4085 FOUNDERS CLUB DRIVE, SARASOTA, FL, 34240
Active279 days on marketListed Nov 1, 2025MLS #A4667067
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About this home
4085 FOUNDERS CLUB DRIVE
Refreshed and back on the market! Lakefront masterpiece in the prestigious Founders Club. Crafted by renowned builder Todd Johnston, this 5 bedroom, 5.5 bathroom home offers 6,800 square feet of sophisticated living space. Luxurious craftsmanship abounds as you enter through the grand formal double-door entry featuring a mosaic marble inlay opening to coffered ceilings soaring above elegant hardwood and travertine marble floors throughout. Extensive millwork and hand built cabinetry highlight quality at every step. The gourmet kitchen boasts double Sub-Zero refrigerators, a six-burner Viking gas range with griddle, and a dedicated wine room with 100 bottle storage and double wine fridges. The luxurious owners wing encompasses the primary bedroom, palatial bathroom, two large walk-in closets, and two additional bonus rooms perfect for a nursery, wellness space, secondary office, or additional living space. A spacious home theater is adjacent to this luxurious wing. Also on the first floor you'll find a large and sophisticated study with exquisitely crafted cabinetry and built-in book case for professionals working from home or private reading space. Guests will appreciate the first-floor guest suite with en suite bathroom, wet bar, and refrigerator. The downstairs bonus room offers flexibility as a fifth bedroom or game room. Upstairs are two more bedrooms each with their own bathroom as well as a large family room and balcony. This estate lot brings sweeping views of the lake and golf course from the manicured lawns and the heated saltwater pool and spa surrounded by tumbled marble pavers and a fully equipped outdoor kitchen—ideal for entertaining. A whole house generator, new roof (2020) and newer AC units. Residents of The Founders Club enjoy world-class amenities, including an 18-hole Robert Trent Jones Jr. golf course, elegant clubhouse with dining, fitness center, tennis and basketball courts, sand volleyball, and scenic walking trails. Don’t miss the opportunity to make this magnificent home yours!
Facts & features
The home at a glance
5
Bedrooms
5.5
Bathrooms
6,798
Sqft
0.77 ac
Lot size
3
Garage
2007
Year built
Two
Levels
$471
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record and the real association fee — not generic estimates.
$20,917 /mo · 10% down Conventional, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
Above the FHA loan limit for our service areas, so Conventional is the default. VA buyers: switch below — $0 down.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Run your own numbers
FHA isn’t available at this price — the loan would exceed the $541,287 FHA limit for our service areas.
Estimated payment
$20,917/mo
Includes estimated PMI — it drops off once you reach 20% equity. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
$/sqft vs Sarasota actives
$471 vs $343
Days on market
279 vs 61 typical
Where $471/sqft sits among the 400 Sarasota actives
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside Sarasota
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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SARASOTA 34240 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
16,356
Median age
51.4
Median income
$126,048
Median home value
$622,100
Avg household
2.55
Households w/ children
1,604
For the school run
Sarasota County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Sarasota market
$475K → $493K
Sarasota median sold, yr/yr
95.2%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
160 of 400
Sarasota actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Sarasota, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 396% above the SARASOTA 34240 median. See the full Sarasota market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 4085 FOUNDERS CLUB DRIVE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · May ’26$2,800,000
3218 SIGNET COURT · same community
4 bd · 4.5 ba · 6,550 sqft · $427/sqft · 240 DOM
Sold · May ’26$5,400,000
3236 FOUNDERS CLUB DRIVE · same community
5 bd · 6.5 ba · 7,149 sqft · $755/sqft · 153 DOM
Sold · Mar ’26$2,140,000
4070 FOUNDERS CLUB DRIVE · same community
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 5,021 sqft · $426/sqft · 0 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
David Ramirez
Real Estate Agent · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 4085 FOUNDERS CLUB DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 4085 FOUNDERS CLUB DRIVE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
4085 FOUNDERS CLUB DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 4085 FOUNDERS CLUB DRIVE?+
With 10% down on a 30-year Conventional loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $20,917/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $658/mo association fee and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
How much are the HOA fees at 4085 FOUNDERS CLUB DRIVE?+
The association fee works out to $658 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 4085 FOUNDERS CLUB DRIVE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2024) was $19,583. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
Are pets allowed at 4085 FOUNDERS CLUB DRIVE?+
The listing reports pets: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Yes. Communities often layer on breed or weight rules — we'll verify the specifics with the association before you commit.
How does the price compare to other homes in Sarasota?+
At $3,200,000, this home is listed about 462% above the Sarasota median of $569,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 4085 FOUNDERS CLUB DRIVE?+
Tatum Ridge Elementary School (elementary), McIntosh Middle School (middle), Booker High School (high) — Sarasota County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Five things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$3,200,000 runs 396% above the SARASOTA 34240 median — but at 6,798 sqft it's also nearly 4 times the size of the typical Sarasota listing.
02Waterfront living
This home sits directly on the water — the single scarcest feature in Florida inventory and the strongest long-term value anchor.
03Know the monthly fee
The association fee is $658/mo. That usually buys real services — verify what's covered before comparing this home against fee-free alternatives.
04Time on market is leverage
279 days on market against a Sarasota median of 61 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
05Strong assigned schools
Tatum Ridge Elementary School, McIntosh Middle School, Booker High School — Tatum Ridge Elementary School rates 4 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
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Listing courtesy of WILLIAM RAVEIS - FLORIDA LLC · Sam Kasprzyk-Benge. MLS #A4667067.
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