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Overview

4 bd3 ba2,244 sqftSingle Family
TypeSingle Family
HOANone listed
Built1966
Lot9,389 sqft
Living area2,244 sqft
Price / sqft$778

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Ceiling Fans(s)Eat-in KitchenKitchen/Family Room ComboLiving Room/Dining Room ComboOpen FloorplanPrimary Bedroom Main FloorSolid Surface CountersSplit Bedroom

5143 Sandy Beach Ave is a 1966-built home in Siesta Beach, Sarasota. Inside you'll find 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 2,244 square feet of living space. Listed at $1,745,000 (about $778/sqft), 76 days on market. Flood zone AE - confirm flood insurance requirements with your lender.

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Just bring your wardrobe! Welcome to this beautifully updated and fully furnished and equipped 4-bedroom, 3-bath cottage-style home in one of Siesta Key’s most sought-after neighborhoods - just a short stroll to public beach access at top-rated Siesta Key Beach. Meticulously renovated in 2025, this true turnkey entertainer's paradise offers a vacation-every-day lifestyle complete with thoughtful upgrades and everything you need to move right in. Inside you’ll find all-new tile flooring, fresh paint throughout, storm-rated windows, a new 310 Lennox air-conditioning system with a 10-year warranty, updated plumbing and electrical, a reverse-osmosis water system, a whole-house generator (gas or propane), and a newer roof (2021). The backyard oasis features a 50-foot saltwater pool, spa, and sundeck surrounded by elegant Italian marble, plus pool floats, basketball hoops, and a volleyball net for endless fun. Enjoy the outdoor shower, raised gardens, a Napoleon Prestige gas grill, fire table, electric vehicle charger, and a louvered pergola that opens or closes for perfect sun or shade, a 75-inch TV, and a Sonos outdoor surround sound system - ideal for outdoor movie nights. Ultimate privacy is provided by an 8-foot vinyl fence. The artificial turf in the front and backyard creates a clean and maintenance free living with a coastal feel. The gourmet kitchen is fully stocked and ready for entertaining, featuring 2025 Thermador appliances (refrigerator, stove top, dishwasher, and oven) plus a new LG washer and dryer. Practical extras include a Shark vacuum, clothes steamer, iron and board, and even towels, and washcloths already stocked in every bathroom. The home comes completely furnished with all shown décor, lamps, linens, and towels. Two of the bathrooms include bidets and large walk-in showers. Beach days are effortless thanks to the included beach chairs, towels, beach cart, and umbrella shade. A Ring camera system conveys with the home sale, offering peace of mind. Bonus: This home includes an assumable flood insurance policy for just under $4,700 annually. This is the fully equipped Siesta Key lifestyle you’ve been dreaming of. Call today to schedule your private showing!

The essentials

Built
1966
Price / sqft
$778
On market
76 days
Annual tax
$9,805
Flood zone
AE
Lot
9,389 sqft
Type
Single Family Residence

At a glance

Single family
Built 1966
Private pool
Heated
9,389 sqft lot
Lot size
2,244 sqft
Living area

Payment

Est. monthly payment
$10,791/mo
Down payment (20%)
$349,000
Property taxes
$817/mo
Rate assumed
6.8% · 30 yr
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Details

Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1966
Lot
9,389 sqft
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Electric
Parking
Driveway
Pool
Auto Cleaner, Chlorine Free, Fiber Optic Lighting, Heated, In Ground, Lighting, Salt Water, Self Cleaning
Days on Market
76
Ceiling Fans(s)
Eat-in Kitchen
Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Living Room/Dining Room Combo
Open Floorplan
Primary Bedroom Main Floor
Solid Surface Counters
Split Bedroom
Thermostat
Walk-in Closet(s)
Outdoor Grill
Private Mailbox
Private Yard
Rain Gutters
Built-in Oven
Cooktop
Dishwasher
Disposal
Dryer
Electric Water Heater
Freezer
Microwave
Refrigerator
Washer
Elementary
Phillippi Shores Elementary
Middle
Sarasota Middle
High
Sarasota High

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

Flood Zone AE
Annual Tax (2025)
$9,805
Parcel #
0081150053

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
9,389 sqft
Flood Insurance RequiredFloodZone

Price history

Date
Event
Price
9/25/2026
Price change
Source: Stellar MLS #TB8533327
$1,745,000-2.8%
$778/sqft
7/27/2026
Listed for sale
Source: Stellar MLS #TB8533327
$1,795,000
$800/sqft

Neighborhood

5143 Sandy Beach Ave
Sarasota, FL, 34242 · 34242 - Sarasota/Crescent Beach/Siesta Key

Market insights

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List price: $1,745,000
$1.66M – $1.75M
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 76 after a $50,000 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
$10,790/mo
Principal & interest$9,101
Property taxes$817
Insurance$873
Down payment20% · $349,000
Interest rate6.80%
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Price

$1,745,000

$778 per sq ft

Beds and baths

4 beds, 3 baths

Size

2,244 sq ft

Time on market

76 days

Year built

1966

Monthly payment

About $10,791/mo

That is 20% down on a 30-year fixed at 6.8%, plus the home's $9,805 annual tax bill, insurance.

Flood zone

Zone AE

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Brokered byVREELAND REAL ESTATE LLCListing agent: Hannah ThornListing data from Stellar MLS, MLS# TB8533327.

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