Washer Hookup
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 8
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 3
Dining Room
- Level: First
- Area: 192.72
- Dimensions: 13.2x14.6
Features
- Accessibility 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,Solid Wood Cabinets,Split Bedroom,Stone Counters,Tray Ceiling(s),Vaulted Ceiling(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Wet Bar
- Door features: French Doors,Outdoor Grill,Outdoor Kitchen,Sliding Doors
- Window features: Skylight(s),Window Treatments,Shutters,Hurricane Shutters/Windows
- Flooring: Brick/Stone,Ceramic Tile
- Fireplace features: Gas
- Fireplace: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 9,977
- Total interior livable area: 6,527 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 369.93
- Dimensions: 20.9x17.7
Living Room
- Level: First
- Area: 487.6
- Dimensions: 21.2x23
Office
- Features: No Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 198.32
- Dimensions: 13.4x14.8
Primary Bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 289.98
- Dimensions: 16.11x18
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Elevator Installed
Details
- Parcel number: 2012140004
- Zoning: RSF1
- Special condition: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Gunite,Heated,In Ground,Outside Bath Access
- Patio & porch: Covered,Deck,Patio,Screened
- Exterior features: Balcony,Irrigation System,Outdoor Grill,Outdoor Kitchen,Private Entrance,Private Yard,Rain Gutters
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: In Ground
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water,Gulf/Ocean to Bay
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Gulf/Ocean to Bay
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Gulf/Ocean to Bay,Bay/Harbor Access,Gulf/Ocean Access,Lift,Seawall
Lot
- Lot size: 0.37 Acres
- Features: Cul-De-Sac
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Driveway,Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s),Garage Door Opener,Garage Faces Side,Off Street,Oversized
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Covered spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Coastal Flooding
- Hurricane
- Lightning
- Tornado
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Sarasota County and Florida
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $60,172 | $722,064 |
| Home Insurance * | $8,145 | $97,740 |
| Property Taxes | $14,754 | $177,048 |
| Electricity | $656 | $7,882 |
| Total | $83,727 | $1,004,724 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Florida FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
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Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-07 | Price change | $11,400,000 |
| 2026-04-29 | Listed for sale | $11,900,000 |
| 2017-08-10 | Sold | $3,050,000 |
| 2016-12-29 | Listed for sale | $3,499,000 |
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