3721 Flamingo Avenue Sarasota Florida | Home for Sale
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Sarasota, FL 34242
- 3Beds
- 3.00Total Baths
- 3 Full, 0 HalfBaths
- 2,628SqFt
- 1955Year Built
- 0.26Acres
- MLS# A4637567
- Residential
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Active
- Approx Time on Market5 months, 14 days
- Area34242 - Sarasota/crescent Beach/siesta Key
- CountySarasota
- Subdivision Bay Island
Overview
Highly Motivated Sellers! Bring All Offers to rebuild your dream home in the exclusive community of Bay Island nestled on the Barrier Island of Siesta Key! Remodel, Rebuild or bring a development opportunity to desirable north Siesta Key. Bay Island is a true gem - this highly sought-after community of single-family neighborhoods on Siesta Key, offers unparalleled privacy and luxury. Great Investment - Reap 7 day Rental income as a BNB! Bay Island is minutes to Siesta Key Beach, proclaimed the Number One Beach in all of Florida, year after year. Situationally, the home is also minutes to Siesta Village, which abounds with delightful shops, cafes, bars and sundries. (See Attachment) This quaint village also features convenient grocery shopping, beauty salons, pharmaceutical care, etc. See Trip Advisor link for Siesta Key Village attractions https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g34618-d1097541-Reviews-Siesta_Key_Village-Sarasota_Florida.htmlBay Island provides the most efficient access on or off the Key - less than a quarter mile to the North bridge, experience No Bumper to Bumper Traffic Snarls through the village and along the beaches. Quick access to the north bridge becomes your gateway to all of Sarasota, including Interstate 75. The home has great bones, with a solid concrete block construction that provides excellent structural integrity. Whether you envision a modern coastal retreat or a luxurious family estate, this is a rare chance to secure a piece of wonderment in one of Florida's most desirable communities.Additionally, 3721 Flamingo Avenue offers a once in a lifetime opportunity to Restore a One-of-A-Kind Ben Baldwin Mid-Century Modern home. Architect and Designer Ben Baldwin was recognized internationally as the leading force in the Modern Movement of American Design and Architecture. Over the years he collaborated with I.M. Pei designing among others, the New York studio of Adolph Gottlieb. 3721 Flamingo Ave was Mr. Baldwin's winter home. Mr. Baldwin sought to integrate form, scale, space and light into natural settings of tranquil gardens and waterways. The home has 14 (intact) glass sliders, each with views of bamboo, exotic palms, buttonwood and oak trees, as well as stunning and pristine waterfront views of the Lagoon. A symphony of light enhances the interiors of the home with spacious skylights. The existent garage was homeowner's professional photographer's DarkRoom. Since it has water, electric and ac, can easily be converted into a guest or mother-in-law suite, albeit tiny. The 11,458 sq. ft. corner lot offers enhanced privacy and is surrounded by lush tropical landscaping with serene and unparalleled views of the Lagoon/Canal which provides easy access to the Bay and the Intercostal waterways. The existing 3,321 sq. ft home was flooded and remediated after Hurricane Helene. It needs a restoration of the first floor interior. The second floor is firm. Roofs are firm with additional 5 to 15 years of coverage. The existent concrete block home is stable and unaffected awaiting an interior remodel. This Ben Baldwin home is being sold As-Is"". 3721 Flamingo Ave is the lowest priced home on water in Bay Island! This home was recently featured in Key Life Magazine https:/www.yourobserver.com/news/2024/feb/01/owners-siesta-home-preserve-modern-lineage/ Copy link and post onto internet to view; or see attachments
Agriculture / Farm
Association Fees / Info
Community Features: StreetLights, Sidewalks
Pets Allowed: Yes
Senior Community: No
Association: ,No,
Bathroom Info
Total Baths: 3.00
Fullbaths: 3
Building Info
Window Features: AluminumFrames, Skylights
Roof: Shingle
Building Area Source: PublicRecords
Buyer Compensation
Exterior Features
Style: MidCenturyModern, PatioHome
Patio: Covered, Deck, Patio, Balcony
Pool Private: No
Exterior Features: Balcony, Courtyard, Garden
Fees / Restrictions
Financial
Original Price: $2,300,000
Disclosures: FloodInsuranceRequired,FloodPlainDisclosure
Fencing: ChainLink, Fenced, Wood
Garage / Parking
Open Parking: No
Parking Features: Driveway, Guest, GarageFacesRear, OnStreet
Attached Garage: Yes
Garage: Yes
Carport: No
Green / Env Info
Interior Features
Fireplace Desc: LivingRoom, Masonry, WoodBurning
Fireplace: Yes
Floors: CeramicTile, EngineeredHardwood, Laminate, Terrazzo, Tile
Levels: Two
Spa: No
Laundry Features: CommonArea, WasherHookup, ElectricDryerHookup, Inside, LaundryCloset
Interior Features: CathedralCeilings, EatInKitchen, HighCeilings, LivingDiningRoom, MainLevelPrimary, OpenFloorplan, Skylights, VaultedCeilings, Attic, Loft
Lot Info
Direction Remarks: U.S. 41 to North Bridge of Siesta Key. Take first left onto Flamingo Ave. Proceed half a block on Flamingo. Turn left onto Freeling Dr . Home is on the corner of Flamingo and Freeling. Park in front of Garage. Go through Gates to front door. Be sure to proceed with caution as there may be fallen or loose nails due to remediation throughout the home. Advise your clients accordingly. Home is solid concrete construction which can be rebuilt to buyer's preferences. Deck at the back of home in front of canal destroyed by storms.There is also a dock that is no longer existent hence the ladder going down the seawall.
Number of Lots: 1
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.26
Lot Sqft: 11,458
Vegetation: Oak, PartiallyWooded
Lot Desc: CornerLot, CityLot, DeadEnd, FloodZone, Private, NearPublicTransit, Landscaped
Misc
Other
Other Structures: Sheds
Special Conditions: None
Security Features: SmokeDetectors, SecurityLights
Other Rooms Info
Property Info
Section: 36
Class Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Property Attached: No
New Construction: No
Construction Materials: Block, Concrete
Stories: 2
Total Stories: 2
Foundation: Block, Slab
Human Modified: Yes
Room Info
Total Rooms: 8
Sqft Info
Sqft: 2,628
Bulding Area Sqft: 3,021
Living Area Units: SquareFeet
Living Area Source: PublicRecords
Tax Info
Tax Year: 2,024
Tax Lot: 347
Tax Legal Description: BEG AT SW COR OF LOT 347 TH RUN N-11-18-40-W 150 FT WITH W LINES OF LOTS 347 346 & 345 TO AN IP TH RUN ON A CURVE TO RIGHT TO A C/M SAID CURVE HAVING A RADIUS OF 20 FT A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 113 DEG 20
Tax Annual Amount: 5697
Tax Book Number: 2-171
Unit Info
Utilities / Hvac
Heating: Central, ExhaustFan, Electric, HeatPump
Water Source: Public, SeeRemarks, Well
Sewer: PublicSewer
Cool System: CentralAir
Cooling: Yes
Heating: Yes
Utilities: CableAvailable, ElectricityAvailable, FiberOpticAvailable, NaturalGasAvailable, PhoneAvailable, SewerConnected, WaterConnected
Waterfront / Water
Waterfront: Yes
Waterfront Features: Bayou, CanalAccess, Lagoon
View: Yes
View: Bayou, Canal, Garden, Lagoon, TreesWoods, Water
Directions
U.S. 41 to North Bridge of Siesta Key. Take first left onto Flamingo Ave. Proceed half a block on Flamingo. Turn left onto Freeling Dr . Home is on the corner of Flamingo and Freeling. Park in front of Garage. Go through Gates to front door. Be sure to proceed with caution as there may be fallen or loose nails due to remediation throughout the home. Advise your clients accordingly. Home is solid concrete construction which can be rebuilt to buyer's preferences. Deck at the back of home in front of canal destroyed by storms.There is also a dock that is no longer existent hence the ladder going down the seawall.This listing courtesy of Fine Properties
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3721 Flamingo Avenue, Sarasota, Florida has 3 Beds, 3 Full Bath, and 0 Half Bath.
The MLS Number for 3721 Flamingo Avenue, Sarasota, Florida is A4637567.
The price for 3721 Flamingo Avenue, Sarasota, Florida is $1,998,000.
The status of 3721 Flamingo Avenue, Sarasota, Florida is Active.
The subdivision of 3721 Flamingo Avenue, Sarasota, Florida is Bay Island.
The home located at 3721 Flamingo Avenue, Sarasota, Florida was built in 2025.
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