4205 Higel Ave, Sarasota, FL 34242
What's special
A timeless coastal estate with an air of refined European elegance, this gated waterfront residence on the protected deep waters of Cocoanut Bayou harmonizes classic architecture with thoughtful modern enhancements. Newly updated with wide-plank white oak engineered hardwood flooring and a gleaming white kitchen featuring new pearl quartz countertops and a ...
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Great Room
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
Guest Bathroom
Dining Room
Guest Room
Half Bathroom
Foyer
Laundry Room
Office
Gym
Guest Bathroom
Guest Bedroom
Primary Bathroom
Family Room
Pantry
Guest Bedroom
Breakfast Nook
Outdoor 2
Outdoor 1
Outdoor 3
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: February 02, 2026 at 01:30pm
Judie Berger 941-928-3424,
PREMIER SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY 941-364-4000,
Ryan Evans 941-894-7577,
PREMIER SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Breakfast Room Separate, Den/Library/Office, Family Room, Dining Room, Great Room, Utility Room, Media Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bath w Spa/Hydro Massage Tub, Ceiling Fan(s), Dual Sinks, En Suite Bathroom, Makeup/Vanity Space, Multiple Shower Heads, Rain Shower Head, Stone Counters, Tall Countertops, Tub with Separate Shower Stall, Water Closet/Priv Toilet, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Second
- Area: 729 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 27x27
Bedroom 2
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), En Suite Bathroom, Shower No Tub, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Second
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x14
Bedroom 3
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), En Suite Bathroom, Shower No Tub, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Second
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x14
Bedroom 4
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), En Suite Bathroom, Shower No Tub, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Second
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x14
Balcony porch lanai
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 1216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 64x19
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 357 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21x17
Family room
- Level: First
- Area: 459 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 27x17
Foyer
- Features: Other, Storage Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 448 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 28x16
Great room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 700 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 28x25
Gym
- Level: First
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x11
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island, Stone Counters
- Level: First
- Area: 425 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25x17
Laundry
- Features: Built-In Shelving, Stone Counters
- Level: Second
- Area: 54 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9x6
Library
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 357 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21x17
Heating
- Central, Electric, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Bar Fridge, Oven, Convection Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer, Wine Refrigerator
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room, Upper Level
Features
- Accessibility Features, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Dry Bar, Eating Space In Kitchen, Elevator, High Ceilings, PrimaryBedroom Upstairs, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
- Flooring: Concrete, Travertine, Hardwood
- Doors: French Doors, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Kitchen
- Windows: Storm Window(s), Window Treatments, Hurricane Shutters/Windows
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas, Outside, Master Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 13,973
- Total interior livable area: 7,003 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 12
- Parking features: Covered, Driveway, Garage Faces Side, Golf Cart Parking, Ground Level, Oversized, Parking Pad, Under Building, Workshop in Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 12
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Garage Dimensions: 68x56
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Elevator Installed
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio, Rear Porch
- Exterior features: Balcony, Courtyard, Garden, Irrigation System, Lighting, Misting System, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Kitchen, Permeable Paving, Private Mailbox, Private Yard, Sidewalk, Sprinkler Metered, Storage
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Lighting, Pool Sweep, Salt Water, Tile
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Heated, In Ground
- Fencing: Chain Link,Fenced,Masonry,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden, Pool, Water, Bay/Harbor - Partial, Bayou
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Bay/Harbor - Partial,Bayou
- Waterfront features: Gulf/Ocean Front, Bayou, Bay/Harbor Access, Bayou Access, Beach Access, Beach - Access Deeded, Saltwater Canal Access, Gulf/Ocean to Bay Access, Intracoastal Waterway Access, Bridges - No Fixed Bridges, Minimum Wake Zone, Sailboat Water, Seawall
- Body of water: COCOANUT BAYOU TO SARASOTA BAY
Lot
- Size: 0.42 Acres
- Dimensions: 112 x 179 x 120 x 160
- Features: FloodZone, In County, Landscaped, Sidewalk, Above Flood Plain
- Residential vegetation: Mature Landscaping, Trees/Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Outdoor Kitchen
- Parcel number: 0079020001
- Zoning: RE2
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Custom,Elevated
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Concrete, Stucco
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Concrete,Tile
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2008
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Street Lights
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Gulf/Ocean Front
- Security: Closed Circuit Camera(s), Fire Alarm, Security Fencing/Lighting/Alarms, Security Gate, Security Lights, Security System, Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: COCOANUT BAYOU
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Other
- Services included: Other
- HOA fee: $125 monthly
- HOA name: COCOANUT BAYOU ASSOCIATION
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
Location
- Region: Sarasota
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,071/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $5,130,700
- Annual tax amount: $60,515
- Date on market: 12/26/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 49 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved, Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $7,500,000+0.1%$1,071/sqft |
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| 9/23/2025 | Listing removed | $7,495,000$1,070/sqft |
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| 7/10/2025 | Price change | $7,495,000-6.3%$1,070/sqft |
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| 3/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $8,000,000+45.5%$1,142/sqft |
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| 5/3/2023 | Sold | $5,500,000-7.6%$785/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $60,516 +1.1% | $5,130,700 +1.4% |
| 2024 | $59,862 -0.3% | $5,061,200 +10.4% |
| 2023 | $60,017 +0.6% | $4,586,450 +10% |
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Estimated market value
$6,712,900
$6.38M - $7.05M
$37,617/mo
Climate risks
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Neighborhood: 34242
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Phillippi Shores Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2 mi
- 6/10Brookside Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.2 mi
- 5/10Sarasota High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Phillippi Shores Elementary
- Middle: Brookside Middle
- High: Sarasota High
Source: Stellar MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
- Florida
- Sarasota County
- Siesta Key
- 34242
- 4205 Higel Ave