$1,900,000
5848 Tidewood Avenue
Sarasota, FL 34231
Listing updated: January 9, 2026 at 2:08 PM ET
Property type
Lot size
Price / sq ft
HOA dues
Days on market
Flood zone
About this home
Rare Waterfront Lot with Direct Intracoastal and Easy Gulf Access. A Boater’s Dream in Baywood Colony. Discover a truly unique opportunity to build your custom waterfront retreat on this prime 0.36-acre lot in the highly desirable Baywood Colony. With direct views of the Intracoastal Waterway and breathtaking western sunsets, this Premium Lot offers the perfect combination of privacy, water access, and location. This exceptional lot is already equipped with a private dock, a 16,000 lb boat lift, a jet-ski lift, and a dredged passage—providing seamless access to the Gulf with no fixed bridges. It's a rare find for boating enthusiasts seeking convenience and open water freedom. The lot was previously improved with a home, and existing utilities remain on-site, potentially qualifying the buyer for reduced or waived impact fees for new construction. A standout feature is the transferable mangrove trimming permit, ensuring you’ll always enjoy unobstructed views across the Bay, a valuable and uncommon advantage for waterfront living. Ideally located just minutes from downtown Sarasota, Siesta Key Beach, and Sarasota Memorial Hospital, this homesite offers quick access to world-class dining, shopping, healthcare, and cultural experiences, all while providing a peaceful and private retreat. This is one of the few remaining waterfront parcels offering this level of access, infrastructure, and scenic beauty. Don’t miss your chance to create your dream home in one of Sarasota’s most coveted coastal enclaves.
Estimated monthly payment
Estimate only. Taxes use the listing's reported amount where available; insurance is a Florida-average estimate. Your actual payment will vary — run a full calculation or talk to a lender.
Price & listing history146 days on market
- Status: ActiveAug 16, 2025
- Listed$2,500,000Aug 16, 2025
- Price reduced$1,900,000
Facts & features
- Property type
- Land
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 146
- Subdivision
- Baywood Colony Westport Sec 1
- County
- Sarasota
- Price/sq ft
- $121
- Lot size
- 15,645 sq ft
- Lot category
- 1/4 to less than 1/2
- Flood zone
- AE, VE
- Annual taxes
- $31,468 (2024)
- Parcel #
- 0105020023
- Zoning
- RMF2
- MLS #
- A4661575
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Interior Details
- Direction faces
- East
HOA & Financial
- HOA fee
- $330 / Annually
- Monthly HOA
- $28/mo
- Total monthly fees
- $28/mo
- Total annual fees
- $330
- HOA name
- Baywood Colony
- CDD
- No
- Ownership
- Fee Simple
Exterior & Construction
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Water access
- Yes
- Water view
- Yes
- Road surface
- Asphalt
Utilities
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water source
- Public
- Utilities
- BB/HS Internet Capable, Electricity Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Community
- Pets allowed
- Cats OK, Dogs OK, Yes
Schools
Letter grades: Florida DOE 2024–25 school grades (Orange, Seminole, Lake, Osceola, Brevard). Assigned schools from the listing agent — verify enrollment with the district.
Listing Details
- Listing date
- 2025-08-16
- On market date
- 2025-08-16
- Original list price
- $2,500,000
- MLS area
- 34231 - Sarasota/Gulf Gate Branch
- Listing AOR
- Sarasota - Manatee
- Status changed
- 2025-08-16
- Tax legal description
- LOT 7 BAYWOOD COLONY WESTPORT SEC 1
Flood risk
FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (1% annual-chance / “100-year” floodplain). Flood insurance is generally required by mortgage lenders.
Source: FEMA flood zone reported on the listing. Confirm current designation at FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Location
Directions
From downtown Sarasota, head south on US-41/Tamiami Trail. Keep right onto Hollywood Boulevard, then turn right at the stop sign onto Southwood Street. Follow Southwood Street all the way to the end, then turn left onto Tidewood Avenue. The lot will be on the right.
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