Welcome to your own private retreat, where every corner of this property has been thoughtfully designed to inspire year-round relaxation, entertaining, and everyday convenience. Just 3 miles from Siesta Key, this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with over 1,700 sq ft of living space blends modern comforts with breezy Florida charm and outdoor living that truly feels like a resort. The backyard is a tropical paradise featuring a custom-designed freeform pool with rock waterfall, a luxury tiki grill and bar, an outdoor shower with hot and cold water, and multiple pergola-covered lounge areas perfect for gathering under the lights. Enjoy the tranquility of a screened-in lanai with tiled floors and ceiling fans, all overlooking professionally designed landscaping and a contoured Trex boardwalk that borders the paver patio. Mature foliage, fruit-bearing cherry, mango, and mulberry trees, and a manicured turf lawn enhance the ambiance, while the one-of-a-kind treehouse with workout and play zones adds unique functionality for all ages. Inside, the home flows effortlessly with light-filled living areas, an updated kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, crisp white cabinetry, butcher block breakfast bar, and a Kinetico Reverse Osmosis system at the sink for the highest quality water filtration, along with a spacious sunroom wrapped in windows. Additional highlights include full impact-resistant windows and doors, concrete board siding, a freshly painted exterior, a brand-new roof installed in 2021 by Grayhawk Construction with updated soffit and fascia, and a 360-degree solar-powered surveillance system. The property also offers a substantial extended driveway with basketball quarter court, a second gated drive with 50 amp and sewer hookups for RV or boat storage, and a private shell-parking area. A community boat dock is available for residents with access to Phillippi Creek and the Intracoastal. Located just minutes from the powdery shores of Siesta Key, shopping and dining at The Landings Plaza and Gulf Gate, the vibrant culture of downtown Sarasota, and 3 miles from Sarasota Memorial Hospital, this optionally turnkey furnished home is a rare opportunity to own a fully equipped slice of paradise in one of the most desirable areas on the Gulf Coast. **THIS PROPERTY QUALIFIES FOR A 1% LENDER INCENTIVE IF USING PREFERRED LENDER. INQUIRE FOR MORE DETAILS.**
Sold for $775,000
$775,000
5238 Susan Ave, Sarasota, FL 34231
3beds
1,722sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1965
0.35 Acres Lot
$748,600 Zestimate®
$450/sqft
$4,482 Estimated rent
Home value
$748,600
$674,000 - $831,000
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Fruit treesScreened-in lanaiMultiple pergola-covered lounge areasMature foliageContoured trex boardwalkButcher block breakfast barCrisp white cabinetry
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Listed by:
Toni Zarghami 941-248-2147,
KW COASTAL LIVING III 941-900-4151
Bought with:
Kiki Bowers, 3580326
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: A4654332
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x12
Primary bathroom
- Features: En Suite Bathroom, Shower No Tub, Single Vanity
- Level: First
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x12
Bathroom 2
- Features: Single Vanity, Tub With Shower
- Level: First
- Area: 63 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7x9
Bathroom 3
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x13
Balcony porch lanai
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 352 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x22
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9x12
Family room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 266 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x19
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Stone Counters
- Level: First
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9x13
Laundry
- Level: First
- Area: 114 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6x19
Living room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x20
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Kitchen Reverse Osmosis System, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Eating Space In Kitchen, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Tile
- Doors: Outdoor Shower, Sliding Doors
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Electric, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,698
- Total interior livable area: 1,722 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio, Screened
- Exterior features: Irrigation System, Lighting, Outdoor Shower, Private Mailbox, Rain Gutters
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Chlorine Free, Deck, Heated, In Ground, Lighting, Salt Water
- Fencing: Fenced,Vinyl,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Pool, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 0.35 Acres
- Dimensions: 110 x 138
- Features: In County, Landscaped, Level, Oversized Lot
- Residential vegetation: Mature Landscaping, Trees/Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Gazebo, Other
- Parcel number: 0085130020
- Zoning: RSF1
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1965
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Available, Public, Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: RIVER FOREST
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Sarasota
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $450/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $508,300
- Annual tax amount: $3,786
- Date on market: 5/30/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 15 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 7/24/2025 | Sold | $775,000-3.1%$450/sqft |
Source:  Stellar MLS #A4654332 Report a problem | ||
| 6/16/2025 | Pending sale | $800,000$465/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #A4654332 Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $800,000+433.3%$465/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #A4654332 Report a problem | ||
| 8/14/2012 | Sold | $150,000+7.2%$87/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/2012 | Listed for sale | $139,900+74.9%$81/sqft |
Source: SUNREAL ESTATE INC #A3963833 Report a problem | ||
| 6/12/2012 | Sold | $80,001$46/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,970 +4.8% | $298,413 +2.9% |
| 2024 | $3,787 +4.1% | $290,003 +3% |
| 2023 | $3,639 +6.2% | $281,556 +6.1% |
| 2022 | $3,425 -0.4% | $265,297 +3% |
| 2021 | $3,439 +2.4% | $257,570 +4.1% |
| 2020 | $3,359 +22.2% | $247,505 +22.4% |
| 2019 | $2,749 | $202,253 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $2,749 +2.7% | $198,482 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $2,676 -4.5% | $194,400 +3.8% |
| 2016 | $2,803 | $187,200 +13.3% |
| 2015 | $2,803 | $165,200 +21% |
| 2014 | $2,803 +12.1% | $136,500 |
| 2013 | $2,500 +81.4% | $136,500 +50.5% |
| 2012 | $1,378 -27.6% | $90,700 -31% |
| 2011 | $1,904 -2.5% | $131,377 +1.5% |
| 2010 | $1,952 +4.5% | $129,435 +2.7% |
| 2009 | $1,869 | $126,032 +0.1% |
| 2008 | $1,869 +3.8% | $125,906 +3% |
| 2007 | $1,801 | $122,239 +2.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $119,258 +3% |
| 2005 | -- | $115,784 +3% |
| 2004 | $1,831 -0.7% | $112,412 +1.9% |
| 2003 | $1,844 -0.4% | $110,316 +2.4% |
| 2002 | $1,851 +6.1% | $107,730 +1.6% |
| 2001 | $1,745 +2% | $106,033 +3% |
| 2000 | $1,711 | $102,945 |
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Neighborhood: South Sarasota
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- 9/10Phillippi Shores Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
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