1309 Vista Drive, Sarasota, FL 34239
For Sale $19,850,000
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Behind iron gates, this extraordinary private waterfront estate spans 1.44 acres with 230 feet of west-facing Sarasota Bay frontage in coveted Harbor Acres. Designed by Wm. Thorning Little and custom built by Bruce Saba, it combines the presence and patina of a European estate with the comfort and technology of modern construction. Bespoke elements sourced from Europe include restored antique doors from the U.S. Embassy in Belgium, hand-carved cabinetry and doors, Antique French limestone and white-oak floors, hand-made clay roof tiles, and 14-foot ceilings with exquisite chandeliers. Living spaces, all three bedroom suites, and three covered terraces embrace sweeping bay views and spectacular sunsets. Courtyards are adorned with reflecting pools and Bill Barrett sculptures. A blue-glass tiled infinity-edge, saltwater pool and spa enhance the enclosed grounds. A Grand Palais La Cornue stove with drawers anchors the culinary kitchen. Two elevators, Hope custom windows and doors with hurricane glass, a whole house generator, and information on features too plentiful to mention are available upon request. There is ample room for a guest house with garages and two locations have been identified. Architects Wm. Thorning Little and Cliff Scholz have both presented conceptual drawings available to the buyer.
Accessibility Features
Built-in Features
Ceiling Fans(s)
Central Vaccum
Crown Molding
Eat-in Kitchen
Elevator
High Ceilings
Primary Bedroom Main Floor
Solid Surface Counters
Solid Wood Cabinets
Split Bedroom
Stone Counters
Thermostat
Walk-In Closet(s)
Wet Bar
Window Treatments
Taxes: $216,386.75
Tax Year: 2025
Balcony
Lighting
Freezer
Microwave
Range
Range Hood
Refrigerator
Tankless Water Heater
Washer
Water Filtration System
City
Pool
Water
Bay/Harbor
Seawall - Concrete
Seawall - Other
Sarasota Bay
View: Bay/Harbor - Full
Building Description: French Provincial
MLS Area: 34239 - Sarasota/Pinecraft
Total Square Footage: 12,025
Price per Square Feet: $2,348.56
Total Floors: 2
Water: Public
Construction: Block, Stucco
Date Listed: 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Pool: Y
Pool Description: In Ground, Infinity, Lighting, Pool Sweep, Salt Water, Self Cleaning, Tile
Private Spa: Y
Furnished: Partially
Parking: Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Ground Level, Guest, Off Street
Garage Description: Y
Garage Spaces: 3
Attached Garage: Y
Flooring: Brick, Marble, Wood
Roof: Tile
Heating: Central, Electric, Propane, Zoned
Cooling: Central Air, Humidity Control, Zoned
Fireplace: Y
Security: Secured Garage/Parking, Security Gate
Laundry: Laundry Room
Sewer: Public Sewer
Lot Desc.: Flood Insurance Required, Flood Zone, Oversized Lot, Private
Parcel ID: 2037120004
Listing Courtesy Of: Coldwell Banker Realty
amory28@gmail.com
Behind iron gates, this extraordinary private waterfront estate spans 1.44 acres with 230 feet of west-facing Sarasota Bay frontage in coveted Harbor Acres. Designed by Wm. Thorning Little and custom built by Bruce Saba, it combines the presence and patina of a European estate with the comfort and technology of modern construction. Bespoke elements sourced from Europe include restored antique doors from the U.S. Embassy in Belgium, hand-carved cabinetry and doors, Antique French limestone and white-oak floors, hand-made clay roof tiles, and 14-foot ceilings with exquisite chandeliers. Living spaces, all three bedroom suites, and three covered terraces embrace sweeping bay views and spectacular sunsets. Courtyards are adorned with reflecting pools and Bill Barrett sculptures. A blue-glass tiled infinity-edge, saltwater pool and spa enhance the enclosed grounds. A Grand Palais La Cornue stove with drawers anchors the culinary kitchen. Two elevators, Hope custom windows and doors with hurricane glass, a whole house generator, and information on features too plentiful to mention are available upon request. There is ample room for a guest house with garages and two locations have been identified. Architects Wm. Thorning Little and Cliff Scholz have both presented conceptual drawings available to the buyer.
Property Details
Price: $19,850,000
Sq Ft: 8,452
($2,349 per
sqft)
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 4
Partial Baths: 2
City: Sarasota
County: Sarasota
Type: Single Family
Development: Harbor Acres
Subdivision: Harbor Acres Sec 2
Acres: 1.4400
Virtual Tour/Floorplan: View
Year Built: 2010
Listing Number: A4705805
Status Code: A-Active
Taxes: $216,386.75
Tax Year: 2025
Garage:
3
/
Y
Furnishings: Partially
Interior Features:
Accessibility Features
Built-in Features
Ceiling Fans(s)
Central Vaccum
Crown Molding
Eat-in Kitchen
Elevator
High Ceilings
Primary Bedroom Main Floor
Solid Surface Counters
Solid Wood Cabinets
Split Bedroom
Stone Counters
Thermostat
Walk-In Closet(s)
Wet Bar
Window Treatments
Financial Information:
Taxes: $216,386.75
Tax Year: 2025
Exterior Features:
Balcony
Lighting
Equipment:
Freezer
Microwave
Range
Range Hood
Refrigerator
Tankless Water Heater
Washer
Water Filtration System
View:
City
Pool
Water
Waterfront Description:
Bay/Harbor
Seawall - Concrete
Seawall - Other
Sarasota Bay
View: Bay/Harbor - Full
Additional Information:
Building Description: French Provincial
MLS Area: 34239 - Sarasota/Pinecraft
Total Square Footage: 12,025
Price per Square Feet: $2,348.56
Total Floors: 2
Water: Public
Construction: Block, Stucco
Date Listed: 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Pool: Y
Pool Description: In Ground, Infinity, Lighting, Pool Sweep, Salt Water, Self Cleaning, Tile
Private Spa: Y
Furnished: Partially
Parking: Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Ground Level, Guest, Off Street
Garage Description: Y
Garage Spaces: 3
Attached Garage: Y
Flooring: Brick, Marble, Wood
Roof: Tile
Heating: Central, Electric, Propane, Zoned
Cooling: Central Air, Humidity Control, Zoned
Fireplace: Y
Security: Secured Garage/Parking, Security Gate
Laundry: Laundry Room
Sewer: Public Sewer
Lot Desc.: Flood Insurance Required, Flood Zone, Oversized Lot, Private
Parcel ID: 2037120004
Map of 1309 Vista Drive, Sarasota, FL 34239
Listing Courtesy Of: Coldwell Banker Realty
amory28@gmail.com