Build Your Dream Home on Sarasota Bay in Sapphire Shores!
Set on an expansive 0.34-acre (14,665-sq.-ft.) waterfront lot, this property presents a rare opportunity to create a custom Sarasota residence in one of the city’s most desirable West-of-Trail neighborhoods. Perfectly positioned on a protected inlet that opens directly to Sarasota Bay, this oversized homesite offers stunning water views and the ideal setting for a modern coastal estate with private dockage and outdoor living space.
Nestled among multi-million-dollar properties in the sought-after Sapphire Shores community, the location captures both tranquility and convenience. Just minutes from downtown Sarasota, residents enjoy easy access to world-class dining, boutique shopping, cultural landmarks, and vibrant nightlife. Nearby attractions include The Ringling Museum of Art, Sarasota Jungle Gardens, and the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, while Lido Beach, Longboat Key, and St. Armands Circle are only a short drive away.
Offering a coveted combination of bay proximity, generous lot size, and prime positioning within Sarasota’s prestigious museum district, this property is ready for new vision—whether you imagine a coastal contemporary retreat or timeless Sarasota modern. Opportunities of this caliber are increasingly rare in today’s market—seize the chance to build your dream home in one of Sarasota’s most storied waterfront enclaves.
Property Details
- View
- Water
- Lot Features
- Buildable, Cul-De-Sac, City Limits
- Lot Description
- Buildable, Cul-De-Sac, City Limits
- Acres
- 0.34
- Property Type
- Purchase
- Sewer Information
- Public Sewer
- Utility Source
- Public
- Utility Features
- Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Subdivision
- SAPPHIRE SHORES RESUB BLK M
- County
- Sarasota
- Region
- SARASOTA
- Zoning
- RSF1
- Original List Price
- $2,295,000
- Days on Market (Cumulative)
- 76
- Taxes Annual
- $9,520
- Ownership
- Fee Simple
- MLS #
- A4697839
- Property Subtype
- Land
- Waterfront
- 1
- Parcel Number
- 2003160020
- MLS #
- A4697839
- Waterfront Type
- Intracoastal Waterway
- Waterfront Features
- Intracoastal Waterway
- Date Listed
- June 22, 2026
- Address
- 355 S SHORE DRIVE
Location
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Provided By
Listed by Roger Pettingell (#MFR281501547)
Listing Office: COLDWELL BANKER REALTY (#MFR231502433)
