4901 Commonwealth DRIVE, Siesta Key, FL, 34242

This beautifully renovated property was just completed in 2024 ! The home was a humble project of Ralph A. Erickson in his earliest years as an Architect who lived on Siesta Key right down the road from Victor Lundy, Sarasota School of Architecture. Erickson studied under renowned architect Miles van der Rohe & designed several homes, commercial buildings including the county courthouse as part of the Sarasota School of Architecture movement. Erickson’s recognition is of an international stage, the architect selected to design the Air Force base in Israel in the 1978 Camp David Accords & honored for his technical contribution in the Mideast peace process. Lock Off Floor Plan. What’s a lock off floor plan you say? A versatile floor plan for a primary, second home or investor owner allowing it to be rented as 2 separate units. This design accommodates a 1 bd/1ba/full kitchen unit and/or a 2 bd/1 ba/kitchenette unit with separate entrances & each with their own driveway for parking. Additionally, the design accommodates the ability to lock off the primary owners bedroom & bathroom keeping the owners personal belongings not accessible to renters renting the other parts of the dwelling. Siesta Beach subdivision -No HOA. New CHA mini-split unit system in 2022 with no ugly ductwork visible to respect the midcentury aesthetics. The air handlers are disguised by their dual purpose as displays for your personal art or photos. Plans for 2 modern designed pools are available. Recent updates include: New insulation & drywall replaced in 2022-2023, New Hurricane Impact Windows December 2023, New Hurricane Impact Exterior Smart Lock Doors 2023, Walk Around Concrete sidewalk under covered roof and dual driveways in 2023, Original Terrazzo floors restored in 2023, All new interior solid wood doors in 2024, Low to no maintenance landscaping & shell completed in 2023, No longer available original Ocala block repurposed at front entrance & backyard fire pit circle, Double Extra large lot for outdoor enjoyment, 2 outdoor showers with hot & cold water, Lemon, Lime, Banana, Tangerine and Peach Tree added in 2022, New Roof in November 2023, New plumbing & electrical 2022-2023, New Kitchen Cabinets with lifetime warranty in 2023, New Bosch microwave, dishwasher, oven in 2023, Subzero refrigerator, Wolf Electric Cooktop. While not currently on the historic registry of homes; the new owner can choose to add the home as there are tax incentives for doing so. Just a quick bike or golf cart ride to the #1 Siesta Key Beach or the Village for restaurants, live music or shops.

Listing courtesy of Redfin Corporation Phone: 617-458-2883