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5158 Sandy Beach Avenue

SARASOTA, FL 34242

3 beds
3 baths
3,704 sqft
14,482 sqft lot
$560 per sqft
2005 build
– on site

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Former Home of World-Renowned Writer. This timeless beauty with resort style pool, spa, and lavish outdoor entertainment area overlooking canal will awaken your senses. All of this this, complete with a new dock and 24,000 pound boat lift. Relax, enjoy, and entertain seamlessly in this indoor/outdoor meticulously and beautifully designed home featuring 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, den/office, formal dining room, chef's kitchen complete with natural gas, wine storage, wet bar, and oversized 3-car garage. Enjoy the amazing bonus room, overlooking the pool and water, with private entrance and en suite bathroom. This could easily be a fourth bedroom, billiard room, theater, or in-law suite. At day's end, retreat to the luxurious master suite that faces the water and rest while awaiting a new day. All of this, minutes from world famous Siesta Key Beach, Siesta Village, shopping, dining, and night life. A short drive to downtown for arts & entertainment or over the bridge to St. Armand's Circle to relish in even more shopping, dining, and exciting nightlife.

Listing courtesy of STELLAR_MLS / COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

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MLS# A4470215 —

The Building

Year Built:

2005
New Construction:

false
Construction Materials:

Block
Architectural Style:

Custom
Building Area Total:

4852
Levels:

One
Stories Total:

1
Building Elevator:

false
Roof:

Concrete
Foundation Details:

Stem Wall
Window Features:

Blinds
Patio And Porch Features:

Covered
Security Features:

Secured Garage/Parking

Interior

Interior Features:

Ceiling Fans(s)
Additional Rooms:

Bonus Room
Flooring:

Carpet
Fireplace:

true
Fireplace Features:

Gas

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

3704
Living Area Units:

Square Feet
Living Area Source:

Public Records

Location

Directions:

Siesta Drive to Higel Avenue left onto Sandy Nook St and right onto Sandy Beach Avenue.
Latitude:

27.27741
Longitude:

-82.555136
Coordinates:

-82.555136, 27.27741

The Property

Parcel Number:

0081140039
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Lot Size Acres:

0.33
Lot Size SqFt:

14482
Lot Size Area:

14482
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Zoning:

RSF2
View:

Water
Direction Faces:

East
Exterior Features:

Hurricane Shutters
Water Source:

Public
Total Acres:

1/4 to less than 1/2
Road Surface Type:

Paved
Road Frontage Type:

Street Paved
Flood Zone Code:

AE
Flood Zone Panel:

12115C0143
Homestead:

true
Lease Restrictions:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2019
Tax Lot:

76
Tax Book Number:

10/25
Tax Annual Amount:

15703
Tax Legal Description:

Lot 76 Sara Sands Unit 4

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3

Baths

Total Baths:

3
Total Baths:

3
Full Baths:

3

The Listing

Special Listing Conditions:

None
Buyer's Brokerage Compensation:

3%

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Central
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Central Air
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Utilities:

Cable Connected
Sewer:

Public Sewer

Appliances

Appliances:

Built-In Oven
Laundry Features:

Inside

Schools

Elementary School:

Phillippi Shores Elementary
Middle Or Junior School:

Brookside Middle
High School:

Sarasota High

The Community

Subdivision Name:

SARA SANDS
Senior Community:

false
Water View:

Canal
Water View:

true
Water Access:

Bay/Harbor
Water Access:

true
Water Extras:

Davits
Waterfront:

true
Waterfront Features:

Canal - Saltwater
Spa:

true
Pool Private:

true
Pool Features:

Gunite
Association:

false
Ownership:

Fee Simple
Association Approval Required:

false
Waterfront Feet Total:

90

Parking

Garage:

true
Attached Garage:

true
Garage Spaces:

3
Garage Dimensions:

60x40
Carport:

false
Covered Spaces:

3
Parking Features:

Garage Door Opener

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
8/12/15 Aug 12, 2015		STELLAR_MLS	$1,530,000	-18.4% (-2.0% / YR)
7/10/06 Jul 10, 2006		STELLAR_MLS	$1,875,000

House Sold on 8/28/2020

$2,075,000

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Listing Courtesy of: STELLAR_MLS and COLDWELL BANKER REALTY.

Based on information from the My Florida Regional MLS DBA Stellar MLS 2024.

All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. Stellar MLS, Estately and their affiliates provide the MLS and all content therein “AS IS” and without any warranty, express or implied. The information included in this listing is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. The information on each listing is furnished by the owner and deemed reliable to the best of his/her knowledge, but should be verified by the purchaser. Stellar MLS and Estately assume no responsibility for typographical errors, misprints or misinformation. This property is offered without respect to any protected classes in accordance with the law. For any questions please call (407) 499-8911.

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5158 Sandy Beach Avenue

SARASOTA, FL 34242