5216 CALLE DE COSTA RICA, SARASOTA, FL, 34242
Active852 days on marketListed Apr 17, 2024MLS #A4607652
About this home
5216 CALLE DE COSTA RICA
Listing reflects peak season rate. Available months: July 2026, August 2026, October 2026, November 2026 December 2026, January 2027, March 2027 and April 2027. Imagine a place where the warm sunshine beckons you to relax, unwind, and truly escape the everyday. Welcome to House of the Sun, a delightful 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom island bungalow meticulously designed for your ultimate Siesta Key retreat, perfectly located just a leisurely stroll from the vibrant Siesta Key Village (packed with shops, restaurants, and entertainment!) and a short walk to the world-famous Siesta Key Beach, consistently ranked #1 in the USA! From the moment you step inside, you'll be embraced by a cozy, comfortable atmosphere and tasteful coastal decor, instantly making you feel at home in your personal island paradise. The updated kitchen is fully equipped for making meals or entertaining, and the formal dining room offers serene views of the tropical backyard where you can dine al fresco or simply soak up the sun in this quiet, family-oriented haven. With a comfortable Queen bed in the primary, two Twin/Single beds in the second bedroom, and a versatile Daybed Sofa in the third, there's space for everyone. This is the tranquil, sun-kissed escape you've been longing for, a perfect place to create unforgettable memories – your Siesta Key adventure awaits!
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,290
Sqft
0.14 ac
Lot size
1951
Year built
One
Levels
$7
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Principal and interest plus estimated taxes and insurance. Run your own numbers below.
$222 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
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Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$222/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Estimates only — taxes at 1.1%/yr and typical insurance; your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
$/sqft vs SARASOTA BEACH
$7 vs $1,205
Days on market
852 vs 63 typical
Where $7/sqft sits among the 11 homes for sale in SARASOTA BEACH
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside Sarasota Beach
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Sarasota Beach — neighborhood snapshot
Population
1,618
Median age
66
Median income
$128,627
Median home value
$1,096,296
Avg household
2
Households w/ children
91%
For the school run
Sarasota County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Sarasota market
$475K → $493K
Sarasota median sold, yr/yr
95.2%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
4 of 11
SARASOTA BEACH have cut their price
Median sold price, Sarasota, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 98% below the SARASOTA 34242 median. See the full Sarasota market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 5216 CALLE DE COSTA RICA
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Aug ’25$630,000
633 CALLE DE PERU · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,296 sqft · $486/sqft · 237 DOM
Sold · May ’26$823,200
30 ISLAND CIRCLE · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,302 sqft · $632/sqft · 285 DOM
Sold · Jan ’26$500,000
175 ISLAND CIRCLE · same community
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,198 sqft · $417/sqft · 324 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
Alek Cherrone
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 5216 CALLE DE COSTA RICA — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 5216 CALLE DE COSTA RICA — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
5216 CALLE DE COSTA RICA FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 5216 CALLE DE COSTA RICA?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $222/mo — principal and interest, estimated property taxes and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
Are pets allowed at 5216 CALLE DE COSTA RICA?+
The listing reports pets: No. Communities often layer on breed or weight rules — we'll verify the specifics with the association before you commit.
How does the price compare to other homes in Sarasota?+
At $8,500, this home is listed about 98% below the Sarasota median of $555,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 5216 CALLE DE COSTA RICA?+
Phillippi Shores Elementary School (elementary), Brookside Middle School (middle), Sarasota High School (high) — Sarasota County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Three things that matter here
01Under the SARASOTA 34242 market on paper
$8,500 is 98% below the SARASOTA 34242 median of $474,500, and at $7/sqft it sits under the Sarasota average of $493.
02Time on market is leverage
852 days on market against a Sarasota median of 63 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
03Strong assigned schools
Phillippi Shores Elementary School, Brookside Middle School, Sarasota High School — Phillippi Shores Elementary School rates 5 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
Keep looking
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Listing courtesy of ASCENDIA REAL ESTATE · Beth Dilley. MLS #A4607652.
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