1849 BAYWOOD DR

Welcome to 1849 Baywood Drive in Sarasota, Florida 34231 Situated on a .26-acre lot with an impressive 92-foot seawall, this cleared and ready-to-build property offers direct canal access to little Sarasota bay with no fixed bridges and just minutes from the Gulf of Mexico. The property is also walking distance to Siesta Key Beach, consistently ranked as America’s #1 beach, celebrated for its powdery white quartz sand and turquoise water. Whether you’re an avid boater, fisherman, or simply love being near the water, this property is your gateway to the quintessential Florida lifestyle. Imagine stepping out of your custom-built home and cruising through the open waters of Sarasota Bay in minutes, or exploring the turquoise waters near Midnight Pass, less than ten minutes away by boat. Living on a deep-water canal offers year-round enjoyment, from sunrise paddle boarding and kayaking to evening fishing and dolphin watching right from your own backyard. Local marine life includes snook, redfish, tarpon, mangrove snapper, and even gentle manatees that frequent these calm channels. This highly desirable area of Sarasota has county-approved residential construction, saving you time and streamlining the path to building your custom coastal retreat. Custom builders in the area are well-versed in designing elevated, contemporary, and Key West–inspired homes to complement the waterfront setting—perfect for showcasing panoramic canal views and breathtaking sunsets. Enjoy proximity to some of Sarasota’s finest amenities. Just 15 minutes to vibrant downtown Sarasota, residents can savor world-class dining, cultural attractions, and entertainment venues like The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, and St. Armands Circle. From tranquil canal living to convenient access to Sarasota’s cultural and coastal attractions, 1849 Baywood Drive presents a rare opportunity to design your dream home and live the ultimate Gulf Coast lifestyle in one of Florida’s most prestigious waterfront neighborhoods.

MLS ID#

MFRC7509071

Price

$999,000

Status

Active

Bedrooms

N/A

Bathrooms

0

Full Baths

N/A

Half Baths

N/A

Square Footage

N/A

Acres

0.2600

Year Built

N/A

Type

Land

Subtype

Land

Style

N/A

Address

1849 BAYWOOD DR

Subdivision

Bay View Acres

City

Sarasota

County

Sarasota

State

FL

Zip Code

34231

Senior Community

No

Amenities

N/A

Parking

N/A

View

No

Waterfront

Yes

Pool

No

Interior Features

N/A

Heating

N/A

Cooling

N/A

Flooring

N/A

Fireplace

N/A

Stories

N/A

Appliances

N/A

Exterior Features

N/A

Construction

N/A

Foundation

N/A

Roof

N/A

Fencing

N/A

Lot Features

N/A

Elementary

Gulf Gate Elementary

Middle

Brookside Middle

High

Riverview High

Date Listed

April 26, 2025

Days on Market

373

Zoning

RSF2

Direction Faces

East

New Construction

No