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481 MAGELLAN DRIVE

Sarasota, FL, 34243

Active Under Contract

$875,000

3

Bedrooms

3

Bathrooms

1,936 sqft

Living Area

1968

Year Built

14,070

Lot Size (sqft)

$35

HOA / Annually

4

Days on Market

Dock Score™

DockOnly
47
Fair

What shaped this score

✓Dock with boat lift
✓Bridge-free to bay & ocean
✓Fits boats up to ~46ft (est.)
·~35 min run to open water · 3.7 mi
Est. waterfront~51 ft

DockOnly.com rating, not provided by the MLS or listing broker.

Dock & Water AccessMLS

Canal - Brackish📝 10K-lb boat lift

AI Aerial Imagery Detection

Dock DetectedBoat Lift DetectedSeawall Detected~30-40 ft dock

Detected by AI from open-source aerial mapping imagery and may not reflect current conditions. This information was not provided by the MLS or listing broker. Always verify dock infrastructure with the listing agent.

Open WaterDockOnly

This dock fronts open water — a bay, harbor or marina basin rather than a canal.

There is no across-the-canal bank here, so no canal width applies and boat length is not limited by room to turn around. Check depth, beam and slip dimensions with the listing agent.

Navigation RouteDockOnly

Data sources: SFWMD AHED waterway polygons · FHWA National Bridge Inventory 2024 · Not provided by the MLS or listing broker.

Description

Under contract-accepting backup offers. # Your Boat in the Backyard. Your Sunset Every Night. Your Sarasota!! Imagine waking up in Sarasota and deciding that today is a boat day. No packing the car, fighting boat ramp traffic, or planning your entire day around getting there. Your boat is right in your backyard, waiting for you. Pour a cup of coffee, walk down to your private dock, and just go.... Welcome to 481 Magellan Drive—a beautifully remodeled waterfront home where the best of the Florida lifestyle isn't something you have to drive to. It's right outside your back door. Spend the morning fishing along the creek, cruise out to Sarasota Bay, or head toward one of the area's beautiful private islands and secluded beaches. With convenient boating access to New Pass, Big Pass, and Longboat Pass, adventure is always within reach. And when you return home, your boat is waiting on its 10,000-pound lift, right where it belongs. But some of the best moments here happen without ever leaving home. As the afternoon fades, step onto your elevated waterfront deck, pour something cold, and watch the sky change colors as you relax in your private, heated swim spa Inside, the home is every bit as inviting as the setting. Beautifully remodeled with a thoughtful eye for design, this three-bedroom, three-bath residence offers just under 2,000 square feet of comfortable, stylish living. Classic terrazzo floors, an updated kitchen and bathrooms, and carefully considered improvements create a home that feels polished without losing the relaxed character that makes Florida living so appealing. There's room for guests, too, with a third bedroom featuring its own private entrance and en-suite bathroom. The climate-controlled garage offers additional flexibility, whether you need space for your vehicles, hobbies, or recreational gear. And then there's the location. Set on one of the area's most desirable streets, directly across from Sarabay Golf and Country Club, 481 Magellan puts you close to everything while offering a waterfront setting that feels a world away from the crowds. Downtown Sarasota, downtown Bradenton, and University Town Center are all approximately 15 minutes away. The beaches are roughly 20 minutes by car—or you can make the journey part of the adventure and head out by boat. It's a rare combination: No CDD, No HOA, and No Flood insurance required!!! The convenience of a central Sarasota location, the character of an established neighborhood, and the freedom that comes with living on the water. Thoughtful energy-efficient upgrades, a newer roof, insulated windows, and updated mechanical systems add comfort and peace of mind. Looking for a waterfront home to enjoy full-time? A place to escape to when the rest of the world gets busy? Or a property with established short-term rental history and the potential to make your time away work for you? This home offers possibilities beyond the ordinary. Because the real luxury isn't just having a beautiful home. It's having the freedom to fish before breakfast, disappear to a quiet beach for the afternoon, and watch another spectacular Sarasota sunset without ever leaving your own backyard. **481 Magellan Drive. This is what living in Sarasota should feel like.** Schedule your private showing today.

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Location

Sarasota, FL, 34243

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Displayed by Blue Mar Real Estate Group Inc., Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker (DBPR CQ1018554) · [email protected]

Listing courtesy of EXIT KING REALTY via Stellar MLS

Last checked: 8 hours ago

Listing updated: October 25, 2026

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Navigation note: Navigation routes show the shortest mapped path to open water. A vessel taller than the binding bridge clearance may still reach open water via a longer alternate route that we don't currently map. Verify navigability with a local captain or surveyor before relying on it.