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$775,000

  • Sold
  • Closed
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,722 Sq. Ft.
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Welcome to your own private retreat, where every corner of this property has been thoughtfully designed to inspire year-round relaxation, entertaining, and everyday convenience. Just 3 miles from Siesta Key, this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with over 1,700 sq ft of living space blends modern comforts with breezy Florida charm and outdoor living that truly feels like a resort. The backyard is a tropical paradise featuring a custom-designed freeform pool with rock waterfall, a luxury tiki grill and bar, an outdoor shower with hot and cold water, and multiple pergola-covered lounge areas perfect for gathering under the lights. Enjoy the tranquility of a screened-in lanai with tiled floors and ceiling fans, all overlooking professionally designed landscaping and a contoured Trex boardwalk that borders the paver patio. Mature foliage, fruit-bearing cherry, mango, and mulberry trees, and a manicured turf lawn enhance the ambiance, while the one-of-a-kind treehouse with workout and play zones adds unique functionality for all ages. Inside, the home flows effortlessly with light-filled living areas, an updated kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, crisp white cabinetry, butcher block breakfast bar, and a Kinetico Reverse Osmosis system at the sink for the highest quality water filtration, along with a spacious sunroom wrapped in windows. Additional highlights include full impact-resistant windows and doors, concrete board siding, a freshly painted exterior, a brand-new roof installed in 2021 by Grayhawk Construction with updated soffit and fascia, and a 360-degree solar-powered surveillance system. The property also offers a substantial extended driveway with basketball quarter court, a second gated drive with 50 amp and sewer hookups for RV or boat storage, and a private shell-parking area. A community boat dock is available for residents with access to Phillippi Creek and the Intracoastal. Located just minutes from the powdery shores of Siesta Key, shopping and dining at The Landings Plaza and Gulf Gate, the vibrant culture of downtown Sarasota, and 3 miles from Sarasota Memorial Hospital, this optionally turnkey furnished home is a rare opportunity to own a fully equipped slice of paradise in one of the most desirable areas on the Gulf Coast. **THIS PROPERTY QUALIFIES FOR A 1% LENDER INCENTIVE IF USING PREFERRED LENDER. INQUIRE FOR MORE DETAILS.**

Full Property Details for 5238 Susan Ave

General

  • Sold For: $775,000
  • Taxes: $3,786 (2024)
  • Status: Closed
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MidFloridaRegionalMLS
  • MLS ID: A4654332
  • Added to Site: 231 day(s) ago

Rental Information

  • Min. Lease: 1 Month

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 11
  • Interior Features: Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Eating Space In Kitchen, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace(s): Electric, Living Room
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Kitchen Reverse Osmosis System, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Furnishings: Negotiable
  • Flooring: Tile

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room

Additional Information

  • Pool: Yes
  • Private Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: Chlorine Free, Deck, Heated, In Ground, Lighting, Salt Water
  • Security/Safety: Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Irrigation System, Lighting, Outdoor Shower, Private Mailbox, Rain Gutters, Sliding Doors
  • Deck/Patio: Patio, Screened
  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio, Screened

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Covered Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage Door Opener

Location

  • Area: 34231 - Sarasota/Gulf Gate Branch
  • County: Sarasota
  • Development Name: 34231 - Sarasota/Gulf Gate Branch
  • Subdivision: RIVER FOREST
  • Driving Directions: From I-75, take Exit 205 (Clark Rd.) towards Siesta Key and follow to US-41. Bear right onto US-41, and turn right onto Carmilfra Way (across from Rooms to Go). Take second left onto Wason Rd. and then make next left onto Susan Ave. Destination is second home on the left.
  • Direction Faces: East

Community

  • Community Name: 34231 - Sarasota/Gulf Gate Branch

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air
  • Heating Type: Central, Electric

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public
  • Utility Description: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable TV Available, Electricity Available, Public, Sewer Available, Water Available

Structural Information

  • Exterior Const.: Block, Stucco
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Windows: Window Treatments
  • Stories/Levels: One
  • Square Feet: 1,722
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
  • Living Area: 1,722 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1965

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Gazebo, Other

Lot Features

  • Property View: Pool, Trees/Woods
  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.35
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 15,147
  • Lot Size: 15147
  • Lot Dimensions: 110 x 138
  • Street/Road Desc.: Paved
  • Fencing (Description): Fenced, Vinyl, Wood

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $3,786.92
  • Tax Year: 2024

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Special Conditions: None
  • Legal Description: LOT 50 RIVER FOREST
  • Flood Zone Info: X
  • APN: 85130020
  • Property ID: 85130020

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Schools serving 5238 Susan Ave

School District:Sarasota County School District
NameGradesDistance
Phillippi Shores Elementary School
4747 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231
PK-50.6 mi
Riverview High School, Sarasota, FL
1 Ram Way, Sarasota, FL 34231
9-120.7 mi
Brookside Middle School
3636 South Shade Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34239
6-81.6 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 5238 Susan Ave

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/24/2025
Sold
$775,000
-3.12%
MLS
5/30/2025
Listed
$800,000
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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.

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5238 Susan Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34231 (MLS# A4654332) is a Single Family property that was sold at $775,000 on July 24, 2025. This property was sold by Kiki Bowers from our Longboat Key Office.Want to learn more about 5238 Susan Avenue? 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.