Prestigious Laurel Oak Estates, this beautiful private Lakefront home enjoys serene water views and the added backdrop of an adjacent natural preserve, creating a peaceful, secluded setting on an expansive 0.49 homesite with room for future additional expansion. Situated behind the guard-gated community of Laurel Oak Estates on a cul-de-sac, this three-bedroom, two-bath residence plus den features a bright, open great room floor plan with neutral colors and a new gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, white cabinetry, and a large island perfect for entertaining. Your primary retreat overlooks the screened, covered lanai with desirable eastern exposure and a spacious pool and sparkling lake—ideal for enjoying Florida’s indoor-outdoor lifestyle. Updates include a newer insulated tile roof, pool re-surfaced, heat pumps for house and pool, porcelain flooring, light fixtures, entry doors, irrigation controls, abundant natural light, and a two-car side-entry garage with an expansive driveway. Convenient to shopping, dining, churches, and top-rated schools, including The Classical Academy for grades pre-school through twelve grade. Optional Laurel Oak Country Club membership offers two Championship golf courses, Har-Tru tennis, Pickleball, dining, an active social calendar, and reciprocal privileges with Bird Key Yacht Club. Ownership includes priority placement on the Laurel Oak Country Club membership waitlist. Move-in ready and ready to enjoy the best of Florida living. Come live the Lifestyle at Laurel Oak Estates!
Sold for $990,000
$990,000
3247 Alex Findlay Pl, Sarasota, FL 34240
3beds
2,228sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1991
0.49 Acres Lot
$989,600 Zestimate®
$444/sqft
$4,239 Estimated rent
Home value
$989,600
$910,000 - $1.08M
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Large swimming poolGranite countersUpdated finishesOpen floor planLakefront homeGourmet kitchenNatural light
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Listed by:
Linda Dooley 941-400-7359,
PREMIER SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY 941-907-9541
Bought with:
Kimberlie MacDonald, 3086709
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: A4668327
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Den/Library/Office, Great Room, Utility Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
Great room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Wine Refrigerator
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Eating Space In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Split Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,121
- Total interior livable area: 2,228 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage Faces Side
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Garage Dimensions: 20x24
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Irrigation System, Private Mailbox, Rain Gutters, Sidewalk, Sprinkler Metered
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Gunite, In Ground, Screen Enclosure
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Lake
- Waterfront features: Lake, Lake Front
- Body of water: LAUREL OAK
Lot
- Size: 0.49 Acres
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, In County, Irregular Lot, Landscaped, Near Golf Course, Sidewalk, Street Dead-End
- Residential vegetation: Mature Landscaping, Oak Trees, Trees/Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 0242080003
- Zoning: RE2
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Custom
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Concrete, Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Concrete
Condition
- Completed
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1991
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Meter, Sprinkler Well, Street Lights, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Lake, Deed Restrictions, Gated Community - Guard, Golf, Sidewalks, Special Community Restrictions
- Security: Gated Community, Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: LAUREL OAK ESTATES SEC 02
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Fence Restrictions, Gated, Security, Vehicle Restrictions
- Services included: 24-Hour Guard, Common Area Taxes, Reserve Fund, Manager, Private Road, Security
- HOA fee: $369 monthly
- HOA name: Laura Fernandez
- HOA phone: 941-377-3974
- Second HOA name: Laurel Oak Estates
Location
- Region: Sarasota
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $444/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $840,700
- Annual tax amount: $9,385
- Date on market: 10/13/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 170 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved, Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/1/2026 | Sold | $990,000-0.5%$444/sqft |
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| 4/2/2026 | Pending sale | $995,000$447/sqft |
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| 3/26/2026 | Price change | $995,000-5.1%$447/sqft |
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| 2/12/2026 | Price change | $1,049,000-4.2%$471/sqft |
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| 11/13/2025 | Price change | $1,095,000-6.3%$491/sqft |
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| 10/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,169,000+41.7%$525/sqft |
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| 5/31/2022 | Sold | $825,000$370/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,423 +3.3% | $840,700 +2.8% |
| 2024 | $10,088 +6.7% | $817,600 +7.1% |
| 2023 | $9,453 +160.2% | $763,500 +155.3% |
| 2022 | $3,633 +0.9% | $299,083 +3% |
| 2021 | $3,599 -0.1% | $290,372 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $3,604 +3.7% | $286,363 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $3,477 | $279,925 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $3,477 +2.5% | $274,706 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $3,392 -1.6% | $269,056 -31.6% |
| 2016 | $3,445 +1.7% | $393,200 +1.3% |
| 2015 | $3,387 -1.7% | $388,000 +51.7% |
| 2014 | $3,445 +0.7% | $255,776 |
| 2013 | $3,422 +2.7% | $255,776 +1.7% |
| 2012 | $3,331 -4% | $251,500 -5.5% |
| 2011 | $3,472 -16.3% | $266,100 -13.6% |
| 2010 | $4,147 -31.1% | $307,900 -13.7% |
| 2009 | $6,022 | $356,800 -19.1% |
| 2008 | $6,022 -10.5% | $440,800 -10.8% |
| 2007 | $6,728 | $493,900 +5.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $467,000 +13.2% |
| 2005 | -- | $412,600 +10.3% |
| 2004 | $5,955 -3.5% | $374,200 -0.6% |
| 2003 | $6,173 +3.5% | $376,500 +3.4% |
| 2002 | $5,964 +12.4% | $364,100 +7.4% |
| 2001 | $5,308 +26.1% | $339,100 +30.6% |
| 2000 | $4,209 | $259,700 |
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Neighborhood: 34240
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GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Tatum Ridge Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.6 mi
- 5/10Mcintosh Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.7 mi
- 5/10Sarasota High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Tatum Ridge Elementary
- Middle: McIntosh 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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- 3247 Alex Findlay Pl
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