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Overview

3 bd2 ba1,828 sqft2 car garageSingle Family
TypeSingle Family
HOA$200/yr
Built1960
Lot13,200 sqft
Living area1,828 sqft
Price / sqft$684
Garage2 car

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About this home

Ceiling Fans(s)Eat-in KitchenHurricane ShuttersPrivate MailboxBuilt-in OvenCooktopDishwasherDisposal

5541 Cape Aqua Dr is a 1960-built home in Siesta Isles, Sarasota. Inside you'll find 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,828 square feet of living space. Listed at $1,250,000 (about $684/sqft), 73 days on market. Flood zone AE - confirm flood insurance requirements with your lender. HOA runs $200 annually.

From the listing

TROPICAL PARADISE WITH JUST A SHORT WALK AWAY FROM THE WORLD-FAMOUS SIESTA KEY BEACH! Welcome to your own slice of paradise, where the Florida lifestyle truly comes to life. This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home is surrounded by lush, mature landscaping featuring majestic palms, beautiful banyan trees, and tropical foliage that creates a private backyard oasis. Step outside and enjoy your own resort-style retreat, complete with a large swimming pool accessible from multiple areas of the home, making indoor-outdoor living and entertaining effortless. Meandering outdoor walkways lined with coconuts lead you through the tropical landscape to a spacious pavered outdoor area perfect for grilling, entertaining, and making memories with family and friends. Inside, the home offers a desirable split-bedroom floor plan, providing privacy and flexibility for family and guests. Additional features include a separate laundry room, spacious 2-car garage, and an electric vehicle charging station. Location is everything, and this one is hard to beat! Nestled in the one-of-a-kind Siesta Isles community, you can walk or ride your bike to the world-renowned Siesta Key Beach and Siesta Key Village without ever having to get on a main road. Enjoy the best of Siesta Key with beautiful beaches, dining, shopping, entertainment, and the laid-back island lifestyle all just moments from home. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, vacation getaway, or investment opportunity, this property offers the perfect combination of location, privacy, tropical surroundings, poolside living, and true Siesta Key charm. Come experience the paradise waiting for you in the backyard!

The essentials

Built
1960
Price / sqft
$684
On market
73 days
Annual tax
$9,838
HOA
$200/yr
Flood zone
AE
Lot
13,200 sqft
Type
Single Family Residence

At a glance

Single family
Built 1960
Private pool
Auto Cleaner
2 car garage
Driveway
0.30 acres
Lot size
1,828 sqft
Living area

Payment

Est. monthly payment
$7,981/mo
Down payment (20%)
$250,000
Property taxes
$820/mo
HOA
$200/yr
Rate assumed
6.8% · 30 yr
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Details

Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1960
Lot
13,200 sqft
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Central
Parking
Driveway, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage Door Opener
Pool
Auto Cleaner, In Ground, Lighting, Screen Enclosure
Days on Market
73
Ceiling Fans(s)
Eat-in Kitchen
Hurricane Shutters
Private Mailbox
Built-in Oven
Cooktop
Dishwasher
Disposal
Dryer
Electric Water Heater
Microwave
Refrigerator
Washer
Wine Refrigerator
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)
$9,838
Parcel #
0082150037

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 Isles
County
Sarasota
MLS Area
34242 - Sarasota/Crescent Beach/Siesta Key
Lot Size
13,200 sqft
LandscapedPaved
HOA
$200/yr
Siesta Isles Association

Price history

Date
Event
Price
9/3/2026
Listed for sale
Source: Stellar MLS #A4704963
$1,250,000
$684/sqft

Neighborhood

5541 Cape Aqua Dr
Sarasota, FL, 34242 · 34242 - Sarasota/Crescent Beach/Siesta Key

Market insights

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List price: $1,250,000
$1.19M – $1.25M
94.9% – 100% of listTops out right at the list price
80% of listList price
46 of the last 90 home closings in 34242 landed at this number or higher (51%). The median one sat 87 days before it went under contract, and this one is on day 73.

Sample: 90 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
$7,981/mo
Principal & interest$6,519
Property taxes$820
Insurance$625
HOA$17
Down payment20% · $250,000
Interest rate6.80%
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Property taxes are this home's actual annual bill from the MLS, divided by twelve. Insurance estimated at 0.60%. HOA includes any condo dues reported on the listing. Rate defaults to 6.8% on a 30-year fixed. Tap a pencil to use your own numbers. Estimates only, not a loan quote.

Quick answers.

Price

$1,250,000

$684 per sq ft

Beds and baths

3 beds, 2 baths

Size

1,828 sq ft

Time on market

73 days

Year built

1960

Monthly payment

About $7,981/mo

That is 20% down on a 30-year fixed at 6.8%, plus the home's $9,838 annual tax bill, insurance, and the $200/yr HOA fee.

HOA fee

$200/yr

Managed by Siesta Isles Association.

Flood zone

Zone AE

That is a high-risk designation, so a lender will normally require flood insurance. Confirm the current rate before you write an offer.

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Brokered byIRONGATE REALTY INCListing agent: Brittany McCordListing data from Stellar MLS, MLS# A4704963.

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