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$519,000

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  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 2,043 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 5 days ago

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5836 Helen Way,Sarasota, FL 34243

5836 Helen WaySarasotaFL34243

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LET THE SUN SHINE IN! Come explore this waterfront beauty in Cedar Creek - North Sarasota, where serene pond views and indoor-outdoor living come together beautifully. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers approximately 2,100 square feet of living space on a generously sized lot perfectly positioned to capture water views from nearly every room. Double front doors open to a vaulted-ceiling living room with sliders that immediately draw your eye to the sparkling pool and wide pond view beyond. The natural light pouring in creates a warm and inviting first impression that only gets better throughout the home. Designed for both comfort and entertaining, the layout includes separate living and dining rooms plus a stunning family room featuring a stone wood-burning fireplace and a full wall of custom built-ins adjacent to the kitchen. The bright kitchen offers shaker cabinetry, dark granite countertops, a pass-through window to the lanai, a newer dark stainless GAS range giving you the convenience of propane cooking - a true chef's dream. All three bedrooms feature walk-in closets and mounted 50+" TVs, with the 2nd bath featuring a door to access the pool area. The spacious primary suite includes a custom-designed closet maximizing every inch of space and sliding glass doors that open directly to the lanai and pool. Outdoor living shines with four sets of sliders leading to the pool area, creating seamless indoor-outdoor flow. The large lanai is under roof, offering plenty of room to add an outdoor kitchen and dining area. The screened pool enclosure was replaced in 2024, and poured sidewalks surround the home for clean, easy access all around. For peace of mind, major improvements include "¢ Roof replacement in 2021 "¢ New A/C and water heater in 2022 - there are so many features here, get the full list! Low HOA fees of just $200/quarter and no CDD make this home even more attractive. Location is here as this community is just 4 miles from UTC and all it has to offer - restaurants, shopping, Benderson Park, and tons more close by! Don't let this opportunity pass you by!

Full Property Details for 5836 Helen Way

General

  • Price: $519,000
  • Taxes: $800 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MidFloridaRegionalMLS
  • MLS ID: A4682914
  • Updated: 3/9/2026
  • Added to Site: 7 day(s) ago

Rental Information

  • Min. Lease: 1-2 Years

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 9
  • Interior Features: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Eating Space In Kitchen, Kitchen and Family Room Combination, Solid Wood Cabinets, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace(s): Family Room, Stone, Wood Burning
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range
  • Furnishings: Unfurnished
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Porcelain Tile

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup

Additional Information

  • Shared Amenities: Fence Restrictions, Vehicle Restrictions
  • Pool: Yes
  • Private Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: Heated, In Ground, Salt Water, Screen Enclosure
  • Security/Safety: Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Hurricane Shutters, Private Mailbox, Private Yard, Sliding Doors
  • Deck/Patio: Covered, Enclosed, Rear Porch, Screened
  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Enclosed, Rear Porch, Screened

Parking

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

Location

  • Area: 34243 - Sarasota
  • County: Sarasota
  • Development Name: 34243 - Sarasota
  • Subdivision: CEDAR CREEK UNIT 3
  • Driving Directions: From I-75, exit 213 head west about 4 miles to light at Conservatory Drive, turn south and wind through to Helen on the left, home is on the right side. From N. Lockwood Ridge Road, turn right at light on Desoto Road, turn left at entrance to Cedar Creek continue to Helen on the right side.
  • Direction Faces: Northeast

School Information

  • Elementary School: Emma E. Booker Elementary
  • Middle School: Booker Middle
  • High School: Booker High

Community

  • Community Name: 34243 - Sarasota
  • Community Features: Buyer Approval Required, Deed Restrictions
  • Optional Amenities: Fence Restrictions, Vehicle Restrictions

Heating & Cooling

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public
  • Utility Description: BB/HS Internet Available, Electricity Connected, Propane, Sewer Connected

Structural Information

  • Architectural Info: Florida
  • Architectural Style: Florida
  • Exterior Const.: Block, Stucco
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Windows: Blinds, Shutters, Window Treatments
  • Stories/Levels: One
  • Square Feet: 2,043
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
  • Year Built: 1990

Lot Features

  • Property View: Water
  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.25
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 11,031
  • Lot Size: 11031
  • Frontage: Street Paved
  • Street/Road Desc.: Paved

Water Features

  • Water View: Yes

Financial Considerations

  • CDD: Yes
  • Tax Amount: $800
  • Tax Year: 2025

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Special Conditions: None
  • Legal Description: LOT 47 CEDAR CREEK UNIT 3
  • Flood Zone Info: AE, X
  • APN: 18120044
  • Property ID: 18120044

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Schools serving 5836 Helen Way

School District:Sarasota County School District
NameGradesDistance
Emma E. Booker Elementary School
2350 Doctor Martin Luther King Way, Sarasota, FL 34234
PK-52.4 mi
Booker Middle School
2250 Myrtle Street, Sarasota, FL 34234
6-82.2 mi
Booker High School
3201 North Orange Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34234
9-123.1 mi
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Price & Sales History for 5836 Helen Way Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
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3/07/2026
Listed
$519,000
67.42%
MLS
10/15/2015
Sold
$310,000
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Tax History for 5836 Helen Way

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$684
—
$313,187
3%
2024
$684
12%
$304,361
3%
2023
$608
-40%
$295,496
12%
2021
$1,017
84%
$264,455
-8%
2022
$554
-46%
$286,889
10%
2021
$1,017
7%
$260,804
2%
2019
$949
-19%
$254,940
2%
2018
$1,170
-61%
$250,186
2%
2017
$2,974
—
$245,040
2%
2016
$2,988
41%
$240,000
46%
2015
$2,120
—
$164,506
1%
2014
$2,110
—
$163,200
2%
2013
$2,106
—
$160,788
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5836 Helen Way, Sarasota, FL 34243 (MLS# A4682914) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 5836 Helen Way is currently listed for $519,000 and was received on March 07, 2026. Want to learn more about 5836 Helen Way? 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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