$2,800,000
About this home
Introducing a spectacular waterfront retreat on Whitaker Bayou, where the inlet opens into the sparkling waters of Sarasota Bay. Nestled behind a private gate in the highly sought-after Indian Beach/Sapphire Shores neighborhood, this beautifully renovated 4-bedroom, 4-bath residence offers the perfect blend of luxury, privacy, and effortless coastal living. Designed to maximize its exceptional waterfront setting, the home features breathtaking bay and bayou views from nearly every room. The light-filled interior welcomes you with an open-concept living and dining area framed by a dramatic wall of windows that seamlessly connects the indoors to the resort-style outdoor living spaces. Step outside to an elegant pool, expansive covered and screened lanai, and beautifully landscaped grounds—creating the ideal setting for entertaining or simply enjoying the waterfront lifestyle. Three of the four bedrooms are private ensuite retreats. The first-floor primary suite opens directly to the pool, while a second ensuite bedroom features a spacious deck overlooking the bayou and Sarasota Bay. Upstairs, the third ensuite offers its own private balcony with stunning sunset views. Every space has been thoughtfully designed to embrace seamless indoor-outdoor living. Boating enthusiasts will appreciate the exceptional waterfront amenities, including approximately 120 feet of seawall, an extended dock, a boat lift, and immediate access to Sarasota Bay and beyond. In addition to its appeal as a full-time residence or seasonal getaway, this property also presents an outstanding opportunity as a high-demand vacation rental with excellent income potential. Ideally located just minutes from downtown Sarasota, you'll enjoy easy access to world-class cultural attractions, acclaimed restaurants, boutique shopping, and the area's renowned Gulf Coast beaches. This is a rare opportunity to own a move-in-ready waterfront sanctuary in one of Sarasota's most desirable neighborhoods. Schedule your private showing today.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- Stellar MLS
- MLS #
- MFRA4683727
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- OWENS ALAN T
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 176
- On market date
- March 1, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 4
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 0.34 acres
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 587
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.7:1
- District
- SARASOTA
- Enrollment
- 752
- Student:teacher ratio
- 18.8:1
- District
- SARASOTA
- Enrollment
- 1,251
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.9:1
- District
- SARASOTA
Walkability
Blended score for SARASOTA's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). EPA National Walkability Index only -- nearby-amenity data not cached yet for this area.
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Data source: Listing information provided by Stellar MLS (mfrmls) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 30, 2026.
Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.