487 MEADOW LARK DR

Property Details

Description

Located on Bird Key, a gated community, one of the most sought-after island addresses in Sarasota, this exceptional custom-built French Country Style waterfront estate, built in 2021, offers the ultimate in luxury coastal living. The location is perfect, between Downtown Sarasota, St. Armands Circle, and Lido Key Beach, this amazing residence sits on 135 feet of premier Sarasota Bay frontage with breathtaking wide-open water views and stunning city skyline vistas. This home features an abundance of natural light in every room. Designed for both elegance and functionality, this home offers 5 spacious en-suite bedrooms, including a luxurious first-floor primary suite with a spa-inspired bath. Deep boating waters with no bridges to the Gulf make this property a dream for boating enthusiasts, complete with a private dock and a 24,000-pound boat lift. Outdoor living is elevated with a large, heated saltwater pool featuring a tanning deck, umbrella holder, spa, and expansive entertaining areas. Multiple oversized patios on each floor, a rooftop deck/crow’s nest, and a fully equipped outdoor kitchen with a poolside half bath accessible from both inside and outside create the ideal setting for entertaining and enjoying spectacular sunsets over Sarasota Bay. Inside, sophistication continues with a formal dining room, private office, expansive game / entertainment room with guest bath, and a beautifully finished elevator with rich wood paneling and tile flooring and a kitchen that is every chef’s dream, Wolf appliances, Subzero fridge, 2 dishwashers, granite countertops and breakfast nook. Additional luxury features include hurricane-rated 8 foot windows and doors, generator, 3-car garage with Tesla EV charging station, and high-end finishes throughout. Residents of Bird Key enjoy an exclusive private island lifestyle with deep-water canals, bayfront estates, the renowned Bird Key Yacht Club, and quick access to world-class dining, shopping, arts, golf, tennis, and the renowned The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, and award winning white sandy beaches. Bird Key and Sarasota have long attracted high-profile residents including Brian Johnson, Jerry Springer, Martina Navratilova, Lucille Ball, Stephen King, Joe Perry, Dick Vitale Bird Key is more than an address—it is a statement of prestige, privacy, and paradise. Call today for your private showing.

Facts & Costs

Property type

Single Family Residence

Year built

2021

Lot size

0.37 acres

Garage

3 spaces

Half baths

3

Price per sq ft

$1,747

Days on market

155

Private pool

Yes

Waterfront

Yes

Community

Bird Key Sub

Subdivision

BIRD KEY SUB

County

Sarasota

Flood zone

X and AE7

Monthly & yearly costs

HOA fee

$1,200 / annually

Property taxes

$98,844 / year (2025)

As reported by the listing agent. Verify with the HOA and county.

Construction & systems

Heating

Central

Cooling

Central Air

Flooring

Brick, Ceramic Tile

Roof

Concrete, Tile

Construction

Block, Brick, Stone, Stucco

Parking

Driveway, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Off Street, Oversized

View

Water, Gulf/Ocean to Bay

Payment Estimate

$65,982 / month

Principal & interest

$57,645

Property taxes

$8,237

HOA

$100

Home insurance

enter below

Estimate only, not a loan offer. Rate is a starting value; taxes and HOA are as reported by the listing agent. Florida insurance (including flood) varies widely. Ask George for a lender referral.

Location

Features & Amenities

• Bar Fridge
• Built-In Oven
• Dishwasher
• Disposal
• Dryer
• Exhaust Fan
• Freezer
• Gas Water Heater
• Ice Maker
• Microwave
• Other
• Range
• Range Hood
• Refrigerator
• Washer
• Accessibility Features
• Built-in Features
• Ceiling Fans(s)
• Central Vaccum
• Chair Rail
• Coffered Ceiling(s)
• Crown Molding
• Dry Bar
• Dumbwaiter
• Eat-in Kitchen
• Elevator
• High Ceilings
• Living Room/Dining Room Combo
• Open Floorplan
• Primary Bedroom Main Floor
• Solid Wood Cabinets
• Split Bedroom
• Stone Counters
• Tray Ceiling(s)
• Vaulted Ceiling(s)
• Walk-In Closet(s)
• Wet Bar
• Window Treatments
• Balcony
• French Doors
• Outdoor Grill
• Outdoor Kitchen
• Private Entrance
• Private Yard
• Rain Gutters
• Shade Shutter(s)
• Sliding Doors
• Gunite
• Heated
• In Ground
• Outside Bath Access
• Gulf/Ocean to Bay