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1224 Port Lane

SARASOTA, FL 34242

3 beds
2 baths
1,656 sqft
14,786 sqft lot
$1,298 per sqft
1960 build
– on site

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Located on a quiet lane on Siesta Key, this beautiful waterfront home is a RARE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A SARASOTA SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE LEGACY! Designed by the Father of Sarasota School of Architecture, Ralph Twitchell, in 1960 when he had perfected his homes for Florida living. Like many homes of the era, this residence lives much larger than its square footage would imply, as there are many screened areas, breezeways, and covered spaces. Entering the home through ornamental red gates, you are in a covered foyer breezeway with a flowing koi pond beside your feet. Instantly your senses become calm as your view moves through to palm trees and sailboat water. With two distinctly different home structures (the guest area and main living area), the guest structure has 2 bedrooms and a bathroom that open to the back lanai, hot tub, second koi pond and to water views beyond. The main living area has expansive sliding glass doors and clerestory windows, exposed beams and continuous pecky cypress wood ceilings that extend outside to the beautiful pool oasis and sailboat water with views leading out to Sarasota bay. The integrity of the MID-CENTURY-MODERN aesthetics immerse you in the space with its Ocala block walls, terrazzo floors, cypress walls and inviting wood burning fireplace. The kitchen has been tastefully updated with birch cabinetry & granite counters that open to the living space with a large open bar top. There is a quaint outside screened dining patio between the kitchen and garage that opens up to views of the sky. The primary suite has maintained the mid-century modern look with many built-in closets and dressers, as well as a floating birch counter in the bathroom. There is an accessory building on the property that features a spa-like atmosphere with cork flooring and a full size cedar sauna enclosed within the space. The southern facing pool area has an extended roof line providing sunshade, and a constant light show where sunlight reflects and dances tranquilly from the canal and pool. The shelled yard leads you to many outdoor spaces under shaded palm trees, 131’ of new seawall, a dock and boat lift. Close to Siesta Key beach accesses, and many restaurant choices just down the road, this home is a one-of-a-kind opportunity. Perfect for those who love nature, love Siesta Key, love architecture, and want to buy a piece of history!

Listing courtesy of STELLAR_MLS / MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Oct 21, 2024 •

MLS# A4608447 —

The Building

Year Built:

1960
New Construction:

false
Builder Name:

Schierloh Builders - Ralph Twitchell Architect
Architectural Style:

Mid-Century Modern
Construction Materials:

Block
Levels:

One
Stories Total:

1
Roof:

Membrane
Foundation Details:

Slab
Patio And Porch Features:

Covered
Building Area Total:

2786
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Public Records

Interior

Interior Features:

Ceiling Fan(s)
Furnished:

Unfurnished
Flooring:

Terrazzo
Fireplace:

true
Fireplace Features:

Living Room

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

1656
Living Area Units:

Square Feet
Living Area Source:

Appraiser

Location

Directions:

Midnight Pass Rd, South of Stickney Point Bridge, Turn left on Port Lane (which is directly across from Sanderling Club entrance) 3rd house on right.
Latitude:

27.243213
Longitude:

-82.527383
Coordinates:

-82.527383, 27.243213

The Property

Parcel Number:

0110120006
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Condition:

Completed
Lot Features:

In County
Lot Size Acres:

0.34
Lot Size Area:

14786
Lot Size SqFt:

14786
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Total Acres:

1/4 to less than 1/2
Zoning:

RSF1
Direction Faces:

North
View:

Water
View:

true
Exterior Features:

Dog Run
Frontage Length:

Canal: 131
Vegetation:

Mature Landscaping
Water Source:

Public
Road Responsibility:

Private Maintained Road
Road Surface Type:

Unimproved
Road Frontage Type:

Private Road
Flood Zone Code:

AE
Additional Parcels:

false
Homestead:

false
Lease Restrictions:

true
Land Lease:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2023
Tax Lot:

3
Tax Legal Description:

LOT 3 & PRIVATE RD ADJ THERETO IN OR 933/176 MIDNIGHT HARBOR
Tax Book Number:

11-1
Tax Annual Amount:

14997.2

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3

Baths

Total Baths:

2
Total Baths:

2
Full Baths:

2

The Listing

Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Central
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Central Air
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Utilities:

BB/HS Internet Available
Sewer:

PEP-Holding Tank

Appliances

Appliances:

Built-In Oven
Laundry Features:

In Garage

Schools

Elementary School:

Phillippi Shores Elementary
Middle Or Junior School:

Brookside Middle
High School:

Sarasota High

The Community

Subdivision Name:

MIDNIGHT HARBOR SUB
Senior Community:

false
Water View:

Bay/Harbor - Partial
Water View:

true
Water Access:

Bay/Harbor
Water Access:

true
Water Extras:

Bridges - No Fixed Bridges
Water Body Name:

Little Sarasota Bay
Waterfront:

true
Waterfront Features:

Canal - Saltwater
Spa:

true
Spa Features:

Above Ground
Pool Private:

true
Pool Dimensions:

19.5x28
Pool Features:

Heated
Pets Allowed:

Yes
Association:

false
Ownership:

Fee Simple
Waterfront Feet Total:

131

Parking

Garage:

true
Attached Garage:

true
Garage Spaces:

2
Carport:

false
Covered Spaces:

2
Parking Features:

Garage Door Opener

Extra Units

Other Structures:

Cabana

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Utility Costs

$151/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
8/16/24 Aug 16, 2024	Sold	STELLAR_MLS	$2,150,000	-20.2%
7/17/24 Jul 17, 2024	Pending	STELLAR_MLS	$2,695,000
6/6/24 Jun 6, 2024	Price Changed	STELLAR_MLS	$2,695,000	-5.4%

House Sold on 8/16/2024

$2,150,000

Listing provided by broker:

Michael James

MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY

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Listing Courtesy of: STELLAR_MLS and MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY.

Based on information from the My Florida Regional MLS DBA Stellar MLS 2024.

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1224 Port Lane

SARASOTA, FL 34242