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Property Description
JUST REDUCED!! SIESTA ISLES Waterfront Gem. Experience the best of Siesta Key living in this well maintained 3-bedroom + den, 3-bath pool home with 135+ feet of frontage on the Grand Canal. Situated on an oversized 15,269 sq ft /.35-acre lot, this residence offers the perfect blend of privacy, upgrades, and waterfront lifestyle. Situated well back from the street, the home opens with a welcoming foyer and expansive great room featuring vaulted ceilings, impact windows and impact sliding glass doors flooding the space with natural light while framing serene garden and waterway views. Two bedrooms feature en-suite baths and direct access to the back yard, while the primary suite's bath connects conveniently to the pool area. Enjoy the privacy of this tropical retreat, swim in the sparkling pool, rinse off in the outdoor shower, or launch kayaks and paddleboards from the floating dock. With space to add a full dock or lift, boaters will love the water access via one fixed bridge to the Intracoastal Waterway. Practical updates bring peace of mind, including a durable metal roof and maintenance contracts for irrigation, AC, pest control, and alarm systems. The home has county water and sewer and there's a shared irrigation well that sustains the mature landscaping. The home experienced NO WATER INTRUSTION during last year's storms and is truly move-in ready. A winding walkway through lush landscaping leads to the waterfront patio, while an extended brick paver driveway offers ample guest parking. Just minutes from Siesta Key's world-famous beaches and The Village's varied dining and shopping options, this home is ideal as a full-time residence or lucrative rental investment. Don't miss your chance to own a slice of paradise on the Grand Canal-schedule your private showing today!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5215 Cape Leyte Dr
General
- Sold For: $1,400,000
- HOA FEE: $250
- Taxes: $8,334 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MidFloridaRegionalMLS
- MLS ID: A4662406
- Added to Site: 146 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Min. Lease: 1 Month
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 7
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Split Bedroom, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: In Garage
Additional Information
- Pool: Yes
- Private Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: Auto Cleaner, Child Safety Fence, Gunite, In Ground
- Security/Safety: Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
Exterior
- Exterior Features: French Doors, Irrigation System, Lighting, Outdoor Shower, Private Mailbox, Sliding Doors
- Deck/Patio: Front Porch, Rear Porch
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Front Porch, Rear Porch
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Covered Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: 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 Midnight Pass, turn into Siesta Isles on Shadow Lawn, then left and follow all the way back to 5215 Cape Leyte on the right; from Beach Road, turn on Beach Way Drive, then left on Cape Leyte and follow to house at 5215 on the right.
- Direction Faces: West
School Information
- Elementary School: Phillippi Shores Elementary
- Middle School: Brookside Middle
- High School: Sarasota High
Community
- Community Name: 34242 - Sarasota/Crescent Beach/Siesta Key
- Community Features: Deed Restrictions
- Association: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Humidity Control
- Heating Type: Central
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Public, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Well, Water Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Ranch
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Exterior Const.: Block, Stucco
- Roof: Metal
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
- Stories/Levels: One
- Square Feet: 2,027
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Living Area: 2,027 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1962
Lot Features
- Property View: Water
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.35
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 15,269
- Lot Size: 15269
- Street/Road Desc.: Paved
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Water View: Yes
- Water Access: Yes
- Water Access Desc: Canal - Saltwater
- Water Extras: Yes
- Water Front Desc.: Saltwater Canal
Green Features
- Water Conservation: Irrig. System-Drip/Microheads
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $250
- Assoc Fee Desc.: Optional
- Tax Amount: $8,334.3
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: None
- Legal Description: LOT 4 SIESTA ISLES UNIT 1
- Flood Zone Info: AE
- APN: 82020015
- Property ID: 82020015
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Schools
Schools serving 5215 Cape Leyte Dr
School District:Sarasota County School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Phillippi Shores Elementary School 4747 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231 | PK-5 | 1.8 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 | 3.8 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 5215 Cape Leyte Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/01/2025
Sold
$1,400,000
-9.62%
MLS
10/14/2025
Price Reduced
$1,549,000
-4.68%
MLS
8/23/2025
Listed
$1,625,000
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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.
5215 Cape Leyte Drive, Sarasota, FL 34242 (MLS# A4662406) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,400,000 on December 01, 2025. This property was sold by Joseph Kesslak from our Siesta Key Office.Want to learn more about 5215 Cape Leyte Drive? 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.


