11 SANDY COVE ROAD UNIT 8F, SARASOTA, FL, 34242
Active3 days on marketListed Oct 7, 2026MLS #A4708826
About this home
11 SANDY COVE ROAD UNIT 8F
Welcome to this rarely available Siesta Key beachside annual rental! This secluded 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath 2 story townhome is located in the private deeded Sandy Cove I and is just a 5-minute walk to the Siesta Key Village. Enjoy your own private beach and secluded fishing pier right on your doorstep, only available to the residents of Sandy Cove. The property comes turnkey furnished with fully equipped kitchen and stainless-steel appliances, living room with modern furnishings, dining area with table and 4 chairs, Mexican tile floors throughout living areas and wood flooring on the second floor. A metal spiral staircase leads from the living area up to the second floor where you will find a master bedroom with king-size bed, walk-in closet and private balcony and sitting area with sliders, and serene views of the lake and fountain. The guest bedroom has 2 twin beds, a built-in closet, and another private balcony with sliders and sitting area. The bathroom is shared and located between the two bedrooms and has a tub/shower combo. On the first floor, there are large sliding glass doors off the living areas which provide access to the private, landscaped outside brick patios. There is a one car garage which also stores your own stackable washer/dryer. Living here located in the heart of Siesta Key Village, you feel like you are on vacation all year long, with all the restaurants, entertainment, and the world famous #1 Siesta Key Beach with its crystal quartz sand, and the turquoise-blue, crystal clear Gulf of Mexico waters. If you enjoy the nightlife, Siesta key village is the place to be! One pet may be allowed with owners approval.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
2
Bedrooms
1.5
Bathrooms
1,122
Sqft
7.06 ac
Lot size
1969
Year built
Two
Levels
$3
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.
$184 /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.
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Estimated payment
$184/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 SANDY COVE
$3 vs $182
Days on market
3 vs 85 typical
Where $3/sqft sits among the 11 homes for sale in SANDY COVE
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
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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)
8 of 11
SANDY COVE have cut their price
Median sold price, Sarasota, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 99% below the SARASOTA 34242 median. See the full Sarasota market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 11 SANDY COVE ROAD UNIT 8F
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Oct ’25$440,000
11 SANDY COVE ROAD UNIT 8F · same community
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,122 sqft · $392/sqft · 0 DOM
Sold · Jul ’26$173,000
626 ORANGE DRIVE UNIT 243 · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,029 sqft · $168/sqft · 88 DOM
Sold · Nov ’25$180,000
612 ORANGE DRIVE UNIT 192 · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,029 sqft · $175/sqft · 2 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
Cindy Fernandez
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 11 SANDY COVE ROAD UNIT 8F — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 11 SANDY COVE ROAD UNIT 8F — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
11 SANDY COVE ROAD UNIT 8F FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 11 SANDY COVE ROAD UNIT 8F?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $184/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 11 SANDY COVE ROAD UNIT 8F?+
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 $3,300, this home is listed about 99% below the Sarasota median of $550,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 11 SANDY COVE ROAD UNIT 8F?+
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
01Under the SARASOTA 34242 market on paper
$3,300 is 99% below the SARASOTA 34242 median of $405,000, and at $3/sqft it sits under the Sarasota average of $485.
02Garden & Water views
The garden and water view is part of what you're buying — views hold value independently of the structure.
03Fresh on the market
Only 3 days on market in a Sarasota market that averages 85 — if it fits, move quickly.
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.
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Listing courtesy of JENNETTE PROPERTIES INC · Teresa Ribaudo. MLS #A4708826.
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