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  • Single Family
  • 6 Beds
  • 5 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 3,721 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 45 minutes ago
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For the first time The Higel Estate presents a rare opportunity to acquire 4200, 4189, and 4185 Shell Road, creating a 2.64-acre Gulf-front estate on Siesta Key with approximately 290ft of frontage along Sarasota Big Pass with a private beach. Rooted in the island's Old Florida character, the property brings together a collection of residences and an expanse of Gulf-front land rarely found along Sarasota's coastline. Built in 1953, the original main residence and guest house remain nestled among mature tropical landscaping, just steps from the private beach. Across the three parcels, the scale of the assemblage creates the opportunity to envision something extraordinary. Architectural plans by MHK Architecture illustrate the potential for an approximately 14,000sqft residence, transforming the acreage into one grand coastal estate. Alternatively, the existing residence could become the centerpiece of a private multi-residence compound, with a separate conceptual plan envisioning an approximately 8,000sqft residence across the additional parcels. These plans offer a glimpse of what may be possible, while the combined acreage leaves the door open to an entirely different vision, shaped by the ambitions of its next owner. Named after Sarasota pioneer Harry Higel, Higel Avenue holds a distinctive place in the history of Siesta Key. Today, its Gulf-front corridor remains one of the area's most coveted settings, where assembling acreage of this scale has become increasingly difficult. The Higel Estate brings together the elements that define a truly exceptional coastal offering: a meaningful stretch of Gulf frontage, a private beach, historic island character, and the rare opportunity to shape what comes next.

Full Property Details for 4200 Shell Rd

General

  • Price: $25,500,000
  • Taxes: $39,627 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MidFloridaRegionalMLS
  • MLS ID: A4708604
  • Updated: Today (10/15/2026)
  • Added to Site: Today

Rental Information

  • Min. Lease: No Minimum

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 6
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Thermostat
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace(s): Family Room, Living Room
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Furnishings: Negotiable
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 6
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 6

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: Inside

Additional Information

  • Pool: Yes
  • Private Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: Above Ground, Deck
  • Security/Safety: Gated Community, Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Fire Pit, Irrigation System, Lighting, Outdoor Shower, Private Entrance, Sliding Doors, Storage
  • Deck/Patio: Patio, Rear Porch, Wrap Around
  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio, Rear Porch, Wrap Around

Parking

  • Carports: Yes
  • Carport: 2
  • Carport Spaces: 2
  • Covered Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Boat, Circular Driveway, Covered, Driveway

Location

  • Area: 34242 - Sarasota/Crescent Beach/Siesta Key
  • County: Sarasota
  • Development Name: 34242 - Sarasota/Crescent Beach/Siesta Key
  • Subdivision: FIDDLER BAYOU
  • Driving Directions: Take Higel Avenue and the property will be on the west side of the street
  • Direction Faces: East

School Information

  • Elementary School: Phillippi Shores Elementary
  • Middle School: Sarasota Middle
  • High School: Sarasota High

Community

  • Community Name: 34242 - Sarasota/Crescent Beach/Siesta Key

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Other
  • Heating Type: Electric

Utilities

  • Sewer: Other
  • Water District: GULF OF MEXICO
  • Water: See Remarks
  • Utility Description: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Public, Water Connected

Structural Information

  • Architectural Info: Coastal, Cottage, Florida, Historical, Key West
  • Architectural Style: Coastal, Cottage, Florida, Historical, Key West
  • Exterior Const.: Wood Siding
  • Roof: Metal
  • Windows: Shades
  • Stories/Levels: One
  • Square Feet: 3,721
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
  • Year Built: 1953

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Guest House

Lot Features

  • Property View: Water
  • Lot Size (Acres): 2.64
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 114,831
  • Lot Size: 2.6362
  • Street/Road Desc.: Other
  • Fencing (Description): Other

Water Features

  • Water Front: Yes
  • Water View: Yes
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Access Desc: Beach, Gulf/Ocean, Intracoastal Waterway
  • Water Extras: Yes
  • Water Front Name: GULF OF MEXICO
  • Water Front Desc.: Beach, Gulf/Ocean

Financial Considerations

  • Assoc Fee Desc.: None
  • Tax Amount: $39,627.88
  • Tax Year: 2025

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Special Conditions: None
  • Legal Description: See Additional Terms
  • Flood Zone Info: AE*
  • APN: 79030007
  • Property ID: 79030007

Listed by William Raveis - Florida Llc

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Schools serving 4200 Shell Rd

School District:Sarasota County School District
NameGradesDistance
Phillippi Shores Elementary School
4747 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231
PK-52 mi
Brookside Middle School
3636 South Shade Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34239
6-82.3 mi
Sarasota High School
2155 Bahia Vista Street, Sarasota, FL 34239
9-123.1 mi
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Price & Sales History for 4200 Shell Rd Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
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10/15/2026
Listed
$25,500,000
672.73%
MLS
10/15/2012
Sold
$3,300,000
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Tax History for 4200 Shell Rd

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$38,296
—
$3,373,560
3%
2024
$38,485
3%
$3,278,484
3%
2023
$37,520
2%
$3,182,994
3%
2022
$36,739
-1%
$3,090,285
3%
2021
$37,008
—
$3,000,277
1%
2021
$37,008
4%
$2,958,853
5%
2019
$35,489
2%
$2,829,671
2%
2018
$34,870
—
$2,776,910
2%
2017
$34,800
—
$2,719,794
2%
2016
$34,762
-2%
$2,663,853
1%
2015
$35,446
—
$2,645,336
1%
2014
$35,286
—
$2,620,527
2%
2013
$35,309
—
$2,581,800
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4200 Shell Road, Sarasota, FL 34242 (MLS# A4708604) is a Single Family property with 6 bedrooms, 5 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 4200 Shell Road is currently listed for $25,500,000 and was received on October 15, 2026. Want to learn more about 4200 Shell Road? 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.

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