$3,288,000 - 5169 Sandy Shore Avenue, SARASOTA
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Baths
- 2,885
- SQ. Feet
- 0.31
- Acres
One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. LIVE IN PARADISE | Turnkey Siesta Key Waterfront Luxury Home on Wide Canal with Dock + Boat Lift Discover the ease of elevated island living in this beautifully updated 3-bed + den, 3.5-bath Key West–style private residence. Built in 2015 by Lee Wetherington and enhanced with over $500K in upgrades, this turnkey, no-HOA home is nestled on a wide canal in coveted Sara Sands — just minutes from Siesta Key Beach (#1 in the U.S., #3 globally in 2025). Wake to dolphin sightings, spend afternoons boating from your private dock with 13,000 lb boat lift, and wind down with golden Gulf Coast sunsets — all in a quiet, walkable, and bike-friendly neighborhood with no through traffic Inside, find thoughtful design and everyday luxury: • 12-foot ceilings, wood floors, and expansive open-concept flow • Chef’s kitchen with Thermador appliances, propane stove, quartz counters, and walk-in pantry • Main-level primary suite with spa bath, walk-in closet, and en suite laundry • Two guest suites upstairs with private baths • Fresh paint throughout, new HVAC, hurricane-rated windows, and tankless propane water heater Step outside to: • Covered lanai, heated saltwater pool + spa • Summer kitchen with built-in grill • Private dock on WIDE CANAL with direct Gulf access via the Intracoastal Waterway • 10.5-ft elevated construction for peace of mind • 3-car split garage for cars, golf cart, hobbies, and organized storage Additional features include a whole-house generator and propane utilities for reliable comfort. Live fully. Entertain easily. Retreat gracefully. This is a rare chance to own a Siesta Key waterfront home that blends comfort, privacy, and connection to the best of island life.
Essential Information
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- MLS® #:
- A4641428
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- Price:
- $3,288,000
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- Bedrooms:
- 3
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- Bathrooms:
- 4.00
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- Full Baths:
- 3
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- Half Baths:
- 1
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- Square Footage:
- 2,885
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- Acres:
- 0.31
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- Year Built:
- 2015
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- Type:
- Residential
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- Sub-Type:
- Single Family Residence
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- Style:
- Coastal, Florida, Key West
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- Status:
- Active
Community Information
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- Address:
- 5169 Sandy Shore Avenue
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- Area:
- Sarasota/Crescent Beach/Siesta Key
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- Subdivision:
- SARA SANDS
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- City:
- SARASOTA
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- County:
- Sarasota
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- State:
- FL
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- Zip Code:
- 34242
Amenities
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- Parking:
- Circular Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage, Workshop in Garage
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- # of Garages:
- 3
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- View:
- Pool, Water
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- Is Waterfront:
- Yes
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- Waterfront:
- Canal - Saltwater
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- Has Pool:
- Yes
Interior
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- Interior Features:
- Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fans(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
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- Appliances:
- Built-In Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer, Water Filtration System, Water Softener, Wine Refrigerator
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- Heating:
- Electric, Propane
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- Cooling:
- Central Air, Humidity Control, Zoned
Exterior
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- Exterior Features:
- French Doors, Outdoor Kitchen, Outdoor Shower, Rain Gutters, Sliding Doors
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- Lot Description:
- Cul-De-Sac, FloodZone, Landscaped, Paved
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- Roof:
- Metal
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- Foundation:
- Stem Wall
School Information
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- Elementary:
- Phillippi Shores Elementary
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- Middle:
- Brookside Middle
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- High:
- Sarasota High
Additional Information
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- Days on Market:
- 141
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- Zoning:
- RSF2
Listing Details
- Listing Office:
- Waterside Realty Llc