Sellers offering 3% buyers agent compensation
Set on the coveted southern tip of Bird Key, this exceptional waterfront estate offers breathtaking, unobstructed views of Sarasota Bay, unmatched privacy, and a level of craftsmanship rarely seen. Designed and built by the current owners with longevity and quality in mind, the home stands as a testament to timeless architecture and enduring construction.
Elevated above the floodplain with a ground level at 9.5 feet and a main living level at 16.1 feet, this residence spans 4,618 square feet under air on the main level, with nearly 10,000 total square feet of secure space, including a 9-car garage with EV chargers, an elevator, and an expansive ground-floor flex room that must be seen to be believed.
Key Features:
With classic modern architecture, the interiors serve as a perfect canvas for your personal design vision.
Bird Key Lifestyle:
Residents enjoy the option to join the Bird Key Yacht Club, offering boating, waterfront dining, tennis, fitness facilities, and a vibrant social calendar—from wine tastings and intellectual series to holiday celebrations and athletic events. Bird Key is perfectly positioned between the cultural energy of Downtown Sarasota and the boutique shops and restaurants of St. Armands Circle, with Lido Beach just minutes away.
If you're ready to have it all—privacy, luxury, location, and waterfront living—schedule your private showing of this Bird Key gem today.
This exclusive waterfront community consists of approximately 500 luxury single family home sites made up of bay front homes, canal homes, and garden (non-waterfront) homes. This is one of the most sought after areas in Sarasota, Florida. You will notice that many of the homes on Bird Key are newer. The island was developed in the 1950’s and 1960’s yet the area is in such high demand that many of the older homes have been torn down to make way for newer ones. A boaters paradise, select Bird Key homes offer spectacular views of the water and Downtown Sarasota. Bird Key perfectly positions itself between the cultural offerings of Downtown Sarasota and the shopping and dining delights of St. Armand's Circle. Just a short distance away awaits the ever-popular Lido Beach, completing the picture of a life well-lived.
Our members come from throughout the U.S.and around the globe, their common thread a lifetime of dynamic experiences that contribute and enhance the diverse fabric of our Club. Our motto, “anchored in friendship,” is alive and well and demonstrated every day. And although our name describes our geography, don’t assume it restricts our membership: whatever your address, you are welcome at Bird Key Yacht Club. Our members enjoy all types of boating from our protected bay front marina. They explore the world around them through ongoing activities including a wide range of social events, fashion shows, luncheon speakers, cooking classes and wine tastings. Boating not your sport? Then takein a round of golf with friends or associates at our reciprocal memberships at Laurel Oak Country Club or Sara Bay Country Club. Improve your serve on one of our three Har-Tru tennis courts and stay healthy in our full-service fitness facility. And, how about a little bocce ball? Our bay front courts await you. After all that exertion, our members relax by our Olympic sized swimming pool and spend their evenings enjoying our waterfront dining options. Whether new to Sarasota or a long time resident looking for fresh activities, Bird Key Yacht Club has it all.
We recently had the pleasure of working with Jo Rutstein and Hilary Souza while looking for a second home in Sarasota. Both were very professional and extremely well-prepared about each listing we chose to preview. Both were very knowledgeable and very flexible with their schedules to accommodate us, as we were only in town for the weekend and had to make the most of our short time there. Both shared valuable insight about Sarasota and the surrounding areas. Being long distance, inspections and closing could not have been smoother. We look forward to making our new house “our” home. We would highly recommend them for all of your Sarasota real estate needs without hesitation!
“I highly recommend Jo Rutstein for the great job she did for us in selling our Longboat Keycondominium. Jo and her team were extremely knowledgeable about the local real estate marketand they were very organized and always accessible. Jo showed great understanding andcompassion when handling the emotional aspects affecting elderly owners selling their residence.All the assistance Jo and her assistant Hilary provided to us when preparing the unit for sale andwhile completing the post-offer tasks made all the difference for us as out-of-state sellers.”
“Jo and Hilary are a class act! Warm and friendly yet thorough, and the consummate professional.We were happy to do business with them as our advocates and thrilled to recommend them whomay be seeking assistance in the purchase or sale of property.”
“Jo and Hilary did an excellent job marketing our property. The photos, video, 3D and narrativereally highlighted everything our property offered. Jo and Hilary were great about communicatingthroughout the whole process, especially during the inspection, walk-through and pre-closephases. I would definitely use them again.”
“Top-notch customer service. Jo and Hilary left no stone unturned in selling our house, in two daysat list price. It all happened so flawlessly and fast that we barely had time to blink. I will forever begrateful for the two friends who recommended Jo and company. Word-of-mouth and provenresults are the best way to choose a realtor.”
“Great, positive attitude, very knowledgeable and professional. A joy to work with. I’d recommendher in a heartbeat. FYI. She also helped my daughter with a home on Bird Key and was equallyprofessional, efficient and pleasant. In my book, she is a super star!”
“Jo was very professional in her approach representing us. From the preparation of the marketingmaterials to pushing through the final negotiations she remained focused and on-task. I would beremiss not to mention her partner Hilary Souza who was also very helpful throughout the process.”
661 Mourning Dove Drive
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