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5551 Contento Drive

SARASOTA, FL 34242

3 beds
2 baths
2,287 sqft
15,500 sqft lot
$830 per sqft
1970 build
– on site

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Listing courtesy of STELLAR_MLS / RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Feb 27, 2024 •

MLS# A4538238 —

The Building

Year Built:

1970
New Construction:

false
Construction Materials:

Block
Architectural Style:

Custom
Levels:

One
Stories Total:

1
Floor Number:

1
Roof:

Shingle
Foundation Details:

Slab
Patio And Porch Features:

Covered

Interior

Furnished:

Unfurnished
Interior Features:

Built in Features
Flooring:

Carpet
Fireplace:

false

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

2287
Living Area Units:

Square Feet
Living Area Source:

Public Records

Location

Directions:

From Siesta Key Beach- Beach Road, Turn east on Beach Way Drive, Right on to Cape Leyte Way, turn left on to Contento Dr , go over small bridge and turn left on to Contento Dr. House is 2nd on the left.
Latitude:

27.269472
Longitude:

-82.548606
Coordinates:

-82.548606, 27.269472

The Property

Parcel Number:

0082160013
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Lot Size Acres:

0.36
Lot Size SqFt:

15500
Lot Size Area:

15500
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Zoning:

RSF2
View:

Water
Direction Faces:

Northwest
Exterior Features:

Hurricane Shutters
Fencing:

Fenced
Water Source:

Public
Total Acres:

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

Asphalt
Flood Zone Code:

AE
Flood Zone Panel:

12115C0143F
Homestead:

false
Lease Restrictions:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2021
Tax Lot:

261
Tax Book Number:

17-39
Tax Annual Amount:

13590
Tax Legal Description:

LOT 261 SIESTA ISLES UNIT 8

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3

Baths

Total Baths:

2
Total Baths:

2
Full Baths:

2

The Listing

Special Listing Conditions:

None
Buyer's Brokerage Compensation:

3%

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Central
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Central Air
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Utilities:

BB/HS Internet Available
Sewer:

Public Sewer

Appliances

Appliances:

Bar Fridge

Schools

Elementary School:

Phillippi Shores Elementary
Middle Or Junior School:

Brookside Middle
High School:

Sarasota High

The Community

Subdivision Name:

SIESTA ISLES
Senior Community:

false
Water View:

Canal
Water View:

true
Water Access:

Canal - Saltwater
Water Access:

true
Water Extras:

Bridges - Fixed
Water Body Name:

Grand Canal
Waterfront:

true
Waterfront Features:

Canal - Saltwater
Spa:

true
Spa Features:

Above Ground
Pool Private:

true
Pool Features:

Heated
Pets Allowed:

Yes
Association:

true
Association Fee:

150
Association Fee Frequency:

Annually
Association Fee Requirement:

Optional
Monthly HOA Amount:

12.5
Ownership:

Fee Simple
Association Approval Required:

false
Additional Water Information:

10,000 lb remote controlled boat lift with new GFI outlet and cover. Deep water Grand Canal access to the Bay and Gulf. Kayak lift (and a kayak rack).
Waterfront Feet Total:

172

Parking

Garage:

true
Attached Garage:

true
Garage Spaces:

2
Carport:

false
Covered Spaces:

2
Parking Features:

Garage Door Opener

Extra Units

Other Structures:

Outdoor Kitchen

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$163/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
8/17/22 Aug 17, 2022	Sold	STELLAR_MLS	$1,900,000	-4.8%
7/13/22 Jul 13, 2022	Pending	STELLAR_MLS	$1,995,000
6/9/22 Jun 9, 2022	Listed / Active	STELLAR_MLS	$1,995,000	84.7% (34.0% / YR)

House Sold on 8/17/2022

$1,900,000

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Listing Courtesy of: STELLAR_MLS and RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP.

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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5551 Contento Drive

SARASOTA, FL 34242