Waterfront Opportunity on Siesta Key – Ideal for Buyers or Investors Enjoy the best of island living in this charming vintage waterfront cottage, perfectly positioned on boating water with a newer seawall and quick access to Sarasota Bay (about 10 minutes). Relax on the screened-in patio overlooking the water, or launch a kayak, paddleboard, or boat right from your backyard. Inside, the converted garage provides valuable flexible space—perfect as a guest room, home office, studio, or bonus living area. New front Deck. Ideal for short term rentals. Located just minutes from Siesta Village and world-famous Siesta Beach, with easy access on and off the island and only 15 minutes to downtown Sarasota’s dining, shopping, and cultural attractions. Whether you're looking for a personal getaway, full-time residence, or income-producing property, this home offers a fantastic opportunity in one of Florida’s most desirable coastal communities.
For sale
$1,490,000
528 Ralph St, Sarasota, FL 34242
3beds
1,796sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1958
8,740 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$830/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Waterfront cottageNew front deckNewer seawall
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Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: 15 hours ago
Listing Provided by:
Brian Rice 757-450-6214,
EPIQUE REALTY, INC. 888-893-3537,
Joseph Brown 941-677-5002,
EPIQUE REALTY, INC.
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: TB8491348
Originating MLS: Suncoast Tampa

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: No Closet
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Coat Closet
- Level: First
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Garage, Laundry Closet
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, Thermostat
- Flooring: Concrete
- Windows: Blinds, Window Treatments
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,796
- Total interior livable area: 1,796 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Ground Level
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Permeable Paving
- Fencing: Fenced,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Canal
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Canal
- Waterfront features: Canal - Saltwater, Saltwater Canal Access
Lot
- Size: 8,740 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 87 x 100
- Features: Flood Insurance Required, FloodZone
- Residential vegetation: Trees/Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 0079140007
- Zoning: RSF2
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Coastal
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Concrete, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Completed
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1958
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: BB/HS Internet Available, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Public, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: OCEAN BEACH REP
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Sarasota
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $830/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $905,100
- Annual tax amount: $11,095
- Date on market: 3/27/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 2 days
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,490,000+49.7%$830/sqft |
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| 3/15/2022 | Sold | $995,000$554/sqft |
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| 2/18/2022 | Pending sale | $995,000$554/sqft |
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| 2/17/2022 | Listed for sale | $995,000$554/sqft |
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| 1/19/2022 | Pending sale | $995,000$554/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,096 -15.2% | $905,100 -16.3% |
| 2024 | $13,086 +5.4% | $1,080,900 +5.8% |
| 2023 | $12,421 +12.8% | $1,021,700 +14.2% |
| 2022 | $11,007 +114.2% | $894,800 +114.6% |
| 2021 | $5,138 -0.4% | $416,912 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $5,156 +3.4% | $411,156 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $4,989 | $401,912 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $4,989 +2.1% | $394,418 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $4,886 -0.9% | $386,306 -11.3% |
| 2016 | $4,929 | $435,500 +1% |
| 2015 | $4,929 +0.4% | $431,200 +17.4% |
| 2014 | $4,911 +0% | $367,239 |
| 2013 | $4,909 +2.8% | $367,239 +1.7% |
| 2012 | $4,777 +2.6% | $361,100 +1% |
| 2011 | $4,655 -3.5% | $357,700 -0.8% |
| 2010 | $4,825 -26% | $360,700 -16.3% |
| 2009 | $6,520 | $430,800 -17.3% |
| 2008 | $6,520 -3.6% | $520,700 -1% |
| 2007 | $6,762 | $525,869 +2.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $513,043 +3% |
| 2005 | -- | $498,100 +156.6% |
| 2004 | $2,873 -0.9% | $194,081 +1.9% |
| 2003 | $2,900 +1.7% | $190,462 +2.4% |
| 2002 | $2,852 +7.3% | $185,998 +1.6% |
| 2001 | $2,658 +2.3% | $183,069 +3% |
| 2000 | $2,597 | $177,737 |
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Est. payment
$9,172/mo
Principal & interest
$7595
Property taxes
$1577
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 34242
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Phillippi Shores Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2 mi
- 6/10Brookside Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.4 mi
- 5/10Sarasota High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Southside Elementary
- Middle: Sarasota Middle
- High: Sarasota High
Source: Stellar MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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