Waterfront Homes for Sale in St. Armands
A key with a circle of shops and restaurants, and Lido Beach nearby.
What to know.
St. Armands Key sits between downtown Sarasota and Lido Key. St. Armands Circle has shops and restaurants, and Lido Beach is close. Homes range from condos to Gulf and bay properties. Check flood zone and building rules for each address.
ZIP code34236Before you buy on the water
- Check the flood zone and get an insurance quote.
- Ask about the seawall and dock.
- Ask about water depth and bridge height.
- Ask how far it is to open water.
Living on St. Armands.
St. Armands Key sits just west of downtown Sarasota, between the mainland and Lido Key. It is part of the City of Sarasota. At its center is St. Armands Circle, an upscale ring of shops, galleries, and restaurants that John Ringling laid out in the 1920s. Around the Circle are quiet residential streets, and Lido Key Beach is a short walk or drive away.
It is one of the few places on the coast where you can live within walking distance of both a Gulf beach and a dining district. Craig works from downtown Sarasota, so St. Armands is right in his backyard.
What you will find.
Homes on St. Armands include:
- Single-family homes on the residential streets around the Circle.
- Bayfront and canal homes with docks and quick access to Sarasota Bay.
- Condos and townhomes near the Circle and Lido.
Value follows walkability to the Circle and the beach, water frontage, and dock access. Craig can compare streets and buildings with you.
Shops, beach, and the arts.
St. Armands Circle is the island’s heart: boutiques, restaurants, and statuary, busy year round.
Lido Beach is minutes away, and downtown Sarasota — theaters, the bayfront, and the arts — is just across the Ringling bridge.
Across the Ringling Causeway.
St. Armands is reached by the Ringling Causeway (John Ringling Boulevard) from downtown Sarasota. The same road continues to Lido Key and north to Longboat Key. Because Craig works from downtown Sarasota, St. Armands is a short, familiar drive.
What to know on a barrier island.
An island home has its own checklist. On St. Armands, look closely at:
- Flood zone and elevation. These change street to street and drive your flood insurance.
- Wind and windstorm coverage. Roof age and construction matter to insurers. Get quotes early.
- For condos, the building itself. Read the reserves, assessments, and rules before you buy.
- The dock and seawall. Ask about condition, permits, water depth, and the run to open water.
Craig handles waterfront and luxury sales, AS-IS and cash closings, and international buyers and sellers (FIRPTA). He will make sure these questions are answered before you are on the hook.
Other Gulf Coast islands.
If you are looking at St. Armands, you may want to compare these nearby barrier islands, each with its own character.
Property listings
See luxury homes in St. Armands.
Homes priced at $1 million and up. Click a home to see photos and details.
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Listing information comes from the brokerage search site and updates on its own. It is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed. Preferred Shore Real Estate Group, License BK3815898.
Questions about St. Armands
Where is St. Armands, and what county is it in?
St. Armands Key is a barrier island just west of downtown Sarasota, between the mainland and Lido Key. It is part of the City of Sarasota, in Sarasota County.
What is St. Armands Circle?
St. Armands Circle is an upscale shopping and dining district at the center of the island, laid out by John Ringling in the 1920s. It has boutiques, galleries, and restaurants, and it is busy year round.
How do you get to St. Armands?
By the Ringling Causeway (John Ringling Boulevard) from downtown Sarasota. The same road continues to Lido Key and north to Longboat Key.
What kinds of homes are on St. Armands?
Single-family homes on the streets around the Circle, bayfront and canal homes with docks, and condos and townhomes near the Circle and Lido.
Is it walkable to the beach and shops?
Yes. Many homes are a short walk to St. Armands Circle and to Lido Key Beach, which is a big part of the island’s appeal.
Is St. Armands in a flood zone?
It depends on the street. Flood zones and elevation change from home to home. Ask Craig to pull the zone for any address before you buy.
Can I keep a boat or dock on St. Armands?
Many bayfront and canal homes have docks. Ask about water depth, the seawall, and how far you travel to the bay or Gulf. Craig will check this for any home.
Can I buy AS-IS or with cash?
Yes. Many buyers do. Craig can explain how an AS-IS or cash purchase works and what to inspect.
Thinking about St. Armands?
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