3721 FLAMINGO AVE, SARASOTA, FL, 34242
$1,395,000
Residential
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Bedrooms
3
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Bathrooms
3
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Living Area
2,628 Sqft
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Lot Size
11,458 Sqft
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Restore a piece of architectural history or build your dream home on this prime waterfront lot on Bay Island, the gateway to Siesta Key and one of the island’s exclusive communities. Designed by renowned architect Ben Baldwin, a leading figure in the Mid-Century Modern movement, this residence offers timeless design and exceptional potential. The existing 3,321-square-foot concrete block home features 14 glass sliders, skylights and serene views of bamboo, palms and the lagoon. Baldwin’s vision of light, scale and nature is intact—awaiting restoration after flood remediation. The property includes an 11,458=-square-foot corner lot with lush landscaping, a tranquil lagoon/canal with easy bay access, and a detached space once used as a professional darkroom—ideal for conversion to a guest suite. Featured in Key Life Magazine — link: yourobserver.com/news/2024/feb/01/owners-siesta-home-preserve-modern-lineage). In the City of Sarasota limits, an excellent investment with seven-day minimum rental period. Minutes to Siesta Key Beach, Siesta Village and Sarasota’s mainland. This is the lowest-priced waterfront home in Bay Island, offering a rare opportunity to own and restore a Sarasota architectural treasure.
Property Details
| Property Features | Property Features | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MLS ID: | MFRA4667437 | Year Built: | 1955 | |
| Appliances: | None | Architectural Style: | Mid-Century Modern | |
| Community Features: | Street Lights | Construction Materials: | Block, Concrete | |
| Cooling: | Central Air | Country: | US | |
| County Or Parish: | Sarasota | Direction Faces: | Northwest | |
| Exterior Features: | Balcony, Courtyard, Garden, Sliding Doors | Fencing: | Chain Link, Fenced, Wood | |
| Fireplace Features: | Living Room, Masonry, Wood Burning | Flooring: | Ceramic Tile, Terrazzo, Tile | |
| Foundation Details: | Block, Slab | Furnished: | Unfurnished | |
| Heating: | Central, Electric, Exhaust Fan, Heat Pump | Laundry Features: | Common Area, Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Closet, Washer Hookup | |
| Levels: | Two | Listing Agreement: | Exclusive Right To Sell | |
| Listing Terms: | Cash, Conventional | Lot Features: | Corner Lot, FloodZone, City Limits, Landscaped, Near Public Transit, Private, Street Dead-End, Paved | |
| Occupant Type: | Vacant | Other Structures: | Shed(s) | |
| Parking Features: | Driveway, Ground Level, Guest, On Street | Patio And Porch Features: | Covered, Deck, Patio | |
| Pets Allowed: | Yes | Property Sub Type: | Single Family Residence | |
| Property Type: | Residential | Road Responsibility: | Public Maintained Road | |
| Road Surface Type: | Asphalt | Roof: | Shingle | |
| Security Features: | Security Lights, Smoke Detector(s) | Sewer: | Public Sewer | |
| Showing Requirements: | See Remarks, ShowingTime | Special Listing Conditions: | None | |
| Standard Status: | Active | State Or Province: | FL | |
| Utilities: | Cable Available, Electricity Available, Fiber Optics, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected | Vegetation: | Bamboo, Mature Landscaping, Oak Trees, Trees/Landscaped | |
| View: | Garden, Trees/Woods, Water | Water Source: | Public | |
| Waterfront Features: | Bayou | Window Features: | Skylight(s), Aluminum Frames | |
| Rooms | Rooms | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Bedroom: | Bedroom 2: | |||
| Bedroom 3: | Kitchen: | |||
| Living Room: | Dining Room: | |||
| Loft: | Utility Room: | |||
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