541 S WASHINGTON DRIVE, Sarasota, FL, 34236 | $4,299,900

There are homes that feel renovated and there are homes that feel resolved.
Set along the quiet, tree lined stretch of South Washington Drive, this home carries the rare ease of a property that was thoughtfully reimagined and then simply lived in. Renovated approximately ten years ago, the work was executed to standards and sensibilities that remain entirely current today from construction methods to material choices to the way the home opens to light, water, and daily life. Nothing feels dated. Nothing feels forced. It feels quite simple and right.
While extensively renovated, the home presents today with the clarity and restraint of new construction.
The architecture is clean and intentional, allowing spaces to flow naturally from indoors to out. Wide folding doors dissolve the rear of the home, opening living areas to the pool and waterfront setting beyond, where mornings begin quietly and evenings settle in with peace and beauty. Upstairs, the perspective shifts offering elevated views across the surrounding neighborhood and toward the breathtaking skyline, with a rooftop deck that becomes a natural place to watch the light change at the end of the day.
Throughout the home, systems and finishes were selected not only for style, but for longevity and performance. The result is a home that looks as though it could have been completed yesterday, yet has already proven itself through time, weather, and use.
Outdoors, the property invites a slower rhythm: an easy transition from the primary suite to the pool, a private outdoor shower, and direct access to the water for boating, paddle or kayak, small moments that become daily rituals. This is a home that does not announce itself, but rewards those who understand it.
Located just steps to St. Armands Circle, the home is quietly connected to one of Sarasota’s most enduring coastal destinations known for its walkable charm, thoughtful boutiques, and some of the area’s most established restaurants. Lido Beach, the Ritz-Carlton Beach Club, St. Regis, and Longboat Key Club are all close at hand, while downtown Sarasota remains an easy drive away when the evening calls for it.
541 South Washington Drive is not about renovation or reinvention.
It is about arriving at something already complete.

Features

  • Rooms: 13
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Baths: 4 full / 1 half
  • Laundry: Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Garage: 2-car Driveway, Off Street
  • Heating: Zoned
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Approx Sq. Feet: 3,395
  • Acreage: 0.28
  • Est. Taxes: $48,030
  • Lot Desc: Private
  • View: Water
  • Elem. School: Southside Elementary
  • Middle School: Booker Middle
  • High School: Booker High
  • Pool: Heated, In Ground, Salt Water
  • Appliances: Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dryer, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Filtration System, Wine Refrigerator
  • MLS#: A4681916
  • Days on Market: 13 days
  • Website: https://www.raveis.com
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541 S WASHINGTON DRIVE, Sarasota, FL, 34236

$4,299,900

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Melissa Cohn

RVP, Mortgage Banker

William Raveis Mortgage, LLC

Phone: 917.838.7300

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NMLS Mortgage Loan Originator ID 16953

5/6 (30 Yr)
Adjustable Rate Jumbo*
30 Year
Fixed-Rate Jumbo
15 Year
Fixed-Rate Jumbo
Loan Amount $3,439,920 $3,439,920 $3,439,920
Term 360 months 360 months 180 months
Initial Interest Rate** 5.750% 6.125% 6.000%
Interest Rate based on Index + Margin 8.125%
Annual Percentage Rate 6.263% 6.259% 6.203%
Monthly Tax Payment $4,003 $4,003 $4,003
H/O Insurance Payment $125 $125 $125
Initial Principal & Interest Pmt $20,074 $20,901 $29,028
Total Monthly Payment $24,201 $25,028 $33,155

* The Initial Interest Rate and Initial Principal & Interest Payment are fixed for the first and adjust every six months thereafter for the remainder of the loan term. The Interest Rate and annual percentage rate may increase after consummation. The Index for this product is the SOFR. The margin for this adjustable rate mortgage may vary with your unique credit history, and terms of your loan.

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