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.

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MLS# A4635720 View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 4645 AINSLEY PL
• Price: $16,000,000
• Zip Code: 34234
• 4.95 Acres
• This exquisite waterfront parcel, spanning nearly 5 acres and more than 400 ft on the open waters of Sarasota Bay, presents an unparalleled opportunity to customize a large-scale personal estate in a magnificent tropical setting. Celebrated in nation ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: DOUGLAS ELLIMAN

MLS# A4627940 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 4511 BAY SHORE RD
• Price: $7,650,000
• Zip Code: 34234
• 6500 Square Feet
• Subdivision: INDIAN BEACH MAP OF
• 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 heritage. Originally built in 1925, this two-story Mediterranean revival estate spans over 6,500 square feet, offering captivating views ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY

MLS# A4633705 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 4311 BAY SHORE RD
• Price: $5,945,000
• Zip Code: 34234
• 5033 Square Feet
• Subdivision: INDIAN BEACH/SAPPHIRE SHORES
• Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 5+
• Nestled on nearly three-quarters of an acre, this meticulously updated 1925 Mediterranean Revival residence offers breathtaking, panoramic views of Sarasota Bay, encompassing the downtown skyline, Ringling Bridge and the northern tip of Longboat Key. ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: PREMIER SOTHEBYS INTL REALTY

MLS# A4640077 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 5035 BAY SHORE RD
• Price: $4,895,000
• Zip Code: 34234
• 5712 Square Feet
• Subdivision: INDIAN BEACH SAPPHIRE SHORES
• Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 6+
• One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Nestled just south of the Ringling Museum, this prestigious West of Trail estate is set in Sarasota's historic Indian Beach Sapphire Shores neighborhood, known for its majestic tree-canopied streets, ba ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FLORIDA REALTY

MLS# A4633995 View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 3301 BAY SHORE RD
• Price: $4,250,000
• 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: $4,250,000
• 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# A4626859 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 4014 BAY SHORE RD
• Price: $3,600,000
• Zip Code: 34234
• 3410 Square Feet
• Subdivision: INDIAN BEACH MAP OF
• Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4+
• Pre-Construction. To be built. Construction plans ready for permitting. All designed by DSDG Architects and ready to be built. Modern Home with 4 bedrooms, plus office/den, 4.5 baths and an open floorplan, all on one level of living space. Situated i ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: CHARITY & WEISS INTERNATIONAL LLC

MLS# A4611837 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 4521 BAY SHORE RD
• Price: $3,500,000
• Zip Code: 34234
• 3801 Square Feet
• Subdivision: INDIAN BEACH MAP OF
• Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4+
• This storied waterfront estate occupies a 1.24-acre lot within the largest contiguous parcel on the Gulf Coast, a magnificent private park with a majestic landscape and vistas on par with Selby Gardens and the grounds of the nearby Ringling Museum. R ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: DOUGLAS ELLIMAN

MLS# A4626857 View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 621 40TH ST
• Price: $1,450,000
• Zip Code: 34234
• 0.48 Acres
• Location, Location, Location - Ready to build, bring your architect and builder to this wonderful and oversized lot with an additional access easement to Bay Shore Rd. Situated in popular Indian Beach Area, which is also referred to as the Museum Are ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: CHARITY & WEISS INTERNATIONAL LLC

MLS# A4643899 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 728 41ST ST ST
• Price: $669,000
• Zip Code: 34234
• 1435 Square Feet
• Subdivision: INDIAN BEACH MAP OF
• Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2
• Great Sarasota location. Minutes to Airport, Downtown, St Armands Circle, and the Beaches. Located in the RINGLING MUSEUM neighborhood, Saphire Shores-Indian Beach. Old Florida neighborhood contemporary. Large fenced in yard with dog door. Plenty of ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

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# A4618873 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 839 40TH ST
• Price: $405,000
• Zip Code: 34234
• 831 Square Feet
• Subdivision: INDIAN BEACH HIGHLANDS
• Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 1
• A BLOCK TO THE BAY, NEIGHBORHOOD BEACH, AND MOVE IN READY! Looking for a hidden gem in one of Sarasota's most charming neighborhoods? Welcome to this unique retreat in the sought-after Indian Beach/Sapphire Shores/Museum District--just steps from the ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: PREMIER SOTHEBYS INTL REALTY

MLS# A4629901 View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 731 42ND ST
• Price: $229,900
• Zip Code: 34234
• 0.11 Acres
• **LOT VALUE ONLY** This property is being sold As Is and priced at land value. Roof 2022. The older cottage on property does not have a central heating and air conditioning system. The house, while charming to look at would require significant renova ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: COLDWELL BANKER REALTY