Sited on 1.1 acres of direct Bay Front where Sarasota Bay is its widest provides shockingly beautiful open water views along with priceless sunsets for this classic two-story Mediterranean Revival residence. The gated estate is set back from the point where Bay Shore Road curves at Ainsley Place and is called The Etowah named for the Etowah River in north Georgia. The 5,812 sq. ft home will require a major renovation to the original structure and the large extension added to the west of the home in 1992 by local architect Frank Folsom Smith. The historic portion of the home still has an amalgam of well-proportioned rooms, its original light sconces, wood floors, and beautiful arch details. The entry features a vaulted ceiling which leads to the living room centered on a beautiful fireplace as a focal point. The sunroom is surrounded in with windows of original circus glass. The dining room is on scale for entertaining. The adjacent kitchen is privy to an old fashioned back staircase leading to the second level. The 2nd level features the original owner’s bedroom claiming front and center position onto the view with 3 other bedrooms on this level. In the added wing, an oversized Great Room, an auxiliary kitchen and large owner’s quarters with a walk-in closet and spacious bath provide open water views. An original garage joins the home with separate 2nd level guest quarters.. The covered boathouse is also historically designated. The home has been unoccupied for a considerable period of time. A serious renovation is required. The list price is considered to represent land value.
Sold for $3,250,000 on 05/04/23
$3,250,000
4511 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FL 34234
5beds
5,812sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1928
1.1 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$559/sqft
$4,535 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 04, 2023 at 02:09pm
Listing Provided by:
Kim Ogilvie 941-951-6660,
MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY 941-951-6660
Bought with:
Nora Johnson, 0683885
MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: A4561223
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 6
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 15x15
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12x15
Living room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 17x13
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: None
Features
- Built-in Features, Split Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Doors: French Doors
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 8,020
- Total interior livable area: 5,812 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Sidewalk
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Bay/Harbor - Full
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Bay/Harbor - Full
- Waterfront features: Bay/Harbor, Bay/Harbor Access, Seawall
- Body of water: SARASOTA BAY
Lot
- Size: 1.10 Acres
- Residential vegetation: Mature Landscaping
Details
- Additional structures: Boat House
- Parcel number: 2004040001
- Zoning: RSFE
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mediterranean
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Concrete
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1928
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Green energy
- Water conservation: Fl. Friendly/Native Landscape
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Sarasota
- Subdivision: INDIAN BEACH MAP OF
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Other fees
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
Other financial information
- Total actual rent: 0
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Asphalt