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Overview

2 bd2 ba1,956 sqft2 car garageSingle Family
TypeSingle Family
HOANone listed
Built1952
Lot17,155 sqft
Living area1,956 sqft
Price / sqft$611
Garage2 car

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About this home

Ceiling Fans(s)Living Room/Dining Room ComboOpen FloorplanThermostatParkConvection OvenCooktopDishwasher

5381 Palos Verdes Dr is a 1952-built home in River Forest, Sarasota. Inside you'll find 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,956 square feet of living space. Listed at $1,195,000 (about $611/sqft), 20 days on market. Flood zone AE - confirm flood insurance requirements with your lender.

From the listing

This beautiful Mediterranean style home offers peaceful views of Phillippi Creek, mature oak trees, privacy, and an oversized 0.39 acre lot. Inside, you’ll find two spacious bedrooms, two bathrooms, plus den, a newly remodeled kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and custom wood cabinetry. Designed for both relaxing and entertaining, the home features generous living spaces, tile flooring, crown molding, and large windows overlooking the lagoon style pool and serene waterfront setting. With approximately 179 feet of frontage along Phillippi Creek, this is a truly special Sarasota property. Conveniently located near Siesta Key, Downtown Sarasota, and everything Central Sarasota has to offer. OWNER FINANCING OPTIONS AVAILABLE

The essentials

Built
1952
Price / sqft
$611
On market
20 days
Annual tax
$7,868
Flood zone
AE
Lot
17,155 sqft
Type
Single Family Residence

At a glance

Single family
Built 1952
Waterfront
Brackish Water
Private pool
In Ground
2 car garage
Other
0.39 acres
Lot size

Payment

Est. monthly payment
$7,485/mo
Down payment (20%)
$239,000
Property taxes
$656/mo
Rate assumed
6.8% · 30 yr
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Details

Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1952
Lot
17,155 sqft
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Central, Electric
Parking
Other, Oversized
Pool
In Ground
Waterfront
Brackish Water, Creek, Intracoastal Waterway, River Front
Days on Market
20
Ceiling Fans(s)
Living Room/Dining Room Combo
Open Floorplan
Thermostat
Park
Convection Oven
Cooktop
Dishwasher
Dryer
Electric Water Heater
Range
Refrigerator
Washer
Elementary
Phillippi Shores Elementary
Middle
Brookside Middle
High
Riverview High

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

Flood Zone AE
Annual Tax (2025)
$7,868
Parcel #
0086050028

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
River Forest
County
Sarasota
MLS Area
34231 - Sarasota/Gulf Gate Branch
Lot Size
17,155 sqft
Cul-De-SacFlood Insurance RequiredFloodZoneIn CountyLevelNear MarinaPrivate

Price history

Date
Event
Price
9/26/2026
Price change
Source: Stellar MLS #A4707084
$1,195,000+0.4%
$611/sqft
9/22/2026
Listed for sale
Source: Stellar MLS #A4707084
$1,190,000
$608/sqft

Neighborhood

5381 Palos Verdes Dr
Sarasota, FL, 34231 · 34231 - Sarasota/Gulf Gate Branch

Market insights

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List price: $1,195,000
$1.15M – $1.20M
96.3% – 100% of listTops out right at the list price
80% of listList price
102 of the last 202 home closings in 34231 landed at this number or higher (50%). The median one sat 43 days before it went under contract, and this one is on day 20.

Sample: 202 closed home sales in 34231 over the last 8 months, Stellar MLS. A starting point, not a guarantee.

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Est. monthly payment
$7,486/mo
Principal & interest$6,232
Property taxes$656
Insurance$598
Down payment20% · $239,000
Interest rate6.80%
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Quick answers.

Price

$1,195,000

$611 per sq ft

Beds and baths

2 beds, 2 baths

Size

1,956 sq ft

Time on market

20 days

Year built

1952

Monthly payment

About $7,485/mo

That is 20% down on a 30-year fixed at 6.8%, plus the home's $7,868 annual tax bill, insurance.

Flood zone

Zone AE

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Brokered byCOLDWELL BANKER REALTYListing agent: Bradley KayserListing data from Stellar MLS, MLS# A4707084.

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