5073 HIGEL AVENUE, SARASOTA, FL, 34242
Active82 days on marketListed May 15, 2026MLS #A4693713
About this home
5073 HIGEL AVENUE
Welcome to luxury coastal living on Siesta Key. Perfectly positioned in the exclusive Sara Sands community, this fully remodeled 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath waterfront residence offers the ultimate blend of modern elegance, boating lifestyle, and relaxed Florida luxury. Situated on a deep-water canal with quick access to Sarasota Bay and the Gulf, this exceptional property features a private dock and boat lift, making it a dream for boaters and waterfront enthusiasts alike. Thoughtfully redesigned with high-end finishes and updated appliances throughout, the home showcases an open-concept layout filled with natural light, designer touches, and seamless indoor-outdoor living. The gourmet chef’s kitchen flows effortlessly into expansive living and entertaining spaces, while oversized impact glass doors open to your private tropical retreat. Step outside to a resort-style covered pool and lounge area designed for year-round entertaining, complete with multiple patio spaces and beautiful canal views. Whether hosting sunset gatherings, relaxing poolside, or taking your boat out for the day, this property delivers the best of the Siesta Key lifestyle. Additional features include a spacious 2-car garage, lush landscaping, generous bedroom suites, luxurious spa-inspired bathrooms, and a prime oversized lot on one of the island’s most desirable streets. Located just minutes from world-famous Siesta Key Beach — consistently ranked among the top beaches in the United States — as well as Siesta Village dining, shopping, and entertainment. Enjoy easy access to white quartz sand beaches, waterfront restaurants, marinas, and downtown Sarasota cultural attractions, all within approximately a 5–10 minute drive. Recently appraised at approximately $2.6 million and now offered at $2.4 million, this is an extraordinary opportunity to own a move-in-ready luxury waterfront home in one of Sarasota’s most sought-after coastal neighborhoods. Experience the perfect combination of modern sophistication, waterfront convenience, and island living at 5073 Higel Avenue.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
4
Bedrooms
3.5
Bathrooms
2,965
Sqft
0.33 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
1958
Year built
One
Levels
$793
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record — not generic estimates.
$14,591 /mo · 10% down Conventional, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
Above the FHA loan limit for our service areas, so Conventional is the default. VA buyers: switch below — $0 down.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Run your own numbers
FHA isn’t available at this price — the loan would exceed the $541,287 FHA limit for our service areas.
Estimated payment
$14,591/mo
Includes estimated PMI — it drops off once you reach 20% equity. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. 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.
vs edgeAI estimate
+20.7%
$/sqft vs Sarasota actives
$793 vs $344
Days on market
82 vs 61 typical
Where $793/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 Sara Sands
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Sara Sands — neighborhood snapshot
Population
390
Median age
60
Median income
$128,111
Median home value
$1,088,700
Avg household
2
Households w/ children
19%
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
$475K → $500K
Sarasota median sold, yr/yr
95.2%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
159 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 390% above the SARASOTA 34242 median. See the full Sarasota market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 5073 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 · Nov ’25$1,075,000
5073 HIGEL AVENUE · same community
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,920 sqft · $368/sqft · 96 DOM
Sold · Oct ’25$2,875,000
5169 SANDY SHORE AVENUE · same community
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,885 sqft · $997/sqft · 219 DOM
Sold · Jan ’26$4,095,000
5078 SANDY BEACH AVENUE · same community
4 bd · 4 ba · 3,164 sqft · $1,294/sqft · 2 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 5073 HIGEL AVENUE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 5073 HIGEL AVENUE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
5073 HIGEL AVENUE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 5073 HIGEL AVENUE?+
With 10% down on a 30-year Conventional loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $14,591/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill 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.
What are the property taxes on 5073 HIGEL AVENUE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $10,432. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
How does the price compare to other homes in Sarasota?+
At $2,350,000, this home is listed about 309% above the Sarasota median of $574,945. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 5073 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
Four things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$2,350,000 runs 390% above the SARASOTA 34242 median — but at 2,965 sqft it's also nearly twice the size of the typical Sarasota listing.
02Your own pool
A private pool — the feature Florida buyers ask for first, already in the ground and included in the price.
03Strong 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.
04The price has already moved
Listed at $2,400,000, now $2,350,000 — a $50K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
Keep looking
Similar homes nearby
Listing courtesy of REALTY HUB · Abraham Ruth. MLS #A4693713.
IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS.
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