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$4,795,000

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  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Full Baths
  • 3,866 Sq. Ft.
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Coastal Elegance on the Northern tip of Siesta Key. Discover timeless luxury in this waterfront estate nestled in the exclusive Bay Island enclave on Siesta Key's coveted North end. With panoramic views of Roberts Bay and the Intracoastal Waterway, this home captures the essence of Florida lifestyle- elegant, relaxed and designed for seamless indoor/outdoor living. Step inside to find all new engineered hardwood flooring, a gourmet kitchen with all new top of the line appliances featuring a Sub-Zero refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher, a Jenn Air Oven/Microwave combination, a 5-burner gas cooktop, a warming drawer and all new custom-made wood cabinetry. It also has a double door pantry for all your kitchen supplies and a built-in desk for all your recipes or a workstation for the family. The rear of the home has a wall of sliders across the back which gives you expansive views out to the bay. This level has 3 bedrooms and 3 baths, two of them are bedroom suites and there is a large laundry room with new washer/dryer and a wall of shelving for any storage or folding needs. The second level encompasses your main bedroom suite and two expansive screened-in porches/lanais for incredible southern and northern views. The all-new main bath has a soaking tub, a walk-in shower all new cabinetry and a walk-in closet. Stepping outside embrace the outdoors with an open-air pool, and an outdoor shower. Boating enthusiasts will appreciate the three docks, featuring a 16,000-pound boat lift, a 10,000-pound lift for an accessory boat or jet ski, and mooring for a 35-foot boat. The property offers direct sailboat access to the Gulf of Mexico, making it a boater's paradise. The property features a complete newer seawall installed in 2018 with a new wall and cap. The northern tip offers the convenient access to the gulf and easy-on/off the island for shopping, restaurants and access to downtown Sarasota. Freeling Drive is renowned for its pristine waters. From your backyard, watch dolphins play and kayakers glide by. Catch fresh stone crabs and blue crabs right off your dock. You're just minutes away from Siesta Key Beach, Shell Beach, downtown Sarasota, shopping, and the arts.

Full Property Details for 878 Freeling Dr

General

  • Price: $4,795,000
  • Taxes: $45,790 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MidFloridaRegionalMLS
  • MLS ID: A4673685
  • Updated: 12/11/2025
  • Added to Site: 36 day(s) ago

Rental Information

  • Min. Lease: 1 Week

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 7
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, High Ceilings, PrimaryBedroom Upstairs, Solid Surface Counters, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Window Treatments
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace(s): Living Room
  • Appliances: Built-In Oven, Convection Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Wine Refrigerator
  • Furnishings: Unfurnished
  • Flooring: Engineered Hardwood, Tile, Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 4

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room

Additional Information

  • Pool: Yes
  • Private Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Tile

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: French Doors, Irrigation System, Outdoor Shower, Sliding Doors

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Covered Spaces: 2

Location

  • Area: 34242 - Sarasota/Crescent Beach/Siesta Key
  • County: Sarasota
  • Development Name: 34242 - Sarasota/Crescent Beach/Siesta Key
  • Subdivision: BAY ISLAND SHORES
  • Driving Directions: Siesta Drive over the north bridge - turn onto Flamingo heading south. left on Freeling Drive, house on the right just before the cul-de-sac.
  • Direction Faces: North

Community

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

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air
  • Heating Type: Electric

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public
  • Utility Description: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Structural Information

  • Exterior Const.: Block, Stucco, Wood Frame, Wood Siding
  • Roof: Metal
  • Stories/Levels: Two
  • Square Feet: 3,866
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
  • Year Built: 1953

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.33
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 14,567
  • Lot Size: 14567
  • Street/Road Desc.: Asphalt

Water Features

  • Water Front: Yes
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Access Desc: Bay/Harbor
  • Water Extras: Yes
  • Water Front Desc.: Bay/Harbor

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $45,790.89
  • Tax Year: 2024

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Special Conditions: None
  • Legal Description: LOT 53 BAY ISLAND SHORES UNIT 2
  • Flood Zone Info: AE
  • APN: 2019160016
  • Property ID: 2019160016

Listed by Waterside Realty Llc

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Schools serving 878 Freeling Dr

School District:Sarasota County School District
NameGradesDistance
Phillippi Shores Elementary School
4747 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231
PK-51.6 mi
Brookside Middle School
3636 South Shade Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34239
6-81.5 mi
Sarasota High School
2155 Bahia Vista Street, Sarasota, FL 34239
9-122.2 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 878 Freeling Dr Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
Source
12/11/2025
Listed
$4,795,000
84.42%
MLS
7/13/2007
Sold
$2,600,000
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Tax History for 878 Freeling Dr

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$45,791
4%
$3,903,600
—
2023
$44,011
14%
$3,890,300
20%
2022
$38,637
27%
$3,252,300
56%
2021
$30,431
—
$2,088,900
27%
2021
$30,431
-6%
$1,649,000
-18%
2019
$32,401
1%
$2,010,700
7%
2018
$32,153
7%
$1,878,880
-7%
2017
$30,040
13%
$2,015,600
22%
2016
$26,482
6%
$1,654,300
18%
2015
$24,947
6%
$1,397,913
10%
2014
$23,428
16%
$1,270,830
10%
2013
$20,161
—
$1,155,300
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878 Freeling Drive, Sarasota, FL 34242 (MLS# A4673685) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms. 878 Freeling Drive is currently listed for $4,795,000 and was received on December 11, 2025. Want to learn more about 878 Freeling 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.

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