4237 HIGEL AVENUE, SARASOTA, FL, 34242
Active133 days on marketListed Mar 19, 2026MLS #A4686838
About this home
4237 HIGEL AVENUE
Charming 3 bed/2 bath waterfront estate located on the coveted north end of Siesta Key. This parcel is one of the last of its kind, featuring 1.3 acres of prime waterfront property overlooking Cocoanut Bayou. Completely private by its original growth of lush tropical landscaping, this property is captivating for all your senses. This 1,500 sqft home was built in 1946 and will wow you from the door with its original decor. Mexican tile floors are throughout the entire house with handmade ceramic Mexican accents. The main living room has built-in cabinets and a large fireplace to add candles and create ambiance. The kitchen comes equipped with stainless appliances and is open to the dining and living area. There is a split floor plan with two beds on one side and the master suite on the other. Enjoy the lifestyle with plenty of outside living, a screened-in lanai, an open-air patio, a pizza oven/fire pit, and a pool. Bonus~ separate, new inside laundry room that can be an extra guest room, art den, or man cave. For water enthusiasts, take your pick boating, paddle boarding, and jet skis, equipped with a private dock (no lift) for your water sport pleasure. Launch your kayak from the pier and feel the restorative nature of calm waters and mangrove tunnels. Resident Benefits Package Included for all Tenants: The Relax Property Management Resident Benefits Package (RBP) delivers savings and convenient, professional services that make taking care of your home second nature. By applying, tenants will be enrolled and pay the applicable cost of $50 additional/monthly; this is part of the lease and payable with rent.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,835
Sqft
1.33 ac
Lot size
1946
Year built
One
Levels
$3
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Principal and interest plus estimated taxes and insurance. Run your own numbers below.
$203 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
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Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$203/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Estimates only — taxes at 1.1%/yr and typical insurance; your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
$/sqft vs Sarasota actives
$3 vs $334
Days on market
133 vs 58 typical
Where $3/sqft sits among the 400 Sarasota actives
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside Cocoanut Bayou
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Cocoanut Bayou — neighborhood snapshot
Population
362
Median age
61
Median income
$151,303
Median home value
$1,979,001
Avg household
2
Households w/ children
20%
For the school run
Sarasota County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Sarasota market
$470K → $470K
Sarasota median sold, yr/yr
95.1%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
160 of 400
Sarasota actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Sarasota, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 99% below the SARASOTA 34242 median. See the full Sarasota market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 4237 HIGEL AVENUE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Jan ’26$5,600,000
251 CEDAR PARK CIRCLE · same community
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,446 sqft · $1,625/sqft · 20 DOM
Sold · Oct ’25$4,300,000
244 CEDAR PARK CIRCLE · same community
4 bd · 4 ba · 3,721 sqft · $1,156/sqft · 108 DOM
Sold · Dec ’25$7,200,000
265 CEDAR PARK CIRCLE · same community
5 bd · 5.5 ba · 6,455 sqft · $1,115/sqft · 66 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
David Ramirez
Real Estate Agent · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 4237 HIGEL AVENUE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 4237 HIGEL AVENUE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
4237 HIGEL AVENUE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 4237 HIGEL AVENUE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $203/mo — principal and interest, estimated property taxes and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
Are pets allowed at 4237 HIGEL AVENUE?+
The listing reports pets: Breed Restrictions, Cats OK, Dogs OK. Communities often layer on breed or weight rules — we'll verify the specifics with the association before you commit.
How does the price compare to other homes in Sarasota?+
At $5,995, this home is listed about 99% below the Sarasota median of $570,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 4237 HIGEL AVENUE?+
Phillippi Shores Elementary School (elementary), Brookside Middle School (middle), Sarasota High School (high) — Sarasota County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Five things that matter here
01Under the SARASOTA 34242 market on paper
$5,995 is 99% below the SARASOTA 34242 median of $499,000, and at $3/sqft it sits under the Sarasota average of $496.
02Your own pool
A private pool — the feature Florida buyers ask for first, already in the ground and included in the price.
03Time on market is leverage
133 days on market against a Sarasota median of 58 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
04Strong assigned schools
Phillippi Shores Elementary School, Brookside Middle School, Sarasota High School — Phillippi Shores Elementary School rates 5 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
05The price has already moved
Listed at $6,995, now $5,995 — a $1K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of RELAX PROPERTY GROUP, LLC · Joleisy Machado-Gonzales. MLS #A4686838.
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