7796 ALISTER MACKENZIE DRIVE, SARASOTA, FL, 34240
Active168 days on marketListed Feb 19, 2026MLS #A4682766
About this home
7796 ALISTER MACKENZIE DRIVE
Laurel Oak Estates, this lakefront residence is positioned on an oversized corner homesite and offers a rare combination of architectural character, extensive updates, and exceptional versatility for today's luxury buyer. Designed for both everyday comfort and grand-scale entertaining, the home features soaring ceilings, custom millwork, solid wood doors, expansive gathering spaces, and walls of glass that frame peaceful lake views throughout. The renovated chef's kitchen anchors the home with custom cabinetry, premium appliances, generous prep space, and seamless connection to the surrounding living and dining areas. Five en-suite bedrooms provide privacy for family and guests, including a private guest suite with separate entrance that creates an ideal setting for multigenerational living, extended family, long-term guests, live-in assistance, or a dedicated work-from-home environment. Featuring soaring ceilings, loft space, abundant natural light, and a private balcony, this unique retreat offers endless possibilities as an art studio, executive office, fitness space, hobby room, or creative sanctuary. Outdoor living is equally impressive with a recently resurfaced pool and spa, expansive paver lanai, outdoor shower, courtyard fountain, and tranquil lake views creating a private resort-style setting. Recent improvements throughout the home include significant updates to the kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, lighting, cabinetry, millwork, and major mechanical systems, allowing buyers to enjoy the character of an established estate with the comfort of modern living. Residents enjoy 24-hour guard-gated security and optional Laurel Oak Country Club membership featuring two championship golf courses, tennis, fitness, dining, and an active social calendar. For buyers seeking more than another luxury home, this is a rare opportunity to own one of Laurel Oak's most versatile estate properties with exceptional scale, lakefront privacy, and the flexibility to accommodate multigenerational living, changing lifestyles, and evolving needs for years to come.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
5
Bedrooms
6.5
Bathrooms
7,639
Sqft
0.69 ac
Lot size
4
Garage
1991
Year built
Two
Levels
$353
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.
$17,606 /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
$17,606/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
$353 vs $343
Days on market
168 vs 61 typical
Where $353/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
$3,700/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
$475K → $493K
Sarasota median sold, yr/yr
95.2%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
159 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 317% above the SARASOTA 34240 median. See the full Sarasota market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 7796 ALISTER MACKENZIE 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 7796 ALISTER MACKENZIE DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 7796 ALISTER MACKENZIE DRIVE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
7796 ALISTER MACKENZIE DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 7796 ALISTER MACKENZIE DRIVE?+
With 10% down on a 30-year Conventional loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $17,606/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $345/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 7796 ALISTER MACKENZIE DRIVE?+
The association fee works out to $345 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 7796 ALISTER MACKENZIE DRIVE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $18,579. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
Can 7796 ALISTER MACKENZIE 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 7796 ALISTER MACKENZIE 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 $2,695,000, this home is listed about 374% above the Sarasota median of $569,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 7796 ALISTER MACKENZIE 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
$2,695,000 runs 317% above the SARASOTA 34240 median — but at 7,639 sqft it's also nearly 5 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 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 EXP REALTY LLC · Jessica Stiegel. MLS #A4682766.
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