5143 Sandy Beach Ave, Sarasota, FL 34242

About this home

Just bring your wardrobe! Welcome to this beautifully updated and fully furnished and equipped 4-bedroom, 3-bath cottage-style home in one of Siesta Key’s most sought-after neighborhoods - just a short stroll to public beach access at top-rated Siesta Key Beach. Meticulously renovated in 2025, this true turnkey entertainer's paradise offers a vacation-every-day lifestyle complete with thoughtful upgrades and everything you need to move right in. Inside you’ll find all-new tile flooring, fresh paint throughout, storm-rated windows, a new 310 Lennox air-conditioning system with a 10-year warranty, updated plumbing and electrical, a reverse-osmosis water system, a whole-house generator (gas or propane), and a newer roof (2021). The backyard oasis features a 50-foot saltwater pool, spa, and sundeck surrounded by elegant Italian marble, plus pool floats, basketball hoops, and a volleyball net for endless fun. Enjoy the outdoor shower, raised gardens, a Napoleon Prestige gas grill, fire table, electric vehicle charger, and a louvered pergola that opens or closes for perfect sun or shade, a 75-inch TV, and a Sonos outdoor surround sound system - ideal for outdoor movie nights. Ultimate privacy is provided by an 8-foot vinyl fence. The artificial turf in the front and backyard creates a clean and maintenance free living with a coastal feel. The gourmet kitchen is fully stocked and ready for entertaining, featuring 2025 Thermador appliances (refrigerator, stove top, dishwasher, and oven) plus a new LG washer and dryer. Practical extras include a Shark vacuum, clothes steamer, iron and board, and even towels, and washcloths already stocked in every bathroom. The home comes completely furnished with all shown décor, lamps, linens, and towels. Two of the bathrooms include bidets and large walk-in showers. Beach days are effortless thanks to the included beach chairs, towels, beach cart, and umbrella shade. A Ring camera system conveys with the home sale, offering peace of mind. Bonus: This home includes an assumable flood insurance policy for just under $4,700 annually. This is the fully equipped Siesta Key lifestyle you’ve been dreaming of. Call today to schedule your private showing!

Key facts

Type

Single Family Residence

Size

2,244 sqft

Bedrooms

4

Bathrooms

3

Avg. price per sqft

$800

Days on market

22

Year built

1966

Lot size

0.22 acres

Annual taxes

$9,805

Flood zone

AE

Heating

Electric

Cooling

Central Air

Pets

Yes

Furnished

Furnished

Subdivision

SIESTA BEACH

Financing

Cash, Conventional, Other

Stories

1

Levels

One

County

Sarasota

MLS number

TB8533327

Status

Active

Property address

5143 Sandy Beach Ave, Sarasota, FL 34242

Features and extras

• Built-In Oven
• Cooktop
• Dishwasher
• Disposal
• Dryer
• Electric Water Heater
• Freezer
• Microwave
• Refrigerator
• Washer
• Ceiling Fan(s)
• Eating Space In Kitchen
• Kitchen/Family Room Combo
• Living Room/Dining Room Combo
• Open Floorplan
• Primary Bedroom Main Floor
• Solid Surface Counters
• Split Bedroom
• Thermostat
• Walk-In Closet(s)
• Irrigation System
• Outdoor Grill
• Private Mailbox
• Private Yard
• Rain Gutters
• Sliding Doors
• Driveway
• Auto Cleaner
• Chlorine Free
• Fiber Optic Lighting
• Heated
• In Ground
• Lighting
• Salt Water
• Self Cleaning
• Electric Dryer Hookup
• Inside
• Laundry Room
• Same Floor As Condo Unit
• Washer Hookup
• Porcelain Tile

Property details

Schools

District

Sarasota County School District

Elementary

PHILLIPPI SHORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Middle

SARASOTA MIDDLE SCHOOL

High

SARASOTA HIGH SCHOOL

School grades from FLDOE public records. District polygons and school points from NCES EDGE. Assignment is not a legal attendance guarantee. Composite scores, when present, are derived from public records and are not official FLDOE grades.

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