820 WHITFIELD AVENUE, Sarasota, FL 34243

• 3 beds |
• 3 baths |
• 2,520 sqft

Property Description

Now is your chance to own an important mid-century modern classic! The Bechtel House (1967) was designed by Seibert Architects' Edward "Tim" Seibert FAIA, one of the founders of the Sarasota School of Architecture. This iconic property is all about private courtyard living at its finest, with polished concrete floors, soaring ceilings, clerestory windows and sliding walls of glass which open interior rooms to an outstanding 40-by-40-foot walled-in private patio complete with central gardens and a 28-by-14-foot inground swimming pool. Recent improvements include new roof (2025), new water heater and electrical updates. This one-of-a-kind home is near the Ringling Museum of Art, universities and the 1920s-era Sara Bay Golf & Country Club. Its great location provides easy access to the best shopping, airport, museums, restaurants, celebrated contemporary and classic performing and visual arts, first-class sandy beaches and everything Sarasota and the Gulf Coast of Florida is known for. Flood insurance is not required. Note: architectural drawings and survey are available for your kind review.

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

April 17, 2026

Data Last Updated:

April 24, 2026 at 10:21PM

Listing Office:

PREMIER SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY : 941-364-4000

Listing Agent:

Martie Lieberman : 941-724-1118

MLS ID:

A4690309

Interior

• General: Ceiling Fans(s)High CeilingsPrimary Bedroom Main FloorStone CountersThermostatVaulted Ceiling(s)Walk-In Closet(s)Window Treatments
• Appliances: CooktopDishwasherDisposalDryerElectric Water HeaterMicrowaveRange HoodRefrigeratorWasherWater Filtration SystemWater Softener
• Laundry: Electric Dryer HookupLaundry Room
• Flooring: Concrete
• A/C: Central AirWall/Window Unit(s)Zoned
• Heating: CentralElectric
• Fireplace: Wood BurningFireplace

Exterior

• General: CourtyardLightingPrivate EntrancePrivate MailboxPrivate YardSliding Doors
• Style: CourtyardMid-Century Modern
• Other Structures: PatioCovered
• Pool: GuniteIn GroundSalt WaterSolar Cover
• Parking: Circular DrivewayDrivewayGarage Door OpenerOff Street

Construction

• Roofing: MembraneShingle
• Windows: Skylight(s)
• General: BlockOneSlab

Location

• Road/Access: AsphaltPaved
• Originating MLS: Stellar MLS
• County: Manatee

Lot

• Zoning: RSF3/WRLOT 1 BLK 1 WHITFIELD COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES UNIT NO 1 PI#66327.0000/86632700008
• Fencing: Fenced

Utilities

• Utilities: Electricity ConnectedPublicSewer ConnectedWater Connected
• Water: Public
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: Stellar MLS
• Ownership: Fee Simple