12012 LEGACY ESTATES BOULEVARD, SARASOTA, FL, 34238
Active155 days on marketListed Feb 28, 2026MLS #A4683780
About this home
12012 LEGACY ESTATES BOULEVARD
Seller is offering a $10,000 paint credit with an acceptable offer, giving you the opportunity to personalize the home to your own style. Rarely available Mercedes model pool home with a large bonus room in the much sought after community of Legacy Estates at Esplanade on Palmer Ranch. Boasting an amazing water view, this 3,639 sq.ft 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath, 2 car garage home offers a flexible floorplan with dining room, den, and a large bonus room that can be used as a media/ game room, second office or as an additional space for guests. Extensive home upgrades include heated pool, pocketing sliding doors from both the great room and bonus room and much more. The floorplan of this home is made for entertaining with the natural gas chef's kitchen opening to the aquarium windowed breakfast area. Pocketing glass sliding doors exit to the pool. The covered lanai has natural gas outdoor kitchen.This home includes energy saving solar panels, helping keep the electric bill under $100 per month. Esplanade on Palmer Ranch is the most highly sought-after gated community in South Sarasota. Known to cater to the active lifestyle, residents here enjoy an array of fabulous amenities, including a resort-style pool with cabanas and palm trees, eight pickle ball courts, two tennis courts, bocce ball, a children’s splash pad, three dog parks, walking trails, a lively Bahama Bar with a full-service restaurant and live music, plus a modern club house with a fully-equipped fitness center, games room, catering kitchen and wellness services. There’s also a full-time lifestyle manager who puts together a packed schedule of fun events and live entertainment. This community also puts you on the doorstep of the Legacy Trail and within a short drive from Siesta Key, America’s number one beach as well as minutes from top-ranked Pine View School. Schedule your private showing today!
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
3.5
Bathrooms
3,639
Sqft
0.29 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
2017
Year built
One
Levels
$522
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.
$12,356 /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
$12,356/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
−1.4%
$/sqft vs Sarasota actives
$522 vs $343
Days on market
155 vs 58 typical
Where $522/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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The numbers that matter
The Sarasota market
$470K → $470K
Sarasota median sold, yr/yr
95.1%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
152 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 233% above the Sarasota median. See the full Sarasota market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 12012 LEGACY ESTATES BOULEVARD
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Sep ’25$2,000,000
12020 LEGACY ESTATES BOULEVARD · same community
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,639 sqft · $550/sqft · 113 DOM
Sold · Jul ’26$1,755,000
12016 LEGACY ESTATES BOULEVARD · same community
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,639 sqft · $482/sqft · 148 DOM
Sold · Apr ’26$1,750,000
5356 GREENBROOK DRIVE · same community
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,639 sqft · $481/sqft · 43 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 12012 LEGACY ESTATES BOULEVARD — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 12012 LEGACY ESTATES BOULEVARD — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
12012 LEGACY ESTATES BOULEVARD FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 12012 LEGACY ESTATES BOULEVARD?+
With 10% down on a 30-year Conventional loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $12,356/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $558/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 12012 LEGACY ESTATES BOULEVARD?+
The association fee works out to $558 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 12012 LEGACY ESTATES BOULEVARD?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $8,149. 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 12012 LEGACY ESTATES BOULEVARD?+
The listing reports pets: Breed Restrictions, Cats OK, Dogs OK. 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 $1,899,000, this home is listed about 233% above the Sarasota median of $570,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
The brief
Five things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$1,899,000 runs 233% above the Sarasota median — but at 3,639 sqft it's also nearly twice the size of the typical Sarasota listing.
02Your own pool
A private pool — the feature Florida buyers ask for first, already in the ground and included in the price.
03Know the monthly fee
The association fee is $558/mo. That usually buys real services — verify what's covered before comparing this home against fee-free alternatives.
04Time on market is leverage
155 days on market against a Sarasota median of 58 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
05The price has already moved
Listed at $1,950,000, now $1,899,000 — a $51K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of KELLER WILLIAMS ON THE WATER S · Mark Quire. MLS #A4683780.
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