Water Views - Seller Financing - Lease to Own

Address

5381 Palos Verdes Drive, SARASOTA, FL

Listing Type

Active

Price

$ 1,195,000

Property Attributes

MLS#A4707084
TypeSingle Family
Listing Status Active
CountySarasota
CitySARASOTA
AreaSarasota/Gulf Gate Branch
NeighborhoodRIVER FOREST
Zip34231
StyleBungalow Mediterranean
Year Built1952
Taxes$ 7867
Price$ 1,195,000
Bedrooms2
Full Bathrooms2
Half Bathrooms0
Sqr Footage1956
Lot Size0.39 Acres

Data Source:

Stellar MLS

Property Description

This beautiful Mediterranean style home offers peaceful views of Phillippi Creek, mature oak trees, privacy, and an oversized 0.39 acre lot. Inside, you’ll find two spacious bedrooms, two bathrooms, plus den, a newly remodeled kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and custom wood cabinetry. Designed for both relaxing and entertaining, the home features generous living spaces, tile flooring, crown molding, and large windows overlooking the lagoon style pool and serene waterfront setting. With approximately 179 feet of frontage along Phillippi Creek, this is a truly special Sarasota property. Conveniently located near Siesta Key, Downtown Sarasota, and everything Central Sarasota has to offer. OWNER FINANCING OPTIONS AVAILABLE

Elementary School	Middle School	High School
Phillippi Shores Elementary Elementary School	Brookside Middle Middle School	Riverview High High School

Price History
9/26/2026	Listed $1,195,000

General Features

Sewer	Public Sewer
Heating	Central,Electric
Cooling	Central Air
Utilities	Cable Available,Sewer Connected,Water Available
Roof	Membrane,Shingle
Appliances	Convection Oven,Cooktop,Dishwasher,Dryer,Electric Water Heater,Range,Refrigerator,Washer
Zoning	RSF2
Garage Spaces	2
Patio/Porch Features	Porch,Rear Porch
Architectural Style	Bungalow,Mediterranean
Pool Features	In Ground
Construction Materials	Block
Pets Allowed	Yes
Year Built	1952
View	Water
Levels	One
Property Subtype	Single Family Residence
Tax Year	2025
Ownership	Fee Simple
Community Features	River,Water Access,Park
County	Sarasota
New Construction	false
Property Type	Residential
Attached Garage	true
Subdivision Name	RIVER FOREST
Facing Direction	East
Garage Y/N	true
Total Rooms	7
Full Baths	2
Status	Active
Directions	South on US 41to East on Carmilfra Way. Continue to Palos Verdes. Home is at the end of the cul-de-sac.
High School	Riverview High
City	SARASOTA
Senior Community Y/N	false
MLS Area	34231 - Sarasota/Gulf Gate Branch
Lot Size Units	Square Feet
Lot Size Square Feet	17155
Carport Y/N	false
Listing Terms	Cash,Conventional,Lease Purchase,Owner May Carry
Elementary School	Phillippi Shores Elementary
Land Lease Y/N	false
Tax Annual Amount	7867.53
Middle/Junior High School	Brookside Middle
Property Condition	Completed
Additional Parcels Y/N	false
Lease Considered Y/N	true
Virtual Tour	https://view.spiro.media/order/fa00e9f8-f3c9-42b7-d121-08df1434a960?version=40_119&branding=false
Building Area Units	Square Feet
Living Area Units	Square Feet
Standard Status	Active
Occupancy Type	Vacant
Tax Lot	23
Legal Description	PORTION OF LOTS 23 & 24 BEING DESC AS COM AT NLY MOST COR OF LOT 23 TH SELY ALG CURVE TO LEFT 24.77 FT FOR POB TH CONT ALG CURVE TO LEFT 24.81 FT TH S-40- 47-W 70 FT TH S-21-13-53-W 119.23 FT M/L TO
Minimum Lease	1 Month
Water Access Y/N	false
Additional Rooms	Inside Utility
Water View Y/N	false
Flood Zone Code	AE
In Law Suite YN	false

Interior Features

Interior Amenities	Ceiling Fan(s),Living Room/Dining Room Combo,Open Floorplan,Thermostat
Flooring	Tile
Furnished Y/N	Unfurnished
Total Stories	1
Air Conditioning Y/N	true
Heating Y/N	true
Fireplace Y/N	false
Laundry Features	Inside
Total Bedrooms	2
LivingAreaSource	Public Records
Total Baths	2

Exterior Features

Exterior Amenities	None
Vegetation	Mature Landscaping,Oak Trees,Trees/Landscaped
Parking Features	Other,Oversized
Lot Features	Cul-De-Sac,Flood Insurance Required,FloodZone,In County,Level,Near Marina
Water Source	Public
Lot Size Area	17155
Foundation Details	Slab
Building Area Total	3446
Lot Dimensions	25 x 250
Lot Size Acres	0.39
Road Surface Type	Asphalt
Private Pool	true
Waterfront Y/N	false
Covered Spaces	2
Road Frontage Type	Private Road