Under contract-accepting backup offers. The Ness House | A Rare Architectural Offering in Sanderling A rare opportunity has emerged on Siesta Key. The Ness House, masterfully designed by renowned architect Tim Seibert, is a timeless expression of the Sarasota School of Architecture — where clean lines, natural light, and a seamless connection to the outdoors define every moment. Privately nestled within the gated enclave of Sanderling, this architecturally significant residence embodies understated luxury, privacy, and intentional design. Expansive walls of glass blur the boundary between indoors and out, inviting sunlight to pour through the interiors while framing tranquil natural surroundings. Thoughtfully designed to capture coastal breezes and effortless livability, the home offers a serene experience that feels both grounded and elevated. Just moments away, the powder-soft quartz sands and turquoise waters of Siesta Key create one of the most celebrated beach lifestyles in the world perfect for morning walks, sunset evenings, and the kind of everyday beauty most only dream of. Now thoughtfully repositioned, The Ness House presents an increasingly rare opportunity to acquire a home of architectural pedigree, location, and lasting design significance at exceptional value. As properties of this caliber become more difficult to find, this offering stands apart for buyers who appreciate authenticity, vision, and timeless architecture. For the buyer who understands design and recognizes true long-term value, this is a moment worth paying attention to. Private showings available by appointment.
Pending
Price cut: $302K (5/13)
$2,998,000
7647 Sanderling Rd, Sarasota, FL 34242
4beds
4,006sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1961
0.93 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$748/sqft
$450/mo HOA
What's special
Clean linesFraming tranquil natural surroundingsExpansive walls of glassNatural light
- 83 days |
- 1,114 |
- 59 |
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Listed by:
Janet Moore 813-892-0998,
PREMIER SOTHEBY'S INTL REALTY 727-595-1604
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: TB8486392
Originating MLS: Suncoast Tampa

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: En Suite Bathroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 306 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x18
Bedroom 2
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x15
Bedroom 3
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 170 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x17
Bedroom 4
- Features: En Suite Bathroom, Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x12
Primary bathroom
- Level: First
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6x12
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 930 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30x31
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 170 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x17
Living room
- Level: First
Office
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 324 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18x18
Heating
- Central, Electric, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Porcelain Tile
- Doors: Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Kitchen, Outdoor Shower, Sliding Doors
- Windows: Window Treatments, Hurricane Shutters/Windows
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Other Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,178
- Total interior livable area: 4,006 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Covered, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Guest, Off Street, Oversized
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Rear Porch
- Exterior features: Irrigation System, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Kitchen, Outdoor Shower, Private Mailbox, Rain Barrel/Cistern(s)
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Deck, Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Lighting, Outside Bath Access, Salt Water
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Heated, In Ground
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Pool, Trees/Woods, Water, Gulf/Ocean - Partial, Lagoon
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Gulf/Ocean - Partial,Lagoon
- Waterfront features: Gulf/Ocean Front, Waterfront, Lagoon, Beach Access, Gulf/Ocean Access, Lagoon Access
- Body of water: HERON LAGOON
Lot
- Size: 0.93 Acres
- Features: Flood Insurance Required, FloodZone, In County, Landscaped, Level
- Residential vegetation: Mature Landscaping, Trees/Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Other, Outdoor Kitchen
- Parcel number: 0127040011
- Zoning: RE2
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mid-Century Modern
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Concrete, Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Membrane
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1961
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Propane, Public, Sprinkler Meter, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Fishing, Gulf/Ocean Front, Marina, Water Access, Waterfront, Clubhouse, Deed Restrictions, Gated Community - Guard, Special Community Restrictions, Tennis Court(s)
- Security: Closed Circuit Camera(s), Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: SANDERLING CLUB
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Clubhouse, Gated, Tennis Court(s)
- HOA fee: $450 monthly
- HOA name: Pinnacle Comm Assoc Management/Amy Bryde
- HOA phone: 941-893-7643
Location
- Region: Sarasota
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $748/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,360,300
- Annual tax amount: $23,004
- Date on market: 3/16/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 318 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved, Asphalt
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/7/2026 | Pending sale | $2,998,000$748/sqft |
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| 6/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,998,000$748/sqft |
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| 6/2/2026 | Pending sale | $2,998,000$748/sqft |
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| 6/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,998,000$748/sqft |
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| 6/1/2026 | Pending sale | $2,998,000$748/sqft |
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| 5/13/2026 | Price change | $2,998,000-9.2%$748/sqft |
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| 4/12/2026 | Price change | $3,300,000-17.5%$824/sqft |
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| 3/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $3,999,000-20%$998/sqft |
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| 3/13/2026 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $4,999,500-5.7%$1,248/sqft |
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| 2/10/2026 | Listing removed | $16,500$4/sqft |
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| 1/23/2026 | Listing removed | $5,300,000$1,323/sqft |
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| 11/6/2025 | Listed for rent | $16,500$4/sqft |
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| 5/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $5,300,000+202.9%$1,323/sqft |
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| 1/24/2014 | Sold | $1,750,000-12.3%$437/sqft |
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| 8/7/2013 | Price change | $1,995,000-12.7%$498/sqft |
Source: Michael Saunders & Company - Licensed Real Estate Broker Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2013 | Price change | $2,285,000-11.8%$570/sqft |
Source: Michael Saunders & Company - Licensed Real Estate Broker Report a problem | ||
| 11/10/2012 | Listed for sale | $2,590,000+159%$647/sqft |
Source: Michael Saunders & Company - Licensed Real Estate Broker Report a problem | ||
| 2/5/2010 | Sold | $1,000,000-5.2%$250/sqft |
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| 5/14/2008 | Sold | $1,055,000+148.2%$263/sqft |
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| 5/18/1994 | Sold | $425,000$106/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23,004 -17.8% | $1,940,939 -12.3% |
| 2024 | $27,990 +7.1% | $2,213,706 +7.2% |
| 2023 | $26,130 +6.4% | $2,065,924 +7% |
| 2022 | $24,559 +11.7% | $1,930,019 +8.2% |
| 2021 | $21,981 +22.2% | $1,783,056 +15.8% |
| 2020 | $17,993 +3.4% | $1,539,658 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $17,403 | $1,505,042 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $17,403 +1.6% | $1,476,979 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $17,130 -9% | $1,446,600 +0.5% |
| 2016 | $18,831 | $1,439,300 -3.7% |
| 2015 | $18,831 +62.9% | $1,494,800 +66.4% |
| 2014 | $11,557 -0.7% | $898,200 |
| 2013 | $11,637 -1.7% | $898,200 -2.4% |
| 2012 | $11,834 +4.9% | $920,202 +3% |
| 2011 | $11,282 +15.1% | $893,400 +9.5% |
| 2010 | $9,804 +33.3% | $815,800 -0.1% |
| 2009 | $7,357 | $816,300 +42.9% |
| 2008 | $7,357 +0.4% | $571,421 +3% |
| 2007 | $7,326 | $554,778 +2.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $541,247 +3% |
| 2005 | -- | $525,483 +3% |
| 2004 | $7,716 -1.2% | $510,178 +1.9% |
| 2003 | $7,808 +2.3% | $500,665 +2.4% |
| 2002 | $7,631 +6.9% | $488,931 +1.6% |
| 2001 | $7,135 +2.7% | $481,231 +3% |
| 2000 | $6,950 | $467,215 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 34242
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Phillippi Shores Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 3.2 mi
- 6/10Brookside Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.3 mi
- 5/10Sarasota High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Phillippi Shores Elementary
- Middle: Brookside Middle
- High: Sarasota High
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- Florida
- Sarasota County
- Siesta Key
- 34242
- 7647 Sanderling Rd







