5541 Cape Aqua Drive

SARASOTA, FL
$ 1,250,000 Beds 3 Baths 2 Sq 1,828 Virtual Tour
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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!

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  • Price
  • $ 1,250,000
  • City
  • SARASOTA
  • Bedrooms
  • 3
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 2
  • County
  • Sarasota
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 0
  • Area
  • Sarasota/Crescent Beach/Siesta Key
  • Lot Size
  • 0.3 Acres
  • Zip
  • 34242
  • Sqr Footage
  • 1,828
  • Year Built
  • 1960
  • Taxes
  • $ 9838
  • Style
  • Ranch
  • MLS#
  • A4704963
Listed By: with . - 941-756-8818
Data Source: Stellar MLS

Features

General

Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Central
Cooling Central Air
Utilities BB/HS Internet Available,Cable Connected,Electricity Connected,Sewer Connected,Sprinkler Well,Water Connected
Possession Close Of Escrow
Roof Tile
Appliances Built-In Oven,Cooktop,Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Electric Water Heater,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer,Wine Refrigerator
Zoning RSF2
HOA Fee 200
Garage Spaces 2
Patio/Porch Features Covered,Front Porch
Architectural Style Ranch
Pool Features Auto Cleaner,In Ground,Lighting,Screen Enclosure
Construction Materials Block,Stucco
Pets Allowed Yes
Year Built 1960
View Trees/Woods
Levels One
Property Subtype Single Family Residence
Tax Year 2025
Ownership Fee Simple
Assoc Fee Paid Per Annually
County Sarasota
New Construction false
Property Type Residential
Attached Garage true
Subdivision Name SIESTA ISLES
Facing Direction West
Garage Y/N true
Other Structures Shed(s)
Total Rooms 5
Full Baths 2
Status Active
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.
High School Sarasota High
City SARASOTA
Association Name Siesta Isles Association
Senior Community Y/N false
MLS Area 34242 - Sarasota/Crescent Beach/Siesta Key
Lot Size Units Square Feet
Lot Size Square Feet 13200
Carport Y/N false
Listing Terms Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Spa Features Above Ground
Elementary School Phillippi Shores Elementary
Land Lease Y/N false
Tax Annual Amount 9838
Middle/Junior High School Brookside Middle
Additional Parcels Y/N false
Lease Considered Y/N true
Building Area Units Square Feet
Living Area Units Square Feet
Standard Status Active
Occupancy Type Owner
Tax Lot 64
Legal Description LOT 64 SIESTA ISLES UNIT 3
Minimum Lease 1 Month
Water Access Y/N false
Monthly HOA Amount 16.67
Water View Y/N false
Flood Zone Code AE
In Law Suite YN false
DockY/N false

Interior Features

Interior Amenities Ceiling Fan(s),Eating Space In Kitchen
Flooring Ceramic Tile
Furnished Y/N Unfurnished
Fireplace Features Electric
Air Conditioning Y/N true
Heating Y/N true
Fireplace Y/N true
Laundry Features Laundry Room
Total Bedrooms 3
LivingAreaSource Public Records
Total Baths 2

Exterior Features

Exterior Amenities Hurricane Shutters,Irrigation System,Private Mailbox,Sliding Doors
Vegetation Trees/Landscaped
Fencing Wood
Parking Features Driveway,Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s),Garage Door Opener
Lot Features Landscaped
Water Source Public,Well
Lot Size Area 13200
Foundation Details Slab
Spa true
Building Area Total 2462
Lot Size Acres 0.3
Road Surface Type Paved,Asphalt
Private Pool true
Waterfront Y/N false
Covered Spaces 2
Road Frontage Type Street Paved

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

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$3,786

Per Month

Based on the average sale price from the Cape Coral, FL office

  • Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
  • Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
  • Monthly Home Insurance $67
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Schools

Elementary School Phillippi Shores Elementary Elementary School
Middle School Brookside Middle Middle School
High School Sarasota High High School

Price History

9/4/2026 Listed $1,250,000

Property vs Zip Code Average in 34242

Price
AVG $5.16M
$1.25M
Taxes
AVG $22,243
$9,838
Year Built
AVG 1995
1960

5541 Cape Aqua Drive SARASOTA, FL is a Single Family Home for sale at $1250000 with 1828 sqft and a lot size of 0.3 Acres Acre(s). 5541 Cape Aqua Drive SARASOTA has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and was built in 1960. The property's zip code is 34242 which is in SARASOTA, FL

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