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161 S Polk Drive

Sarasota, FL 34236

$5,300,000

  • 5Beds
  • 6Baths4 full, 2 half
  • 4,617Sq Ft
  • $1,148Per Sq Ft
  • 0.29Acres
  • 2013Built
Subdivision
Lido Beach
County
Sarasota
MLS®
A4672276

Overview

In a world where more is usually never enough……. 161 S. Polk Drive is JUST ENOUGH and MORE OF EVERYTHING YOUR DREAMS ARE MADE OF! Positioned waterfront between St. Armands Circle and Lido Beach, you can start your day walking just one block to put your toes in the sand and soak up the morning sun and then head straight to your favorite lunch spot on the circle. Upon returning home, take up lounging in the split-level, salt water pool and relax to the sounds of the water as it crests the infinity edge OR you can choose one of the many decks, from rooftop on down, canal to Gulf, to savor the sun, the breeze, the views and the peacefulness all around you. Once evening arrives, hop on the boat for a pleasant ride to your waterfront dining of choice or enjoy a glass of wine as you unwind with soothing music, the gentle movement of the water and savor the setting sun. This privately gated, coastal contemporary home encompasses over 4,600 square feet of interior living space with an open plan from living to dining to kitchen and on to the outdoor patio with a full wall of pocketing sliders. The acacia wood floor will be the first to grab your eye, but you will then be drawn to the unlimited other features of this home. From the many windows offering abundant natural light, to the built-ins, wet bars, oversized kitchen island, 3 en-suite bedrooms all with private balconies (includes first and 2nd floor owner suites), elevator, outdoors showers, sauna, ‘hidden’ oversized laundry room with 2 sets of washers and dryers, oversized boat dock with 2 lifts……. Shall I go on?? The well thought out configuration of this home rationalizes JUST ENOUGH of comfortably elegant entertaining mixed with intimate peace and privacy. Recent improvements include A/C handlers and compressors, tankless water heater and pump, flat tile roof decking, refinished exterior wood railings, pool pumps and actuators, in-ground drainage system, refreshed landscaping, exterior pressure washing, recent elevator service completed

Listing Snapshot

Price
$5,300,000
Days On Site
N/A
Bedrooms
5
Inside Area (SqFt)
4,617 sqft
Total Baths
6
Full Baths
4
Partial Baths
2
Lot Size
0.29 Acres
Year Built
2013
MLS® Number
A4672276
Status
Sold
Property Tax
$88,251 (2024)
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
N/A
Sq Ft Source
Public Records

Property Details

General Features

18 items
Acres
0.29
Attached Garage
Yes
Direction Faces
West
Foundation
Slab
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Levels
Multi/Split
Number Of Stories
3
Parking
Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Attached
Pets
Yes
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Security
Security Gate, Security System
Sewer
Public Sewer
SqFt Total
11,232
Style
Contemporary, Custom
Utilities
Natural Gas Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected
Water Source
Private, Public, Well
Zoning
RSF2

Interior Features

20 items
Appliances
Bar Fridge, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Wine Refrigerator
Basement
Crawl Space
Cooling
Central Air, Zoned
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplace Features
Decorative, Insert, Living Room
Flooring
Hardwood, Other, Tile
Furnished
Unfurnished
Heating
Central, Heat Pump
Interior
Elevator, Built-in Features, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Sauna, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
Laundry Features
Inside, Laundry Room, Upper Level
Spa
Yes
Window Features
Blinds, Drapes

Rooms

RoomDimensionsLevelFeatures
Bedroom 313x17Second
Bedroom 415x13Second
Bedroom 513x12Second
Dining Room15x17FirstWet Bar
Kitchen17x16FirstKitchen Island, Wet Bar
Living Room23x18First
Master Bathroom12x12FirstDouble Vanity
Master Bedroom15x16First

Exterior Features

15 items
Construction Details
Block, Stucco
Exterior
Balcony, Outdoor Shower, Rain Gutters, Storage, Dock
Fencing
Fenced
Lot Features
Waterfront
Patio And Porch
Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Side Porch
Pool Features
Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Infinity, Salt Water, Private
Private Pool
Yes
Roof
Membrane, Other, Tile
Spa
Yes
Spa Features
Heated, In Ground
View
Beach, Canal, Water
Waterfront
Yes
Waterfront Features
Canal Front, Beach Access
Waterview
Beach, Canal, Water
Windows/Doors
Blinds, Drapes

Community Features

4 items
MLS Area
34236 - Sarasota
Township
36S
Financing Terms Available
Cash, Conventional
Roads
Paved

Location

161 S Polk Drive, Sarasota, FL 34236 · 34236 - Sarasota

Neighborhood & Commute

ZIP Code 34236

Median household income
$98,702
Income per person
$92,684
Households
8,742
Average household size
1.63
Median age
60.7

Source: Walk Score.

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Schools

Elementary School
Southside Elementary
Middle School
Booker Middle
High School
Sarasota High

Price & Status History

  1. Listing updated with changes from the MLS®
  2. Status changed to Closed
  3. Price changed to $5,750,000

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