$1,150,000
SOLD MAR 15, 2012

524 N Spoonbill Dr Sarasota, FL 34236

3 Beds
3 Baths
3,391 Sq Ft
0.34 Acres

Recently Sold

$339 Per Sq Ft

300 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 100 Feet of Waterfront
  • Water access To Gulf or Ocean
  • Boat Lift
  • Southside Elementary School Rated A
  • Deeded Boat Dock
  • Screened Pool

About This Home

As of May 2025

Active With Contract. A boater's dream-to live on deep boating water on one of beautiful Bird Key's wide, aqua canals! Imagine boating from your own 70 ft. boat dock with a 14,000 lb. lift (2008), 8 lots away from the open waters of Sarasota Bay. Enjoy all of the conveniencesof living in Sarasota, just minutes to downtown, St. Armands Circle and the Gulf of Mexico beaches. This spacious 3391 sq. ft., 3 bedroom/3 bath split plan home is nestled in one of Sarasota's most prestigious, yet friendly communities and features an open floor plan with high ceilings. Exquisite double front doors with full beveled glass sparkle, allowing natural light to bathe the entry. The living room features a raised hearth fireplace and additional, separate open sitting area. Etched French doors lead to the huge kitchen with abundant cabinet space and eating peninsula, leading to the waterfront dining room. The waterfront master suite features its own sitting/exercise room, and a huge walk-in closet. The second bedroom adjoins a bonus room, makingit perfect as a guest suite. Outdoors, the oversized caged lanai, featuring a large inviting salt-water pool, also has plenty of shaded, covered areas for outdoor living, & an additional concrete deck for lounging, eating and entertaining, overlooking thedock and sparkling waterfront. New in 2008 seawall cap and composite decking, lighting 2009. Circular driveway and additional parking, new roof 2010, new exterior paint, 2011.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Judie Berger

PREMIER SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY Brokerage Phone: 941-364-4000 License #0671663 Listed on: 03/21/2011

PREMIER SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

Last Buyer's Agent

Marc Pelletz

RELAX REALTY GROUP INC License #0608183

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,760

Year Built

  • Built in 1965

Lot Details

  • 0.34 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100x150
  • 100 Feet of Waterfront
  • Property fronts a saltwater canal
  • South Facing Home
  • Property is zoned RSF1

HOA Fees

  • $42 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Circular Driveway

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Slab Foundation
  • Tile Roof
  • Block Exterior
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,391 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Blinds
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Great Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Bonus Room
  • Inside Utility
  • Canal Views
  • Attic Ventilator
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer

Pool

  • Screened Pool
  • Heated Pool
  • Spa
  • Fence Around Pool
  • Pool Tile

Outdoor Features

  • Water access To Gulf or Ocean
  • Access To Intracoastal Waterway
  • Fishing Pier
  • No Fixed Bridges
  • Access to Saltwater Canal
  • Seawall
  • Boat Lift
  • Deeded Boat Dock

Location

  • Flood Zone Lot
  • Property is near public transit

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Underground Utilities
  • Private Sewer

Community Details

  • Bird Key Sub Community
  • Bird Key Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to deed restrictions

Listing and Financial Details

  • 1-Month Minimum Lease Term
  • Legal Lot and Block 5 / 14
  • Assessor Parcel Number 2012130010

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,760

Year Built

Built in 1965

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$42 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • HOA Fee Includes: Other
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Construction Materials: Block, Stucco
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 3391
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.34
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Building Area Total: 4356
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 15002
  • Directions to Property: John Ringling Blvd. to left on Bird Key Drive. At first stop sign turn right to stay on Bird Key Drive. Take the 3rd right onto N. Spoonbill Dr. Home is located on the right.
  • Status: Sold
  • Street Direction: N
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Available for Lease YN: 1
  • List Office Head Office Key Nume: 1037329
  • Minimum Lease: 1 Month
  • RATIO Current Price By Calculate: 339.13
  • Total Acreage: 1/4 to less than 1/2
  • Water Access YN: 1
  • MFR_DockDescription: Dock - Slip Deeded On-Site
  • Attribution Contact: 941-364-4000
  • Tax Year: 2011
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Living Room
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Attic Ventilator, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Open Floorplan, Split Bedroom, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Appliances Included: Built-In Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Whole House R.O. System
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Levels: One
  • Spa Yn: Yes
  • Window Features: Blinds
  • Street Number Modifier: 524
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Additional Rooms: Attic,Bonus Room,Den/Library/Office,Formal Dining Room Separate,Foyer,Great Room,Inside Utility
  • Living Area Meters: 315.03
  • Room Count: 10

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: South
  • Pool Features: Heated, Screen Enclosure, Tile
  • Roof: Tile
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • View: Water
  • Water Body Name: DOLPHIN
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water Access: Canal - Saltwater,Gulf/Ocean,Intracoastal Waterway
  • Water Extras: Bridges - No Fixed Bridges,Fishing Pier,Lift,Sailboat Water,Seawall - Concrete
  • Water Extras YN: 1
  • Water View: Canal
  • Water View YN: 1
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 100

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Garage Door Opener, In Garage

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Underground Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Private

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Deed Restrictions
  • Association Fee: 500
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Association Fee Requirement: Required

Fee Information

  • Total Annual Fees: 500.00
  • Total Monthly Fees: 41.67

Lot Info

  • Zoning: RSF1
  • Parcel Number: 2012130010
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: FloodZone, Near Public Transit
  • Lot Dimensions: 100x150
  • Homestead YN: 0
  • Zoning Compatible YN: 1
  • Future Land Use: 0100

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Expected Lease Date: 2012-03-15T00:00:00.000

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 12760
  • Tax Block: 14
  • Tax Book Number: 0011/0020
  • Tax Lot: 5

Multi Family

  • Waterfront Features: Canal - Saltwater

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 28, 2025
Closed on
May 16, 2025
Sold by
Berger Michael B and Michael And Judith Berger Living Trust
Bought by
Richard Betz Family Trust and Cathleen Betz Famiy Trust
Seller's Agent
Bruce Myer
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Laura Pearson
PREMIER SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
List Price
$4,150,000
Sold Price
$3,950,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$200,000
-4.82%
Views
13

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.41%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 10, 2018
Sold by
Bahrenburg Donal B and Anderson Judith L
Bought by
Sessa Paul M and Sessa Sandra A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 3, 2017
Sold by
Stphen Harvey A and Traeger Laura L
Bought by
Berger Michael B and Berger Judith A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,100,000
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 25, 2015
Sold by
Welch Paul E
Bought by
Sheldon Harvey A and Traeger Laura L

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 21, 2011
Closed on
Mar 12, 2012
Sold by
Stokes Susan and Stokes Paul
Bought by
Welch Paul E
Seller's Agent
Judie Berger
PREMIER SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Marc Pelletz
RELAX REALTY GROUP INC
List Price
$1,150,000
Sold Price
$1,150,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.90%
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
3.96%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 11, 2009
Sold by
Morgan William
Bought by
Stokes Susan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
5.62%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 2007
Sold by
Potter Alfred Knight
Bought by
King Richard A and King Molly L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$800,000
Interest Rate
6.16%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 11, 2001
Sold by
Potter Rozelia H D
Bought by
Potter Alfred Knight

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 1996
Sold by
Bortz Charles L and Bortz Charla J
Bought by
Potter Rozelia H D
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $3,950,000 Opus Title
Warranty Deed $1,412,500 Attorney
Warranty Deed $1,850,000 Msc Title Inc
Warranty Deed $1,670,000 Attorney
Warranty Deed $1,150,000 Attorney
Warranty Deed $1,150,000 Attorney
Deed $1,150,000 Attorney
Trustee Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $595,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $1,100,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,100,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $700,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $350,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $250,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $400,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $800,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $700,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/16/2025 05/16/25 Sold $3,950,000 -4.8% $1,153 / Sq Ft
04/02/2025 04/02/25 Pending -- -- --
03/28/2025 03/28/25 For Sale $4,150,000 +260.9% $1,212 / Sq Ft
03/15/2012 03/15/12 Sold $1,150,000 0.0% $339 / Sq Ft
01/16/2012 01/16/12 Pending -- -- --
03/21/2011 03/21/11 For Sale $1,150,000 -- $339 / Sq Ft
Source: Stellar MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $22,699 $1,586,691 -- --
2023 $22,699 $1,540,477 $0 $0
2022 $22,204 $1,495,609 $0 $0
2021 $22,364 $1,452,048 $0 $0
2020 $22,637 $1,432,000 $1,010,000 $422,000
2019 $22,674 $1,437,800 $980,000 $457,800
2018 $22,897 $1,447,426 $0 $0
2017 $24,292 $1,481,400 $1,040,000 $441,400
2016 $23,457 $1,403,800 $980,000 $423,800
2015 $19,084 $1,286,400 $875,000 $411,400
2014 $19,070 $1,020,100 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Stellar MLS

MLS Number: A3941098

Stellar MLS

APN: 2012-13-0010