3171 DICK WILSON DRIVE, SARASOTA, FL, 34240
Active168 days on marketListed Feb 7, 2026MLS #A4681698
About this home
3171 DICK WILSON DRIVE
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
Facts & features
The home at a glance
5
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4,382
Sqft
0.83 ac
Lot size
3
Garage
1995
Year built
Two
Levels
$685
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.
$18,592 /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
$18,592/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.
vs edgeAI estimate
+69.1%
$/sqft vs Sarasota actives
$685 vs $330
Days on market
168 vs 58 typical
Where $685/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.
The investor lens
Two ways this home pays
This home sits inside Laurel Estates, a community zoned to allow true short-term rentals — so it can earn as a nightly rental or a traditional lease. Here’s how the two paths compare.
Short-term rental
Zoned & eligible
Projected nightly rate, occupancy and annual revenue for this exact home.
Long-term rental
$3,500/mo median
Live Sarasota rental listing data — this home’s rate depends on size, condition and furnishing.
The Sarasota short-term market
▼ Softening46%
Occupancy
▼ 24% yr/yr
$340
Avg nightly rate
▲ 20% yr/yr
$38K/yr
Revenue per listing
$166
RevPAR
61 days
Booking lead time
6.4 nights
Avg stay
8
Typical min nights
3,370
Active rentals
▲ 2% supply
Seasonality — monthly occupancy
Peaks at 68% in Mar · bottoms at 33% in Sep
Last 12 months of data, January–December, bars scaled to the seasonal peak. Market-wide averages across all home sizes in Sarasota — the projection above is specific to this home’s size.
Where it sits
Inside Laurel Estates
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Laurel Estates is a short-term-rental community. See the full guide →
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
$470K → $470K
Sarasota median sold, yr/yr
95.1%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
158 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 333% above the SARASOTA 34240 median. See the full Sarasota market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 3171 DICK WILSON DRIVE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Dec ’25$1,150,000
3226 DICK WILSON DRIVE · same community
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,260 sqft · $270/sqft · 87 DOM
Sold · Jun ’26$1,275,000
3271 ALEX FINDLAY PLACE · same community
3 bd · 3 ba · 3,340 sqft · $382/sqft · 67 DOM
Sold · Feb ’26$1,265,000
3264 ALEX FINDLAY PLACE UNIT 1 · same community
5 bd · 3 ba · 2,871 sqft · $441/sqft · 42 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 3171 DICK WILSON DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 3171 DICK WILSON DRIVE — before you fall in love.
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Schedule a tour
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Straight answers
3171 DICK WILSON DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 3171 DICK WILSON DRIVE?+
With 10% down on a 30-year Conventional loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $18,592/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $353/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 3171 DICK WILSON DRIVE?+
The association fee works out to $353 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 3171 DICK WILSON DRIVE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $9,199. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
Can 3171 DICK WILSON DRIVE be rented short-term?+
Yes — this home sits inside Laurel Estates, a community zoned to allow short-term rentals. Nightly-rental income could change the math on this purchase entirely; request a free rental income analysis and our team will prepare projections for this exact home.
Are pets allowed at 3171 DICK WILSON DRIVE?+
The listing reports pets: 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 $3,000,000, this home is listed about 426% above the Sarasota median of $570,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 3171 DICK WILSON 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
$3,000,000 runs 333% above the SARASOTA 34240 median — but at 4,382 sqft it's also nearly 3 times the size of the typical Sarasota listing.
02Zoned for nightly rentals
Laurel Estates is one of the communities zoned to allow true short-term rentals — nightly income could change the math on this purchase entirely. Ask for the free rental analysis below.
03Your own pool
A private pool — the feature Florida buyers ask for first, already in the ground and included in the price.
04Time on market is leverage
168 days on market against a Sarasota median of 58 — 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 ESLINGER REALTY INC · Aya Sewell. MLS #A4681698.
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