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$1,250,000
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5541 CAPE AQUA DRIVE

SARASOTA, FL 34242
bedrooms
3 Beds
bathrooms
2 Baths
square feet
1,828 Ft²
$6,975
Est. Monthly
$17
HOA / Fees

About This Property

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 you in the backyard!
Unit Size
1,828 Ft²
Days on Market
72 days
Land Size
0.30 acres
Price per sqft
$684
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$820
HOA Dues
$17
Year Built
1960

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Last updated: 3 months ago (Stellar MLS #A4704963)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Sep 3, 2026 Listed by IRONGATE REALTY INC $1,250,000
Listed by IRONGATE REALTY INC
Apr 9, 2021 Sold
Sold
May 2, 1997 Sold
Sold

Property Highlights

Garage
Air Conditioning
Fireplace
Parking Details
Has Garage
Attached Garage
Has Open Parking
Parking Features: Driveway, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage Door Opener
Garage Spaces: 2
Interior Details
Full Bathrooms: 2
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Eating Space In Kitchen
Appliances: Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Wine Refrigerator
Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile
Door Features: Sliding Doors
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Rooms: 5
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Electric
Exterior Details
Square Footage: 1828
Square Footage Source: $0
Architectural Style: Ranch
Year Built: 1960
Building Area Total: 2462
Levels: One
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Construction Materials: Block, Stucco
Patio and Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch
Pool Features: In Ground, Screen Enclosure, Auto Cleaner, Lighting
Pool is Private
Lot Features: Landscaped
Lot Size Area: 13200
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.3
Lot Size Square Feet: 13200
Tax Lot: 64
Water Source: Public, Well
Financial Details
Tax Annual Amount: $9,838
Lease Considered: Yes
Utilities Details
Cooling Type: Central Air
Heating Type: Central
Sewer : Public Sewer
Location Details
HOA Fee: $200
HOA Fee Frequency: Annually

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1960
  • Effective Year Built: 2000
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 5
  • Bedroom Count: 3
  • Bathroom Count: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Partial Bathrooms: 2
  • Building Condition: 6
  • Building Quality: 7
  • Construction Type: 12
  • Building Style: 0
  • Exterior Walls Type: 12
  • Interior Walls Type: 6
  • Roof Shape Type: 8
  • Roof Cover Type: 4
  • Floor Count: 100
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 8
  • Basement Type: 0
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: 1
  • Garage Square Area: 506
  • Parking Space Count: 2
  • Patio Type: 5
  • Porch Type: 111
  • Pool Type: 8
  • Location Influence Type: 113

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 13,200
  • Lot Size Depth Feet: 1,320
  • Lot Size Frontage Feet: 500
  • Total Building Area: 2,334
  • Gross Building Area: 2,462
  • Building Area: 1,828
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: 1
  • Heating: 3
  • Heated Square Feet: 1,828
  • Heating Fuel Type: 0

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 1
  • Water Service: 2

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: SIESTA ISLES UNIT 3
  • Land Acres: 0000000303
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 0100
  • State Land Use Code: 001
  • Legal Description 1: LOT 64 SIESTA ISLES UNIT 3

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Sarasota County School District
  • School Tax School District: L018 A055 F052
  • Census Tract: 001904

Zoning

  • Zoning: RSF2

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: 28A
  • Account Number: 0082150037
  • Subdivision Tract Number: 1496
  • Parcel: 0082-15-0037
  • Lot: 64
  • Meridian: SEC 12 TWN 37S RNG 17E
  • Municipality: SARASOTA COUNTY
  • Latitude: 27.2694
  • Longitude: -82.5539

    Address

  • Full Address: 5541 Cape Aqua Dr
  • Legal Unit: 3
  • Address - House Number: 5541
  • Address - Street Name: Cape Aqua
  • Address - Suffix Type: Dr
  • State: FL
  • City Name: Sarasota
  • Carrier Code: C061
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 1803
  • Zip Code: 34242

Valuation

    Tax

  • Total Area: 2,357
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Amount: $1,012,389
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 1800

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.1754
  • Valuation Date: Jan 10, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 77
  • Final Value: 1,599,514
  • High Value: 1,880,226
  • Low Value: 1,318,803

    Market Valuation

  • Market Total Value: $1,079,600
  • Market Land Value: $841,400
  • Market Improvement Value: $238,200

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $859,329

    Exemptions

  • Homeowner Exemption: Yes

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Apr 01, 2021
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Apr 09, 2021
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: 71
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 2021064759
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: May 02, 1997
  • Previous Sale Contract Date: Apr 25, 1997
  • Previous Sale Amount: $200,000
  • Previous Sale Document Type: 71
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 5541 Cape Aqua Drive built and last sold?
The property at 5541 Cape Aqua Drive was built in 1960 and last sold on Apr 1, 2021 for $779,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 5541 Cape Aqua Drive is $1,262,310.
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