Under contract-accepting backup offers. Virtually Staged. Short Sale. Privately positioned at end of a tranquil cul-de-sac in the prestigious gated enclave of University Place, this distinguished estate occupies the largest homesite in the community, offering an uncommon sense of space, privacy and refinement. Designed for elevated Florida living, the residence seamlessly blends architectural sophistication with resort-inspired outdoor luxury. The expansive rear grounds have been masterfully curated to create an extraordinary private retreat. An award-winning pool anchors the setting, enhanced by cascading water features, sculptural fire bowls, a 10-person spa and an elegant fire pit. A fully appointed summer kitchen and additional under-building living area provide exceptional versatility for entertaining and relaxation, day or evening. The interior layout is equally thoughtful, accommodating multigenerational living with a private suite ideal for extended family or guests. A strategically placed bath also serves as a pool bath, reflecting the home’s intuitive design and effortless indoor-outdoor flow. The expansive entertaining kitchen serves as heart of the home, anchored by a generous island and complemented by stainless steel appliances and an abundance of finely crafted wood cabinetry, designed to balance everyday functionality with effortless elegance. The primary suite is a private sanctuary, offering direct access to the pool terrace, bespoke dual built-in closets and a spa-inspired atmosphere designed for rest, comfort and quiet luxury. Residents of University Place enjoy access to two exclusive recreation centers featuring resort-style pools, fitness facilities, outdoor kitchens with natural gas grills and scenic walking trails winding around serene, fountain-lit lakes. The community’s Charleston-inspired streetlamps and flowering baskets contribute to its timeless charm and impeccable presentation. Ideally in the heart of the Sarasota–Bradenton corridor, the home offers immediate access to the UTC lifestyle premier shopping, fine dining, cultural attractions and Benderson Park, along with proximity to Interstate 75, downtown Sarasota and Bradenton, and world-renowned beaches of Siesta Key and Longboat Key. Golf, tennis and pickleball are moments away. A rare offering in one of the region’s sought-after gated communities, this exceptional residence represents the pinnacle of Florida living where privacy, elegance and location converge.
Accepting backups
$650,000
8318 PLANTERS KNOLL TERRACE, BRADENTON, FL 34201
4beds
2,435sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2004
0.35 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$267/sqft
$112/mo HOA
What's special
Award-winning poolFully appointed summer kitchenResort-inspired outdoor luxuryCascading water featuresElegant fire pitSculptural fire bowlsArchitectural sophistication
- 236 days
- 59
- 3
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kevin Milner 941-539-3287,
PREMIER SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY 941-907-9541
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: A4678491
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room, Great Room, Utility Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x11
Bedroom 4
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x11
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x12
Family room
- Level: First
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x15
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x10
Laundry
- Level: First
- Area: 48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8x6
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x12
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Engineered Hardwood, Tile
- Doors: Outdoor Grill, Sliding Doors
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,133
- Total interior livable area: 2,435 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Screened
- Exterior features: Outdoor Grill, Private Mailbox, Rain Gutters, Sidewalk
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Child Safety Fence, Gunite, In Ground
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Heated, In Ground
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Park/Greenbelt, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 0.35 Acres
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Irregular Lot, Near Public Transit, Oversized Lot, Sidewalk, Street Dead-End
- Residential vegetation: Mature Landscaping, Oak Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 2054722609
- Zoning: PDMU/WPE
- Special conditions: Short Sale
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Custom
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Concrete, Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2004
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Deed Restrictions, Fitness Center, Gated Community - No Guard, Playground, Pool, Sidewalks
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: UNIVERSITY PLACE
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Fitness Center, Gated, Maintenance, Playground, Pool, Security
- Services included: Community Pool, Reserve Fund, Maintenance Grounds, Private Road, Recreational Facilities
- HOA fee: $112 monthly
- HOA name: Nicole Banks
- HOA phone: 941-870-4920
Location
- Region: University Park
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $267/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $629,204
- Annual tax amount: $9,006
- Date on market: 1/16/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 128 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $650,000$267/sqft |
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| 7/8/2026 | Contingent | $650,000$267/sqft |
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| 5/18/2026 | Pending sale | $650,000$267/sqft |
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| 5/4/2026 | Price change | $650,000-3%$267/sqft |
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| 4/15/2026 | Price change | $670,000-3.6%$275/sqft |
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| 3/31/2026 | Price change | $695,000-3.5%$285/sqft |
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| 3/24/2026 | Price change | $720,000-3.4%$296/sqft |
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| 2/27/2026 | Price change | $745,000-2%$306/sqft |
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| 2/13/2026 | Price change | $760,000-3.2%$312/sqft |
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| 1/29/2026 | Price change | $785,000-1.9%$322/sqft |
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| 1/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $800,000+93.7%$329/sqft |
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| 1/11/2016 | Sold | $413,000-2.8%$170/sqft |
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| 10/2/2015 | Listed for sale | $425,000+32.4%$175/sqft |
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| 5/27/2015 | Sold | $321,000-8%$132/sqft |
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| 2/26/2015 | Listing removed | $349,000$143/sqft |
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| 1/10/2015 | Price change | $349,000-4.4%$143/sqft |
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| 12/5/2014 | Price change | $365,000-2.7%$150/sqft |
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| 11/4/2014 | Listed for sale | $375,000+6.4%$154/sqft |
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| 9/24/2004 | Sold | $352,500$145/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,191 +2% | $404,367 +2.9% |
| 2024 | $9,006 +3.4% | $392,971 +3% |
| 2023 | $8,707 +2.4% | $381,525 +3% |
| 2022 | $8,506 +0.8% | $370,413 +3% |
| 2021 | $8,438 +0.8% | $359,624 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $8,375 +1.2% | $354,659 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $8,275 | $346,685 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $8,275 +0.3% | $340,221 +19.5% |
| 2017 | $8,253 +25.7% | $284,732 -1.1% |
| 2016 | $6,567 | $287,823 +22.2% |
| 2015 | $6,567 | $235,593 +0.8% |
| 2014 | $6,567 +0.7% | $233,723 +1.5% |
| 2013 | $6,519 +651781% | $230,269 +1.7% |
| 2012 | $1 | $226,420 -1% |
| 2011 | $1 | $228,603 -5.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $242,486 -17.4% |
| 2009 | $7,617 +63.3% | $293,557 -7.6% |
| 2008 | $4,664 -2% | $317,763 +0.5% |
| 2007 | $4,757 -4.5% | $316,115 +2.5% |
| 2006 | $4,984 +1.3% | $308,405 +3% |
| 2005 | $4,919 +276.4% | $299,422 +316.4% |
| 2004 | $1,307 +3.2% | $71,900 +5% |
| 2003 | $1,266 +342.9% | $68,500 +325.7% |
| 2002 | $286 | $16,090 |
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Neighborhood: University Park
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Robert E Willis Elementary
- Middle: Braden River Middle
- High: Braden River High
Source: Stellar MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





