472 MEADOW LARK DRIVE, SARASOTA, FL, 34236
Active2 days on marketListed Nov 5, 2026MLS #A4711574
About this home
472 MEADOW LARK DRIVE
Welcome to Bird Key- one of Sarasota’s flagship island communities. Available to the market for the first time in nearly 40 years, this fine home is located on peninsular Meadow Lark Drive and represents a special opportunity in a choice location. Options abound for potential buyers as the existing home is well-maintained, however there is an excellent opportunity that exists to develop this 15,000 sq ft lot into your next new home. Bird Key is situated ideally between the heart of downtown Sarasota and Lido Beach, making it a unique neighborhood that maintains a private and quiet feel but is located ideally to beaches, dining, shopping, and prime boating water. With 100 feet of canal frontage, this home is located just five lots from open boating water in the Sarasota Bay with no fixed bridges impeding access. Bird Key’s situation just inside Big Pass allows for the beautiful Gulf waters to flow freely in the canal, making for gorgeous scenery and ideal navigation of your watercraft. The seawall was replaced in 2021 making for likely many years of worry-free ownership ahead. The existing home has a spacious and sprawling layout featuring over 2,800 sq ft of living area which includes three bedrooms and three full bathrooms. Separate living room, family room, and dining spaces exist for easy Florida living and the home flows nicely out to the heated pool and spa area. The generous lot size allows for a seating area under the shade trees, and the nice wide canal allows for great views and plenty of fresh breezes. Additionally, the Bird Key Yacht Club is being newly rebuilt and features a marina, tennis facilities, fitness, dining and much more- this is available via a separate membership and additional fee. This is a unique homesite with many special attributes- choose to enjoy the lovely existing home or visualize this parcel as a canvas to build your next chapter on. Schedule your private in-person showing today.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2,858
Sqft
0.34 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
1970
Year built
One
Levels
$1,223
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record and the real association fee — not generic estimates.
$24,643 /mo · 10% down Conventional, 30-yr fixed at 7.5%
The assumptions
Above the FHA loan limit for our service areas, so Conventional is the default. VA buyers: switch below — $0 down.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Run your own numbers
FHA isn’t available at this price — the loan would exceed the $541,287 FHA limit for our service areas.
Estimated payment
$24,643/mo
Includes estimated PMI — it drops off once you reach 20% equity. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
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Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
vs edgeAI estimate
+45.9%
$/sqft vs BIRD KEY SUB
$1,223 vs $1,456
Days on market
2 vs 66 typical
Where $1,223/sqft sits among the 14 homes for sale in BIRD KEY SUB
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside Bird Key
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Bird Key — neighborhood snapshot
Population
722
Median age
65
Median income
$219,091
Median home value
$2,000,000
Avg household
2
Households w/ children
52%
For the school run
Sarasota County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Sarasota market
$450K → $491K
Sarasota median sold, yr/yr
95.4%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
4 of 14
BIRD KEY SUB have cut their price
Median sold price, Sarasota, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 268% above the SARASOTA 34236 median. See the full Sarasota market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 472 MEADOW LARK DRIVE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Apr ’26$3,300,000
335 BOB WHITE WAY · same community
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,844 sqft · $1,160/sqft · 85 DOM
Sold · Jan ’26$2,500,000
418 MEADOW LARK DRIVE · same community
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,757 sqft · $907/sqft · 0 DOM
Sold · Apr ’26$3,500,000
488 MEADOW LARK DRIVE · same community
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,970 sqft · $1,178/sqft · 9 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
Seth Cabrera - Rothschild
Realtor · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 472 MEADOW LARK DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 472 MEADOW LARK DRIVE — before you fall in love.
See it in person
Schedule a tour
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Straight answers
472 MEADOW LARK DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 472 MEADOW LARK DRIVE?+
With 10% down on a 30-year Conventional loan at 7.5%, the all-in payment lands around $24,643/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $116/mo association fee and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
How much are the HOA fees at 472 MEADOW LARK DRIVE?+
The association fee works out to $116 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 472 MEADOW LARK DRIVE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $12,754. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
Are pets allowed at 472 MEADOW LARK DRIVE?+
The listing reports pets: Yes. Communities often layer on breed or weight rules — we'll verify the specifics with the association before you commit.
How does the price compare to other homes in Sarasota?+
At $3,495,000, this home is listed about 530% above the Sarasota median of $555,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 472 MEADOW LARK DRIVE?+
Southside Elementary School (elementary), Booker High School (high), Booker Middle School (middle) — Sarasota County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Four things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$3,495,000 runs 268% above the SARASOTA 34236 median — but at 2,858 sqft it's also 70% larger than the typical Sarasota listing.
02Waterfront living
This home sits directly on the water — the single scarcest feature in Florida inventory and the strongest long-term value anchor.
03Fresh on the market
Only 2 days on market in a Sarasota market that averages 66 — if it fits, move quickly.
04Strong assigned schools
Southside Elementary School, Booker High School, Booker Middle School — Southside Elementary School rates 5 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
Keep looking
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Listing courtesy of MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY · Drew Russell. MLS #A4711574.
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