5157 SANDY BEACH AVENUE, SARASOTA, FL, 34242
Active20 days on marketListed Sep 10, 2026MLS #A4705681
About this home
5157 SANDY BEACH AVENUE
Experience the relaxed Siesta Key lifestyle in this spacious Key West-inspired pool home, ideally located on a quiet street approximately one mile from Siesta Key Village and just minutes from the island’s world-famous beaches. Restaurants, shops, nightlife, and local favorites such as LeLu Coffee Lounge are all within an easy bike ride. Offering four bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms, the home features a large, open living area and a generous kitchen with a breakfast bar—perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The main-level primary suite includes a private en-suite bathroom and direct access to the pool area. Upstairs, three additional bedrooms provide plenty of space for family, guests, or a home office. Outside, the private backyard and heated in-ground pool create a secluded tropical setting for relaxing, entertaining, and enjoying Florida’s year-round sunshine. With its desirable island location, flexible floor plan, and distinctive Key West character, this home offers an excellent opportunity to update and personalize a Siesta Key residence to your own style.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
4
Bedrooms
2.5
Bathrooms
2,288
Sqft
0.18 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
1992
Year built
Two
Levels
$503
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.
$7,517 /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
$7,517/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
−27.5%
$/sqft vs SIESTA BEACH
$503 vs $929
Days on market
20 vs 58 typical
Where $503/sqft sits among the 11 homes for sale in SIESTA 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
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)
4 of 11
SIESTA BEACH have cut their price
Median sold price, Sarasota, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 190% above the SARASOTA 34242 median. See the full Sarasota market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 5157 SANDY BEACH AVENUE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Jul ’26$1,022,000
5151 SAINT ALBANS AVENUE · same community
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,314 sqft · $442/sqft · 128 DOM
Sold · May ’26$1,600,000
700 TROPICAL CIRCLE · same community
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,341 sqft · $683/sqft · 37 DOM
Sold · Nov ’25$2,150,000
4879 COMMONWEALTH DRIVE · same community
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,450 sqft · $878/sqft · 138 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
Moe Thouk Oo
Licensed Realtor® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 5157 SANDY BEACH AVENUE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 5157 SANDY BEACH AVENUE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
5157 SANDY BEACH AVENUE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 5157 SANDY BEACH AVENUE?+
With 10% down on a 30-year Conventional loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $7,517/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 5157 SANDY BEACH AVENUE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $8,640. 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 5157 SANDY BEACH AVENUE?+
The listing reports pets: Cats OK, Dogs OK. 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 $1,150,000, this home is listed about 109% above the Sarasota median of $550,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 5157 SANDY BEACH 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
Three things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$1,150,000 runs 190% above the SARASOTA 34242 median — but at 2,288 sqft it's also 37% 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.
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 M&M PROPERTY MANAGEMENT GROUP · Joe Meszaros. MLS #A4705681.
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