3515 LA PALOMA AVENUE, SARASOTA, FL, 34242
Active175 days on marketListed Apr 8, 2026MLS #A4689037
About this home
3515 LA PALOMA AVENUE
A standout Siesta Key property offering space, privacy, versatility, and strong income potential in one exceptional package. Set on an oversized double lot within the city limits, 3515 La Paloma is an elevated coastal retreat just minutes from Siesta Key Beach, Siesta Village, and the North Bridge. Thoughtfully updated with high-end finishes throughout, the home offers nearly 3,000 square feet of living space with 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, an open-concept layout, designer kitchen, and spacious living areas designed for effortless everyday living and entertaining. The outdoor space is a major highlight, featuring a private pool, expansive patio, and multiple gathering areas that create a true Florida backyard oasis. Overlooking the pool, the detached guest suite adds tremendous flexibility for visitors, multigenerational living, a home office, or additional rental use. For buyers seeking more than just a vacation home, this property also delivers compelling investment appeal. With a proven rental history and a layout that accommodates both personal use and income production, it offers a hard-to-find combination of lifestyle and financial upside on Siesta Key. Whether used as a full-time residence, second home, or income-producing retreat, 3515 La Paloma offers the space, setting, and versatility today’s buyers are looking for. Schedule your private showing and experience one of Siesta Key’s most unique opportunities. I like this one better because it sounds less like traditional MLS fluff and more like a property buyers should actually stop and consider.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
5
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2,233
Sqft
0.25 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
1985
Year built
One
Levels
$806
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.
$11,867 /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
$11,867/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.
vs edgeAI estimate
+27.1%
$/sqft vs SIESTA REV OF
$806 vs $1,038
Days on market
175 vs 57 typical
Where $806/sqft sits among the 7 homes for sale in SIESTA REV OF
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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SARASOTA 34242 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
7,672
Median age
65.1
Median income
$122,143
Median home value
$995,900
Avg household
1.85
Households w/ children
339
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)
2 of 7
SIESTA REV OF have cut their price
Median sold price, Sarasota, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 356% above the SARASOTA 34242 median. See the full Sarasota market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 3515 LA PALOMA AVENUE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Jun ’26$1,050,000
157 GARDEN LANE · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,146 sqft · $489/sqft · 38 DOM
Sold · Mar ’26$1,850,000
3919 ROBERTS POINT ROAD · same community
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,497 sqft · $741/sqft · 42 DOM
Sold · Jul ’26$1,400,000
324 SIESTA DRIVE · same community
5 bd · 4 ba · 2,510 sqft · $558/sqft · 6 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
Julian Rivera
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 3515 LA PALOMA AVENUE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 3515 LA PALOMA AVENUE — before you fall in love.
See it in person
Schedule a tour
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Straight answers
3515 LA PALOMA AVENUE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 3515 LA PALOMA AVENUE?+
With 10% down on a 30-year Conventional loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $11,867/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 3515 LA PALOMA AVENUE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $15,834. 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 3515 LA PALOMA AVENUE?+
The listing reports pets: Yes. 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 $1,800,000, this home is listed about 228% above the Sarasota median of $549,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 3515 LA PALOMA AVENUE?+
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
Four things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$1,800,000 runs 356% above the SARASOTA 34242 median — but at 2,233 sqft it's also 34% larger than the typical Sarasota listing.
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
175 days on market against a Sarasota median of 57 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
04Strong 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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