St. Armands

St. Armands Real Estate for Sale – Lido Key, Sarasota, Florida 34236

St. Armands Key, to most residents and visitors of Sarasota, is mainly a chic island shopping center. It is, however, also a showcase for some of the most upscale luxury Sarasota homes for sale. Such was the originally vision of circus magnate and entrepreneur John Ringling who began developing this barrier island during the 1920s.

Prior, Ringling purchased the island from Frenchman homesteader Charles St. Amand whose surname was misspelled in land deeds to “St. Armand.” This misnomer, nonetheless, was eventually carried over to the current name of the barrier island. Its commercial area came to be known as St. Armands Circle as it was built around a European-inspired park with a circular layout.

Search among presidents

The home lots were allocated around this commercial section and were marketed as St. Armands Division Ringling Estates. Ringling served notice of his desire to make the subdivision a prestigious address and presidential in every sense. Moving around the community can entail traversing the Boulevard of the Presidents and exploring the Ringling Estates for available Sarasota homes for sale along Washington, Jackson, Adams, Arthur, Madison, Fillmore and Van Buren Drives.

The island’s centerpiece roundabout was likewise named Harding Circle after one of the early American presidents. Imported European Renaissance statuary and tropical Florida landscaping are some of the distinctive features of this park rotunda which is a designated historic site in Sarasota.

Chic shops and palatial homes

More than 130 trendy shops, boutiques, art galleries, cafe and restaurants surround this park amid the roundabout. Courtyards and patios in contemporary architectural design, along with lush tropical plantings, create for St. Armands Circle a flawless fusion of a relaxing and friendly commercial center with an international ambience. Its shops offer everything from souvenir trinkets to luxury items while restaurant offerings range from gourmet snacks to formal candlelight dinners.

The residences surrounding St. Armands Circle consist of palatial estate homes with direct water access and a few small bungalows built in the old Florida style. Many of the upscale residences in this neighborhood flaunt cascading fountains at their entrances with blooming bougainvilleas draped over their perimeter walls.

Market focal point

Properties located here can vary wildly in price. From the older homes built in the 1960’s to homes located on the waterfront, the disparity is measured in millions of dollars. If you are looking for some of the best real estate that Sarasota has to offer, St. Armand’s and John Ringling Estates will certainly deliver.

St. Armands Homes for Sale

Below are the current real estate listings available at St. Armands

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

MLS# A4661401 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 139 S WASHINGTON DR
• Price: $12,950,000
• Zip Code: 34236
• 7817 Square Feet
• Subdivision: SAINT ARMANDS DIV JOHN RINGLING ESTATES
• Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 6+
• Like a Picassos' Mona Lisa, a true masterpiece. THIS home is the GEM of all jewels. It is one of a kind, created with artistry-imagination & craftsmanship that simply cannot be replicated. This is not your typical concrete block home. It has warmth, ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

MLS# TB8516925 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 40 S BLVD OF THE PRESIDENTS
• Price: $9,700,000
• Zip Code: 34236
• 9313 Square Feet
• Subdivision: SAINT ARMANDS DIV JOHN RINGLING ESTATES
• Bedrooms: 0 Baths: 0
• Rare Mixed-Use Investment & Redevelopment OpportunityUnique in its kind and virtually impossible to replicate, this prominent 10,000 SF mixed-use commercial asset is located within the one and only St. Armands Key district, one of the most exclusive ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: LPT REALTY, LLC

MLS# A4668634 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 551 S WASHINGTON DR
• Price: $9,495,000
• Zip Code: 34236
• 5493 Square Feet
• Subdivision: SAINT ARMANDS DIV JOHN RINGLING ESTATES
• Bedrooms: 9 Baths: 9
• Welcome to Lido Dreams, an exquisite 5,500 square foot luxury retreat nestled in the vibrant heart of St. Armands Circle on Lido Key. This brand-new masterpiece boasts 9 spacious bedrooms and 9 luxurious bathrooms, making it the ideal sanctuary for f ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: COMPASS FLORIDA LLC

MLS# A4630034 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 515 S WASHINGTON DR
• Price: $7,990,000
• Zip Code: 34236
• 4480 Square Feet
• Subdivision: SAINT ARMANDS DIV JOHN RINGLING ESTATES
• Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3+
• Virtually Staged. Presenting a rare opportunity at 515 S Washington Drive, an extensively reimagined residence offering the space of a luxury estate with a low-maintenance lifestyle, just steps from St. Armands Circle and Lido Beach. Originally envis ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

MLS# A4652926 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 290 N WASHINGTON DR
• Price: $6,945,000
• Zip Code: 34236
• 6799 Square Feet
• Subdivision: SAINT ARMANDS DIV JOHN RINGLING ESTATES
• Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4+
• A boater's dream and RARE opportunity--One of just 39 homes on this EXCLUSIVE side of St. Armands Circle offering -DIRECT GULF ACCESS- NO FIXED BRIDGES - and NO OBSTACLES. True deep-water dockage that comfortably accommodates a vessel over 60 feet.En ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP

MLS# A4694522 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 51 S ADAMS DR
• Price: $4,500,000
• Zip Code: 34236
• 3800 Square Feet
• Subdivision: SAINT ARMANDS DIV JOHN RINGLING ESTATES
• Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4+
• Pre-Construction. To be built. Brought to you by Noah Thomas Builders, introducing an exceptional modern coastal residence, ideally located just moments from St. Armands Circle and Lido Beach. This striking home blends timeless architecture with rela ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: 1ST CLASS REAL ESTATE SUNCOAST

MLS# A4694297 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 25 N WASHINGTON DR
• Price: $4,500,000
• Zip Code: 34236
• 4000 Square Feet
• Subdivision: SAINT ARMANDS DIV JOHN RINGLING ESTATES
• Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 5+
• Pre-Construction. To be built. Brought to you by Noah Thomas Builders, experience the pinnacle of coastal luxury in this custom residence, perfectly positioned near St. Armands Circle and the white sand shores of Lido Key Beach. Designed to embody el ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: 1ST CLASS REAL ESTATE SUNCOAST

MLS# A4653979 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 340 JACKSON DR
• Price: $4,250,000
• Zip Code: 34236
• 3470 Square Feet
• Subdivision: SAINT ARMANDS DIV JOHN RINGLING ESTATES
• Bedrooms: 6 Baths: 5+
• STUNNING ESTATE ON LIDO KEY!!! WELCOME TO YOUR COASTAL DREAM HOME!!! This 6 bedroom 5 1/2 bath property is TURNKEY FURNISHED, has an ELEVATOR to all levels, and boasts vaulted ceilings. The owner spared no expense when building this home. High end de ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP

MLS# A4694867 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 236 N BLVD OF THE PRESIDENTS
• Price: $4,200,000
• Zip Code: 34236
• 3850 Square Feet
• Subdivision: SAINT ARMANDS DIV JOHN RINGLING ESTATES
• Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 5
• Pre-Construction. To be built. Brought to you by Noah Thomas Builders, this upcoming custom residence represents an exceptional opportunity to own brand-new luxury construction just steps from the energy of St. Armands Circle and minutes to the Gulf ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: 1ST CLASS REAL ESTATE SUNCOAST

MLS# A4695620 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 541 S WASHINGTON DR
• Price: $3,950,000
• Zip Code: 34236
• 3395 Square Feet
• Subdivision: SAINT ARMANDS DIV JOHN RINGLING ESTATES
• Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4+
• For Those Who See Home as an Expression of Art. 541 S Washington offers a rare blend of architectural character, quality craftsmanship, and waterfront living. Beautifully renovated to reflect the enduring principles of Mid-Century Modern design, wher ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

MLS# A4686935 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 128 FILLMORE DR
• Price: $3,850,000
• Zip Code: 34236
• 4550 Square Feet
• Subdivision: SAINT ARMANDS DIV JOHN RINGLING ESTATES
• Bedrooms: 8 Baths: 8+
• Discover an exceptional income-producing asset at 128 Fillmore Drive--an 8-bedroom, 8-bathroom luxury residence designed to perform at the highest level as a short-term vacation rental. Located just steps from world-renowned St. Armands Circle and mi ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: LESLIE WELLS REALTY, INC.

MLS# A4675129 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 345 MADISON DR
• Price: $3,675,000
• Zip Code: 34236
• 4645 Square Feet
• Subdivision: SAINT ARMANDS DIV JOHN RINGLING ESTATES
• Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3+
• Experience refined coastal living in the heart of St. Armands Circle, Sarasota's premier destination for luxury shopping, fine dining, and island living. This fully turnkey, furnished 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath residence is ideally located just steps from w ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: COMPASS FLORIDA LLC

MLS# A4668323 View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 244 N WASHINGTON DR
• Price: $3,600,000
• Zip Code: 34236
• 0.2 Acres
• Incredible Potential on Saint Armands Key 244 North Washington Drive, Sarasota, FL. Also available as "To be built. Pre-Construction MLS #A4691610"This 8,923 sq ft bayfront lot offers an extraordinary opportunity to create your custom dream home in o ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: CORCORAN DWELLINGS REALTY

MLS# A4693046 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 76 S WASHINGTON DR
• Price: $3,075,000
• Zip Code: 34236
• 3070 Square Feet
• Subdivision: SAINT ARMANDS DIV JOHN RINGLING ESTATES
• Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3+
• An exceptional opportunity awaits on one of Sarasota's most coveted streets -- 76 S Washington Drive, located on the lovely St. Armands Key. Welcome to a rare gem nestled within the prestigious John Ringling Estates. Framed by a stately row of regal ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP

MLS# A4686381 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 103 FILLMORE DR
• Price: $2,399,000
• Zip Code: 34236
• 2908 Square Feet
• Subdivision: SAINT ARMANDS DIV JOHN RINGLING ESTATES
• Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3
• Welcome to 103 Fillmore Drive, a beautifully renovated 4-bedroom (or 3 bedroom plus den/office), 3-bath pool home with an assumable flood policy located in the heart of world-famous St. Armands Circle. Just a few blocks from the white sands of Lido B ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP

MLS# A4672116 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 41 S ADAMS DR
• Price: $2,050,000
• Zip Code: 34236
• 3913 Square Feet
• Subdivision: SAINT ARMANDS DIV JOHN RINGLING ESTATES
• Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2
• Virtually Staged. Hidden behind lush plantings is this beautifully redesigned and amazingly private two-story home boasting over 3900 sq ft of interior living space all moments away from the shops & cafes of St. Armands Circle, the beaches of Lido Ke ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY

MLS# A4685368 View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 132 GRANT DR
• Price: $1,995,000
• Zip Code: 34236
• 0.14 Acres
• Build your custom coastal masterpiece on one of Lido Key's most desirable streets. This 6,000 sq ft buildable lot (50' x 119') is positioned just steps from the public beach, complete with pool, parking, and concessions. Located in a short-term renta ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: DOUGLAS ELLIMAN

MLS# A4675641 View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 130 N BLVD OF THE PRESIDENTS
• Price: $1,395,000
• Zip Code: 34236
• 0.3 Acres
• A rare opportunity to secure a build-ready homesite in one of Sarasota's most iconic island locations. This 0.30-acre vacant lot is professionally cleared and ready for development, ideally positioned just steps from the energy and charm of St. Arman ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: COLDWELL BANKER REALTY