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78 N Polk Drive

Sarasota, FL 34236

3 beds
4 baths
4,231 sqft
16,000 sqft lot
$519 per sqft
2006 build
– on site

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PRICE REDUCED. AT LIDO BEACH!! AT ST ARMANDS CIRCLE!! WATERFRONT!! THE IDEAL LOCATION!! This magnificent estate is a meticulously-maintained home that inhabits its own private waterfront setting, with gated entry, gas coach lamps, impeccable landscaping, solid brick driveway; and spacious 3-car garage with epoxy floors. Built by Murray Homes, the elegant interiors include Venetian plaster, crown molding, marble flooring and custom lighting throughout. Central to the home is its gourmet kitchen with custom cabinetry, Café dining area and eat-in breakfast nook. The open floor plan accommodates entertaining on a grand or intimate scale, with a well-appointed living room opening to a spacious lanai complete with outdoor kitchen, surround sound and cypress-clad ceiling. The custom salt water pool and spa are just steps away. The master suite includes Roman showers, Thermo-Masseur tub and his & hers dressing areas; while the guest suites include their own balconies designed to capture east and west views. The walnut-floored den can also function as a media room; while the upstairs flex room is wired for entertainment but can easily double as a home office or overflow guest room. With 100 feet of canal frontage, the large boat dock features Brazilian Ironwood decking; and a 10,000-lb. lift equipped with lighting and shore power. With quality as the #1 priority during its design and construction, this home has it all.

Listing courtesy of STELLAR_MLS / Michael Saunders & Company

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MLS# A4147190 —

The Building

Year Built:

2006
New Construction:

false
Construction Materials:

Block
Architectural Style:

Mediterranean
Building Area Total:

6256
Levels:

Two
Roof:

Tile
Foundation Details:

Slab
Window Features:

Blinds
Patio And Porch Features:

Covered
Security Features:

Closed Circuit Camera(s)

Interior

Interior Features:

Built in Features
Additional Rooms:

Bonus Room
Flooring:

Carpet
Fireplace:

true
Fireplace Features:

Gas

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

4231
Living Area Units:

Square Feet
Living Area Source:

Public Records

Location

Directions:

John Ringling Blvd west to North Polk Dr. Turn right (north) on N Polk Drive, home will be on the right, 78 N Polk Dr.
Latitude:

27.318009
Longitude:

-82.58048
Coordinates:

-82.58048, 27.318009

The Property

Parcel Number:

2015090044
Property Type:

Residential
Property Sub Type:

Single Family Residence
Lot Features:

City Lot
Lot Size Acres:

0.37
Lot Size Square Feet:

16000
Lot Size Area:

16000
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Zoning:

RSF1
View:

Water
Direction Faces:

West
Exterior Features:

Sliding Doors
Water Source:

Public
Total Acreage:

1/4 to less than 1/2
Road Frontage Type:

Private Road
Flood Zone Code:

A13
Flood Zone Panel:

1251500008C
Homestead:

true
Lease Restrictions:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2016
Tax Lot:

7
Tax Block:

9
Tax Book Number:

2-178
Tax Annual Amount:

29117
Tax Legal Description:

LOTS 7 & 8 BLK 9 LIDO BEACH DIV A PLAT 2 JOHN RINGLING ESTATES INC

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3

Baths

Bathrooms Total:

4
Bathrooms Total:

4
Bathrooms Full:

4

The Listing

Special Listing Conditions:

None
Buyer's Brokerage Compensation:

3%

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Central
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Central Air
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Utilities:

Cable Connected
Sewer:

Public Sewer

Appliances

Appliances:

Bar Fridge

The Community

Subdivision Name:

LIDO BEACH DIV A
Senior Community:

false
Water View:

Canal
Water View:

true
Water Access:

Canal - Saltwater
Water Access:

true
Water Extras:

Fishing Pier
Water Body Name:

Pansy Bayou
Waterfront:

true
Waterfront Features:

Canal - Saltwater
Spa:

true
Spa Features:

Heated
Pool Private:

true
Pool Features:

Heated
Pets Allowed:

Yes
Association:

false
Association Fee Requirement:

None
Ownership:

Fee Simple
Association Approval Required:

false
Waterfront Feet Total:

100

Parking

Garage:

true
Attached Garage:

false
Garage Spaces:

3
Covered Spaces:

3
Parking Features:

Garage Door Opener

Extra Units

Other Structures:

Outdoor Kitchen

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Utility Costs

$178/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
3/27/17 Mar 27, 2017	Sold	STELLAR_MLS	$2,200,000

House Sold on 3/27/2017

$2,200,000

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Listing Courtesy of: STELLAR_MLS and Michael Saunders & Company.

Based on information from the My Florida Regional MLS DBA Stellar MLS 2024.

All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. Stellar MLS, Estately and their affiliates provide the MLS and all content therein “AS IS” and without any warranty, express or implied. The information included in this listing is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. The information on each listing is furnished by the owner and deemed reliable to the best of his/her knowledge, but should be verified by the purchaser. Stellar MLS and Estately assume no responsibility for typographical errors, misprints or misinformation. This property is offered without respect to any protected classes in accordance with the law. For any questions please call (407) 499-8911.

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78 N Polk Drive

Sarasota, FL 34236