Property
Beds
3
Full Baths
3
1/2 Baths
None
Year Built
1935
Sq.Footage
1,949
Price Improvement Alert – Seller is Ready to Go! As Seen on HGTV’s Zillow Gone Wild – August 1, 2025 The Boathouse & The Lighthouse | A Storybook Legacy in Downtown Sarasota The seller just made a bold move—$120,000 price improvement—and this iconic Sarasota compound is now move-in ready for its next lucky owner! Step into a piece of history and imagination with The Boathouse & The Lighthouse, two whimsical, historic residences nestled in walkable Gillespie Park. Originally crafted in 1933 by master boatbuilder Oliver Blackburn, this property is a tribute to Sarasota’s coastal charm and creative spirit. The Boathouse – 2BR/2BA with sunlit living spaces, a sleek kitchen, and a spiral staircase to a private owner’s suite. The Lighthouse – 1BR/1BA vertical retreat with a panoramic observation room perfect for a studio, office, or creative escape. Just 4.2 miles to Lido Beach, and minutes from downtown’s arts, dining, and waterfront scene—this is more than a home, it’s a lifestyle. Whether you're: An investor seeking high-performing short-term rentals A visionary looking for a live/work haven A history lover drawn to Sarasota’s storied past This property offers unmatched character, flexibility, and legacy. Live in one, rent the other, or reimagine both. Now priced to move—don’t miss your chance to own a Sarasota landmark.
Features & Amenities
Interior
-
Total Bedrooms
3
-
Bathrooms
3
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Cooling YN
YES
-
Cooling
Central Air
-
Fireplace YN
NO
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Heating YN
YES
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Heating
Central, Electric
-
Pet friendly
Yes
Exterior
-
Garage
No
-
Construction Materials
Frame, Wood Siding
-
Pool
No
-
Waterfront YN
NO
Area & Lot
-
Lot Size(acres)
0.15
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Property Type
Residential
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Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Price
-
Sales Price
$675,000
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Tax Amount
4949.0
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Sq. Footage
1, 949
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Price/SqFt
$346
HOA
-
Association
NO
School District
-
Elementary School
Alta Vista Elementary
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Middle School
Booker Middle
-
High School
Booker High
Property Features
-
Stories
3
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Foundation Details
Slab
-
Ownership
Fee Simple
-
Senior Community YN
NO
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Sewer
Public Sewer
-
Tax Lot
9
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Water Source
Public
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Location
County
Sarasota
Elementary School
Alta Vista Elementary
Middle School
Booker Middle
High School
Booker High
Listing Courtesy of Christine del Monte , COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
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