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847 Freeling Dr, Sarasota, FL, 34242

4beds
5baths
4,034sqft
$3,950,000
$979price/sqft
$29,423/moest. monthly cost
$1,176,920/yrincome needed

About This Home

Located in the highly sought-after Bay Isles community on Siesta Key, this property at 847 Freeling Drive offers a rare opportunity to customize and create your ideal coastal home. Positioned on the first street onto Siesta Key, the location provides exceptional convenience to the bridge, mainland, and all that the island has to offer. The home features 4 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms, with the upper level remaining intact and in great condition. The ground level experienced flooding during the recent hurricanes; however, the seller has already completed professional remediation, providing a clean slate for updates and renovations to suit your vision. Situated on a protected deep-water basin, the property is ideal for boating and waterfront living, complete with a private dock, no fixed bridges, and direct access just minutes to the Gulf. The home also features a pool, offering the perfect foundation to create a true coastal retreat. This is a unique opportunity to secure a well-located waterfront property and finish it to your exact specifications in one of Siesta Key’s most desirable communities.

Getting Around

0
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitNo Nearby Transit
31
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

6/10
Brookside Middle SchoolGrades 6-81.5 mi
5/10
Sarasota High SchoolGrades 9-122.2 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1954

Materials

  • Foundation: Slab
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction materials: Block,Stucco,Wood Frame

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Florida
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: None
  • Laundry features: Laundry Room

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 5
  • Full bathrooms: 4
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1

Dining Room

  • Level: First
  • Area: 176
  • Dimensions: 16x11

Features

  • Ceiling Fan(s),Open Floorplan,Stone Counters,Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Door features: Sliding Doors
  • Flooring: Carpet,Concrete,Tile

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Central
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 4,034
  • Total interior livable area: 4,034 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: First
  • Area: 253
  • Dimensions: 23x11

Living Room

  • Level: First
  • Area: 294
  • Dimensions: 21x14

Primary Bedroom

  • Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Level: Second
  • Area: 323
  • Dimensions: 19x17

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 2019160007
  • Zoning: RSF1
  • Special condition: None

Features

  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Private pool: Yes
  • Pool features: In Ground
  • Patio & porch: Deck
  • Exterior features: Balcony,Lighting
  • Has spa: Yes
  • Spa features: In Ground
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Water,Bay/Harbor - Partial,Canal,Intracoastal Waterway
  • Has water view: Yes
  • Water view: Water,Bay/Harbor - Partial,Canal,Intracoastal Waterway
  • On waterfront: Yes
  • Waterfront features: Canal - Saltwater,Bay/Harbor Access,Saltwater Canal Access,Intracoastal Waterway Access,Bridges - No Fixed Bridges,Sailboat Water,Seawall
  • Residential vegetation: Mature Landscaping

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.32 Acres

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Garage - Attached
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Coastal Flooding
    Coastal FloodingVery High
  • Hurricane
    HurricaneRelatively High
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Coastal Flooding
Hurricane
Lightning
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters in Sarasota County and Florida

Coastal Storm
Flood
Hurricane
Severe Storm
Straight Line Winds
Tornado
Tropical Depression
Tropical Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $19,973$239,676
Home Insurance *$4,083$48,996
Property Taxes $4,962$59,544
Electricity $405$4,871
Total$29,423$353,076
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$1,008,788/yr
40% on housing$882,690/yr
45% on housing$784,613/yr

Florida FAIR Plan Programs

Citizens Property Insurance Corporation [Florida]

Covered
WildfireWildfire
HailHail
WindWind
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Current Policies
Residential: 1,321,953Commercial: 13,564
Total Premiums$4.60B
Total Exposure$385.82B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 15.0%
15.0%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 2.2%
2.2%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 6.6%
6.6%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$979This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 34242$1,114
Sarasota County$345

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 34242$616
Sarasota County$245

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-04-24Listed for sale$3,950,000
2023-10-25Listing removed--
2022-03-24Sold$4,000,000
2022-02-07Pending sale$4,000,000
2022-02-02Listed for sale$4,000,000
2013-06-28Sold$1,497,000
2013-06-06Pending sale$1,690,000
2013-01-05Price change$1,690,000
2012-07-07Listed for sale$1,790,000
1998-06-10Sold$112,300

For Sale by Agent

AgentMichelle Ward
BrokerageCOMPASS FLORIDA LLC

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