Property
ActiveResidential
1/60
$11,900,000

487 MEADOW LARK DR

Sarasota, FL 34236
5
Beds
8
Baths
6,527
SqFt
0.37
Acres
STELLAR
#TB8501123
Updated: Jun 17, 2026, 12:38pm

Property Description

Located on Bird Key, a gated community, one of the most sought-after island addresses in Sarasota, this exceptional custom-built French Country Style waterfront estate, built in 2021, offers the ultimate in luxury coastal living.
The location is perfect, between Downtown Sarasota, St. Armands Circle, and Lido Key Beach, this amazing residence sits on 135 feet of premier Sarasota Bay frontage with breathtaking wide-open water views and stunning city skyline vistas. This home features an abundance of natural light in every room.
Designed for both elegance and functionality, this home offers 5 spacious en-suite bedrooms, including a luxurious first-floor primary suite with a spa-inspired bath.
Deep boating waters with no bridges to the Gulf make this property a dream for boating enthusiasts, complete with a private dock and a 24,000-pound boat lift. Outdoor living is elevated with a large, heated saltwater pool featuring a tanning deck, umbrella holder, spa, and expansive entertaining areas.
Multiple oversized patios on each floor, a rooftop deck/crow’s nest, and a fully equipped outdoor kitchen with a poolside half bath accessible from both inside and outside create the ideal setting for entertaining and enjoying spectacular sunsets over Sarasota Bay.
Inside, sophistication continues with a formal dining room, private office, expansive game / entertainment room with guest bath, and a beautifully finished elevator with rich wood paneling and tile flooring and a kitchen that is every chef’s dream, Wolf appliances, Subzero fridge, 2 dishwashers, granite countertops and breakfast nook.
Additional luxury features include hurricane-rated 8 foot windows and doors, generator, 3-car garage with Tesla EV charging station, and high-end finishes throughout.
Residents of Bird Key enjoy an exclusive private island lifestyle with deep-water canals, bayfront estates, the renowned Bird Key Yacht Club, and quick access to world-class dining, shopping, arts, golf, tennis, and the renowned The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, and award winning white sandy beaches. Bird Key and Sarasota have long attracted high-profile residents including Brian Johnson, Jerry Springer, Martina Navratilova, Lucille Ball, Stephen King, Joe Perry, Dick Vitale Bird Key is more than an address—it is a statement of prestige, privacy, and paradise. Call today for your private showing.
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Included Appliances
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Property Details

Highlights
View
Yes
Waterfront
Yes
Interior
Accessibility Features
Accessible Elevator Installed
Additional Rooms
Bonus RoomDen/Library/OfficeFormal Dining Room Separate
Appliances
Bar FridgeBuilt-In OvenDishwasherDisposalDryerExhaust FanFreezerGas Water HeaterIce MakerMicrowaveOtherRangeRange HoodRefrigeratorWasher
Bathrooms Total Decimal
6.5
Building Area Total
9977
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace Features
Gas
Flooring
Brick/StoneCeramic Tile
Furnished
Unfurnished
Green Indoor Air Quality
Whole House Vacuum System
Heating
Central
Interior Features
Accessibility FeaturesBuilt-in FeaturesCeiling Fan(s)Central VacuumChair RailCoffered Ceiling(s)Crown MoldingDry BarDumbwaiterEating Space In KitchenElevatorHigh CeilingsLiving Room/Dining Room ComboOpen FloorplanPrimary Bedroom Main FloorSkylight(s)Solid Wood CabinetsSplit BedroomStone CountersTray Ceiling(s)Vaulted Ceiling(s)Walk-In Closet(s)Wet BarWindow Treatments
Laundry Features
Electric Dryer HookupInsideLaundry ChuteLaundry ClosetLaundry RoomWasher Hookup
Living Area
6527
Rooms Total
5
Security Features
Security GateSecurity System
Window Features
Storm Window(s)
Construction
Architectural Style
French Provincial
Building Area Source
Public Records
Building Area Units
Square Feet
Construction Materials
BlockBrickStoneStucco
Direction Faces
West
Foundation Details
Slab
Levels
Two
Living Area Source
Public Records
Living Area Units
Square Feet
Num Timesper Year
2
Roof
ConcreteTile
Year Built
2021
Site & Exterior
Covered Spaces
3
Exterior Features
BalconyFrench DoorsIrrigation SystemOutdoor GrillOutdoor KitchenPrivate EntrancePrivate YardRain GuttersShade Shutter(s)Sliding Doors
Flood Zone Code
X and AE7
Garage Spaces
3
I D X Participation
Yes
Lot Features
Cul-De-Sac
Lot Size Acres
0.37
Lot Size Area
16256
Lot Size Square Feet
16256
Lot Size Units
Square Feet
Open Parking
Yes
Other Structures
Outdoor Kitchen
Parking Features
DrivewayElectric Vehicle Charging Station(s)Garage Door OpenerGarage Faces SideOff StreetOversized
Patio And Porch Features
CoveredDeckPatioScreened
Pool Features
GuniteHeatedIn GroundOutside Bath Access
Public Survey Range
17E
Public Survey Section
25
Road Frontage Type
Street Paved
Road Surface Type
Paved
Sewer
Public Sewer
Spa Features
In Ground
Total Acreage
1/4 to less than 1/2
Utilities
Cable AvailableElectricity AvailableNatural Gas AvailablePublicSewer AvailableWater Available
View
Water
Water Access
Yes
Water Extras
Yes
Water Source
Public
Water View
Yes
Waterfront
Yes
Waterfront Features
Gulf/Ocean to Bay
Waterfront Feet Total
135
Zoning
RSF1
Zoning Compatible
Yes
Financials
Association Fee
1200
Association Fee Frequency
Annually
Calculated List Price By Calculated Sq Ft
1823.2
Contract Status Change Date
2026-04-29
Current Price
11900000
Feed Types
BBO
Lease Considered
Yes
Minimum Lease
2 Months
Monthly H O A Amount
100
Ownership
Fee Simple
Parcel Number
2012140004
Public Survey Township
36S
Tax Annual Amount
98843.64
Tax Block
13
Tax Book Number
11
Tax Legal Description
LOT 39 BLK 13 BIRD KEY SUB
Tax Lot
39
Tax Year
2025
Total Annual Fees
1200
Total Monthly Fees
100

Neighborhood & Lifestyle

Community & Association
Additional Lease Restrictions
ApplicationHOA approval needed
Association Approval Required
Yes
Association Email
bkhaoffice@verizon.net
Association Fee Requirement
Required
Association Name
Bird Key Homeowners Association
Association Phone
Melissa
Association U R L
Lease Restrictions
Yes
M L S Area Major
34236 - Sarasota
Pets Allowed
Cats OKYes
S W Subdiv Community Name
Bird Key Sub
Subdivision Name
BIRD KEY SUB
Listing provided courtesy of STELLAR via IDX. Updated: Jun 17, 2026, 12:38pm.
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