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878 FREELING DRIVE SARASOTA FL 34242

$4,795,000
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878 FREELING DRIVE, SARASOTA, FL 34242 - MLS#MFRA4673685 878 FREELING DRIVE, SARASOTA, FL 34242 - MLS#MFRA4673685 878 FREELING DRIVE, SARASOTA, FL 34242 - MLS#MFRA4673685 878 FREELING DRIVE, SARASOTA, FL 34242 - MLS#MFRA4673685

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Overview of 878 Freeling Dr

4 Bedrooms
4 Bathrooms
2 Car Garage
5,444 Square Feet
3,866SF Living Area
Pool:
Yes
Water
Year Built 1953
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Don't miss this home for sale in Bay Island! 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.

This luxury single family home was built in 1953 and features 4 bedrooms, and 4 full bathrooms. This home for sale is 5,444 square feet, with 3,866 sq ft being air conditioned living space. The home has a 2 car garage and has a private swimming pool.

Directions to this property are as follows: Siesta Drive Over The North Bridge - Turn Onto Flamingo Heading South. Left On Freeling Drive, House On The Right Just Before The Cul-de-sac.

Please contact your ZFC agent for more information about MLS# MFRA4673685 or any other homes for sale in Sarasota or elsewhere in the Sarasota County area.

Features & Amenities

Appliances

Built-In Oven, Convection Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Wine Refrigerator

Other Equipment

Irrigation Equipment

Cooling

Central Air

Heating

Electric

Flooring

Hardwood, Tile, Wood

Lot Size

14567

View

view

Construction Materials

Block, Stucco, Frame, Wood Siding

Interior Features

Ceiling Fans(s), Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Primary Bedroom Upstairs, Solid Surface Counters, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Window Treatments

Furnished

Unfurnished

Exterior Features

French Doors, Outdoor Shower, Sliding Doors

Pool Features

Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Tile

Roof

Metal

Utilities

Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Waterfront Features

Bay/Harbor

Laundry

Inside, Laundry Room

Fireplace

Living Room

Zoning

R S F1

Year Built

1953

Annual Real Estate Taxes

$45,791 (2024)

Legal Description

Lot 53 Bay Island Shores Unit 2

Property Type

Single Family Home

Direction Faces

North

MLS Number

MFRA4673685

Universal Property Id

U S-12115-N-2019160016-R-N

Community Name

Bay Island Shores

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MLS# MFRA4673685 Listing History

12/11/2025 Listed for sale by WATERSIDE REALTY LLC with MLS# MFRA4673685 with a list price of $4,795,000.
This listing of 878 Freeling Dr Sarasota FL 34242 was last updated on 2025-12-11 13:12:08. Listing courtesy of WATERSIDE REALTY LLC.
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