$1,350,000
5424 America Drive
Sarasota, FL 34231
Listing updated: May 23, 2026 at 12:06 PM ET
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty · Bradley Kayser · MLS #A4679427 · Active · 941-388-3966Property type
Year built
Lot size
Price / sq ft
HOA dues
Days on market
Garage space
Flood zone
About this home
Nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac in Sarasota, this stunning three-bedroom, three-bath waterfront home offers the perfect blend of tranquility and lifestyle. Enjoy your own private pool with sweeping views over the water, plus direct Intracoastal Waterway access via Philippi Creek. Deep water and a nine-foot bridge clearance make it easy for most 30-foot center console boats to come and go. Just across the creek lies a protected Sarasota watercourse barrier and wildlife refuge, preserving breathtaking, unobstructed views. Recent updates include a brand-new roof, a freshly painted exterior, and the timeless charm of a paver-brick driveway. It also features a 1.5 car garage, perfect for parking a full-size vehicle and a golf cart, bikes, or beach gear. While the interior would benefit from cosmetic updates, the bones and location of this property are truly unbeatable. From your private waterfront retreat, every day feels like a vacation. Best of all, you’re just a five-minute drive from world-famous Siesta Key Beach. Call the listing agent today to schedule your private showing!
Local Insight
At $791/sqft for a 1983 waterfront home in Phillippi Gardens, you're paying a premium for direct water access and the private pool, but you'll want a solid inspection given the home's age and any potential foundation or systems issues that come with that vintage. The X500 flood zone designation is favorable, though confirm your actual flood insurance costs and whether the property sits elevated enough to avoid future concerns as climate considerations evolve. Location-wise, you're in an established residential area near solid schools, but the tight 0.36-acre lot means limited expansion potential and less privacy from neighbors despite the waterfront position.
AI-generated insight based on listing data and neighborhood context. Verify independently.
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 history120 days on market
- Status: ActiveJan 23, 2026
- Listed$1,495,000Jan 23, 2026
- Price reduced$1,350,000
Facts & features
- Property type
- Residential
- Sub type
- Single Family Residence
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 120
- Subdivision
- Phillippi Gardens 08
- County
- Sarasota
- Year built
- 1983
- Living area
- 1,706 sq ft
- Price/sq ft
- $791
- Building area
- 2,619 sq ft (Public Records)
- Lot size
- 15,827 sq ft
- Lot category
- 1/4 to less than 1/2
- Flood zone
- X500* (12115C0144G)
- Garage
- 1 spaces
- Pool
- Private pool
- Annual taxes
- $14,691 (2025)
- Parcel #
- 0086030003
- Zoning
- RSF2
- MLS #
- A4679427
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Interior Details
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full bathrooms
- 3
- Flooring
- Carpet, Hardwood
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Interior features
- Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Open Floorplan
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Stories / Levels
- One
- Direction faces
- South
- Fireplace
- Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating
- Central, Electric
- Cooling
- Central Air
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 1
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Parking features
- Ground Level
HOA & Financial
- Total monthly fees
- $0/mo
- Total annual fees
- $0
- CDD
- No
- Min lease term
- 1 Month
- Ownership
- Fee Simple
- Available for lease
- Yes
- Lease restrictions
- Yes
- Additional lease restrictions
- Please refer to the county rules and regulations.
Exterior & Construction
- Construction materials
- Block
- Roof
- Shingle
- Foundation
- Slab
- Pool
- Private pool
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Water access
- Yes
- Road surface
- Asphalt
Utilities
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water source
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected
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.
Room Details
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Bedroom | First | 28x12 |
| Bathroom 2 | First | 13x13 |
| Bedroom 3 | First | 13x11 |
| Dining Room | First | 12x9 |
| Kitchen | First | 9x12 |
| Living Room | First | 14x19 |
| Dinette | First | 9x9 |
| Foyer | First | 9x7 |
| Balcony/Porch/Lanai | First | 26x12 |
Listing Details
- Listing date
- 2026-01-06
- On market date
- 2026-01-23
- Original list price
- $1,495,000
- Occupant type
- Vacant
- MLS area
- 34231 - Sarasota/Gulf Gate Branch
- Listing AOR
- Sarasota - Manatee
- Status changed
- 2026-01-23
- Tax legal description
- LOT 140 ALSO NW 10 FT VACATED AMERICA AVE ADJ, PHILLIPPI GARDENS UNIT 8
Flood risk
Moderate-risk area (0.2% annual-chance / “500-year” floodplain). Flood insurance is recommended but usually not required.
Source: FEMA flood zone reported on the listing. Confirm current designation at FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Location
Directions
From US 41, head east on Constitution Blvd. Take the third left, onto America Drive. Home is on the left near the end of the street.
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