Sarasota's Premier Homes

Florida, Mid-Century Modern

941 VIRGINIA DRIVE

SARASOTA , FL 34234

MLS#: A4684540

$1,500,000

Status: Active
Listing number: A4684540
Listing provided by: MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY
Listing agent phone: None
Last update: 4 hours ago
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Property

Beds

6

Full Baths

4

1/2 Baths

1

Year Built

1945

Sq.Footage

3,492

A Rare Piece of Sarasota History with current income of over 167,000 / yr. Four turn-key furnished residences. Three City Lots. One Extraordinary Piece of Sarasota History. Welcome to 941 Virginia Drive, a truly unique historic property originally built by John Ringling Jr., offering vintage Sarasota charm paired with modern flexibility and lucrative income. Set on three city lots, this 125-foot-long masonry residence creates an extraordinary private compound with four distinct living spaces. The main residence features two bedrooms, one and a half bathrooms, and an office or den, highlighted by timeless architectural details including stone porches, arched doorways, pecky cypress paneling, tall vaulted beamed ceilings and a wood-burning fireplace. Modern updates complement the historic character with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and updated fixtures. The property is designed for lifestyle, opportunity and flexibility for extended family, guests or continued successful short-term rental business. In addition to the main home, the estate includes three separate guest residences providing privacy and versatility. There are two in-law suites that feature full kitchens, a private pool, hot tub, outdoor shower, patio access and a private bathroom; one offers one bedroom and the other two bedrooms. There is an additional one-bedroom dwelling with a convenient kitchenette, private bathroom and laundry. Located just two miles north of downtown Sarasota, the property offers easy access to Lido Key, Longboat Key, St. Armands Circle, and the vibrant dining, arts, and cultural scene of downtown Sarasota. Whether you envision a private historic estate, a multi-generational compound or a unique established vacation rental business, this rare property offers exceptional character, privacy and opportunity in one of Sarasota’s most desirable locations. Don’t miss this opportunity to Own a Piece of Ringling History — A Private Sarasota Compound with Vintage Charm and Resort-Style Living.

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Other Interior Features

    Built-in Features, Coffered Ceiling(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s)

  • Total Bedrooms

    6

  • Bathrooms

    4

  • 1/2 Bathrooms

    1

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    Central Air

  • Fireplace YN

    YES

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Central, Electric

  • Pet friendly

    Yes

Exterior

  • Garage

    No

  • Construction Materials

    Block

  • Other Exterior Features

    Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Shower, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Storage

  • Parking

    Driveway

  • Patio and Porch Features

    Enclosed, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened, Side Porch

  • Pool

    Yes

  • Pool Features

    Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Salt Water, Screen Enclosure, Private

  • Waterfront YN

    NO

  • View

    Pool, Trees/Woods

Area & Lot

  • Lot Features

    Corner Lot, Landscaped, Paved

  • Lot Size(acres)

    0.37

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

  • Architectural Style

    Florida, Mid-Century Modern

Price

  • Sales Price

    $1,500,000

  • Tax Amount

    $9,216.86

  • Sq. Footage

    3, 492

  • Price/SqFt

    $429

HOA

  • Association

    No

School District

  • Elementary School

    Emma E. Booker Elementary

  • Middle School

    Booker Middle

  • High School

    Booker High

Property Features

  • Stories

    1

  • Foundation Details

    Slab

  • Ownership

    Fee Simple

  • Senior Community YN

    NO

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Tax Lot

    236

  • Water Source

    Public

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A Rare Piece of Sarasota History with current income of over 167,000 / yr. Four turn-key furnished residences. Three City Lots. One Extraordinary Piece of Sarasota History. Welcome to 941 Virginia Drive, a truly unique historic property originally built by John Ringling Jr., offering vintage Sarasota charm paired with modern flexibility and lucrative income. Set on three city lots, this 125-foot-long masonry residence creates an extraordinary private compound with four distinct living spaces. The main residence features two bedrooms, one and a half bathrooms, and an office or den, highlighted by timeless architectural details including stone porches, arched doorways, pecky cypress paneling, tall vaulted beamed ceilings and a wood-burning fireplace. Modern updates complement the historic character with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and updated fixtures. The property is designed for lifestyle, opportunity and flexibility for extended family, guests or continued successful short-term rental business. In addition to the main home, the estate includes three separate guest residences providing privacy and versatility. There are two in-law suites that feature full kitchens, a private pool, hot tub, outdoor shower, patio access and a private bathroom; one offers one bedroom and the other two bedrooms. There is an additional one-bedroom dwelling with a convenient kitchenette, private bathroom and laundry. Located just two miles north of downtown Sarasota, the property offers easy access to Lido Key, Longboat Key, St. Armands Circle, and the vibrant dining, arts, and cultural scene of downtown Sarasota. Whether you envision a private historic estate, a multi-generational compound or a unique established vacation rental business, this rare property offers exceptional character, privacy and opportunity in one of Sarasota’s most desirable locations. Don’t miss this opportunity to Own a Piece of Ringling History — A Private Sarasota Compound with Vintage Charm and Resort-Style Living.

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