878 Freeling Drive, Sarasota, FL 34242
- $4,000,000
- 4
- BD
- 4
- BA
- 3,866
- SqFt
- Sold Price
- $4,000,000
- List Price
- $4,195,000
- Status
- Sold
- Days on Market
- 81
- Closing Date
- Apr 15, 2026
- MLS#
- A4673685
- Property Style
- Single Family
- Year Built
- 1953
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 4
- Living Area
- 3,866
- Lot Size
- 14,567
- Acres
- 0.33
- Total Acreage
- 1/4 to less than 1/2
- Legal Subdivision Name
- Bay Island Shores
- Community Name
- Bay Island Shores
- MLS Area Major
- Sarasota/Crescent Beach/Siesta Key
Property Description
Coastal Elegance on the Northern tip of Siesta Key. Discover timeless luxury in this waterfront estate nestled in the exclusive Bay Island enclave on Siesta Key's coveted North end. With panoramic views of Roberts Bay and the Intracoastal Waterway, this home captures the essence of Florida lifestyle- elegant, relaxed and designed for seamless indoor/outdoor living. Step inside to find all new engineered hardwood flooring, a gourmet kitchen with all new top of the line appliances featuring a Sub-Zero refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher, a Jenn Air Oven/Microwave combination, a 5-burner gas cooktop, a warming drawer and all new custom-made wood cabinetry. It also has a double door pantry for all your kitchen supplies and a built-in desk for all your recipes or a workstation for the family. The rear of the home has a wall of sliders across the back which gives you expansive views out to the bay. This level has 3 bedrooms and 3 baths, two of them are bedroom suites and there is a large laundry room with new washer/dryer and a wall of shelving for any storage or folding needs. The second level encompasses your main bedroom suite and two expansive screened-in porches/lanais for incredible southern and northern views. The all-new main bath has a soaking tub, a walk-in shower all new cabinetry and a walk-in closet. Stepping outside embrace the outdoors with an open-air pool, and an outdoor shower. Boating enthusiasts will appreciate the three docks, featuring a 16,000-pound boat lift, a 10,000-pound lift for an accessory boat or jet ski, and mooring for a 35-foot boat. The property offers direct sailboat access to the Gulf of Mexico, making it a boater's paradise. The property features a complete newer seawall installed in 2018 with a new wall and cap. The northern tip offers the convenient access to the gulf and easy-on/off the island for shopping, restaurants and access to downtown Sarasota. Freeling Drive is renowned for its pristine waters. From your backyard, watch dolphins play and kayakers glide by. Catch fresh stone crabs and blue crabs right off your dock. You're just minutes away from Siesta Key Beach, Shell Beach, downtown Sarasota, shopping, and the arts.
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Additional Information
- Taxes
- $45790
- Minimum Lease
- 1 Week
- Community Features
- No Deed Restriction
- Property Description
- Two Story
- Zoning
- RSF1
- Interior Layout
- Ceiling Fans(s), Crown Molding, High Ceilings, PrimaryBedroom Upstairs, Solid Surface Counters, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Window Treatments
- Interior Features
- Ceiling Fans(s), Crown Molding, High Ceilings, PrimaryBedroom Upstairs, Solid Surface Counters, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Window Treatments
- Floor
- Hardwood, Tile, Wood
- Appliances
- Built-In Oven, Convection Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Wine Refrigerator
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Heating
- Electric
- Air Conditioning
- Central Air
- Fireplace Description
- Living Room
- Exterior Construction
- Block, Stucco, Frame, Wood Siding
- Exterior Features
- French Doors, Outdoor Shower, Sliding Doors
- Roof
- Metal
- Foundation
- Slab
- Pool
- Private
- Pool Type
- Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Tile
- Garage Carport
- 2 Car Garage
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Water Extras
- Bridges - No Fixed Bridges, Lift, Sailboat Water, Seawall - Concrete
- Water View
- Bay/Harbor - Full
- Water Access
- Bay/Harbor
- Water Frontage
- Bay/Harbor
- Flood Zone Code
- AE
- Parcel ID
- 2019160016
- Legal Description
- LOT 53 BAY ISLAND SHORES UNIT 2
Listing courtesy of WATERSIDE REALTY LLC. 941-346-7454
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