5541 CAPE AQUA DRIVE
Sarasota, FL 34242
$1,250,000
TROPICAL PARADISE WITH JUST A SHORT WALK AWAY FROM THE WORLD-FAMOUS SIESTA KEY BEACH! Welcome to your own slice of paradise, where the Florida lifestyle truly comes to life. This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home is surrounded by lush, mature landscaping featuring majestic palms, beautiful banyan trees, and tropical foliage that creates a private backyard oasis.
Step outside and enjoy your own resort-style retreat, complete with a large swimming pool accessible from multiple areas of the home, making indoor-outdoor living and entertaining effortless. Meandering outdoor walkways lined with coconuts lead you through the tropical landscape to a spacious pavered outdoor area perfect for grilling, entertaining, and making memories with family and friends.
Inside, the home offers a desirable split-bedroom floor plan, providing privacy and flexibility for family and guests. Additional features include a separate laundry room, spacious 2-car garage, and an electric vehicle charging station.
Location is everything, and this one is hard to beat! Nestled in the one-of-a-kind Siesta Isles community, you can walk or ride your bike to the world-renowned Siesta Key Beach and Siesta Key Village without ever having to get on a main road. Enjoy the best of Siesta Key with beautiful beaches, dining, shopping, entertainment, and the laid-back island lifestyle all just moments from home.
Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, vacation getaway, or investment opportunity, this property offers the perfect combination of location, privacy, tropical surroundings, poolside living, and true Siesta Key charm. Come experience the paradise waiting for ...
Listing Courtesy of: IRONGATE REALTY INC
941-756-8818
| Listing Id: | A4704963 |
|---|---|
| List Price: | $1,250,000 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Property Sub Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Status: | Active |
| Bedrooms Total: | 3 |
| Bathrooms Full: | 2 |
| Living Area: | 1,828 |
| Tax Annual Amount: | $9,838 |
| Lot Size Square Feet: | 13,200 |
| Lot Size Acres: | 0.3 |
| Architectural Style: | Ranch |
| Waterfront?: | No |
| City: | Sarasota |
| County Or Parish: | Sarasota |
| Subdivision Name: | Siesta Isles |
| Postal Code: | 34242 |
| Year Built: | 1960 |
| Appliances: | Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Wine Refrigerator |
| Association Fee Frequency: | Annually |
| Attached Garage?: | Yes |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 2 |
| Building Area Source: | Public Records |
| Building Area Total: | 2462 |
| Building Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Direction Faces: | West |
| Foundation Details: | Slab |
| Construction Materials: | Block, Stucco |
| Cooling: | Central Air |
| Fireplace Features: | Electric |
| Directions: | From the North Bridge to Siesta Key, follow Higel Avenue to Midnight Pass Road and veer left at traffic light. Turn right on Shadow Lawn Way. Turn Left onto Shadow Lawn Dr. Follow that until you get to Cape Aqua Dr and turn left. Property will be on your right. From the Stickney Point Bridge to Siesta Key, turn right onto Midnight Pass Road, follow Midnight Pass, bear right at the traffic light, turn left on Shadow Lawn Way. From Shadow Lawn Way, turn left on Shadow Lawn Dr. Follow that until you get to Cape Aqua Dr and turn left. Property will be on your right. |
| Elementary School: | Phillippi Shores Elementary |
| Exterior Features: | Hurricane Shutters, Private Mailbox |
| Fencing: | Wood |
| Flooring: | Ceramic Tile |
| Furnished: | Unfurnished |
| Garage Spaces: | 2 |
| Garage?: | Yes |
| Heating: | Central |
| High School: | Sarasota High |
| Interior Features: | Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen |
| Laundry Features: | Laundry Room |
| Levels: | One |
| Ownership: | Fee Simple |
| Living Area Source: | Public Records |
| Living Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Lot Features: | Landscaped, Paved |
| Lot Size Acres: | 0.3 |
| Postal Code Plus4: | 1803 |
| Middle Or Junior School: | Brookside Middle |
| MLS Area Major: | 34242 - Sarasota/Crescent Beach/Siesta Key |
| MLS Area Major: | 34242 - Sarasota/Crescent Beach/Siesta Key |
| Other Structures: | Shed(s) |
| Original List Price: | $1,250,000 |
| Other Equipment: | Irrigation Equipment |
| Parcel Number: | 0082150037 |
| Parking Features: | Driveway, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage Door Opener |
| Patio And Porch Features: | Covered, Front Porch |
| Pets Allowed: | Yes |
| Pool Features: | Auto Cleaner, In Ground, Lighting, Screen Enclosure |
| Township: | 37 |
| Road Surface Type: | Asphalt, Paved |
| Roof: | Tile |
| Listing Terms: | Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan |
| Tax Year: | 2025 |
| Sewer: | Public Sewer |
| Special Listing Conditions: | None |
| State Or Province: | FL |
| Association?: | Yes |
| Utilities: | BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Well, Water Connected |
| View: | Trees/Woods |
| Water Source: | Public, Well |
| Public Survey Range: | 17 |
| Public Survey Section: | 12 |
| Zoning: | RSF2 |
| Possession: | Close Of Escrow |
| Spa Features: | Above Ground |
| Spa?: | Yes |
| Vegetation: | Trees/Landscaped |
| Additional Lease Restrictions: | See Sarasota Guidelines for more information. |
| Alternate Key Folio Num: | 0082150037 |
| Association Approval Required Yn: | No |
| Association Email: | info@siestaislesassociation.com |
| Association Fee Requirement: | Optional |
| Available For Lease Yn: | Yes |
| Building Area Total Srch Sq M: | 228.73 |
| Calculated List Price By Calcula: | 683.81 |
| Cddyn: | No |
| Dprurl: | https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/MFRMLS/A4704963?w=Agent&skip_sso=true |
| Dprurl 2: | https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/MFRMLS/A4704963?w=Customer |
| Dpryn: | No |
| Exist Lse Tenant Yn: | No |
| Flood Zone Code: | AE |
| Flood Zone Date: | 2024-03-27 |
| Flood Zone Panel: | 12115C0143G |
| Green Verification Count: | 0 |
| Homestead Yn: | Yes |
| Lease Restrictions Yn: | Yes |
| Listing Exclusion Yn: | No |
| Living Area Meters: | 169.83 |
| Lot Size Square Meters: | 1226 |
| Minimum Lease: | 1 Month |
| Monthly Hoa Amount: | $17 |
| Number Of Wells: | 1 |
| Num Of Own Years Prior To Lse: | 0 |
| Realtor Info: | As-Is |
| Room Count: | 5 |
| Sdeo yn: | No |
| Sw Subdiv Community Name: | Siesta Isles |
| Total Acreage: | 1/4 to less than 1/2 |
| Total Annual Fees: | $200 |
| Total Monthly Fees: | $17 |
| Unit Number Yn: | No |
| Water Access Yn: | No |
| Water Extras Yn: | No |
| Water View: | No |
| Yrs Of Owner Prior To Leasing Re: | 0 |
| Association Name: | Siesta Isles Association |
| Association 2 Yn: | 0 |
| Attribution Contact: | 941-756-8818 |
| Originating System Name : | Stellar MLS |
| Association Fee: | $200 |
| Dock Yn: | No |
| In Law Suite Yn: | No |
| Green Energy Generation Yn: | No |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2026-09-03 |
| Fireplace?: | Yes |
| Pool Private?: | Yes |
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