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433 N OSPREY AVE Sarasota, FL 34236

3 Beds

3 Baths

1,949 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,949 sqft

Price per Sqft $346

Subdivision Central Park Sub

MLS Listing ID A4644435

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 3

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1935

Annual Tax Amount $4,949

Lot Size 6,534 Sqft

Acres 0.15

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Source Stellar MLS

New Construction false

Property Description

Price Improvement | Own a Sarasota Landmark in Gillespie Park
Now offered at a compelling new price, this one-of-a-kind property—The Boathouse & The Lighthouse—is a rare opportunity to own a nationally recognized architectural gem in Sarasota's walkable Gillespie Park neighborhood. Featured on HGTV's Zillow Gone Wild, this iconic compound blends history, artistry, and income potential in a way few properties across the country can match.
Built in 1933 by master boatbuilder Oliver Blackburn for Captain Arthur Rowe—who served both John Ringling and William Selby—this property is a tribute to Sarasota's maritime legacy. The Boathouse and Lighthouse were designed as a land-based accomodation between a houseboat and a traditional home, and today they stand as a testament to creative living and historic preservation.
The Boathouse offers 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, sunlit living spaces, a modern kitchen, and a spiral staircase leading to a private suite with balcony access.
The Lighthouse is a vertical 1-bedroom, 1-bath retreat with three levels, including a panoramic observation room ideal for a studio, office, or creative escape.
Set on a lushly landscaped lot, this property is the only available parcel in Gillespie Park, a neighborhood experiencing rapid transformation with new luxury homes—including a $2M+ build next door—raising values and expanding downtown Sarasota's footprint northward.
Whether you're:
An investor seeking high-performing short-term rentals
A visionary looking for a live/work compound
A history lover drawn to Sarasota's storied past
This property offers unmatched flexibility and character. Live in one, rent the other, or reimagine both as a boutique retreat or artistic haven. With its central location just blocks from downtown Sarasota's dining, arts, and waterfront, and only 4.2 miles to Lido Beach, this is more than a home—it's a legacy.
Bring all offers. The seller is motivated, and this iconic residence is ready for its next chapter

Location

State FL

County Sarasota

Community Central Park Sub

Area 34236 - Sarasota

Zoning DTN

Interior

Interior Features Solid Surface Counters, Thermostat

Heating Central, Electric

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Ceramic Tile, Wood

Fireplace false

Appliance Microwave, Range, Refrigerator

Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside

Exterior

Exterior Feature French Doors

Utilities Available BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Roof Type Membrane

Garage false

Private Pool No

Building

Story 3

Entry Level Three Or More

Foundation Slab

Lot Size Range 0 to less than 1/4

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Structure Type Frame,Wood Siding

New Construction false

Schools

Elementary Schools Alta Vista Elementary

Middle Schools Booker Middle

High Schools Booker High

Others

Pets Allowed Yes

Senior Community No

Ownership Fee Simple

Acceptable Financing Cash

Listing Terms Cash

Special Listing Condition None

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433 N OSPREY AVE Sarasota, FL 34236

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