Overview
Description
It's All About the View. Some homes are defined by their architecture. Others by their location.
This one is defined by what you see the moment you walk through the front door. Tucked away at the end of one of Siesta Key's most private, tree-lined streets, this exceptional bayfront retreat enjoys nearly 180-degree panoramic views across Sarasota Bay, where endless open water, spectacular sunrises, and distant estate homes create a setting that is nothing short of mesmerizing. It is a view that changes by the hour and never gets old.
Originally designed by Tollyn Twitchell, son of Sarasota architectural pioneer Ralph Twitchell, this distinctive mid-century residence embraces its architectural heritage with soaring ceilings, expansive walls of glass, and light-filled living spaces designed to celebrate the waterfront. The main residence offers two bedrooms, two baths, plus a spacious office or den, while the detached one-bedroom guest house provides the perfect private retreat for family, friends, or extended stays. With 75 feet of Sarasota Bay frontage, a newly updated dock featuring composite decking and a 13,500-pound boat lift, mornings can begin with coffee overlooking the bay before heading out for a day of boating, fishing, paddleboarding, or simply enjoying the peaceful waterfront surroundings.
Tucked behind a natural mangrove shoreline, the property offers both beauty and protection while remaining just minutes from Siesta Beach, Siesta Village, and convenient access on and off the island. Whether you're searching for a peaceful island escape, an architecturally significant waterfront residence, or the perfect site to create a future dream home, opportunities like this rarely become available.
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Address
- Street1275 PORT
- CitySarasota
- SubdivisionSUB OF US LT 7 OF 20-37-18
- CountySarasota
- StateFL
- Zip34242
- MLS #A4701740
Interior
- AppliancesDishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Bathrooms Full3
- Bathrooms Half0
- Bathrooms Total Integer3
- Bedrooms Total3
- CoolingCentral Air, Mini-Split Unit(s)
- CoolingYes
- Fireplace FeaturesLiving Room, Wood Burning
- FireplaceYes
- FlooringLuxury Vinyl, Tile
- FurnishedUnfurnished
- HeatingCentral
- HeatingYes
- Interior FeaturesBuilt-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Dry Bar, Eating Space In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Laundry FeaturesInside, Laundry Room
- LevelsOne
- Living Area3,104
- Living Area SourcePublic Records
- Living Area UnitsSquare Feet
- Rooms Total6
- Window FeaturesBlinds, Shades
Exterior
- Carport Spaces2
- CarportYes
- Covered Spaces2
- Direction FacesWest
- Exterior FeaturesAwning(s), French Doors, Irrigation System, Sliding Doors
- FencingWood
- Lot FeaturesCul-De-Sac, In County, Landscaped, Street Dead-End
- Lot Size Acres0
- Lot Size Area14,171
- Lot Size Square Feet14,171
- Lot Size UnitsSquare Feet
- Other StructuresGuest House
- Patio And Porch FeaturesCovered, Rear Porch
- Road Frontage TypeStreet Dead-End
- Road Surface TypeDirt
- RoofMetal
- ViewWater
- Water Body NameSARASOTA BAY/INTRACOASTAL
- Waterfront FeaturesBay/Harbor, Intracoastal Waterway
Structure
- Architectural StyleMid-Century Modern
- Building Area Total3,872
- Construction MaterialsWood Frame, Wood Siding
- Foundation DetailsSlab
- Stories Total1
- Year Built1955
Utilities
- SewerPublic Sewer
- UtilitiesBB/HS Internet Available, Public
- Water SourcePublic
Financial
- Parcel Number0110110006
- Tax Annual Amount20,825
- Tax Book Number5-13
- Tax Legal DescriptionFROM NE COR OF GOVT LOT 6 PROCEED N-57-45-E 75 FT M/L TO A STAKE ON THE WATER LINE OF LITTLE SARASOTA BAY FOR POB TH RUN DIRECTLY BACK OVER THE SAME COURSE 165 FT TH S-30-55-E 80 FT TH N-57-45-E
- Tax Lot6
- Tax Year2025
- ZoningRSF1
Schools
- Elementary SchoolPhillippi Shores Elementary
- High SchoolSarasota High
- Middle Or Junior SchoolSarasota Middle
Location
- CountryUnited States
- County Or ParishSarasota
- DirectionsFrom Clark Road head west across the bridge turn left onto Midnight Pass Rd, then turn left onto Port Lane. House is straight ahead at end of cul-de-sac.
- Latitude27
- Longitude-83
- MLS Area Major34242 - Sarasota/Crescent Beach/Siesta Key
- Postal Code34242
- Postal Code Plus42642
- Street NamePORT
- Street Number1275
- Street Number Numeric1,275
- Street SuffixLANE
- Subdivision NameSUB OF US LT 7 OF 20-37-18
- Unparsed Address1275 PORT LANE
Features & Amenities
- Awning(s)
- Built-in Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s)
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Central
- Central Air
- Crown Molding
- Cul-De-Sac
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Dry Bar
- Dryer
- Eating Space In Kitchen
- Electric Water Heater
- French Doors
- Has Waterfront
- High Ceilings
- In County
- Inside
- Irrigation System
- Landscaped
- Laundry Room
- Living Room/Dining Room Combo
- Luxury Vinyl
- Microwave
- Mini-Split Unit(s)
- Open Floorplan
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Sliding Doors
- Solid Wood Cabinets
- Split Bedroom
- Stone Counters
- Street Dead-End
- Tile
- Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Washer
- Water
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