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878 Freeling Drive

Sarasota, FL 34242

4 beds
4 baths
3,866 sqft
14,567 sqft lot
$1,293 per sqft
1953 build
– on site

Coastal Elegance on the Northern tip of Siesta Key. Discover timeless luxury in this waterfront estate nestled in the exclusive Bay Island enclave on Siesta Key's coveted North end. With panoramic views of Roberts Bay and the Intracoastal Waterway, this home captures the essence of Florida lifestyle- elegant, relaxed and designed for seamless indoor/outdoor living. Step inside to find all new engineered hardwood flooring, a gourmet kitchen with all new top of the line appliances featuring a Sub-Zero refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher, a Jenn Air Oven/Microwave combination, a 5-burner gas cooktop, a warming drawer and all new custom-made wood cabinetry. It also has a double door pantry for all your kitchen supplies and a built-in desk for all your recipes or a workstation for the family. The rear of the home has a wall of sliders across the back which gives you expansive views out to the bay. This level has 3 bedrooms and 3 baths, two of them are bedroom suites and there is a large laundry room with new washer/dryer and a wall of shelving for any storage or folding needs. The second level encompasses your main bedroom suite and two expansive screened-in porches/lanais for incredible southern and northern views. The all-new main bath has a soaking tub, a walk-in shower all new cabinetry and a walk-in closet. Stepping outside embrace the outdoors with an open-air pool, and an outdoor shower. Boating enthusiasts will appreciate the three docks, featuring a 16,000-pound boat lift, a 10,000-pound lift for an accessory boat or jet ski, and mooring for a 35-foot boat. The property offers direct sailboat access to the Gulf of Mexico, making it a boater's paradise. The property features a complete newer seawall installed in 2018 with a new wall and cap. The northern tip offers the convenient access to the gulf and easy-on/off the island for shopping, restaurants and access to downtown Sarasota. Freeling Drive is renowned for its pristine waters. From your backyard, watch dolphins play and kayakers glide by. Catch fresh stone crabs and blue crabs right off your dock. You're just minutes away from Siesta Key Beach, Shell Beach, downtown Sarasota, shopping, and the arts.

Listing courtesy of STELLAR_MLS / WATERSIDE REALTY LLC

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Jun 4, 2025 •

MLS# A4651937 —

The Building

Year Built:

1953
New Construction:

false
Construction Materials:

Block
Levels:

Two
Stories Total:

2
Roof:

Metal
Foundation Details:

Slab
Building Area Total:

5444
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Public Records

Interior

Interior Features:

Ceiling Fan(s)
Furnished:

Unfurnished
Flooring:

Engineered Hardwood
Fireplace:

true
Fireplace Features:

Living Room

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

3866
Living Area Units:

Square Feet
Living Area Source:

Public Records

Location

Directions:

Siesta Drive over the north bridge -turn onto Flamingo heading south, left on Freeling drive, house on the right just before the cul-de-sac.
Latitude:

27.299736
Longitude:

-82.548759
Coordinates:

-82.548759, 27.299736

The Property

Parcel Number:

2019160016
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Lot Size Acres:

0.33
Lot Size Area:

14567
Lot Size SqFt:

14567
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Total Acres:

1/4 to less than 1/2
Zoning:

RSF1
Direction Faces:

North
View:

false
Exterior Features:

French Doors
Water Source:

Public
Road Surface Type:

Asphalt
Flood Zone Code:

AE
Additional Parcels:

false
Homestead:

false
Lease Restrictions:

true
Land Lease:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2024
Tax Lot:

53
Tax Legal Description:

LOT 53 BAY ISLAND SHORES UNIT 2
Tax Book Number:

6-81
Tax Annual Amount:

$45,790.89

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

4

Baths

Total Baths:

4
Total Baths:

4
Full Baths:

4

The Listing

Virtual Tour URL Unbranded:

https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/stellar/A4651937
Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Electric
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Central Air
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Utilities:

Electricity Connected
Sewer:

Public Sewer

Appliances

Appliances:

Built-In Oven
Laundry Features:

Inside

The Community

Subdivision Name:

BAY ISLAND SHORES
Senior Community:

false
Waterview:

Bay/Harbor - Full
Waterview:

true
Water Access:

Bay/Harbor
Water Access:

true
Water Extras:

Bridges - No Fixed Bridges
Waterfront:

true
Waterfront Features:

Bay/Harbor
Pool Private:

true
Pool Features:

Gunite
Association:

false
Ownership:

Fee Simple
Association Approval Required:

false
Waterfront Feet Total:

104

Parking

Garage:

true
Attached Garage:

true
Garage Spaces:

2
Carport:

false
Covered Spaces:

2

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$5,000,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$26,773
Taxes	$3,815
Insurance	$1,375
Utilities	$210 See report
Total	$32,173/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
6/3/25 Jun 3, 2025	Listed / Active	STELLAR_MLS	$5,000,000	92.3% (5.2% / YR)
7/31/07 Jul 31, 2007		STELLAR_MLS	$2,600,000

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This house located in Bay Island, Sarasota, FL 34242 is currently for sale for $5,000,000. 878 Freeling Drive is a 3,866 square foot house with 4 beds and 4 baths that has been on Estately for 4 days. 878 Freeling Drive is in the Bay Island neighborhood of Sarasota. This house is in the attendance area of Sarasota High School, Phillippi Shores Elementary School, and Brookside Middle School.

Listing Courtesy of: STELLAR_MLS and WATERSIDE REALTY LLC.

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.