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$1,250,000
Est. $7,981/mo

5541 Cape Aqua Dr, Sarasota, FL, 34242

$684/sqft·Siesta Isles

3 bd2 ba1,828 sqft2 car garageSingle Family
Listed by IRONGATE REALTY INC· Last updated · MLS# A4704963

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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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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

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), 2 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
11 days
Annual tax
$9,838
HOA
$200/yr
Flood zone
AE
Lot
13,200 sqft
Type
Single Family Residence

Location

5541 Cape Aqua Dr
Sarasota, FL, 34242·34242 - Sarasota/Crescent Beach/Siesta Key
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
11
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 fileFlood 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
Date
Event
Price
9/3/2026
Listed for sale
Source: Stellar MLS #A4704963
$1,250,000
$684/sqft
Est. monthly payment$7,981/mo
Principal & interest$6,519
Property taxes$820
Insurance$625
HOA$17
Down payment20% · $250,000
Interest rate6.80%
Loan term

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List price: $1,250,000
$1.19M – $1.25M
95% – 100% of listTops out right at the list price
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29 of the last 57 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 11.

Sample: 57 closed home sales in 34242 over the last 8 months, Stellar MLS. A starting point, not a guarantee.

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