JUST REDUCED!! SIESTA ISLES Waterfront Gem. Experience the best of Siesta Key living in this well maintained 3-bedroom + den, 3-bath pool home with 135+ feet of frontage on the Grand Canal. Situated on an oversized 15,269 sq ft /.35-acre lot, this residence offers the perfect blend of privacy, upgrades, and waterfront lifestyle. Situated well back from the street, the home opens with a welcoming foyer and expansive great room featuring vaulted ceilings, impact windows and impact sliding glass doors flooding the space with natural light while framing serene garden and waterway views. Two bedrooms feature en-suite baths and direct access to the back yard, while the primary suite’s bath connects conveniently to the pool area. Enjoy the privacy of this tropical retreat, swim in the sparkling pool, rinse off in the outdoor shower, or launch kayaks and paddleboards from the floating dock. With space to add a full dock or lift, boaters will love the water access via one fixed bridge to the Intracoastal Waterway. Practical updates bring peace of mind, including a durable metal roof and maintenance contracts for irrigation, AC, pest control, and alarm systems. The home has county water and sewer and there's a shared irrigation well that sustains the mature landscaping. The home experienced NO WATER INTRUSTION during last year’s storms and is truly move-in ready. A winding walkway through lush landscaping leads to the waterfront patio, while an extended brick paver driveway offers ample guest parking. Just minutes from Siesta Key’s world-famous beaches and The Village’s varied dining and shopping options, this home is ideal as a full-time residence or lucrative rental investment. Don’t miss your chance to own a slice of paradise on the Grand Canal—schedule your private showing today!
Sold for $1,400,000
$1,400,000
5215 CAPE LEYTE DRIVE, SARASOTA, FL 34242
3beds
2,027sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1962
0.35 Acres Lot
$1,373,600 Zestimate®
$691/sqft
$5,724 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,373,600
$1.25M - $1.51M
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Floating dockTropical retreatGuest parkingSparkling poolVaulted ceilingsWater accessFull dock or lift
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Listed by:
Lori Madden 941-780-8443,
MANGROVE REALTY ASSOCIATES 941-957-0080
Bought with:
Joe Kesslak, 3360026
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: A4662406
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Den/Library/Office
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), En Suite Bathroom, Exhaust Fan, Shower No Tub, Single Vanity, Water Closet/Priv Toilet, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), En Suite Bathroom, Exhaust Fan, Shower No Tub, Single Vanity, Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 183 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.2x15
Bedroom 3
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 160.6 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x14.6
Foyer
- Level: First
- Area: 53.4 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6x8.9
Great room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 711.9 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22.6x31.5
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 66 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6x11
Office
- Features: No Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 110.94 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8.6x12.9
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air, Humidity Control
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Split Bedroom, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile
- Doors: French Doors, Outdoor Shower, Sliding Doors
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Window Treatments, Hurricane Shutters/Windows
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,739
- Total interior livable area: 2,027 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Rear Porch
- Exterior features: Irrigation System, Lighting, Outdoor Shower, Private Mailbox
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Auto Cleaner, Child Safety Fence, Gunite, In Ground
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Canal
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Canal
- Waterfront features: Canal - Saltwater, Saltwater Canal Access, Seawall
Lot
- Size: 0.35 Acres
- Residential vegetation: Fruit Trees, Mature Landscaping
Details
- Parcel number: 0082020015
- Zoning: RSF2
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Stucco
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1962
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Public, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Well, Water Connected
Green energy
- Water conservation: Irrig. System-Drip/Microheads, Fl. Friendly/Native Landscape
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Deed Restrictions
- Security: Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: SIESTA ISLES
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $21 monthly
Location
- Region: Sarasota
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $691/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,304,200
- Annual tax amount: $8,334
- Date on market: 8/23/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 55 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/1/2025 | Sold | $1,400,000-9.6%$691/sqft |
Source:  Stellar MLS #A4662406 Report a problem | ||
| 10/18/2025 | Pending sale | $1,549,000$764/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #A4662406 Report a problem | ||
| 10/14/2025 | Price change | $1,549,000-4.7%$764/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #A4662406 Report a problem | ||
| 8/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,625,000+200.9%$802/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #A4662406 Report a problem | ||
| 2/6/2001 | Sold | $540,000+74.2%$266/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/1999 | Sold | $310,000+28.1%$153/sqft |
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| 6/27/1997 | Sold | $242,000$119/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,605 +3.2% | $720,815 +2.9% |
| 2024 | $8,334 +3.2% | $700,500 +3% |
| 2023 | $8,079 +2.6% | $680,097 +3% |
| 2022 | $7,875 -1% | $660,288 +3% |
| 2021 | $7,955 -0.5% | $641,056 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $7,998 +3.1% | $632,205 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $7,759 | $617,991 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $7,759 +2% | $606,468 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $7,607 -1.2% | $593,994 -17.5% |
| 2016 | $7,703 | $719,900 +4.8% |
| 2015 | $7,703 +0.3% | $686,800 +21.6% |
| 2014 | $7,676 0% | $564,678 |
| 2013 | $7,677 +2.7% | $564,678 +1.7% |
| 2012 | $7,472 +4.7% | $555,239 +3% |
| 2011 | $7,136 -1.3% | $539,067 +1.5% |
| 2010 | $7,229 -27.8% | $531,100 -15.5% |
| 2009 | $10,012 | $628,400 -20.5% |
| 2008 | $10,012 -22.8% | $790,500 -21.6% |
| 2007 | $12,968 | $1,007,800 +46.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $686,000 +0.6% |
| 2005 | -- | $681,600 +20.1% |
| 2004 | $8,811 +8.9% | $567,500 +13% |
| 2003 | $8,094 +7.9% | $502,200 +7.4% |
| 2002 | $7,502 +56.8% | $467,500 +42.2% |
| 2001 | $4,785 +2.4% | $328,776 +3% |
| 2000 | $4,671 | $319,200 |
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Neighborhood: 34242
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Phillippi Shores Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.7 mi
- 6/10Brookside Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.5 mi
- 5/10Sarasota High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.8 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.
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- Sarasota County
- Siesta Key
- 34242
- 5215 CAPE LEYTE DRIVE
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