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$4,000,000
● House - Off Market

878 FREELING DRIVE

SARASOTA, FL 34242
bedrooms
4 Beds
bathrooms
4 Baths
square feet
3,866 Ft²
$24,415
Est. Monthly

About This Property

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.
Unit Size
3,866 Ft²
Days on Market
125 days
Land Size
0.33 acres
Price per sqft
$1,085
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$3,816
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1953

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Last updated: 6 months ago (Stellar MLS #A4673685)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Apr 15, 2026 Sold
Sold
Mar 3, 2026 In contract -
In contract
Jan 29, 2026 Price Decreased $4,195,000
↓ $600K (12.5%)
Price Decreased
Dec 11, 2025 Listed by WATERSIDE REALTY LLC $4,795,000
Listed by WATERSIDE REALTY LLC
Jun 2, 2025 Listed $5,000,000
Listed
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.
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Property Highlights

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Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1953
  • Effective Year Built: 2008
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 8
  • Bedroom Count: 4
  • Bathroom Count: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Partial Bathrooms: 3
  • Bathroom Plumbing Fixtures: 1
  • Building Condition: 6
  • Building Quality: 7
  • Construction Type: 12
  • Building Style: 0
  • Exterior Walls Type: 18
  • Interior Walls Type: 3
  • Roof Shape Type: 8
  • Roof Cover Type: 5
  • Floor Count: 200
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 9
  • Basement Type: 0
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: 1
  • Garage Square Area: 473
  • Parking Space Count: 2
  • Patio Type: 5
  • Porch Type: 111
  • Pool Type: 8
  • Location Influence Type: 69

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 14,567
  • Total Building Area: 4,339
  • Gross Building Area: 4,603
  • Building Area: 3,866
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: 1
  • Heating: 3
  • Heated Square Feet: 3,866
  • Heating Fuel Type: 0

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 1
  • Water Service: 2

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: BAY ISLAND SHORES UNIT 2
  • Land Acres: 0000000334
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 0100
  • State Land Use Code: 001
  • Legal Description 1: LOT 53 BAY ISLAND SHORES UNIT 2

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Sarasota County School District
  • School Tax School District: T02 T02D A055
  • Census Tract: 001903

Zoning

  • Zoning: RSF1

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: 21
  • Account Number: 2019160016
  • Subdivision Tract Number: 1030
  • Parcel: 2019-16-0016
  • Lot: 53
  • Meridian: SEC 36 TWN 36S RNG 17E
  • Municipality: CITY OF SARASOTA
  • Latitude: 27.2998
  • Longitude: -82.5488

    Address

  • Full Address: 878 Freeling Dr
  • Legal Unit: 2
  • Address - House Number: 878
  • Address - Street Name: Freeling
  • Address - Suffix Type: Dr
  • State: FL
  • City Name: Sarasota
  • Carrier Code: C028
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 1025
  • Zip Code: 34242

Valuation

    Tax

  • Total Area: 5,444
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Amount: $4,401,127
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 0200

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.1921
  • Valuation Date: Jan 10, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 74
  • Final Value: 4,050,565
  • High Value: 4,828,693
  • Low Value: 3,272,437

    Market Valuation

  • Market Total Value: $3,890,300
  • Market Land Value: $2,946,000
  • Market Improvement Value: $944,300

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $3,890,300
  • Assessed Land Value: $2,946,000
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $944,300

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Jul 13, 2007
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Aug 08, 2007
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: 71
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 2007125196
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Apr 30, 1997
  • Previous Sale Contract Date: Apr 30, 1997
  • Previous Sale Amount: $670,000
  • Previous Sale Document Type: 71
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 878 Freeling Drive built and last sold?
The property at 878 Freeling Drive was built in 1953 and last sold on Jul 13, 2007 for $2,600,000.
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