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5238 Susan Avenue

SARASOTA, FL 34231

Name: Open House: 1pm-3pm
Start: 2025-06-15T13:00:00
End: 2025-06-15T15:00:00
Location: 5238 Susan Avenue

3 beds
2 baths
1,722 sqft
15,147 sqft lot
$464 per sqft
1965 build
– on site

Welcome to your own private retreat, where every corner of this property has been thoughtfully designed to inspire year-round relaxation, entertaining, and everyday convenience. Just 3 miles from Siesta Key, this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with over 1,700 sq ft of living space blends modern comforts with breezy Florida charm and outdoor living that truly feels like a resort. The backyard is a tropical paradise featuring a custom-designed freeform pool with rock waterfall, a luxury tiki grill and bar, an outdoor shower with hot and cold water, and multiple pergola-covered lounge areas perfect for gathering under the lights. Enjoy the tranquility of a screened-in lanai with tiled floors and ceiling fans, all overlooking professionally designed landscaping and a contoured Trex boardwalk that borders the paver patio. Mature foliage, fruit-bearing cherry, mango, and mulberry trees, and a manicured turf lawn enhance the ambiance, while the one-of-a-kind treehouse with workout and play zones adds unique functionality for all ages. Inside, the home flows effortlessly with light-filled living areas, an updated kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, crisp white cabinetry, butcher block breakfast bar, and a Kinetico Reverse Osmosis system at the sink for the highest quality water filtration, along with a spacious sunroom wrapped in windows. Additional highlights include full impact-resistant windows and doors, concrete board siding, a freshly painted exterior, a brand-new roof installed in 2021 by Grayhawk Construction with updated soffit and fascia, and a 360-degree solar-powered surveillance system. The property also offers a substantial extended driveway with basketball quarter court, a second gated drive with 50 amp and sewer hookups for RV or boat storage, and a private shell-parking area. A community boat dock is available for residents with access to Phillippi Creek and the Intracoastal. Located just minutes from the powdery shores of Siesta Key, shopping and dining at The Landings Plaza and Gulf Gate, the vibrant culture of downtown Sarasota, and 3 miles from Sarasota Memorial Hospital, this optionally turnkey furnished home is a rare opportunity to own a fully equipped slice of paradise in one of the most desirable areas on the Gulf Coast. **THIS PROPERTY QUALIFIES FOR A 1% LENDER INCENTIVE IF USING PREFERRED LENDER. INQUIRE FOR MORE DETAILS.**

Listing courtesy of STELLAR_MLS / KW COASTAL LIVING III

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Jun 15, 2025 •

MLS# A4654332 —

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The Building

Year Built:

1965
New Construction:

false
Construction Materials:

Block
Levels:

One
Stories Total:

1
Roof:

Shingle
Foundation Details:

Slab
Window Features:

Window Treatments
Patio And Porch Features:

Patio
Security Features:

Smoke Detector(s)
Building Area Total:

2698
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Public Records

Interior

Interior Features:

Built-in Features
Furnished:

Negotiable
Flooring:

Tile
Fireplace:

true
Fireplace Features:

Electric

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

1722
Living Area Units:

Square Feet
Living Area Source:

Public Records

Location

Directions:

From I-75, take Exit 205 (Clark Rd.) towards Siesta Key and follow to US-41. Bear right onto US-41, and turn right onto Carmilfra Way (across from Rooms to Go). Take second left onto Wason Rd. and then make next left onto Susan Ave. Destination is second home on the left.
Latitude:

27.277285
Longitude:

-82.528318
Coordinates:

-82.528318, 27.277285

The Property

Parcel Number:

0085130020
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Lot Features:

In County
Lot Size Acres:

0.35
Lot Size Area:

15147
Lot Size SqFt:

15147
Lot Size Dimensions:

110 x 138
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Total Acres:

1/4 to less than 1/2
Zoning:

RSF1
Direction Faces:

East
View:

Pool
View:

true
Exterior Features:

Irrigation System
Fencing:

Fenced
Vegetation:

Mature Landscaping
Water Source:

Public
Road Surface Type:

Paved
Flood Zone Code:

X
Additional Parcels:

false
Homestead:

true
Lease Restrictions:

false
Land Lease:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2024
Tax Lot:

50
Tax Legal Description:

LOT 50 RIVER FOREST
Tax Book Number:

8-114
Tax Annual Amount:

$3,786.92

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3

Baths

Total Baths:

2
Total Baths:

2
Full Baths:

2

The Listing

Virtual Tour URL Unbranded:

https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=U7jWnt6Fhxd
Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Central
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Central Air
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Utilities:

BB/HS Internet Available
Sewer:

Public Sewer

Appliances

Appliances:

Dishwasher
Laundry Features:

Inside

The Community

Subdivision Name:

RIVER FOREST
Senior Community:

false
Waterview:

false
Water Access:

false
Waterfront:

false
Pool Private:

true
Pool Dimensions:

15x30
Pool Features:

Chlorine Free
Pets Allowed:

Yes
Association:

false
Ownership:

Fee Simple
Association Approval Required:

false

Parking

Garage:

true
Attached Garage:

true
Garage Spaces:

2
Carport:

false
Covered Spaces:

2
Open Parking:

true
Parking Features:

Driveway

Extra Units

Other Structures:

Gazebo

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$800,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$4,283
Taxes	$315
Insurance	$220
Utilities	$154 See report
Total	$4,972/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
5/30/25 May 30, 2025	Listed / Active	STELLAR_MLS	$800,000	433.3% (33.8% / YR)
8/10/12 Aug 10, 2012		STELLAR_MLS	$150,000

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This house located in River Forest, South Sarasota, FL 34231 is currently for sale for $800,000. 5238 Susan Avenue is a 1,722 square foot house with 3 beds and 2 baths that has been on Estately for 16 days. 5238 Susan Avenue is in the River Forest neighborhood of South Sarasota and has a WalkScore® of 47, making it car-dependent. This house is in the attendance area of Phillippi Shores Elementary School, Brookside Middle School, and Riverview High School.

Listing Courtesy of: STELLAR_MLS and KW COASTAL LIVING III.

Based on information from the My Florida Regional MLS DBA Stellar MLS 2025.

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.

5238 Susan Avenue

SARASOTA, FL 34231