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Property Details
Price:
$12,950,000
MLS #:
A4661401
Status:
Active
Beds:
5
Baths:
6.5
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
SAINT ARMANDS DIV JOHN RINGLING ESTATES
Neighborhood:
34236sarasota
Listed Date:
Aug 11, 2025
Finished Sq Ft:
7,817
Total Sq Ft:
10,026
Lot Size:
30,114 sqft / 0.69 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1936
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Schools
Elementary School:
Southside Elementary
Middle School:
Brookside Middle
High School:
Sarasota High
Interior
Appliances
Built-In Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Filtration System, Water Softener
Bathrooms
6 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Cooling
Central Air, Zoned
Flooring
Quarry Tile, Reclaimed Wood, Travertine, Hardwood
Heating
Central, Zoned
Interior Features
Elevator, High Ceilings, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Solid Wood Cabinets, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
Laundry Features
Laundry Room
Levels
Two
Exterior
Architectural Style
Custom, Florida, Historical, Mediterranean
Attached Garage YN
1
Community Features
Sidewalks
Construction Materials
Block
Covered Spaces
3
Direction Faces
West
Exterior Features
Awning(s), Balcony, Hurricane Shutters, Lighting, Outdoor Shower
Fencing
Fenced
Garage Spaces
3
Lot Features
FloodZone, City Lot, Landscaped, Near Marina, Oversized Lot, Sidewalk
Open Parking YN
1
Parking Features
Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Oversized
Patio And Porch Features
Covered, Patio, Porch
Roof
Tile
Security Features
Security Gate, Security Lights, Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
Spa Features
Heated, In Ground
View
Water
Waterfront Features
Bay/Harbor
Financial
Tax Year
2025
Taxes
$158,866
Map
Community
- Address139 S WASHINGTON DRIVE SARASOTA FL
- SubdivisionSAINT ARMANDS DIV JOHN RINGLING ESTATES
- CitySARASOTA
- CountySarasota
- Zip Code34236
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in SARASOTA as of Aug 29, 2026
1,867
Single Family Listed
117
Avg DOM
471
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,428,013
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the SAINT ARMANDS DIV JOHN RINGLING ESTATES subdivision, 139 S WASHINGTON DRIVE SARASOTA FL is a Single Family for sale in SARASOTA, FL, 34236. It is listed for $12,950,000 and features 5 beds, 7 baths, and has approximately 7,817 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1936. The current price per square foot is $1,657. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in SARASOTA is $471. The average listing price for Single Family in SARASOTA is $1,428,013. To schedule a showing of MLS#a4661401 at 139 S WASHINGTON DRIVE in SARASOTA, FL, contact your InvestPro Properties, Inc. agent at 561-203-7022.
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