One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. LIVE IN PARADISE | Turnkey Siesta Key waterfront luxury home on wide canal with dock and boat lift. View 3D Tour. Built in 2015 by award-winning builder Lee Wetherington and elevated at 10.5 feet, this 3 bed plus den, 3.5 bath canal-front home offers quality construction, impact-rated windows, a 20kW generator, and private dock with lift—just minutes to the Intracoastal and Gulf. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. Located in the desirable Sara Sands neighborhood, this home has had no storm damage and features recent upgrades including a new HVAC system, fresh interior paint, and a remodeled kitchen with quartz countertops, Thermador appliances, and a propane stove. Inside you’ll find updated tile and engineered wood floors, three en suite bedrooms, a flexible den or office, and a layout that shows beautifully. Outside is a private backyard retreat with a heated saltwater pool and spa, outdoor shower, and propane outdoor kitchen. Enjoy the peaceful setting from your private dock or launch a kayak or paddleboard through Siesta’s scenic waterways. Quiet cul-de-sac. No HOA. 30+ day rentals allowed. Walk or bike to Siesta Key Beach, Morton’s Siesta Market, Out-of-Door Academy, and Siesta Village. Comps and Value: • A $1.575M sale (2023) now has a multimillion-dollar new build nearing completion • A $1.625M teardown (July 2025) has new construction expected soon • To replicate this home today would cost $3.5M+ and take over 2 years Wide canal, rare privacy, and prime location. Seller will consider all serious offers.
For sale
Price cut: $2K (5/27)
$3,288,000
5169 Sandy Shore Ave, Sarasota, FL 34242
3beds
2,885sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2015
0.31 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,140/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wide canalBoat liftPrivate dockCovered lanaiHeated saltwater poolGuest suitesFresh paint
- 164 days
- on Zillow |
- 367 |
- 21 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 05, 2025 at 07:24pm
Listing Provided by:
Andrew Barnhardt 941-586-0780,
WATERSIDE REALTY LLC 941-346-7454
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: A4641428
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Attic, Den/Library/Office, Storage Rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Dual Closets
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Features: Storage Closet
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Features: Storage Closet
- Level: Second
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Electric, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air, Humidity Control, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer, Water Filtration System, Water Softener, Wine Refrigerator
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Smart Home, Solid Wood Cabinets, Stone Counters, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
- Flooring: Engineered Hardwood, Tile
- Doors: French Doors, Outdoor Kitchen, Outdoor Shower, Sliding Doors
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Shades, Storm Window(s)
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,678
- Total interior livable area: 2,885 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Circular Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Split Garage, Workshop in Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Enclosed, Patio, Screened
- Exterior features: Irrigation System, Outdoor Kitchen, Outdoor Shower, Rain Gutters
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Heated, In Ground, Lighting, Salt Water, Self Cleaning, Tile
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Heated
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Pool, Water, Canal
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Canal
- Waterfront features: Canal - Saltwater, Saltwater Canal Access, Intracoastal Waterway Access, Lift, Seawall
Lot
- Size: 0.31 Acres
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, FloodZone, Landscaped
- Residential vegetation: Oak Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 0081140027
- Zoning: RSF2
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Coastal,Florida,Key West
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Concrete, Stone, Stucco, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Stem Wall
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2015
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Fiber Optics, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: SARA SANDS
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
Location
- Region: Sarasota
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,140/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,577,300
- Annual tax amount: $27,601
- Date on market: 2/27/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved, Asphalt
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