4200 Shell Road, Sarasota, FL 34242
For Sale $25,500,000
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For the first time The Higel Estate presents a rare opportunity to acquire 4200, 4189, and 4185 Shell Road, creating a 2.64-acre Gulf-front estate on Siesta Key with approximately 290ft of frontage along Sarasota Big Pass with a private beach. Rooted in the island's Old Florida character, the property brings together a collection of residences and an expanse of Gulf-front land rarely found along Sarasota's coastline. Built in 1953, the original main residence and guest house remain nestled among mature tropical landscaping, just steps from the private beach. Across the three parcels, the scale of the assemblage creates the opportunity to envision something extraordinary. Architectural plans by MHK Architecture illustrate the potential for an approximately 14,000sqft residence, transforming the acreage into one grand coastal estate. Alternatively, the existing residence could become the centerpiece of a private multi-residence compound, with a separate conceptual plan envisioning an approximately 8,000sqft residence across the additional parcels. These plans offer a glimpse of what may be possible, while the combined acreage leaves the door open to an entirely different vision, shaped by the ambitions of its next owner. Named after Sarasota pioneer Harry Higel, Higel Avenue holds a distinctive place in the history of Siesta Key. Today, its Gulf-front corridor remains one of the area's most coveted settings, where assembling acreage of this scale has become increasingly difficult. The Higel Estate brings together the elements that define a truly exceptional coastal offering: a meaningful stretch of Gulf frontage, a private beach, historic island character, and the rare opportunity to shape what comes next.
Ceiling Fans(s)
Open Floorplan
Primary Bedroom Main Floor
Thermostat
Taxes: $39,627.88
Tax Year: 2025
Fire Pit
Lighting
Outdoor Shower
Private Entrance
Storage
Dishwasher
Exhaust Fan
Refrigerator
Washer
Water
Beach
Gulf/Ocean - Full
Beach Front
Gulf/Ocean
Riprap
Seawall - Concrete
Gulf Of Mexico
View: Beach
Gulf/Ocean - Full
Elementary School: Phillippi Shores Elementary
Middle School: Sarasota Middle
Junior High: Sarasota Middle
High School: Sarasota High
Building Description: Coastal, Cottage, Florida, Historic, Key West
MLS Area: 34242 - Sarasota/Crescent Beach/Siesta Key
Total Square Footage: 3,721
Price per Square Feet: $6,853.00
Total Floors: 1
Water: See Remarks
Construction: Wood Siding
Date Listed: 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Pool: Y
Pool Description: Above Ground, Deck
Furnished: Negotiable
Windows: Shades
Parking: Boat, Circular Driveway, Covered, Driveway
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Roof: Metal
Heating: Electric
Cooling: Other
Fireplace: Y
Security: Gated Community, Smoke Detector(S)
Laundry: Inside
Pets: Yes
Sewer: Other
Lot Desc.: Flood Zone, In County, Landscaped, Oversized Lot, Private
Parcel ID: 0079030007
Listing Courtesy Of: William Raveis - Florida Llc
hailey.kendall@raveis.com
For the first time The Higel Estate presents a rare opportunity to acquire 4200, 4189, and 4185 Shell Road, creating a 2.64-acre Gulf-front estate on Siesta Key with approximately 290ft of frontage along Sarasota Big Pass with a private beach. Rooted in the island's Old Florida character, the property brings together a collection of residences and an expanse of Gulf-front land rarely found along Sarasota's coastline. Built in 1953, the original main residence and guest house remain nestled among mature tropical landscaping, just steps from the private beach. Across the three parcels, the scale of the assemblage creates the opportunity to envision something extraordinary. Architectural plans by MHK Architecture illustrate the potential for an approximately 14,000sqft residence, transforming the acreage into one grand coastal estate. Alternatively, the existing residence could become the centerpiece of a private multi-residence compound, with a separate conceptual plan envisioning an approximately 8,000sqft residence across the additional parcels. These plans offer a glimpse of what may be possible, while the combined acreage leaves the door open to an entirely different vision, shaped by the ambitions of its next owner. Named after Sarasota pioneer Harry Higel, Higel Avenue holds a distinctive place in the history of Siesta Key. Today, its Gulf-front corridor remains one of the area's most coveted settings, where assembling acreage of this scale has become increasingly difficult. The Higel Estate brings together the elements that define a truly exceptional coastal offering: a meaningful stretch of Gulf frontage, a private beach, historic island character, and the rare opportunity to shape what comes next.
Property Details
Price: $25,500,000
Sq Ft: 3,721
($6,853 per
sqft)
Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 5
Partial Baths: 1
City: Sarasota
County: Sarasota
Type: Single Family
Development: Fiddler Bayou
Acres: 2.6400
Virtual Tour/Floorplan: View
Year Built: 1953
Listing Number: A4708604
Status Code: A-Active
Taxes: $39,627.88
Tax Year: 2025
Garage:
Furnishings: Negotiable
Pets Allowed: Yes
Interior Features:
Ceiling Fans(s)
Open Floorplan
Primary Bedroom Main Floor
Thermostat
Financial Information:
Taxes: $39,627.88
Tax Year: 2025
Exterior Features:
Fire Pit
Lighting
Outdoor Shower
Private Entrance
Storage
Equipment:
Dishwasher
Exhaust Fan
Refrigerator
Washer
View:
Water
Beach
Gulf/Ocean - Full
Waterfront Description:
Beach Front
Gulf/Ocean
Riprap
Seawall - Concrete
Gulf Of Mexico
View: Beach
Gulf/Ocean - Full
School Information:
Elementary School: Phillippi Shores Elementary
Middle School: Sarasota Middle
Junior High: Sarasota Middle
High School: Sarasota High
Additional Information:
Building Description: Coastal, Cottage, Florida, Historic, Key West
MLS Area: 34242 - Sarasota/Crescent Beach/Siesta Key
Total Square Footage: 3,721
Price per Square Feet: $6,853.00
Total Floors: 1
Water: See Remarks
Construction: Wood Siding
Date Listed: 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Pool: Y
Pool Description: Above Ground, Deck
Furnished: Negotiable
Windows: Shades
Parking: Boat, Circular Driveway, Covered, Driveway
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Roof: Metal
Heating: Electric
Cooling: Other
Fireplace: Y
Security: Gated Community, Smoke Detector(S)
Laundry: Inside
Pets: Yes
Sewer: Other
Lot Desc.: Flood Zone, In County, Landscaped, Oversized Lot, Private
Parcel ID: 0079030007
Map of 4200 Shell Road, Sarasota, FL 34242
Listing Courtesy Of: William Raveis - Florida Llc
hailey.kendall@raveis.com