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San Remo Estates in Sarasota

San Remo Estates is a bayfront neighborhood of single-family homes on Siesta Drive beside the north Siesta Key bridge. Developed in the 1950s by Roy Construction Co., it has since been largely rebuilt with new homes.

At a glance

San Remo Estates at a glance

San Remo Estates is a bayfront neighborhood of single-family homes on Siesta Drive beside the north Siesta Key bridge. Developed in the 1950s by Roy Construction Co., it has since been largely rebuilt with new homes.

Median asking price
$6.50M
Lifestyle
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Overview of San Remo Estates

About San Remo Estates

San Remo Estates is a bayfront neighborhood at the southern edge of the city of Sarasota, along Siesta Drive beside the north bridge to Siesta Key. Many homes sit right on Sarasota Bay, some with docks and boat lifts, and the San Remo Estates Homeowners Association represents the neighborhood.

The name dates to 1926, when Chicago developer Michael Schiavone planned a subdivision named after the Italian resort town, but the land boom ended first. In 1952 Raymond J. Roy of Roy Construction Co. bought the property, added about 30 acres of filled bay bottom and built out about 50 acres of mostly ranch-style homes, inviting other builders as well. At least one house was designed by Victor Lundy of the Sarasota School of Architecture, and a Sarasota County historical marker stands at Siesta Drive and Tangier Terrace.

Many original ranches have since been replaced by large custom homes, and new homes are still being built on rebuilt lots. Recent prices have run from about $6 million to $16 million. Siesta Key Beach and downtown Sarasota are both minutes away.

What to know before you buy in San Remo Estates

  • I will confirm the HOA and any CDD fees, what they cover, and whether a transfer fee applies at closing.
  • I will check the flood zone and elevation of the home, and we will get a flood insurance quote before your inspection period ends.
  • If you may want to rent the home out, I will review the rental and lease rules with you.
  • We will look at drive times to work, to SRQ, and to the beaches at the hours you would actually travel.

Buying in San Remo Estates? I would be happy to walk you through everything before you make an offer. Email me or call me at (813) 394-3313.

San Remo Estates FAQ

Where is San Remo Estates?

San Remo Estates sits at the southern edge of the city of Sarasota along Siesta Drive, beside the north bridge to Siesta Key. Its entrance is at Siesta Drive and Tangier Terrace, and Siesta Key Beach and downtown Sarasota are both a short drive away.

What is the history of San Remo Estates?

Chicago developer Michael Schiavone formed the San Remo Improvement Corporation in 1926 and announced a subdivision named after the Italian resort, but the plans were abandoned when the land boom ended. In 1952 Raymond J. Roy of Roy Construction Co. bought the land, added about 30 acres of filled bay bottom and developed about 50 acres of mostly ranch-style homes. At least one home was designed by Victor Lundy of the Sarasota School of Architecture. The Sarasota County Historical Commission placed a marker at Siesta Drive and Tangier Terrace in 2013.

What are the homes like today?

Many of the original 1950s ranch homes have been replaced or remodeled, and the neighborhood now mixes surviving ranches with large new custom homes, including modern homes on Sarasota Bay. Recent prices have run from about $6 million to $16 million.

Is San Remo Estates on the water?

Yes. Much of the neighborhood was built on filled land along Sarasota Bay, and many homes sit right on the water, some with docks and boat lifts.

Do you have a question about San Remo Estates that is not answered here? I would be glad to help. Email me or call me at (813) 394-3313.

Climate

Weather, month by month

Average high and low in °F, and rain in inches, for each month.

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)

  1. Janhigh 72.5°low 52.3°2.8 in
  2. Febhigh 74.9°low 54.6°1.9 in
  3. Marhigh 78.2°low 58.1°2.9 in
  4. Aprhigh 82.5°low 62.7°2.5 in
  5. Mayhigh 87.5°low 68.2°2.6 in
  6. Junhigh 90.0°low 73.6°7.1 in
  7. Julhigh 91.1°low 75.2°7.4 in
  8. Aughigh 91.5°low 75.3°9.1 in
  9. Sephigh 90.2°low 74.1°6.0 in
  10. Octhigh 86.3°low 68.3°2.8 in
  11. Novhigh 80.0°low 60.1°1.8 in
  12. Dechigh 75.2°low 55.2°2.3 in

Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30 (NOAA National Hurricane Center, https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/climo/); June through September is the rainy season, with most afternoons bringing a short thunderstorm.

NOAA climate normals, 1991 to 2020, Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ). Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/land-based-station/us-climate-normals), as reproduced in the Sarasota, Florida climate table (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarasota,_Florida); read 2026-10-04.

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Updated October 13, 2026

Market now, as of October 13, 2026

Homes for sale
3
Median asking price
$6.50M

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Prices in San Remo Estates

These are the homes sold in San Remo Estates from July to September 2026, by closing date.

Homes sold
2

With fewer than 3 sales in the quarter, I do not show a median.

SalesJuly to September 2026July to September 2025
Homes sold21
Median sale priceFewer than 3 salesFewer than 3 sales
Median price per sq ftFewer than 3 salesFewer than 3 sales

On October 13, 2026, 3 homes were for sale in San Remo Estates, at a median list price of $6.50M and a median $1,973 a square foot.

These figures are closed sales of homes (no land) in Stellar MLS, in the places this page's home search covers. Medians and the lowest and highest sales require at least 3 homes.

I update these figures every quarter from MLS sales. This is the July to September 2026 quarter, and the next update is in January 2027.

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  • Janelle is fantastic. We recently were able to sell our home in one week at 1% over asking price. I believe that the professional photos and staging coupled with Janelle helping us price competitively led to this success. We closed in one month and are so very grateful for Janelle and her help with the sale of our property.

    Bob Conner Google, October 7, 2026

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  • I highly recommend Janelle Mertins She is extremely knowledgeable, honest, and incredibly helpful throughout the entire process. She is also very responsive and even made herself available after hours when needed. After working with several agents in the Sarasota area, Janelle truly stood out. Her professionalism and dedication made all the difference.

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  • Janelle did a great job selling our house. We have worked with 4 realtors over the past 19 years in FL, and she was by far the best. She is very knowledgeable about the real estate market, and was great at communicating with us throughout the sales process. Her responses to our emails and texts were very detailed and timely. She was also very proactive with recommendations on how to get our house ready for sale, and she went above and beyond to make sure our house was sparkling clean and staged appropriately to make sure our house stood out compared to others. The video she created for our...

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