Price Improvement Alert – Seller is Ready to Go!
As Seen on HGTV’s Zillow Gone Wild – August 1, 2025
The Boathouse & The Lighthouse | A Storybook Legacy in Downtown Sarasota
The seller just made a bold move—$120,000 price improvement—and this iconic Sarasota compound is now move-in ready for its next… Read More lucky owner!
Step into a piece of history and imagination with The Boathouse & The Lighthouse, two whimsical, historic residences nestled in walkable Gillespie Park. Originally crafted in 1933 by master boatbuilder Oliver Blackburn, this property is a tribute to Sarasota’s coastal charm and creative spirit.
The Boathouse – 2BR/2BA with sunlit living spaces, a sleek kitchen, and a spiral staircase to a private owner’s suite.
The Lighthouse – 1BR/1BA vertical retreat with a panoramic observation room perfect for a studio, office, or creative escape.
Just 4.2 miles to Lido Beach, and minutes from downtown’s arts, dining, and waterfront scene—this is more than a home, it’s a lifestyle.
Whether you're:
An investor seeking high-performing short-term rentals
A visionary looking for a live/work haven
A history lover drawn to Sarasota’s storied past
This property offers unmatched character, flexibility, and legacy.
Live in one, rent the other, or reimagine both.
Now priced to move—don’t miss your chance to own a Sarasota landmark. Read Less
Courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER REALTY 941-366-8070
Listing Snapshot
Days Online
197
Last Updated
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Beds
3
Full Baths
3
Square Ft.
1,949
Lot Size
0.15 Acres
Year Built
1935
MLS Number
A4644435
Additional Details
Property Access
Road Surface: Paved
Appliances & Equipment
Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Building
Built in 1935, Living area: 1949, Living area units: Square Feet, Building faces East, 3 stories, Levels: Three Or More, Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding
Cooling
Central Air
Exterior Features
French Doors
Floors
Ceramic Tile, Wood
Foundation
Slab
Heating
Central, Electric
Interior Features
Solid Surface Counters, Thermostat
Laundry
Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside
Lot
0.15 acres
Pets Policy
Allowed: Yes
Roof
Membrane
Sewer
Public Sewer
Taxes
Additional parcels description:, Parcel Number: 2026100020, Public Survey Range: 18E, Public Survey Section: 19, Annual Amount: $4,949, Tax Block: 3, Tax Book Number: 1-1, Legal Description: LOTS 9 & 10 LESS N 50 FT, BLK 3 CENTRAL PARK UNIT 1, Lot: 9, Year: 2024, Zoning: DTN
Utilities
BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Water Source: Public
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