Last Sold Price
2 beds1,128 sqft$1,418/sqft
8445 Sanderling Rd, Sarasota, FL 34242

Description

Gulf front treasure! Nestled among mangroves and trees, with its own private beach, and perched over Heron Lagoon is a precious remnant of the Sarasota School of Architecture movement. Post and beam construction with interiors of walnut, ash and heart ofpine, the house has the sleek lines and ingenious efficiency of a yacht. The galley style kitchen has been updated for today with stainless appliances and verde granite counters. Hand crafted copper fixtures and ships lanterns provide lighting throughout....Gulf front treasure! Nestled among mangroves and trees, with its own private beach, and perched over Heron Lagoon is a precious remnant of the Sarasota School of Architecture movement. Post and beam construction with interiors of walnut, ash and heart ofpine, the house has the sleek lines and ingenious efficiency of a yacht. The galley style kitchen has been updated for today with stainless appliances and verde granite counters. Hand crafted copper fixtures and ships lanterns provide lighting throughout. A stacked stone wood burning fireplace separates the great room from dining. Bound on the east by long views of Heron Lagoon and the west by 125 feet of beach frontage, this property has never before been offered for sale. On one of the most private ofall Gulf front lots within Sanderling, the owners enjoy the amenities of the Members-only Club which include Paul Rudolph-designed cabanas and beach house, tennis courts, a marina, playground and 24 hour security. Preliminary site plan available shows a buildable footprint of 5,200 SF on the Gulfside (county and state variances are needed).
LISTING CLOSED: 08/01/2013 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by ELLEN WELLS • Brokerage DRE #226676 • MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY
    P: (941) 544-4849 ellenjwells@comcast.net

Property Details for 8445 Sanderling Road

Status
MLS #
A3973507
Days on Market
163
Taxes
$18,826 / year
HOA Fees
$3,200 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1955
Lot Size
0.63 AC / 27,289 SF
Architectural Style
Custom, Florida
Subdivision Name
SANDERLING CLUB, SIESTA PROPERTIES INC UNIT 1
Township
37
Carport Spaces
2
View
Water
Waterfront
Yes
Water View
Gulf/Ocean - Full, Lagoon
Furnished
Unfurnished

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$390,000

Avg days on market

38

Sale-to-list ratio

97.8%

Sarasota, FL

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1

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Bedrooms
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Bathrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Bedrooms
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Bathrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Square Feet
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Acres
$435,000 | 2224 Eugene Street, Sarasota, FL 34231
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Square Feet
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Square Feet
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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a front view of a house with garden
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Sold 02/23/26

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Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY, ELLEN WELLS

Sold By MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY, ELLEN WELLS

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Building Information for 8445 Sanderling Road

Stories-Year Built1955Building Size-Lot Size0.63 AC / 27,289 SF

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$9,968 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$8,133

Property Taxes

$1,569

HOA Dues

$267

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Property Information for 8445 Sanderling Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 1224.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Boat Slip, Dock, Marina, Water Access, Association Recreation - Owned, Deed Restrictions, Gated, Playground, Tennis Court(s), Waterfront Complex
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Directions: From Stickney Point go south on Midnight Pass Road to right into Sanderling Club
  • Elementary School: Phillippi Shores Elementary
  • Middle Or Junior School: Brookside Middle
  • High School: Sarasota High
  • Millage Rate: 13.40%
  • Mls Major Change Type: Sold
  • Major Change Type: Closed
  • Listing Service: Full Service
  • Road Frontage Type: Street Dead-End, Private Road
  • Subdivision Num: 0826
  • SW Subdiv Community Name: Sanderling Club
  • Street Number: 8445
  • Street Name: SANDERLING
  • Street Suffix: ROAD
  • State: FL
  • City: SARASOTA
Parking
  • Carport: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Guest
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Includes: Escrow Reserves Fund, Fidelity Bond, Insurance, Manager, Private Road, Recreational Facilities, Security
  • Association Fee Requirement: Required
  • Association: Yes
  • CDD: No
  • Tax Book Number: 0004/0070
  • Tax Legal Description: S 125 FT OF N 150 FT OF LOT 3 SEC F & THAT PART OF LOT 17 BLK G LYING ADJACENT THERETO SUBJECT TO RD EASEMENT BLK F SIESTA PROPERTIES UNIT 1 DOC 88
  • Tax Year: 2012
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Lot Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Future Land Use: 0100
  • Lot Features: CoastalConstruction Control Line, FloodZone, In County, Level, Near Public Transit, Oversized Lot, Special Taxing District, Street Dead-End
  • Parcel Number: 0128100002
  • Total Acreage: 1/2 to less than 1
  • Water Access: Beach, Gulf/Ocean, Lagoon, Marina
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Body Name: GULF OF MEXICO
  • Water Extras: No
  • Zoning: RE2
  • Zoning Compatible: Yes
  • Living Area: 1128
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built Numeric: 1955
  • Association Amenities: Gated, Maintenance, Optional Additional Fees, Playground, Security, Tennis Court(s)
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Homestead: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Public Survey Range: 18
  • Public Survey Section: 29
  • Dock Description: Dock - Slip 1st Come
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Siding, Wood Frame
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Lighting, Sliding Doors, Storage
  • Foundation Details: Stilt/On Piling
  • Other Structures: Storage
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch, Screened
  • Pool Private: No
  • Pool: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Tile
  • Security Features: Gated Community, Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Vegetation: Mature Landscaping, Oak Trees, Trees/Landscaped
  • Waterfront Features: Beach, Gulf/Ocean, Lagoon
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 143
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Additional Rooms: Great Room, Inside Utility
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Microwave Hood, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Skylight(s), Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Count: 7.0
  • Water View: Yes
  • Window Features: Blinds, Window Treatments
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Rental
Rental Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Property History for 8445 Sanderling Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 1, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #364779824

$1,600,000
Aug 1, 2013

Sold

MFRMLS #A3973507

$1,600,000
Jun 13, 2013

Withdrawn

MFRMLS #A3978405

$1,850,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/01/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #364779824

$1,600,000
08/01/2013

Sold

MFRMLS #A3973507

$1,600,000
06/13/2013

Withdrawn

MFRMLS #A3978405

$1,850,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 8445 Sanderling Road

Taxable ValueLand$2,201,800Additions$36,700Total$2,238,500
Tax Record2025$25,693 ($2,141 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,128 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,128 SqFtStories1Lot Size25,638 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1955Year Renovated1990ZoningRE2; SKODCountySARASOTAAPN0128-10-0002Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 8445 Sanderling Road

This home is within Sarasota.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Phillippi Shores Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Brookside Middle School
Public6 to 8

Sarasota High School
Public9 to 12

Imagine School At Palmer Ranch
CharterPK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 8445 Sanderling Road, Sarasota, FL 34242
$1,600,000
2
1,128
27,289
$4,750,000
46,933
3
3
2,735
20,601
$2,000,000
3
4,554
43,124
3
3
1,929
35,570
$1,600,000
3
2,702
45,273

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Listing Courtesy of MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY, ELLEN WELLS

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