1225 SIESTA BAYSIDE DRIVE UNIT 1225B, SARASOTA, FL, 34242
Active251 days on marketListed Dec 5, 2025MLS #A4674282
About this home
1225 SIESTA BAYSIDE DRIVE UNIT 1225B
Owner Financing Available ~ Siesta Key ~ Siesta Key Beach - Private Beach Access ~ Gulf & Bay Bayside Community ~ Three Bedrooms ~ Two Bathrooms ~ Weekly Rental Property ~ Two Pools / Sauna's ~ Tennis ~ Pickleball ~ Day Dock ~ Garage (Deeded).This bright and serene two-story unit offers a welcoming second-floor entrance and is conveniently located just a short distance from the beach, making it truly move-in ready. As a weekly rental property, it is completely turn-key and situated within the desirable Gulf & Bayside Community. The residence features updates throughout and boasts an excellent layout designed for both comfort and style. Main Level Features: Upon entering, you are greeted by a light-filled kitchen equipped with a vaulted breakfast nook, stainless steel appliances, and a breakfast bar. The kitchen seamlessly flows into the dining room, which is enhanced by a wet bar and a beverage refrigerator, perfect for entertaining. The spacious living room, with its inviting vaulted ceiling, provides an ideal setting for gatherings and relaxation. The first-floor primary bedroom includes an ensuite bathroom that also serves as the guest bathroom. From here, you have access to the screened lanai, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor living experience. Tile flooring extends throughout the main level, except for the staircase leading to the upper floor. Upper Level and Additional Spaces: Upstairs, the home features a bright, multi-use loft area, as well as two luminous guest bedrooms. Each bedroom is complemented by a private Juliet balcony, and they share a bathroom with an enclosed shower. Additional conveniences include an in-unit stackable washer and dryer and a deeded, private one-car garage. Community Amenities: Residents of this community enjoy access to a variety of amenities, including private beach access, two pools, a sauna, a day dock, barbecue grills, tennis and pickleball courts, and a clubhouse. The property is beautifully showcased in photos and a drone virtual tour, inviting you to come and experience all it has to deliver. This is a weekly rental community, the management of which is at the discretion of the owner. Use the onsite management or one of your choosing. Easy to show even during active tenant stays.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,495
Sqft
9.92 ac
Lot size
1
Garage
1988
Year built
Two
Levels
$662
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record — not generic estimates.
$6,490 /mo · 10% down Conventional, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
Above the FHA loan limit for our service areas, so Conventional is the default. VA buyers: switch below — $0 down.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Run your own numbers
FHA isn’t available at this price — the loan would exceed the $541,287 FHA limit for our service areas.
Estimated payment
$6,490/mo
Includes estimated PMI — it drops off once you reach 20% equity. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. 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 actives
$662 vs $345
Days on market
251 vs 64 typical
Where $662/sqft sits among the 400 Sarasota actives
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
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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The numbers that matter
The Sarasota market
$475K → $493K
Sarasota median sold, yr/yr
95.2%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
167 of 400
Sarasota actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Sarasota, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 114% above the SARASOTA 34242 median. See the full Sarasota market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 1225 SIESTA BAYSIDE DRIVE UNIT 1225B
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · May ’26$940,000
1275 SIESTA BAYSIDE DRIVE UNIT 1275 · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,645 sqft · $571/sqft · 34 DOM
Sold · Oct ’25$729,000
1240 SIESTA BAYSIDE DRIVE UNIT 1240C · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,280 sqft · $570/sqft · 96 DOM
Sold · Aug ’25$700,000
1228 SIESTA BAYSIDE DRIVE UNIT 1228-C · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,280 sqft · $547/sqft · 155 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
Shawn Headley
Realtor · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 1225 SIESTA BAYSIDE DRIVE UNIT 1225B — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 1225 SIESTA BAYSIDE DRIVE UNIT 1225B — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
1225 SIESTA BAYSIDE DRIVE UNIT 1225B FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 1225 SIESTA BAYSIDE DRIVE UNIT 1225B?+
With 10% down on a 30-year Conventional loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $6,490/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill 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.
What are the property taxes on 1225 SIESTA BAYSIDE DRIVE UNIT 1225B?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2024) was $7,474. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
Are pets allowed at 1225 SIESTA BAYSIDE DRIVE UNIT 1225B?+
The listing reports pets: Breed Restrictions. 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 $989,000, this home is listed about 77% above the Sarasota median of $559,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
The brief
Three things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$989,000 runs 114% above the SARASOTA 34242 median.
02Your own pool
A private pool — the feature Florida buyers ask for first, already in the ground and included in the price.
03Time on market is leverage
251 days on market against a Sarasota median of 64 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
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Listing courtesy of RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP · Robert T Anderson. MLS #A4674282.
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