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Overview

3 bd2 ba2,216 sqftSingle Family
TypeSingle Family
HOANone listed
Built1968
Lot9,427 sqft
Living area2,216 sqft
Price / sqft$578

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Ceiling Fans(s)Eat-in KitchenKitchen/Family Room ComboPrimary Bedroom Main FloorSolid Surface CountersStone CountersThermostatVaulted Ceiling(s)

5125 Sandy Beach Ave is a 1968-built home in Siesta Beach, Sarasota. Inside you'll find 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 2,216 square feet of living space. Listed at $1,280,000 (about $578/sqft), 71 days on market. Flood zone AE - confirm flood insurance requirements with your lender.

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Island living begins here. Thoughtfully renovated and meticulously maintained, this exceptional 2,216-square-foot, three-bedroom PLUS studio, two-bathroom residence seamlessly blends modern comforts with timeless coastal appeal on a quiet street in the heart of Siesta Key. From the moment you step through the front door, you're welcomed by a captivating view of the sparkling heated screened pool, setting the tone for a home designed to embrace effortless indoor-outdoor living. A desirable split-bedroom floor plan offers privacy and functionality, while porcelain tile flooring and IMPACT-RESISTANT windows and sliding glass doors enhance both comfort and peace of mind. The beautifully appointed kitchen features Cambria quartz countertops, a farmhouse sink, a gas cooktop, and a spacious island with additional storage, flowing seamlessly into the home's inviting living spaces. A charming shiplap-accented living room overlooks the tropical backyard, creating a warm and welcoming setting for everyday living and entertaining. Privately tucked away, the primary suite offers vaulted ceilings, French doors opening to the lanai, dual walk-in closets, and a spa-inspired bath with a cast-iron clawfoot soaking tub. Step outside to your private island retreat, where the heated screened pool is surrounded by Shell-Lock pool deck and coping, an outdoor shower, landscape lighting, a mature oak tree, Christmas palm, and multiple Areca palms, creating a tranquil setting complete with a hammock for relaxing in the coastal breeze. Adding to the home's versatility, the private studio with its own exterior entrance offers endless possibilities as a home office, creative studio, fitness room, or fourth bedroom. Additional highlights include a tankless water heater, a high-efficiency HVAC system with infrared filtration, recessed LED lighting throughout, and exceptional attention to detail. Perfectly positioned in the heart of Siesta Key, this remarkable home offers convenient access to world-renowned Siesta Beach, Siesta Village, and downtown Sarasota.

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The essentials

Built
1968
Price / sqft
$578
On market
71 days
Annual tax
$4,367
Flood zone
AE
Lot
9,427 sqft
Type
Single Family Residence

At a glance

Single family
Built 1968
Private pool
Heated
9,427 sqft lot
Lot size
2,216 sqft
Living area

Payment

Est. monthly payment
$7,680/mo
Down payment (20%)
$256,000
Property taxes
$364/mo
Rate assumed
6.8% · 30 yr
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Details

Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1968
Lot
9,427 sqft
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Central
Parking
-
Pool
Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Lighting, Salt Water, Screen Enclosure
Days on Market
71
Ceiling Fans(s)
Eat-in Kitchen
Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Primary Bedroom Main Floor
Solid Surface Counters
Stone Counters
Thermostat
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Walk-in Closet(s)
Lighting
Outdoor Shower
Storage
Built-in Oven
Cooktop
Dishwasher
Dryer
Gas Water Heater
Range Hood
Refrigerator
Washer
Elementary
Phillippi Shores Elementary
Middle
Brookside Middle
High
Sarasota High

Districts can re-zone, so verify directly with the district before relying on these.

Homestead exemption on file Flood Zone AE
Annual Tax (2025)
$4,367
Parcel #
0081100059

Taxes reflect the most recent assessment in the MLS feed. Actual tax owed can vary, so confirm with the county property appraiser before closing.

Subdivision
Siesta Beach
County
Sarasota
MLS Area
34242 - Sarasota/Crescent Beach/Siesta Key
Lot Size
9,427 sqft
ClearedPaved

Price history

Date
Event
Price
9/18/2026
Price change
Source: Stellar MLS #A4701734
$1,280,000-1.2%
$578/sqft
7/31/2026
Listed for sale
Source: Stellar MLS #A4701734
$1,295,000
$584/sqft

Neighborhood

5125 Sandy Beach Ave
Sarasota, FL, 34242 · 34242 - Sarasota/Crescent Beach/Siesta Key

Market insights

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List price: $1,280,000
$1.21M – $1.28M
94.9% – 100% of listTops out right at the list price
80% of listList price
40 of the last 79 home closings in 34242 landed at this number or higher (51%). The median one sat 88 days before it went under contract, and this one is on day 71 after a $15,000 cut.

Sample: 79 closed home sales in 34242 over the last 8 months, Stellar MLS. A starting point, not a guarantee.

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Est. monthly payment
$7,680/mo
Principal & interest$6,676
Property taxes$364
Insurance$640
Down payment20% · $256,000
Interest rate6.80%
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Quick answers.

Price

$1,280,000

$578 per sq ft

Beds and baths

3 beds, 2 baths

Size

2,216 sq ft

Time on market

71 days

Year built

1968

Monthly payment

About $7,680/mo

That is 20% down on a 30-year fixed at 6.8%, plus the home's $4,367 annual tax bill, insurance.

Flood zone

Zone AE

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Brokered byMICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANYListing agent: Victoria TurnerListing data from Stellar MLS, MLS# A4701734.

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