$1,195,000
5381 Palos Verdes Drive
Sarasota, FL 34231
Listing updated: October 1, 2026 at 1:32 PM ET
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty · Bradley Kayser · MLS #A4707084 · Active · 941-388-3966Property type
Year built
Lot size
Price / sq ft
HOA dues
Days on market
Garage spaces
Flood zone
About this home
This beautiful Mediterranean style home offers peaceful views of Phillippi Creek, mature oak trees, privacy, and an oversized 0.39 acre lot. Inside, you’ll find two spacious bedrooms, two bathrooms, plus den, a newly remodeled kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and custom wood cabinetry. Designed for both relaxing and entertaining, the home features generous living spaces, tile flooring, crown molding, and large windows overlooking the lagoon style pool and serene waterfront setting. With approximately 179 feet of frontage along Phillippi Creek, this is a truly special Sarasota property. Conveniently located near Siesta Key, Downtown Sarasota, and everything Central Sarasota has to offer. OWNER FINANCING OPTIONS AVAILABLE
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 history5 days on market
- Status: ActiveSep 26, 2026
- Listed$1,190,000Sep 26, 2026
- Price increased$1,195,000
Facts & features
- Property type
- Residential
- Sub type
- Single Family Residence
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 5
- Subdivision
- River Forest
- County
- Sarasota
- Year built
- 1952
- Living area
- 1,956 sq ft
- Price/sq ft
- $611
- Building area
- 3,446 sq ft (Public Records)
- Lot size
- 17,155 sq ft
- Lot category
- 1/4 to less than 1/2
- Flood zone
- AE (12115C0144G)
- Garage
- 2 spaces
- Pool
- Private pool
- Annual taxes
- $7,868 (2025)
- Parcel #
- 0086050028
- Zoning
- RSF2
- MLS #
- A4707084
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Interior Details
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Flooring
- Tile
- Appliances
- Convection Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Interior features
- Ceiling Fans(s), Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Thermostat
- Laundry
- Inside
- Stories / Levels
- One
- Direction faces
- East
Heating & Cooling
- Heating
- Central, Electric
- Cooling
- Central Air
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Parking features
- Other, Oversized
HOA & Financial
- HOA fee
- $0
- Total monthly fees
- $0/mo
- Total annual fees
- $0
- CDD
- No
- Min lease term
- 1 Month
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional, Lease Purchase, Owner Financing
- Ownership
- Fee Simple
- Available for lease
- Yes
- Lease restrictions
- Yes
- Additional lease restrictions
- Please refer to Sarasota County lease restrictions
Exterior & Construction
- Exterior features
- None
- Construction materials
- Block
- Roof
- Membrane, Shingle
- Foundation
- Slab
- Pool
- Private pool
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Water access
- Yes
- Road surface
- Asphalt
Utilities
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water source
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available
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 | 14x21 |
| Bedroom 2 | First | 13x15 |
| Den | First | 10x11 |
| Great Room | First | 18x20 |
| Kitchen | First | 17x6 |
| Laundry | First | 20x4.4 |
| Dining Room | First | 11x12 |
Listing Details
- Listing date
- 2026-09-22
- On market date
- 2026-09-26
- Original list price
- $1,190,000
- Occupant type
- Vacant
- MLS area
- 34231 - Sarasota/Gulf Gate Branch
- Listing AOR
- Sarasota - Manatee
- Status changed
- 2026-09-26
- Tax legal description
- PORTION OF LOTS 23 & 24 BEING DESC AS COM AT NLY MOST COR OF LOT 23 TH SELY ALG CURVE TO LEFT 24.77 FT FOR POB TH CONT ALG CURVE TO LEFT 24.81 FT TH S-40- 47-W 70 FT TH S-21-13-53-W 119.23 FT M/L TO
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
South on US 41to East on Carmilfra Way. Continue to Palos Verdes. Home is at the end of the cul-de-sac.
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