Sapphire Shores

Sapphire Shores Homes for Sale – Sarasota, Florida 34234

Sapphire Shores was developed during the Florida housing boom in the 1920s, with circus magnate John Ringling no less, behind its establishment. Ringling, with the best choices of Sarasota real estate available to him then, set this community on the northern shore of town bordered east by the Tamiami Trail.

Offering spectacular views of the bay and the barrier islands, Sapphire Shores turned out as one of the prestigious luxury real estate developments north of downtown Sarasota. Its crown jewel is Ringling’s well- preserved historic mansion Cà d’Zan originally built in the 1920s. Next to it are two other local attractions—the Mable Rose Garden and the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art.

A yacht basin, which Ringling himself had ordered built, is likewise one of the defining character of Sapphire Shores. A pocket park created along the basin’s shore serves as a venue for local arts and music festivals to add to the charm of living in this community. The homes for sale at Sapphire Shores are noted too for the palm trees and majestic oaks that dominate their landscaping.

Architectural Melting Pot

Sapphire Shores further defines its historic character in its 13 original homes that still stand in the community. Owned and built originally by some friends of Ringling, these residences are a mix of Mediterranean, Moroccan, and Italianate architectural designs, which were the only specific styles allowed in the deed restrictions when community was first established.

These deed restrictions, however, were lifted later, and as a result, the community’s home designs have become more eclectic. Florida ranch houses and bungalows were notably amongst the first styles added to the original mix. In more recent years, some new homes have been built in this community to replace the old residences. In addition, some renovations and updates of existing residences have also been undertaken.

Some of the community’s remodeled homes put on the Sarasota real estate market come with price tags in the $600s. These residences typically feature floor plans measuring about 1,700 square feet set for three bedrooms and two baths.

Upper-end market listings in Sapphire Shores are million-dollar Sarasota homes for sale directly located on the bayfront. Many have their own private boat docks that could bring the properties’ price quotes at between $1.2 million and $2.7 million.

Neighborhood Assets

Sapphire Shores Park is one asset that contributes to the values of the community’s residential properties. Aside from hosting special events as well as a perfect spot for watching the sunset, this park also features a playground and canoe/kayak launch that unlocks to paddlers many of the natural wonders along Sarasota Bay.

The Sarasota Jungle Gardens is yet another point of interest near Sapphire Shores. Residents and visitors are drawn to this place by its unique collection of plants and exotic animals, pink flamingos amongst them.

Proximity to the arts and culture hubs of Sarasota as well as easy access to the city’s downtown attractions further enhances the marketability of Sapphire Shores’ luxury real estate. Besides the Ringling Museum, the community is also close to the Ringling School of Art and Design, the campus of the New College of Florida, and the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

Sapphire Shores Homes For Sale

Below are the current real estate listings available in Sapphire Shores.

Please contact me if you would like to schedule a tour of any of the listed properties below.

MLS# A4673690 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 3315 BAY SHORE RD
• Price: $22,000,000
• Zip Code: 34234
• 10871 Square Feet
• Subdivision: INDIAN BEACH MAP OF
• Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 7+
• Set on 2.4 gated acres with an impressive 240 feet of pristine waterfront, this rare Sarasota compound offers over 10,000 square feet of pure privacy, serenity, and elevated coastal living. Perfectly positioned in the heart of the city yet worlds awa ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: DOUGLAS ELLIMAN

MLS# A4667415 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 4035 BAY SHORE RD
• Price: $9,500,000
• Zip Code: 34234
• 8875 Square Feet
• Subdivision: INDIAN BEACH MAP OF
• Bedrooms: 8 Baths: 8+
• An Architectural Masterpiece on Sarasota Bay. Commanding one of Sarasota's most spectacular bayfront settings, this gated estate blends cutting-edge engineering with timeless coastal living. Built on 55 deep concrete piles extending 30 feet undergrou ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: LUXIO REAL ESTATE LLC

MLS# A4678538 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 4511 BAY SHORE RD
• Price: $7,995,000
• Zip Code: 34234
• 5812 Square Feet
• Subdivision: INDIAN BEACH
• Bedrooms: 6 Baths: 6+
• Nestled on 1.1 acres of pristine bayfront along Sarasota Bay, Etowah stands as a timeless icon of Sarasota's rich architectural heritage, offering sweeping, wide-open bay views to the north and south, from the manicured lawn at the water's edge all t ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY

MLS# A4651341 View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 603 INDIAN BEACH LN
• Price: $5,500,000
• Zip Code: 34234
• 0.89 Acres
• 189 feet of rare boatable water frontage. Already cleared and elevated in preparation for a large contemporary estate, this nearly 1 acre lot offers generous buildable space and valuable privacy for your future vision. This extraordinary waterfront h ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: PREMIER SOTHEBYS INTL REALTY

MLS# A4633995 View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 3301 BAY SHORE RD
• Price: $3,995,000
• Zip Code: 34234
• 0.96 Acres
• Exotic and extremely private bay front property on the market for the first time in 40 years. In fact, this is only the third time it's been available in 100 years. Travel back in time to find ancient oaks and large palms, Banyans, and cedars. It's a ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

MLS# A4613341 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 3301 BAY SHORE RD
• Price: $3,995,000
• Zip Code: 34234
• 2703 Square Feet
• Subdivision: INDIAN BEACH MAP OF
• Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3
• Exotic and extremely private bay front property on the market for the first time in 40 years. In fact, this is only the third time it's been available in 100 years. Travel back in time to find ancient oaks and large palms, Banyans, and cedars. It's a ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

MLS# A4649616 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 3931 BAY SHORE RD
• Price: $3,250,000
• Zip Code: 34234
• 3012 Square Feet
• Subdivision: INDIAN BEACH MAP OF
• Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3
• One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Welcome to Beyond the Gates, where timeless elegance meets coastal serenity in the heart of the historic Indian Beach-Sapphire Shores neighborhood. Perfectly nestled between Sarasota College of Art & D ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: ROBERT SLACK LLC

MLS# A4684254 View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 820 INDIAN BEACH DR
• Price: $2,500,000
• Zip Code: 34234
• 0.51 Acres
• A rare chance to own a prime bayfront property in Sarasota's highly desirable Sapphire Shores / Indian Beach neighborhood. Positioned on a 0.51-acre lot with 136 feet of direct Sarasota Bay frontage, 820 Indian Beach combines unobstructed water views ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: DOUGLAS ELLIMAN

MLS# A4682897 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 820 INDIAN BEACH DR
• Price: $2,500,000
• Zip Code: 34234
• 1915 Square Feet
• Subdivision: INDIAN BEACH
• Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3
• A rare chance to own a prime bayfront property in Sarasota's highly desirable Sapphire Shores / Indian Beach neighborhood. Positioned on a 0.51-acre lot with 136 feet of direct Sarasota Bay frontage, 820 Indian Beach combines unobstructed water views ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: DOUGLAS ELLIMAN

MLS# A4663398 View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 377 S SHORE DR
• Price: $2,390,000
• Zip Code: 34234
• 0.38 Acres
• Amazing opportunity to create your waterfront estate in Sapphire Shores, where history, culture, and growth meet. This 16,378 sq. ft. lot offers 87 feet of water frontage, a private dock, and direct access to Sarasota Bay. Positioned along a quiet sh ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY

MLS# A4662448 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 377 S SHORE DR
• Price: $2,390,000
• Zip Code: 34234
• 1943 Square Feet
• Subdivision: INDIAN BEACH - SAPPHIRE SHORES
• Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2+
• Amazing opportunity to create your waterfront estate in Sapphire Shores, where history, culture, and growth meet. This 16,378 sq. ft. lot offers 87 feet of water frontage, a private dock, and direct access to Sarasota Bay. Positioned along a quiet sh ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY

MLS# A4668957 View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 550 46TH ST
• Price: $999,000
• Zip Code: 34234
• 0.58 Acres
• SIGNIFICANT PRICE IMPROVEMENT of over $200,000!! Nestled in a canopy of lush, tropical greenery in Indian Beach, this distinctive property captures the spirit of one of Sarasota's most sought-after neighborhoods. A unique flag lot of over half an acr ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: PREFERRED SHORE LLC

MLS# A4668768 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 550 46TH ST
• Price: $999,000
• Zip Code: 34234
• 2309 Square Feet
• Subdivision: INDIAN BEACH MAP OF
• Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3
• SIGNIFICANT PRICE IMPROVEMENT of over $200,000!! Great opportunity to own over half an acre of land in Indian Beach Sapphire Shores - Must Be Seen in Person. Schedule a viewing today! Tucked beneath a canopy of lush, tropical greenery in iconic India ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: PREFERRED SHORE LLC

MLS# A4648996 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 528 45TH ST
• Price: $649,000
• Zip Code: 34234
• 1637 Square Feet
• Subdivision: INDIAN BEACH MAP OF
• Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2+
• O la la! Shangri-La! Fall in love at first sight! Nestled under leafy green trees, this enchanting charmer comes with a free-standing studio complete with kitchenette, full bathroom, separate entrance, and outdoor nook blooming with jasmine lingering ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: ROSEBAY INTERNATIONAL REALTY, INC

MLS# A4681358 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 5201 STEVENS DR
• Price: $615,000
• Zip Code: 34234
• 2016 Square Feet
• Subdivision: INDIAN BEACH ESTATES
• Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2+
• ENJOY THE BEST OF FLORIDA LIVING in this beautifully maintained mid-century modern home. Featuring 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, an extended 1 car garage and over 2000 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space. This open floor plan offers a de ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY

MLS# TB8412827 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 831 40TH ST
• Price: $575,000
• Zip Code: 34234
• 1476 Square Feet
• Subdivision: INDIAN BEACH HIGHLANDS
• Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2
• This charming 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom POOL home is situated in Flood Zone X, meaning flood insurance is not mandatory. It boasts a lovely fenced backyard and is conveniently located near all essential amenities.Recent updates include Hot water heater a ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: REGISTER REAL ESTATE SERVICE

MLS# N6142218 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 4616 LEETA LN
• Price: $550,000
• Zip Code: 34234
• 1581 Square Feet
• Subdivision: INDIAN BEACH SUB
• Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2
• Step into this updated mid-century 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with a 2-car garage and a private above-ground pool, ideally situated for both personal enjoyment and investment potential. This property offers the rare opportunity to generate projected shor ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: KELLER WILLIAMS ON THE WATER S

MLS# A4673991 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 839 40TH ST
• Price: $395,000
• Zip Code: 34234
• 831 Square Feet
• Subdivision: INDIAN BEACH HIGHLANDS
• Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 1
• Welcome to 839 40th Street, located west of the trail in Sarasota's desirable IndianBeach Sapphire Shores/Museum District. This charming home is just steps away from apicturesque neighborhood beach along Sarasota Bay, renowned for its breathtakingsun ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: PREFERRED SHORE LLC

MLS# A4684905 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 919 47TH ST
• Price: $314,900
• Zip Code: 34234
• 1352 Square Feet
• Subdivision: BROADWAY COURT OF INDIAN BEACH
• Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3
• Large Sarasota bungalow situated on an expansive 125 x 135 lot totaling over .38 acres, just .2 miles north of downtown Sarasota. Enjoy walking distance to the The Ringling, Sarasota Bayfront for magnificent sunsets, Asolo Theatre, and a variety of r ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: CLUB REALTY