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Property Description
Siesta Key Canal Front Home with 175' of sea wall on the Grand Canal in the desirable and quaint neighborhood of Siesta Isles. Ride your bike to the Village or the world-famous Siesta Key Beach rated #1 in USA. This beautifully well-kept 3 bedroom, 2 bath Rutenberg built home is located on a quiet cul-de-sac that is a perennial favorite with lush tropical landscaping and great privacy. The home sits high up on almost a 1/3 of an acre. This home was not affected by hurricane damage. Enter thru the charming Spanish style courtyard with its new landscaping, double front doors and wide foyer. Boasting a flowing floor plan with tile floors and crown molding, the living room & dining room open to the custom gourmet kitchen, featuring handsome wood cabinets, granite counters, & tumbled stone backsplash, perfect for entertaining while overlooking the Grand Canal from any window. The master bedroom ensuite with private sitting area is nice to enjoy. A new lanai cage installed July 2025. The lanai area faces southeast . There is a paver sundeck & outdoor dining area along with a covered lanai with rectangular pool, boat lift, dock, and cement seawall. Relax while you enjoy the serene water views and fabulous Florida wildlife, manatee, native birds and many types of fish. You may also enjoy fishing or kayaking from your backyard! Tropical mature foliage in park-like yard. Minutes to the open bay by boat and near Siesta Key Village where you can enjoy shops and restaurants. This truly is Paradise! Isn't this the lifestyle you've been planning? Selling Turn Key! Great Rental Income!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1038 Contento St
General
- Sold For: $1,500,000
- Taxes: $17,664 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MidFloridaRegionalMLS
- MLS ID: A4650938
- Added to Site: 255 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Min. Lease: 1 Month
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 10
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Wood Cabinets, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Furnishings: Turnkey
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Closet
Additional Information
- Pool: Yes
- Private Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: Auto Cleaner, Child Safety Fence, Gunite, Heated, In Ground
Exterior
- Exterior Features: French Doors, Irrigation System, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Shower, Private Mailbox, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler Metered
- Deck/Patio: Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Covered Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Driveway, Garage Door Opener
Location
- Area: 34242 - Sarasota/Crescent Beach/Siesta Key
- County: Sarasota
- Development Name: 34242 - Sarasota/Crescent Beach/Siesta Key
- Subdivision: SIESTA ISLES
- Driving Directions: From the Intersection of Beach Road and Midnight Pass take Midnight Pass heading north to Left onto Shadow Lawn Drive at Siesta Isles neighborhood entrance, Left on Shadow Lawn Drive, Right on Contento Drive, go over small bridge, at Stop sign take Right onto Contento Drive, then Right onto Contento Street. House is in the Cul-de-Sac.
- Direction Faces: Northwest
School Information
- Elementary School: Phillippi Shores Elementary
- Middle School: Brookside Middle
- High School: Sarasota High
Community
- Community Name: 34242 - Sarasota/Crescent Beach/Siesta Key
- Association: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water District: GRAND CANAL
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Meter, Water Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Contemporary
- Architectural Style: Contemporary
- Exterior Const.: Block, Stucco
- Roof: Tile
- Stories/Levels: One
- Square Feet: 2,217
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Living Area: 2,217 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1972
Lot Features
- Property View: Pool, Water
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.31
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 13,300
- Lot Size: 13300
- Frontage: Street Dead-End, Street Paved
- Street/Road Desc.: Paved, Asphalt
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Water View: Yes
- Water Access: Yes
- Water Access Desc: Canal - Saltwater, Intracoastal Waterway
- Water Extras: Yes
- Water Front Name: GRAND CANAL
- Water Front Desc.: Saltwater Canal, Canal Front, Intracoastal Waterway
Financial Considerations
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
- Assoc Fee Desc.: Optional
- Tax Amount: $17,664.54
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: None
- Legal Description: LOT 251 SIESTA ISLES UNIT 8
- Flood Zone Info: AE
- APN: 82090040
- Property ID: 82090040
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Schools
Schools serving 1038 Contento St
School District:Sarasota County School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Phillippi Shores Elementary School 4747 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231 | PK-5 | 1.6 mi |
Brookside Middle School 3636 South Shade Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34239 | 6-8 | 2.5 mi |
Sarasota High School 2155 Bahia Vista Street, Sarasota, FL 34239 | 9-12 | 3.9 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1038 Contento St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/01/2025
Sold
$1,500,000
-7.69%
MLS
9/02/2025
Price Reduced
$1,625,000
-5.8%
MLS
5/06/2025
Listed
$1,725,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
1038 Contento Street, Sarasota, FL 34242 (MLS# A4650938) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,500,000 on December 01, 2025. Want to learn more about 1038 Contento Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Sarasota? You can browse all Sarasota real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

