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  • Price cut: $50K (7/30)
    $2,950,000

    3171 DICK WILSON DRIVE, SARASOTA, FL 34240

    5beds
    4,382sqft
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    $19,528/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1995
    0.83 Acres Lot
    $2,691,100 Zestimate®
    $673/sqft
    $353/mo HOA

    What's special

    Welcome to one of the Crown Jewels of Laurel Oak Country Club, a stunningly renovated Estate situated on an exceptionally private homesite personally selected by the community's original developer as his family residence. This Estate Home is for the distinguished buyer who wants something extraordinary , something unique and One of a Kind to call home. Laurel Oak Estates is regarded as Sarasota's Premier Country Club with a 24 hr guarded gate. Golf membership is optional, but ownership of this extraordinary home places you at the front of the membership waiting list. Nestled on nearly one acre overlooking the Jones Course, this remarkable 5-bedroom residence completely renovated in the very popular Modern Heritage Style offers breathtaking views of the golf course, formal English Gardens, and a custom creek with waterfalls and pond. Thoughtfully updated with uncompromising attention to detail, the home seamlessly blends timeless elegance with modern luxury. Inside, you'll find real hickory wood flooring, two spacious primary suites, and a beautifully renovated chef's kitchen featuring Sub-Zero, Miele, BlueStar, and Thermador appliances, complemented by Marble countertops and a large center island. The luxurious primary bath has been completely remodeled with dual vanities, dual water closets, and an oversized walk-in shower. The grounds are truly spectacular. A formal English garden showcases antique brick pathways, green walls, custom arbors, a Lg fountain, and mature fruit trees including lemon, fig, and plum. Sellers further enhanced the property with a picturesque creek, three waterfalls, and a tranquil pond, all best enjoyed from the authentic clay paver patio. Additional fruit trees include lychee, grapefruit, navel orange, banana, and mango. This grand residence is loaded with upgrades and thoughtful features, including: • New main A/C (2025) plus additional systems replaced in 2022 and 2023 • Roof replaced in 2019 • Impact-rated doors, windows, and sliders throughout most of the home • Whole-house generator with 1,000-gallon underground fuel tank for hurricane preparedness • Whole-house water filtration system with UV sanitizer • UV Halo Ozonator integrated into the pool equipment • New attic insulation • New gutters, including custom copper gutters across the front elevation • New epoxy garage flooring • Heated and cooled craft/storage room in the garage • Renovated Butler's Pantry • Laundry room with pet shower and new plank flooring • Outdoor kitchen with newer grill. Sink and granite countertops • Brick flooring in the sunroom • Fireplace rebuilt with Taj Mahal marble surround and custom paneled feature wall • New designer chandeliers in the foyer and primary bath • Upgraded fixtures, fans, hardware and lighting throughout • Pool safety fence • Extensive landscape lighting creating a magical nighttime setting • Private second-floor balcony with custom sunshade The home's unique positioning provides unmatched privacy, while winding walkways invite you to explore this lush, park-like paradise. This is more than a home—it's a private retreat, thoughtfully curated and meticulously maintained, where no expense was spared. Experience the perfect combination of luxury, comfort, beauty, and peace of mind in one of Laurel Oak's most exceptional properties. King bed in primary suite does not convey. Other furnishings are available under separate negotiation
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    Listed by:

    Aya Sewell 941-223-0354,

    ESLINGER REALTY INC 941-915-9961,

    Jeffery Eslinger 941-915-9961,

    ESLINGER REALTY INC

    Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: A4681698MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 5
      • Bathrooms: 5
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 2
      Rooms
      • Room types: Bonus Room, Breakfast Room Separate, Dining Room
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: En Suite Bathroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
      • Level: First
      Bathroom 2
      • Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
      • Level: First
      Family room
      • Level: First
      Kitchen
      • Level: First
      Living room
      • Level: First
      Heating
      • Central
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Bar Fridge, Oven, Convection Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Kitchen Reverse Osmosis System, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Filtration System, Water Purifier, Wine Refrigerator
      • Laundry: Inside
      Features
      • Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, PrimaryBedroom Upstairs, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s)
      • Flooring: Bamboo, Brick/Stone, Marble, Hardwood
      • Doors: French Doors, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Kitchen
      • Windows: Window Treatments
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      • Fireplace features: Gas, Living Room, Stone
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 6,224
      • Total interior livable area: 4,382 sqft
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 3
      • Parking features: Garage - Attached
      • Attached garage spaces: 3
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Front Porch, Patio
      • Exterior features: Balcony, Garden, Irrigation System, Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Kitchen, Rain Gutters
      • Has private pool: Yes
      • Pool features: Child Safety Fence, Gunite, In Ground, Lighting
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Golf Course
      Lot
      • Size: 0.83 Acres
      • Features: Landscaped, Oversized Lot
      • Residential vegetation: Bamboo, Fruit Trees, Mature Landscaping, Oak Trees, Trees/Landscaped, Wooded
      Details
      • Additional structures: Greenhouse, Outdoor Kitchen
      • Parcel number: 0242070006
      • Zoning: RE2
      • Special conditions: None

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Colonial
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Block
      • Foundation: Slab
      • Roof: Tile
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1995

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Sprinkler Well, Water Connected

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Security: Gated Community
      • Pet fee: $0 monthly
      • Subdivision: LAUREL OAK ESTATES SEC 02
      HOA
      • Has HOA: Yes
      • HOA fee: $353 monthly
      • HOA name: Laura Fernandez
      Location
      • Region: Sarasota

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $673/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $1,208,100
      • Annual tax amount: $9,199
      • Date on market: 2/7/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 179 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
      • Ownership: Fee Simple
      • Total actual rent: 0
      • Electric utility on property: Yes
      • Road surface type: Asphalt

        Estimated market value

        $2,691,100

        $2.56M - $2.83M

        $7,729/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/30/2026Price change$2,950,000-1.7%$673/sqft
        Source: Stellar MLS #A4681698 Report a problem
        7/23/2026Price change$3,000,000+1.7%$685/sqft
        Source: Stellar MLS #A4681698 Report a problem
        5/22/2026Price change$2,950,000-1.7%$673/sqft
        Source: Stellar MLS #A4681698 Report a problem
        2/7/2026Listed for sale$3,000,000+316.7%$685/sqft
        Source: Stellar MLS #A4681698 Report a problem
        4/15/2020Sold$720,000-2.7%$164/sqft
        Source: Stellar MLS #A4456768 Report a problem
        3/21/2020Pending sale$740,000$169/sqft
        Source: CARMEL PROPERTIES #A4456768 Report a problem
        3/9/2020Price change$740,000-4.5%$169/sqft
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        2/18/2020Price change$775,000-3.1%$177/sqft
        Source: CARMEL PROPERTIES #A4456768 Report a problem
        1/17/2020Listed for sale$799,900+12.8%$183/sqft
        Source: CARMEL PROPERTIES #A4456768 Report a problem
        11/18/2019Sold$709,300-11.2%$162/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        10/8/2019Price change$799,000-5.9%$182/sqft
        Source: Premier Sotheby's International Realty #A4439845 Report a problem
        9/19/2019Price change$849,000-5.6%$194/sqft
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        8/26/2019Price change$899,000-5.3%$205/sqft
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        6/27/2019Listed for sale$949,000+11.7%$217/sqft
        Source: PREMIER SOTHEBYS INTL REALTY #A4439845 Report a problem
        8/1/2018Listing removed$849,900$194/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate - Sarasota Downtown #A4185799 Report a problem
        5/27/2018Price change$849,900-5.6%$194/sqft
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        3/12/2018Price change$899,999-2.7%$205/sqft
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        2/28/2018Listed for sale$925,000$211/sqft
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        10/13/2017Listing removed$925,000$211/sqft
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        7/19/2017Price change$925,000-2.6%$211/sqft
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        5/15/2017Listed for sale$950,000+15.2%$217/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate - Sarasota Downtown #A4185799 Report a problem
        1/31/2002Sold$825,000$188/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$9,199 +3%$746,497 +2.9%
        2024$8,935 +5.4%$725,459 +5%
        2023$8,476 +3.1%$690,834 +3%
        2022$8,222 +0.6%$670,713 +3%
        2021$8,174 -7.6%$651,178 -0.8%
        2020$8,843 +42.4%$656,700 +35.1%
        2019$6,212 $486,056 +1.9%
        2018$6,212 +2.1%$476,993 +2.1%
        2017$6,084 -1.6%$467,182 -27.2%
        2016$6,181 +1.8%$642,100 -1.6%
        2015$6,073 -1.4%$652,400 +46.9%
        2014$6,160 +0%$444,124
        2013$6,158 +2.7%$444,124 +1.7%
        2012$5,998 +0.4%$436,700 -1.2%
        2011$5,976 -15.8%$442,200 -13.6%
        2010$7,098 -16.9%$511,800 -15%
        2009$8,539 $601,900 -9.1%
        2008$8,539 +0.7%$662,171 +3%
        2007$8,483 $642,884 +2.5%
        2006-- $627,204 +3%
        2005-- $608,936 +3%
        2004$8,958 -3.7%$591,200 -0.7%
        2003$9,301 -0.9%$595,600 +3.4%
        2002$9,381 +45.5%$576,000 +35.7%
        2001$6,449 +3.5%$424,312 +3%
        2000$6,232 $411,953
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        Neighborhood: 34240

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        Car-Dependent
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        Minimal Transit
        37 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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