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$800,000
7 Days On Site

5238 SUSAN AVENUE
SARASOTA, FL 34231

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
3
Beds
2
Total Baths
2
Full Baths
1,722
SqFt
$465
/SqFt
1965
Built
Subdivision:
RIVER FOREST
County:
Sarasota
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Welcome to your own private retreat, where every corner of this property has been thoughtfully designed to inspire year-round relaxation, entertaining, and everyday convenience. Just 3 miles from Siesta Key, this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with over 1,700 sq ft of living space blends modern comforts with breezy Florida charm and outdoor living that truly feels like a resort. The backyard is a tropical paradise featuring a custom-designed freeform pool with rock waterfall, a luxury tiki grill and bar, an outdoor shower with hot and cold water, and multiple pergola-covered lounge areas perfect for gathering under the lights. Enjoy the tranquility of a screened-in lanai with tiled floors and ceiling fans, all overlooking professionally designed landscaping and a contoured Trex boardwalk that borders the paver patio. Mature foliage, fruit-bearing cherry, mango, and mulberry trees, and a manicured turf lawn enhance the ambiance, while the one-of-a-kind treehouse with workout and play zones adds unique functionality for all ages. Inside, the home flows effortlessly with light-filled living areas, an updated kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, crisp white cabinetry, butcher block breakfast bar, and a Kinetico Reverse Osmosis system at the sink for the highest quality water filtration, along with a spacious sunroom wrapped in windows. Additional highlights include full impact-resistant windows and doors, concrete board siding, a freshly painted exterior, a brand-new roof installed in 2021 by Grayhawk Construction with updated soffit and fascia, and a 360-degree solar-powered surveillance system. The property also offers a substantial extended driveway with basketball quarter court, a second gated drive with 50 amp and sewer hookups for RV or boat storage, and a private shell-parking area. A community boat dock is available for residents with access to Phillippi Creek and the Intracoastal. Located just minutes from the powdery shores of Siesta Key, shopping and dining at The Landings Plaza and Gulf Gate, the vibrant culture of downtown Sarasota, and 3 miles from Sarasota Memorial Hospital, this optionally turnkey furnished home is a rare opportunity to own a fully equipped slice of paradise in one of the most desirable areas on the Gulf Coast. **THIS PROPERTY QUALIFIES FOR A 1% LENDER INCENTIVE IF USING PREFERRED LENDER. INQUIRE FOR MORE DETAILS.**

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$800,000
Days On Site 
7 Days
Bedrooms 
3
Inside Area (SqFt) 
1,722 sqft
Total Baths 
2
Full Baths 
2
Partial Baths 
N/A
Lot Size 
0.35 Acres
Year Built 
1965
MLS® Number 
A4654332
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$3,786.92
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
Public Records
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
12 hours agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
a week agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
0.35
Attached Garage 
Yes
Direction Faces 
East
Foundation 
Slab
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
2
Number Of Stories 
1
Parking 
DrivewayGarage Door OpenerAttached
Pets 
Yes
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Security 
Smoke Detector(s)
Sewer 
Public Sewer
SqFt Total 
2698
Stories 
One
Utilities 
Cable AvailableElectricity AvailableSewer AvailableWater Available
Water Source 
Public
Zoning 
RSF1
Interior Features
Appliances 
DishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRangeRefrigeratorWasher
Cooling 
Central Air
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
ElectricLiving Room
Flooring 
Tile
Furnished 
Negotiable
Heating 
CentralElectric
Interior 
Built-in FeaturesCathedral Ceiling(s)Eat-in KitchenStone CountersWalk-In Closet(s)
Laundry Features 
InsideLaundry Room
Window Features 
Window CoveringsWindow Treatments
Balcony/Porch/Lanai 
Dimensions - 16x22Level - FirstFeatures - Ceiling Fan(s)
Bathroom 2 
Dimensions - 7x9Level - First
Bathroom 3 
Dimensions - 11x13Level - FirstFeatures - Ceiling Fan(s)
Bedroom 2 
Dimensions - 11x12Level - FirstFeatures - Ceiling Fan(s)
Dining Room 
Dimensions - 9x12Level - First
Family Room 
Dimensions - 14x19Level - FirstFeatures - Ceiling Fan(s)
Kitchen 
Dimensions - 9x13Level - FirstFeatures - Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Stone Counters
Laundry 
Dimensions - 6x19Level - First
Living Room 
Dimensions - 15x20Level - FirstFeatures - Ceiling Fan(s)
Master Bathroom 
Dimensions - 11x12Level - First
Master Bedroom 
Dimensions - 13x13Level - FirstFeatures - Ceiling Fan(s)
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
BlockStucco
Exterior 
LightingOutdoor ShowerRain Gutters
Fencing 
FencedVinylWood
Lot Features 
LandscapedLevel
Other Structures 
GazeboOther
Patio And Porch 
PatioScreened
Pool Features 
HeatedIn GroundSalt WaterPrivate
Private Pool 
Yes
Roof 
Shingle
View 
PoolTrees/Woods
Waterview 
PoolTrees/Woods
Windows/Doors 
Window CoveringsWindow Treatments
Community Features
Financing Terms Available 
CashConventional
MLS Area 
34231 - Sarasota/Gulf Gate Branch
Roads 
Paved
Township 
37S
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