Welcome to this immaculate Cay model residence, with over 2,100 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, which has been lovingly maintained by its original owner. On a premium preserve lot, this home offers a serene retreat where you can immerse yourself in nature, enjoying the sights and sounds of local wildlife from the comfort of your extended screened paver lanai. Picture yourself customizing this tranquil outdoor space, complete with covered areas ideal for entertaining while basking in complete privacy. As you step inside, you're greeted by upscale finishes and features that enhance your lifestyle. Impact glass and doors provide peace of mind, while tile flooring throughout the common areas ensures effortless maintenance. The elegant ambiance is heightened by tray and vaulted cathedral ceilings, complemented by designer light fixtures and plantation shutters. The heart of the home is a gourmet kitchen that boasts rich wood cabinetry with convenient pullout drawers, a striking glass tile backsplash and top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances, including a built-in Advantium microwave and a separate oven, and a natural gas cooktop. The luxurious quartz countertops flow seamlessly into a spacious breakfast bar, combining style with functionality. Adjacent to the kitchen, the main dining room offers an ideal setting for entertaining, leading into an expansive great room with vaulted ceilings and a wall of triple-sliding glass doors that open to the spacious lanai, making it ideal for alfresco dining. Retreat to the primary bedroom, a luxurious haven with tray ceilings and a spa-inspired ensuite bath featuring a large vanity with double sinks, an oversized walk-in shower, and a generous walk-in closet with custom organizers, shelving and drawers. The opposite wing of the home offers two guest bedrooms, each with walk-in closets and custom shelving, along with a second full bath for visitors. Additional highlights include a well-equipped laundry room, a convenient half bath, and a three-car garage with custom floating storage, epoxy flooring with access to the lighted attic with flooring for additional storage. Enjoy charming architectural niches and a coastal-style front porch with a paver driveway and walkway, all set against a backdrop of neutral décor. This home is ideally just moments from the lavish amenity center, where a wealth of offerings awaits to enhance your lifestyle. In a waterfront community featuring seven lakes, 20 acres of pristine shoreline, and nature preserves with winding trails, you can easily embark on shopping excursions or culinary adventures or take a leisurely water taxi ride from the Lakehouse Cove boat house to Waterside Place marina. Residents of Lakehouse Cove enjoy exclusive access to a richly appointed amenity center, complete with a resort-style pool, spa, cozy fire pits, pickleball courts and a state-of-the-art fitness facility. Gather with friends and neighbors in the elegant clubhouse, featuring a fully equipped kitchen, versatile meeting spaces, a game room and scenic outdoor verandas. Embrace maintenance-free living in this coastal paradise in the esteemed community of Lakehouse Cove at Waterside, with low HOA fees, in the vibrant enclave of Lakewood Ranch. Don't miss your chance to claim this exceptional home!
Sold for $784,000
$784,000
7996 SANDSTAR WAY, SARASOTA, FL 34240
3beds
2,130sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2020
7,962 Square Feet Lot
$745,800 Zestimate®
$368/sqft
$3,570 Estimated rent
Home value
$745,800
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Coastal-style front porchCustom floating storageThree-car garageTranquil outdoor spaceQuartz countertopsCustom organizersUpscale finishes
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Listed by:
Joe Harris 941-539-0974,
PREMIER SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY 941-907-9541,
Charles Totonis 941-524-8299,
PREMIER SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
Bought with:
Brooks Cundiff, 3438963
FINE PROPERTIES
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: A4626766
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Breakfast Room Separate, Dining Room, Great Room, Utility Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 254.32 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.6x18.7
Bedroom 2
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 147.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.8x12.5
Bedroom 3
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 178.08 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.2x15.9
Primary bathroom
- Features: Dual Sinks, En Suite Bathroom, Exhaust Fan, Shower No Tub, Single Vanity, Stone Counters, Water Closet/Priv Toilet, Linen Closet
- Level: First
Balcony porch lanai
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 345 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x23
Balcony porch lanai
- Level: First
- Area: 607.59 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.7x38.7
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 124.41 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8.7x14.3
Great room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Other
- Level: First
- Area: 321.63 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.1x21.3
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Pantry, Exhaust Fan, Stone Counters
- Level: First
Heating
- Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Eating Space In Kitchen, High Ceilings, In Wall Pest System, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Brick/Stone, Carpet, Tile
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Windows: Storm Window(s), Shutters, Window Treatments, Hurricane Shutters/Windows
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,284
- Total interior livable area: 2,130 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Enclosed, Front Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Irrigation System, Rain Gutters, Sidewalk
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
- Waterfront features: Lake, Waterfront
Lot
- Size: 7,962 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 69 x 132 x 51 x 132
- Features: In County, Landscaped, Level, Near Marina, Sidewalk
- Residential vegetation: Mature Landscaping, Oak Trees, Trees/Landscaped, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 0196020310
- Zoning: VPD
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Coastal
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Stucco
- Foundation: Block, Slab, Stem Wall
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- Completed
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2020
Details
- Builder model: Cay Model
- Builder name: Homes By Towne
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Fiber Optics, Natural Gas Connected, Public, Street Lights, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Green energy
- Water conservation: Irrigation-Reclaimed Water
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Dock, Fishing, Lake, Marina, Waterfront, Association Recreation - Owned, Clubhouse, Community Mailbox, Deed Restrictions, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Golf Carts OK, Irrigation-Reclaimed Water, Park, Playground, Pool, Sidewalks
- Security: Security System, Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s), Fire/Smoke Detection Integration
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: LAKEHOUSE COVE AT WATERSIDE
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Clubhouse, Fence Restrictions, Fitness Center, Lobby Key Required, Pickleball Court(s), Playground, Pool, Recreation Facilities, Shuffleboard Court, Spa/Hot Tub, Trail(s), Wheelchair Access
- Services included: Common Area Taxes, Community Pool, Reserve Fund, Maintenance Grounds, Manager, Other, Recreational Facilities
- HOA fee: $371 monthly
- HOA name: REALMANAGE PROPERTY MANGEMENT
- HOA phone: 407-635-6385
Location
- Region: Sarasota
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $368/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $692,900
- Annual tax amount: $7,348
- Date on market: 11/18/2024
- Cumulative days on market: 104 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4/15/2025 | Sold | $784,000-2%$368/sqft |
Source:  Stellar MLS #A4626766 Report a problem | ||
| 3/2/2025 | Pending sale | $800,000$376/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #A4626766 Report a problem | ||
| 2/11/2025 | Price change | $800,000-5.9%$376/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #A4626766 Report a problem | ||
| 11/18/2024 | Listed for sale | $850,000+65.7%$399/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #A4626766 Report a problem | ||
| 10/2/2020 | Sold | $513,100$241/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,876 +3.1% | $486,872 +2.9% |
| 2024 | $7,637 +3.9% | $473,151 +3% |
| 2023 | $7,348 +0.5% | $459,370 +3% |
| 2022 | $7,309 +1.1% | $445,990 +3% |
| 2021 | $7,227 +97% | $433,000 +237.6% |
| 2020 | $3,668 +7.9% | $128,260 +10% |
| 2019 | $3,399 | $116,600 +10% |
| 2018 | $3,399 | $106,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 34240
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Tatum Ridge Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.8 mi
- 5/10Mcintosh Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.7 mi
- 3/10Booker High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 8.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Tatum Ridge Elementary
- Middle: McIntosh Middle
- High: Booker 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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- Sarasota County
- Lakewood Ranch
- 34240
- 7996 SANDSTAR WAY
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