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139 S Washington Drive

SARASOTA, FL 34236
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Bed 5

Bed

Bath 7

Bath

SqFt7,817

Sqft

Acres0.69

Acre(Lot)

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Property Type : Residential

Price : $12,950,000

AD Id : 66434092

MLS Id : MFRA4661401

Beds : 5

Lot Size : 0.69 Acre

Living Area Size : 7,817

Year Built : 1936

Garage : 3

County : Sarasota

Subdivision: Saint Armands Div John Ringling Estates

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total Bedroom: 5

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 7 Full Baths: 6 Half Baths: 1

    Interior Features

    Elevator, High Ceilings, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Solid Wood Cabinets, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments Roof: Tile Appliances: Built-In Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Filtration System, Water Softener Laundry Features: Laundry Room

    Roofing Information

    Tile
  • Flooring Information

    Flooring: Tile, Reclaimed Wood, Travertine, Wood Construction Materials: Block
  • Heating & Cooling

    Heating: Central, Zoned Cooling: Central Air, Zoned Water front: 1 WaterSource: Public

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1936
  • Exterior Features

    Awning(s), Balcony, Hurricane Shutters, Lighting, Outdoor Shower Construction Materials: Block Foundation Details: Stem Wall Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Pool Features

    Private Pool: 1 Chlorine Free, Heated, In Ground, Lap, Lighting, Outside Bath Access, Salt Water

  • Lot Information

    Lot Description: FloodZone, City Limits, Landscaped, Near Marina, Oversized Lot, Sidewalk Lot Square Feet: 30114 Lot Acres: 0.69 Lot Size (SqMt): 2798

    Property Information

    Property Type: Residential Sub Type: Single Family Residence Style: Custom, Florida, Historic, Mediterranean

  • Listing Price Information

    Original List Price:$17500000

  • Tax Information

    Tax Block: 16 Tax Book Number: 2-30 Tax Lot: 4 Tax Legal Description: LOTS 4 5 & 6 BLK 16 ST ARMANDS DIV Annual Tax: $158866 Tax Year: 2025 Parcel Number: 2014140049

  • Parking Information

    Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Oversized

    Garage Information

    Has Garage: Yes Garage Space: 3 Garage Dimensions: 34x22

  • School Information

    Elementary School: Southside Elementary Junior High School: Brookside Middle Senior High School: Sarasota High
  • Utility Information

    Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Meter, Water Connected Sewer: Public Sewer Water Source: Public
  • Location Information

    Subdivision: SAINT ARMANDS DIV JOHN RINGLING ESTATES City: SARASOTA Direction: From downtown Sarasota, head west on John Ringling Blvd. Turn Left onto S. Washington Drive. Home is on the left.
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MLS: MFRMLS #A4661401 LISTED BY: Judy Kepecz-Hays, COLDWELL BANKER REALTY 941-366-8070 SOURCE: MFRMLS (My Florida Regional MLS DBA Stellar MLS) (Listings courtesy of MFRMLS (My Florida Regional MLS DBA Stellar MLS) as distributed by MLS GRID)

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