$1,250,000
5541 Cape Aqua Drive
Sarasota, FL 34242
Listing updated: September 3, 2026 at 11:01 PM ET
Listing courtesy of Irongate Realty Inc · Brittany McCord · MLS #A4704963 · Active · 941-720-1003Property type
Year built
Lot size
Price / sq ft
HOA dues
Days on market
Garage spaces
Flood zone
About this home
TROPICAL PARADISE LESS THAN A MILE FROM 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!
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 history0 days on market
- Status: ActiveSep 4, 2026
- Listed$1,250,000Sep 3, 2026
- Price increased$1,250,000
Facts & features
- Property type
- Residential
- Sub type
- Single Family Residence
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 0
- Subdivision
- Siesta Isles
- County
- Sarasota
- Year built
- 1960
- Living area
- 1,828 sq ft
- Price/sq ft
- $684
- Building area
- 2,462 sq ft (Public Records)
- Lot size
- 13,200 sq ft
- Lot category
- 1/4 to less than 1/2
- Flood zone
- AE (12115C0143G)
- Garage
- 2 spaces
- Pool
- Private pool
- Annual taxes
- $9,838 (2025)
- Parcel #
- 0082150037
- Zoning
- RSF2
- MLS #
- A4704963
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Interior Details
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Flooring
- Ceramic Tile
- Appliances
- Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Wine Refrigerator
- Interior features
- Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Stories / Levels
- One
- Direction faces
- West
- Fireplace
- Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Parking features
- Driveway, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage Door Opener
HOA & Financial
- HOA fee
- $200 / Annually
- Monthly HOA
- $17/mo
- Total monthly fees
- $17/mo
- Total annual fees
- $200
- HOA name
- Siesta Isles Association
- CDD
- No
- Homestead exemption
- Yes
- Min lease term
- 1 Month
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
- Ownership
- Fee Simple
- Available for lease
- Yes
- Lease restrictions
- Yes
- Additional lease restrictions
- See Sarasota Guidelines for more information.
Exterior & Construction
- Exterior features
- Hurricane Shutters, Private Mailbox
- Construction materials
- Block, Stucco
- Roof
- Tile
- Foundation
- Slab
- Pool
- Private pool
- Road surface
- Asphalt, Paved
Utilities
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water source
- Public, Well
- Utilities
- BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Well, Water Connected
Community
- Pets allowed
- 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.
Room Details
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Bedroom | First | |
| Bedroom 2 | First | |
| Bedroom 3 | First | |
| Family Room | First | |
| Kitchen | First |
Listing Details
- Listing date
- 2026-09-03
- On market date
- 2026-09-03
- Original list price
- $1,250,000
- Occupant type
- Owner
- MLS area
- 34242 - Sarasota/Crescent Beach/Siesta Key
- Listing AOR
- Sarasota - Manatee
- Status changed
- 2026-09-04
- Tax legal description
- LOT 64 SIESTA ISLES UNIT 3
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 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.
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