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# T3512818 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 40 S BLVD OF THE PRESIDENTS
• Price: $10,500,000
• Zip Code: 34236
• 9313 Square Feet
• Subdivision: SAINT ARMANDS DIV JOHN RINGLING ESTATES
• Bedrooms: 0 Baths: 0
• ONE-OF-A-KIND, FABULOUS COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY with this EXPANSIVE, END-UNIT BUILDING in the heart of prestigious ST. ARMAND'S CIRCLE in Sarasota! This property is currently a two story building, though the City of Sarasota has APPROVED THE ADDITION ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: LPT REALTY

MLS# A4631200 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 551 S WASHINGTON DR
• Price: $10,495,000
• Zip Code: 34236
• 4778 Square Feet
• Subdivision: SAINT ARMANDS DIV JOHN RINGLING ESTATES
• Bedrooms: 8 Baths: 8
• Welcome to Sunset Dreams--a spectacular new construction featuring nine bedrooms and nine bathrooms, perfectly positioned on Pansy Bayou Canal across from the historic St Armands Circle on Lido Key, FL. No expense was spared on this turn-key designer ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY

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+
• Presenting an unparalleled masterpiece of luxury and sophistication--soon to be one of the most iconic and coveted waterfront estates in Sarasota, Florida. Originally envisioned by the legendary architect Bo MacEwen, this landmark property is undergo ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

MLS# A4638873 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 400 N WASHINGTON DR
• Price: $6,450,000
• Zip Code: 34236
• 3348 Square Feet
• Subdivision: SAINT ARMANDS DIVISION JOHN RINGLING ESTS
• Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4
• Just two blocks from the world-class shopping and dining of St. Armands Circle and Lido Beach, this luxurious hurricane and FEMA-complaint coastal retreat is designed for safety and elegance, with the main living level elevated 11.4 feet above base f ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

MLS# A4649846 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 114 FILLMORE DR
• Price: $6,300,000
• Zip Code: 34236
• 4471 Square Feet
• Subdivision: SAINT ARMANDS DIVISION JOHN RINGLING ESTATES
• Bedrooms: 6 Baths: 6+
• Under Construction. NEW CONSTRUCTION - EXPECTED COMPLETION DATE OF JUNE 30TH!!!! This 6 Bedroom 6 Full Bath plus 2 additional Half Bath, French Provincial home is built to the highest standards of hurricane and FEMA-compliant regulations for safety a ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY

MLS# A4641255 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 204 N WASHINGTON DR
• Price: $5,000,000
• Zip Code: 34236
• 3239 Square Feet
• Subdivision: SAINT ARMANDS DIV JOHN RINGLING ESTATES
• Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3+
• Welcome to 204 N Washington Dr, a unique property situated on 82 feet off direct bayfront. This charming home offers panoramic vistas of downtown Sarasota and the serene waters of the bay as well as having a front-row seat to playful dolphins, gracef ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: PREFERRED SHORE LLC

MLS# A4649298 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 360 N WASHINGTON DR
• Price: $4,495,000
• Zip Code: 34236
• 3951 Square Feet
• Subdivision: JOHN RINGLING ESTATES ST ARMANDS DIV 01
• Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4+
• Owner has priced to sell this one-of-a-kind modern masterpiece, ideally positioned on premier boating water with sweeping, unobstructed views of the Bay and Gulf of Mexico. This exceptional residence offers a rare blend of architectural elegance and ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY

MLS# A4646935 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 113 FILLMORE DR
• Price: $3,795,000
• Zip Code: 34236
• 4008 Square Feet
• Subdivision: SAINT ARMANDS DIV JOHN RINGLING ESTATES
• Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4+
• Positioned just one block from the lively pulse of St. Armands Circle and minutes from Lido Beach, this turnkey-furnished home offers a refined coastal lifestyle in Sarasota's most coveted island community. Built in 2007 by the Peregrine Group, this ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

MLS# A4637861 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 345 MADISON DR
• Price: $3,795,000
• Zip Code: 34236
• 4645 Square Feet
• Subdivision: SAINT ARMANDS DIV JOHN RINGLING ESTATES
• Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3+
• Discover the pinnacle of luxury living on St. Armands Circle, Sarasota's most sought-after destination, where every detail embodies the vibrant coastal lifestyle. This stunning 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom home spans over 4,600 square feet of beautifully ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: COMPASS FLORIDA LLC

MLS# A4640183 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 244 N WASHINGTON DR
• Price: $3,749,000
• Zip Code: 34236
• 1936 Square Feet
• Subdivision: JOHN RINGLING ESTATES ST ARMANDS DIV 01
• Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2
• Incredible Potential on Saint Armands Key244 North Washington Drive, Sarasota, FLThis 8,923 sqft lot offers an exceptional opportunity to create your dream home on one of Sarasota's most coveted locations--Saint Armands Key. Featuring 1,936 sqft of s ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: GRECO REAL ESTATE

MLS# A4641375 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 121 N BOULEVARD OF PRESIDENTS
• Price: $3,295,000
• Zip Code: 34236
• 3491 Square Feet
• Subdivision: SAINT ARMANDS DIV JOHN RINGLING ESTATES
• Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3+
• Reduced $200,000! Exquisite Coastal Retreat! Nestled in the heart of Sarasota's renowned St. Armands Circle, this stunning single-family home offers the perfect blend of luxury and coastal charm. Built in 1998, the residence spans 3,491 square feet a ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: STERLING REALTY

MLS# A4641606 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 55 N WASHINGTON DR
• Price: $3,200,000
• Zip Code: 34236
• 3071 Square Feet
• Subdivision: SAINT ARMANDS DIVISION JOHN RINGLING ESTS
• Bedrooms: 6 Baths: 4+
• Investment extraordinaire! St. Armand's Circle, is home to this beautiful Turnkey furnished vacation home (which includes a 1 bedroom/1 bath attached apartment). A wonderful 2 story pool home with ample kitchen, formal dining area, new durable, beach ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: PRECISE REALTY CORP

MLS# A4646891 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 322 S WASHINGTON DR
• Price: $2,350,000
• Zip Code: 34236
• 1715 Square Feet
• Subdivision: SAINT ARMANDS DIV JOHN RINGLING ESTATES
• Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2
• One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Welcome to Saint Armands! Sarasota's most coveted luxury island neighborhood. Home to Saint Armands Circle where you will enjoy a full range of restaurants, shopping and entertainment. This sturdy and w ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: WAGNER REALTY

MLS# A4642792 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 106 N BLVD OF THE PRESIDENTS
• Price: $2,250,000
• Zip Code: 34236
• 1999 Square Feet
• Subdivision: SAINT ARMANDS DIV JOHN RINGLING ESTATES
• Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2+
• Nestled in the heart of the vibrant St. Armands Circle, this exquisite island retreat embodies classic coastal elegance with a modern edge. A recent meticulously remodel that now presents as a pristine, like-new residence, both inside and out.Beyond ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: DOUGLAS ELLIMAN

MLS# S5121761 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 115 N BLVD OF THE PRESIDENTS
• Price: $2,200,000
• Zip Code: 34236
• 2072 Square Feet
• Subdivision: SAINT ARMANDS DIV JOHN RINGLING ESTATES
• Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2
• One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Price drop, Seller motivated! Luxury Living in the Heart of Saint Armands Circle - Steps from Lido Key Beach!Discover the perfect blend of coastal charm and modern luxury in this fully remodeled, turn-k ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY ORLANDO

MLS# A4639048 View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 201 N WASHINGTON DR
• Price: $2,195,000
• Zip Code: 34236
• 0.32 Acres
• The unbeatable location of this St. Armands property places you at the heart of Sarasota's most coveted coastal lifestyle. Set on an oversized lot, this private parcel presents the perfect opportunity to design and build your dream home in an area kn ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

MLS# A4638301 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 355 N WASHINGTON DR
• Price: $1,950,000
• Zip Code: 34236
• 3501 Square Feet
• Subdivision: SAINT ARMANDS DIV JOHN RINGLING ESTATES
• Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4
• Sarasota island living on world-renowned St. Armands Circle. Walk to five-star restaurants, chic boutiques, coffee houses and ice cream shops. Visit Lido Beach to take joy in year-round blue skies, gulf breezes and Sarasota's spectacular sunsets. Dow ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: PREMIER SOTHEBYS INTL REALTY

MLS# A4648532 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 148 N BLVD OF THE PRESIDENTS
• Price: $1,549,000
• Zip Code: 34236
• 1663 Square Feet
• Subdivision: SAINT ARMANDS DIV JOHN RINGLING ESTATES
• Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3
• Welcome to your slice of paradise on St Armands Circle, moments from the sugar sands of Lido Beach! This exquisitely renovated and stylish coastal living home offers refined island living with every modern luxury. Impeccably designed with fresh and m ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: FINE PROPERTIES

MLS# A4637660 View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 51 S ADAMS DR
• Price: $1,500,000
• Zip Code: 34236
• 0.23 Acres
• This charming property is an extraordinary opportunity to build your own private retreat a few steps from bustling St. Armands Circle. This unique lot has both privacy and a close proximity to St. Armands activity. The patio and heavily treed back ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

MLS# TB8325501 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 40 S BLVD OF THE PRESIDENTS
• Price: $276,000
• Zip Code: 34236
• 9313 Square Feet
• Subdivision: SAINT ARMANDS DIV JOHN RINGLING ESTATES
• Bedrooms: 0 Baths: 0
• Prime Leasing Opportunity in St. Armands CircleLocated in the heart of St. Armands Circle, a renowned outdoor mall offering high-end retail, entertainment, fine dining, and art galleries, this exceptional building presents an unparalleled leasing opp ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: LPT REALTY