A waterfront estate at 1204 Hillview Drive has sold for $17 million, marking the highest-priced residential sale on the Sarasota mainland in 2026 and the highest-priced home sale in Harbor Acres this year, according to Stellar MLS. While other Sarasota-area waterfront communities continue to perform well, Harbor Acres remains one of the region's most sought-after luxury neighborhoods because of its limited inventory, deep-water access and proximity to downtown Sarasota.
Roberta Tengerdy of the Tengerdy Team with Premier Sotheby's International Realty’s Downtown Sarasota office represented the buyer in the transaction, while Stephanie Church of Coldwell Banker Real Estate represented the seller.
Situated on Hillview Point, the gated estate occupies one of Harbor Acres' premier waterfront homesites with 171 feet of Sarasota Bay frontage and panoramic views. Designed by renowned Sarasota architect Cliff Scholz, the 7,687-square-foot residence features six bedrooms, seven full baths, two half baths and an oversized three-car garage.
Originally built in 2008 and extensively renovated, the residence was designed to maximize its west-facing bayfront setting with expansive walls of glass, generous entertaining spaces and seamless indoor-outdoor living. The main level includes formal living and dining rooms, a waterfront family room, private library, executive office and a gourmet kitchen appointed with distinctive zebrawood cabinetry, quartz countertops, premium appliances and a dedicated coffee bar.
The primary suite overlooks Sarasota Bay and features dual spa-inspired baths, three walk-in closets and a private laundry. Five additional guest suites occupy the second level, where two waterfront bedrooms and an upstairs library open to a 35-foot terrace overlooking the bay. An elevator services both levels of the home. Outdoor amenities include a 76-foot elevated entertaining terrace with a summer kitchen, a 55-foot heated pool, private dockage with direct access to Sarasota Bay and the Intracoastal Waterway, and lushly landscaped grounds designed to showcase the property's exceptional waterfront setting.
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"A $17 million closing at this time of year demonstrates how Sarasota's luxury market has matured. We're no longer seeing major sales concentrated only during the winter season. Buyers are active year-round, and exceptional properties continue to command extraordinary prices whenever they come to market. "
"Harbor Acres continues to set the benchmark for Sarasota's luxury waterfront market. Buyers recognize the long-term value of premier bayfront properties that combine exceptional frontage, architectural pedigree, and proximity to downtown."
- Roberta Tengerdy, Tengerdy Team, Premier Sotheby’s International Realty, Downtown Sarasota office
