Listing Details for MLS #A4637567
3721 Flamingo Avenue, Sarasota, Fl

Residential Property - Single Family Residence in Sarasota

Listing Price: $1,998,000 (Mortgage Calculator →)Days on Market: 142

Description of Property

Highly Motivated Sellers! Bring All Offers to rebuild your dream home in the exclusive community of Bay Island nestled on the Barrier Island of Siesta Key! Lowest Priced Property in all of Bay Island. Remodel, Rebuild or bring a development opportunity to desirable north Siesta Key. Bay Island is a true gem- this highly sought-after community of single-family neighborhoods on Siesta Key, offers unparalleled privacy and luxury. Bay Island is minutes to Siesta Key Beach, proclaimed the Number One Beach in all of Florida, year after year. Situationally, the home is also minutes to Siesta Village, which abounds with delightful shops, cafes, bars and sundries. This quaint village also features convenient grocery shopping, pharmaceutical care and medical care. Bay Island provides the most efficient access on or off the Key - less than a quarter mile to the North bridge, experience No Bumper to Bumper Traffic Snarls through the village and along the beaches. Quick access to the north bridge becomes your gateway to all of Sarasota, including Interstate 75. The home has great bones, with a solid concrete block construction that provides excellent structural integrity. Whether you envision a modern coastal retreat or a luxurious family estate, this is a rare chance to secure a piece of wonderment in one of Florida's most desirable communities. Additionally, 3721 Flamingo Avenue offers a once in a lifetime opportunity to Restore a One-of-A-Kind Ben Baldwin Mid-Century Modern home. Architect and Designer Ben Baldwin was recognized internationally as the leading force in the Modern Movement of American Design and Architecture. Over the years he collaborated with I.M. Pei designing among others, the New York studio of Adolph Gottlieb. 3721 Flamingo Ave was Mr. Baldwin's winter home. Mr. Baldwin sought to integrate form, scale, space and light into natural settings of tranquil gardens and waterways. The home has 14 (intact) glass sliders, each with views of bamboo, exotic palms, buttonwood and oak trees, as well as stunning and pristine waterfront views of the Lagoon. A symphony of light enhances the interiors of the home with spacious skylights. The existent garage was homeowner's professional photographer's DarkRoom. Since it has water, electric and ac, can easily be converted into a guest or mother-in-law suite, albeit tiny. The 11,458 sq. ft. corner lot offers enhanced privacy and is surrounded by lush tropical landscaping with serene and unparalleled views of the Lagoon/Canal which provides easy access to the Bay and the Intercostal waterways. The existing 3,321 sq. ft home was flooded and remediated after Hurricane Helene. It needs a restoration of the first floor interior. The second floor is firm. Roofs are firm with additional 5 to 15 years of coverage. The existent concrete block home is stable and unaffected awaiting an interior remodel. This Ben Baldwin home is being sold “As-Is". The private corner lot spans 11,458 sq. ft, providing ample space to restore or recreate your own ideal luxurious estate.This home was recently featured in Key Life Magazine https:/www.yourobserver.com/news/2024/feb/01/owners-siesta-home-preserve-modern-lineage/ Copy link and post onto internet to view.The average asking price for a 3 bedroom/3 bath single family residence in this Zip code is $2,058,548. This single family residence is listed at about 97% of the average asking price. There are 11 3 bedroom/3 bath homes between $1,600,000 and $2,200,000 currently listed for sale in this Zip code. See other listings like this one »