Coastal Elegance on the Northern tip of Siesta Key. Discover timeless luxury in this waterfront estate nestled in the exclusive Bay Island enclave on Siesta Key's coveted North end. With panoramic views of Roberts Bay and the Intracoastal Waterway, this home captures the essence of Florida lifestyle- elegant, relaxed and designed for seamless indoor/outdoor living. Step inside to find all new engineered hardwood flooring, a gourmet kitchen with all new top of the line appliances featuring a Sub-Zero refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher, a Jenn Air Oven/Microwave combination, a 5-burner gas cooktop, a warming drawer and all new custom-made wood cabinetry. It also has a double door pantry for all your kitchen supplies and a built-in desk for all your recipes or a workstation for the family. The rear of the home has a wall of sliders across the back which gives you expansive views out to the bay. This level has 3 bedrooms and 3 baths, two of them are bedroom suites and there is a large laundry room with new washer/dryer and a wall of shelving for any storage or folding needs. The second level encompasses your main bedroom suite and two expansive screened-in porches/lanais for incredible southern and northern views. The all-new main bath has a soaking tub, a walk-in shower all new cabinetry and a walk-in closet. Stepping outside embrace the outdoors with an open-air pool, and an outdoor shower. Boating enthusiasts will appreciate the three docks, featuring a 16,000-pound boat lift, a 10,000-pound lift for an accessory boat or jet ski, and mooring for a 35-foot boat. The property offers direct sailboat access to the Gulf of Mexico, making it a boater's paradise. The property features a complete newer seawall installed in 2018 with a new wall and cap. The northern tip offers the convenient access to the gulf and easy-on/off the island for shopping, restaurants and access to downtown Sarasota. Freeling Drive is renowned for its pristine waters. From your backyard, watch dolphins play and kayakers glide by. Catch fresh stone crabs and blue crabs right off your dock. You're just minutes away from Siesta Key Beach, Shell Beach, downtown Sarasota, shopping, and the arts.
Sold for $4,000,000
$4,000,000
878 Freeling Dr, Sarasota, FL 34242
4beds
3,866sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1953
0.33 Acres Lot
$3,974,900 Zestimate®
$1,035/sqft
$7,303 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,974,900
$3.62M - $4.37M
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Listed by:
Brian Livesey 941-346-7454,
WATERSIDE REALTY LLC 941-346-7454
Bought with:
Veronica Murphy, 3298730
KELLER WILLIAMS ON THE WATER S
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: A4673685
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Second
- Area: 555 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 37x15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x14
Bedroom 4
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x14
Family room
- Level: First
- Area: 360 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20x18
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 360 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20x18
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 352 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22x16
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Oven, Convection Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Wine Refrigerator
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, High Ceilings, PrimaryBedroom Upstairs, Solid Surface Counters, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
- Flooring: Engineered Hardwood, Tile, Hardwood
- Doors: French Doors, Outdoor Shower, Sliding Doors
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,444
- Total interior livable area: 3,866 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Irrigation System, Outdoor Shower
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Tile
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay/Harbor - Full
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay/Harbor - Full
- Waterfront features: Bay/Harbor, Bay/Harbor Access, Bridges - No Fixed Bridges, Lift, Sailboat Water, Seawall
Lot
- Size: 0.33 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 2019160016
- Zoning: RSF1
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Stucco, Wood Frame, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1953
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: BAY ISLAND SHORES
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Sarasota
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,035/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $45,790
- Date on market: 12/11/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 81 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/15/2026 | Sold | $4,000,000-4.6%$1,035/sqft |
Source:  Stellar MLS #A4673685 Report a problem | ||
| 3/3/2026 | Pending sale | $4,195,000$1,085/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #A4673685 Report a problem | ||
| 1/29/2026 | Price change | $4,195,000-12.5%$1,085/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #A4673685 Report a problem | ||
| 12/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $4,795,000-4.1%$1,240/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #A4673685 Report a problem | ||
| 9/1/2025 | Listing removed | $5,000,000$1,293/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #A4651937 Report a problem | ||
| 6/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $5,000,000$1,293/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #A4651937 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
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Neighborhood: Bay Isle-Siesta
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- Bay Isle-Siesta
- 878 Freeling Dr
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