3740 BAYOU LOUISE LANE, SARASOTA, FL, 34242
Active12 days on marketListed Oct 26, 2026MLS #A4710857
About this home
3740 BAYOU LOUISE LANE
An exceptionally rare opportunity on the coveted north end of Siesta Key, 3740 Bayou Louise Lane is set in a remarkable waterfront location at the tip of a protected peninsula, surrounded by the beauty of the Gulf and Bay. Enjoy extraordinary water views, spectacular sunsets, and exceptional boating access to the Gulf and Intracoastal Waterway all from one of Sarasota's most desirable and distinctive settings. Built in 1995, this three-bedroom residence offers approximately 2,330 square feet of living area, three full baths, and a powder room. Inside, a gourmet kitchen with high-end appliances is complemented by custom wood flooring, extensive crown molding, and refined architectural millwork. The home's special location offers easy access to the mainland, downtown Sarasota, and Siesta Key's beaches.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
3.5
Bathrooms
2,330
Sqft
0.1 ac
Lot size
1
Garage
1995
Year built
Three Or More
Levels
$2,135
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.
$36,465 /mo · 10% down Conventional, 30-yr fixed at 7.5%
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
$36,465/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.
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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
+233.2%
$/sqft vs SIESTA REV OF
$2,135 vs $2,446
Days on market
12 vs 67 typical
Where $2,135/sqft sits among the 8 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 Bay Island
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Bay Island — neighborhood snapshot
Population
551
Median age
58
Median income
$155,813
Median home value
$2,000,000
Avg household
2
Households w/ children
33%
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
$450K → $491K
Sarasota median sold, yr/yr
95.4%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
1 of 8
SIESTA REV OF have cut their price
Median sold price, Sarasota, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 936% above the SARASOTA 34242 median. See the full Sarasota market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 3740 BAYOU LOUISE LANE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
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
Sold · Jun ’26$1,050,000
157 GARDEN LANE · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,146 sqft · $489/sqft · 38 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
Bridget McLennon
Real Estate Agent · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 3740 BAYOU LOUISE LANE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 3740 BAYOU LOUISE LANE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
3740 BAYOU LOUISE LANE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 3740 BAYOU LOUISE LANE?+
With 10% down on a 30-year Conventional loan at 7.5%, the all-in payment lands around $36,465/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 3740 BAYOU LOUISE LANE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $37,587. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
How does the price compare to other homes in Sarasota?+
At $4,975,000, this home is listed about 790% above the Sarasota median of $559,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 3740 BAYOU LOUISE LANE?+
Brookside Middle School (middle), Phillippi Shores Elementary School (elementary), 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
$4,975,000 runs 936% above the SARASOTA 34242 median — but at 2,330 sqft it's also 38% larger than the typical Sarasota listing.
02Waterfront living
This home sits directly on the water — the single scarcest feature in Florida inventory and the strongest long-term value anchor.
03Strong assigned schools
Brookside Middle School, Phillippi Shores Elementary 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 MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY · Nora Johnson. MLS #A4710857.
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