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139 S Washington Drive, Sarasota, FL 34236

$12,950,000
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BEDS5 BATHS6 full 1 partial SQUARE FEET7,817 MLS#A4661401
STATUSPending PROPERTY TYPEResidential - Single Family SUBDIVISIONSAINT ARMANDS DIV JOHN RINGLING ESTATES

Property Description

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139 S Washington Drive | MLS# A4661401

This single family home located at 139 S Washington Drive, Sarasota, FL 34236 is currently listed for sale with an asking price of $12,950,000. This property was built in 1936 and has 5 bedrooms and 6 full and 1 partial baths with 7817 sq. ft. S Washington Drive is located in the SAINT ARMANDS DIV JOHN RINGLING ESTATES subdivision. Search SAINT ARMANDS DIV JOHN RINGLING ESTATES real estate on www.soldwithstacey.net today.

Property Features

Property Type: Residential - Single Family
Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
Fenced: Yes
Garage: 3 car attached
Heating: Central, Zoned
Home Style: Custom, Florida, Historic, Mediterranean
Lot Size: 0.69 Acres
Roof Type: Tile
Stories: 2.0
Taxes: $158,866
Year Built: 1936

Amenities

Elevator
High Ceilings
Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Solid Wood Cabinets
Stone Counters
Thermostat
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Walk-In Closet(s)
Window Treatments
Awning(s)
Balcony
Hurricane Shutters
Lighting
Outdoor Shower

Feature Descriptions

Additional Rooms: Bonus Room, Den/Library/Office, Family Room, Formal Dining Room Separate, Formal Living Room Separate, Great Room
Appliances: Built-In Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Filtration System, Water Softener
Body of Water: SARASOTA BAY
Community Features: Sidewalks
Days on Site: 446
Directions: From downtown Sarasota, head west on John Ringling Blvd. Turn Left onto S. Washington Drive. Home is on the left.
Exterior: Block
Fencing: Fenced
Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning
Fireplace Y/N: Yes
Flood Zone Code: AE
Flooring: Tile, Reclaimed Wood, Travertine, Wood
Foundation: Stem Wall
Frontage Bay Harbor: 171
Garage Dimensions: 34x22
Home Warranty Y/N: No
Listing Terms: Cash
Lot: FloodZone, City Limits, Landscaped, Near Marina, Oversized Lot, Sidewalk
Lot Dimensions: 0.69
Other Equipment: Irrigation Equipment
Ownership: Fee Simple
Parking: Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Oversized
Parking Notes: Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Over
Patio/Porch: Covered, Patio, Porch
Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
Pool: Chlorine Free, Heated, In Ground, Lap, Lighting, Outside Bath Access, Salt Water
Property Attached Y/N: No
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Security: Security Gate, Security Lights, Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
Sewer: Public Sewer
Showing Instructions: See Remarks, ShowingTime
Spa: Heated, In Ground
Special Sale Provisions: None
Special View Info: Water
Swimming Pool: Yes
Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Meter, Water Connected
Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Mature Landscaping, Trees/Landscaped
Water: Public
Water Access: Bay/Harbor, Beach, Gulf/Ocean
Water Access Y/N: Yes
Waterfront Features: Bay/Harbor, Bridges - No Fixed Bridges, Lift, Sailboat Water, Seawall - Concrete
Water View: Bay/Harbor - Full
Zoning: RSF1

Room Sizes

Primary Bedroom: 23x14
Primary Bathroom: 12x12
Office: 13x15
Game Room: 22x13
Bedroom 2: 13x15
Bedroom 3: 13x11
Bedroom 4: 13x11
Bedroom 5: 13x11
Kitchen: 16x21
Living Room: 24x14

Local Schools

High School: Sarasota High
Middle School: Brookside Middle
Elementary School: Southside Elementary

Listed By / Shown By

Listed By

Agency Name: COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Agency Contact: 941-366-8070

Shown By

Agent Name: Stacey Olive
Agent Phone: Cell: (440) 371-9126
Agency Title: Key Realty

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$ 89,454.54 per month $72,438.62 Principal & Interest $13,238.83 Property Tax $3,777.08 Homeowner's Insurance

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