1706 SANDALWOOD DRIVE
Sarasota, FL 34231
$2,995,000
Set your sights on the Sarasota waterfront and imagine what could rise on this exceptional Little Sarasota Bay homesite. Located in the coveted Southpointe Shores community, this approximately 0.36-acre property offers an impressive 165 feet of bay frontage, expansive western views, and a front-row seat to unforgettable sunsets over the water. For investors, builders, or buyers ready to create a custom coastal retreat, the scale and setting present a rare opportunity to reimagine the existing property or pursue a striking new bayfront residence, subject to buyer due diligence and required approvals.
The appeal extends well beyond the homesite. Southpointe Shores is a waterfront neighborhood west of the Trail, with a community boat ramp and convenient access to the Intracoastal Waterway. Little Sarasota Bay connects to the Gulf through Midnight Pass, offering a compelling boating lifestyle subject to current inlet conditions and vessel draft. Siesta Key’s celebrated beaches, Turtle Beach, Siesta Key Village, Sarasota dining, shopping, and cultural attractions are all within easy reach. Bring your vision to one of Sarasota’s most captivating waterfront settings and unlock the potential of this remarkable bayfront property.
Listing Courtesy of: COMPASS FLORIDA LLC
941-279-3630
| Listing Id: | A4712676 |
|---|---|
| List Price: | $2,995,000 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Property Sub Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Status: | Active |
| Bedrooms Total: | 2 |
| Bathrooms Full: | 2 |
| Living Area: | 2,385 |
| Tax Annual Amount: | $7,802 |
| Lot Size Square Feet: | 15,528 |
| Lot Size Acres: | 0.36 |
| Architectural Style: | Ranch |
| Waterfront?: | Yes |
| City: | Sarasota |
| County Or Parish: | Sarasota |
| Subdivision Name: | Southpointe Shores |
| Postal Code: | 34231 |
| Year Built: | 1971 |
| Additional Parcels?: | No |
| Appliances: | Other |
| Association Fee Frequency: | Annually |
| Association Fee Includes: | Common Area Taxes |
| Attached Garage?: | Yes |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 2 |
| Building Area Source: | Public Records |
| Building Area Total: | 3571 |
| Building Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Carport?: | No |
| Direction Faces: | Northeast |
| Foundation Details: | Block |
| Construction Materials: | Stucco |
| Cooling: | Central Air |
| Directions: | From South Tamiami Trail (US 41), travel south past Stickney Point Road. Turn right at the Southpointe Shores entrance onto Sandalwood Drive. Continue along Sandalwood Drive to 1706, near the bayfront at the end of the street. |
| Exterior Features: | Private Mailbox, Private Yard |
| Flooring: | Other |
| Furnished: | Unfurnished |
| Garage Spaces: | 2 |
| Garage?: | Yes |
| Heating: | Central |
| Interior Features: | Other |
| Laundry Features: | Other |
| Levels: | One |
| Ownership: | Fee Simple |
| Living Area Source: | Public Records |
| Living Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Lot Features: | Cul-De-Sac |
| Lot Size Acres: | 0.36 |
| Postal Code Plus4: | 5328 |
| MLS Area Major: | 34231 - Sarasota/Gulf Gate Branch |
| MLS Area Major: | 34231 - Sarasota/Gulf Gate Branch |
| Original List Price: | $2,995,000 |
| Other Equipment: | Private Yard |
| Parcel Number: | 0110090005 |
| Parking Features: | Driveway |
| Patio And Porch Features: | Screened |
| Pets Allowed: | Cats OK, Dogs OK, Yes |
| Stories Total: | 1 |
| Township: | 37 |
| Road Surface Type: | Paved |
| Roof: | Tile |
| Listing Terms: | Cash, Conventional |
| Tax Year: | 2025 |
| Senior Community?: | No |
| Sewer: | Septic Tank |
| Special Listing Conditions: | None |
| State Or Province: | FL |
| Association?: | Yes |
| Utilities: | Cable Available, Electricity Available, Other, Public, Sewer Available, Water Available |
| View: | Water |
| Water Source: | Public |
| Property Condition: | Fixer |
| Public Survey Range: | 18 |
| Public Survey Section: | 20 |
| Zoning: | RSF1 |
| Possession: | Close Of Escrow |
| Spa?: | No |
| Vegetation: | Trees/Landscaped |
| Waterfront Features: | Bay/Harbor, Intracoastal Waterway |
| Home Warranty?: | No |
| Additional Lease Restrictions: | Verify County Ordinances |
| Alternate Key Folio Num: | 0110090005 |
| Approval Process: | Verify County Ordinances |
| Association Approval Required Yn: | No |
| Association Fee Requirement: | Optional |
| Available For Lease Yn: | Yes |
| Building Area Total Srch Sq M: | 331.76 |
| Calculated List Price By Calcula: | 1255.77 |
| Cddyn: | No |
| Exist Lse Tenant Yn: | No |
| Flood Zone Code: | AE |
| Flood Zone Date: | 2024-03-27 |
| Flood Zone Panel: | 12115C0207G |
| Green Verification Count: | 0 |
| Homestead Yn: | Yes |
| Lease Restrictions Yn: | No |
| Listing Exclusion Yn: | No |
| Living Area Meters: | 221.57 |
| Lot Size Square Meters: | 1443 |
| Minimum Lease: | 1 Month |
| Monthly Hoa Amount: | $25 |
| Realtor Info: | Other |
| Room Count: | 3 |
| Sdeo yn: | No |
| Sw Subdiv Community Name: | Southpointe Shores |
| Total Acreage: | 1/4 to less than 1/2 |
| Total Annual Fees: | $295 |
| Total Monthly Fees: | $25 |
| Unit Number Yn: | No |
| Water Access: | Bay/Harbor, Gulf/Ocean, Intracoastal Waterway |
| Water Access Yn: | Yes |
| Water Extras: | Seawall - Concrete |
| Water Extras Yn: | Yes |
| Water Frontage Feet Bay Harbor: | 165 |
| Water Frontage Feet Icw: | 165 |
| Waterfront Feet Total: | 330 |
| Water View: | Yes |
| Yrs Of Owner Prior To Leasing Re: | 0 |
| Association 2 Yn: | 0 |
| Attribution Contact: | 941-279-3630 |
| Originating System Name : | Stellar MLS |
| Association Fee: | $295 |
| Dock Yn: | No |
| In Law Suite Yn: | No |
| Green Energy Generation Yn: | No |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2026-11-11 |
| Fireplace?: | No |
| Pool Private?: | No |
| New Construction?: | No |
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