617 N Owl Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236
What's special
Remarkable, elevated waterfront residence ideally positioned in the prestigious Bird Key neighborhood. Custom built in 2005 by renowned builder Steve Murray of Murray Homes, it reflects exceptional craftsmanship, structural integrity, and enduring quality. Purposefully designed to maximize its setting on the wider Dolphin waterway, just a few homes from open Sarasota ...
- 33 days |
- 4,200 |
- 123 |
Travel times
Family Room
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 02, 2026 at 03:12pm
Yvette Sellyn 941-730-7756,
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY 941-383-6411

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Utility Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: En Suite Bathroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x12
Primary bedroom
- Features: En Suite Bathroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Second
- Area: 247 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19x13
Bedroom 3
- Features: En Suite Bathroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Second
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x12
Bedroom 4
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x11
Dinette
- Level: First
- Area: 56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8x7
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x12
Family room
- Level: First
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x14
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar
- Level: First
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x13
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x14
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Wine Refrigerator
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Dry Bar, Eating Space In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, PrimaryBedroom Upstairs, Solid Surface Counters, Split Bedroom, Thermostat, Tray Ceiling(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Travertine, Hardwood
- Doors: French Doors, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Kitchen
- Windows: Blinds, Drapes, Window Treatments
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Decorative, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,789
- Total interior livable area: 4,382 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side
- Attached garage spaces: 4
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Garage Dimensions: 24x18
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Balcony, Fire Pit, Irrigation System, Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Kitchen, Private Entrance, Private Mailbox
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Above Ground
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Canal
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Canal
- Waterfront features: Canal - Saltwater, Saltwater Canal Access, Bridges - No Fixed Bridges, Lift, Seawall
- Body of water: DOLPHIN
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
- Dimensions: 150 x 100
- Features: FloodZone
- Residential vegetation: Mature Landscaping
Details
- Parcel number: 2012140029
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2005
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Propane, Street Lights, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Buyer Approval Required, Deed Restrictions
- Security: Security System Owned
- Subdivision: BIRD KEY SUB
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: 24-Hour Guard, Manager
- HOA fee: $110 monthly
- HOA name: Melissa Johnson
- HOA phone: 941-366-0848
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
Location
- Region: Sarasota
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,175/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $3,508,800
- Annual tax amount: $21,897
- Date on market: 3/2/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 33 days
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/2/2026 | Pending sale | $5,150,000$1,175/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 3/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $5,150,000+488.6%$1,175/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 3/15/2002 | Sold | $875,000+16.8%$200/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/20/2001 | Sold | $749,000+104.2%$171/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/1998 | Sold | $366,800$84/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/1996 | Sold | $366,800$84/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,810 +4.5% | $1,520,976 +2.9% |
| 2024 | $21,825 +2.8% | $1,478,111 +3% |
| 2023 | $21,239 +2.2% | $1,435,059 +3% |
| 2022 | $20,791 -0.7% | $1,393,261 +3% |
| 2021 | $20,927 -1.2% | $1,352,681 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $21,176 +2.6% | $1,334,005 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $20,646 | $1,304,013 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $20,646 +1.6% | $1,279,699 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $20,320 -0.3% | $1,253,378 -32.4% |
| 2016 | $20,382 | $1,854,200 +9.2% |
| 2015 | $20,382 | $1,698,300 +42.5% |
| 2014 | $20,382 +0.2% | $1,191,517 |
| 2013 | $20,333 +3.9% | $1,191,517 +1.7% |
| 2012 | $19,571 +1.4% | $1,171,600 +0.1% |
| 2011 | $19,292 -9.2% | $1,170,700 -7.9% |
| 2010 | $21,252 -16.6% | $1,271,100 -14.3% |
| 2009 | $25,495 | $1,482,900 -8.9% |
| 2008 | $25,495 -15.2% | $1,627,800 -13.9% |
| 2007 | $30,067 | $1,889,500 +1.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,859,000 +151.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $740,400 +9.3% |
| 2004 | $12,052 +7.1% | $677,200 +10.9% |
| 2003 | $11,248 -17.9% | $610,400 -16.2% |
| 2002 | $13,699 +23.2% | $728,400 +18.2% |
| 2001 | $11,116 +17.8% | $616,500 +19.4% |
| 2000 | $9,440 | $516,400 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Estimated market value
$4,664,700
$4.43M - $4.90M
$8,091/mo
Climate risks
Explore flood, wildfire, and other predictive climate risk information for this property on First Street®️.
Neighborhood: Bird Key
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Southside Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.7 mi
- 5/10Booker Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.2 mi
- 3/10Booker High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Southside Elementary
- Middle: Pine View School
- High: Pine View School
Source: Stellar MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
- Florida
- Sarasota County
- Sarasota
- 34236
- Bird Key
- 617 N Owl Dr