Sarasota's Premier Homes

554 S POLK DRIVE

SARASOTA , FL 34236

MLS#: A4673267

$1,495,000

Status: Active
Listing number: A4673267
Listing provided by: FINE PROPERTIES
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Last update: a day ago
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LIDO BEACH DIV B RESUB - Residential

Property

Beds

3

Full Baths

2

1/2 Baths

None

Year Built

1950

Sq.Footage

1,422

LIDO BEACH – Rare Opportunity! Owned by the same family for 36 years, this property is located on one of the most coveted streets on Lido Key—South Polk Drive—surrounded by multi-million-dollar homes. Just one block to the pristine sands of Lido Beach and one block to the world-class shopping and dining of St. Armands Circle, the location is unmatched. Positioned across from the open bay and canal-front residences, this property offers incredible potential. With a one-week rental minimum, it’s an excellent investment opportunity. Plus, there are no HOA fees. Whether you choose to remodel or build the magnificent home of your dreams, the true value lies in the land. This is your chance to create your own piece of paradise on Lido Key.

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Other Interior Features

    Built-in Features

  • Total Bedrooms

    3

  • Bathrooms

    2

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    Central Air

  • Fireplace YN

    NO

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Central

  • Pet friendly

    N/A

Exterior

  • Garage

    No

  • Construction Materials

    Block

  • Other Exterior Features

    Awning(s), Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Storage

  • Pool

    Yes

  • Pool Features

    Gunite, In Ground, Salt Water, Tile, Private

  • Waterfront YN

    NO

  • View

    Pool

Area & Lot

  • Lot Size(acres)

    0.17

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

Price

  • Sales Price

    $1,495,000

  • Tax Amount

    17983.0

  • Sq. Footage

    1, 422

  • Price/SqFt

    $1,051

HOA

  • Association

    No

School District

  • Elementary School

    Southside Elementary

  • Middle School

    N/A

  • High School

    N/A

Property Features

  • Foundation Details

    Block

  • Ownership

    Fee Simple

  • Senior Community YN

    NO

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Tax Lot

    28

  • Water Source

    Public

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LIDO BEACH – Rare Opportunity! Owned by the same family for 36 years, this property is located on one of the most coveted streets on Lido Key—South Polk Drive—surrounded by multi-million-dollar homes. Just one block to the pristine sands of Lido Beach and one block to the world-class shopping and dining of St. Armands Circle, the location is unmatched. Positioned across from the open bay and canal-front residences, this property offers incredible potential. With a one-week rental minimum, it’s an excellent investment opportunity. Plus, there are no HOA fees. Whether you choose to remodel or build the magnificent home of your dreams, the true value lies in the land. This is your chance to create your own piece of paradise on Lido Key.

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