Residential Property - Single Family Residence in Sarasota
Listing Price: $795,000 (Mortgage Calculator →)
Description of Property
The Boathouse & Lighthouse – A Legacy Property in the Heart of Sarasota. Discover two of Sarasota’s most iconic and imaginative residences—The Boathouse and The Lighthouse—nestled in the vibrant, walkable neighborhood of Gillespie Park. Built in 1933 by master boat builder Oliver Blackburn for Arthur Rowe, former yacht captain to John Ringling and William Selby, this property is a rare fusion of history, artistry, and lifestyle. The Boathouse is a spacious 2BR/2BA home designed to resemble a livable vessel on land, complete with sunlit living spaces, a modern kitchen, and a spiral staircase leading to a private owner’s suite with balcony. The adjacent Lighthouse, a charming 1BR/1BA vertical residence, features three levels including a top-floor observation room—ideal for a studio, office, or creative retreat. Surrounded by lush tropical landscaping and just blocks from downtown Sarasota’s dining, arts, and the waterfront Bay Park, this property is a dream for investors, creatives, and history lovers alike. Currently operating as unique rentals, the homes flexible use potential—live in one, rent the other, or reimagine both. This is more than real estate—it’s a storybook legacy waiting to be continued.
Property Details At A Glance
Property Type: Residential
Property Use or Sub Type: Single Family Residence
City: Sarasota
County: Sarasota
Subdivision: Central Park Sub
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Sq. Ft. Gross: 2,242
Sq. Ft. Living Area: 1,949
Cost per (heated) sqare foot: $408
Year built: 1935
Annual Tax: $4,949
Taxes and fees can change periodically, and other fees may apply. Please check with your Suncoasteam agent for more details.
Appliances: Refrigerator
Flooring: Hardwood
Schools
Elementary School: Alta Vista Elementary
Middle/Junior High School: Booker Middle
High School: Booker High
Pool & Waterfront Info
Private Pool: Not specified
Exterior & Construction
Construction: Wood Siding
Foundation: Slab
Roof: Membrane
Exterior Features: French Doors
Floors Total: 3
Floors in Unit: Three Or More
Cooling: Central Air
Heating & Fuel: Electric
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Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Lot Information
Lot Size (acres): 0.15
Lot Size (sq. ft.): 6,565 square feet
Front Exposure: East
Legal Description & Other Information
Financing Available: Conventional
Parcel Number: 2026100020
Zoning: DTN
Pets Allowed/Pet Policies: Yes
Tax Legal Desc.: LOTS 9 & 10 LESS N 50 FT, BLK 3 CENTRAL PARK UNIT 1
Section: 19
Range: 18E
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