$1,250,000

5541 Cape Aqua DrSarasota, FL 34242

  • 3 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 1,828 sqft
  • 0.3 acres
  • 62 days on market

About this home

TROPICAL PARADISE WITH JUST A SHORT WALK AWAY FROM THE 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!

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Facts

Property type
Single Family Residence
Year built
1960
Garage spaces
2
Lot size
0.3 acres
Pool
Yes
Waterfront
No
Subdivision
SIESTA ISLES
Community
Siesta Isles
County
Sarasota
HOA fee
$200 / annually
CDD
0
Annual taxes
$9,838 (2025)
Flood zone
AE
Pets
Yes
New construction
No
MLS #
A4704963

Features

Interior
Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen
Appliances
Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Wine Refrigerator
Flooring
Ceramic Tile
Heating
Central
Cooling
Central Air
Exterior
Hurricane Shutters, Private Mailbox
Patio & porch
Covered, Front Porch
Pool features
Auto Cleaner, In Ground, Lighting, Screen Enclosure
Parking
Driveway, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage Door Opener
Construction
Block, Stucco
Roof
Tile
Lot
Landscaped, Paved
View
Trees/Woods
Utilities
BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Well, Water Connected
Water
Public, Well
Sewer
Public Sewer
Elementary school
Phillippi Shores Elementary
Middle school
Brookside Middle
High school
Sarasota High

Location

Stellar MLS Listing courtesy of IRONGATE REALTY INC. MLS # A4704963.

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