8160 VILLA GRANDE CT, SARASOTA, FL, 34243
Active150 days on marketListed Mar 6, 2026MLS #A4685128
About this home
8160 VILLA GRANDE CT
You'll love Sonoma Townhomes. Enjoy the serene view from this three bedroom, 2 1/2 bath well maintained townhome which backs up to Conservatory Park. Freshly painted inside including great room, kitchen, dining and two bedrooms. Floorplan highlights include two walk in closets in Primary bedroom and an upstairs laundry room. Refrigerator replaced 2024 and HVAC 2018 (compressor replaced 2024). 8160 is conveniently located near the community pool. Additional community amenities include basketball court, playground and access to Conservatory Park. Sonoma Townhomes are located off University Parkway with easy access to shopping including UTC mall, restaurants, grocery stores. It's a quick drive to SRQ International Airport, Downtown Sarasota and our lovely beaches.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
2.5
Bathrooms
1,818
Sqft
0.06 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
2009
Year built
Two
Levels
$192
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.
$3,000 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
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Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$3,000/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. 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
+9%
$/sqft vs Sarasota actives
$192 vs $343
Days on market
150 vs 58 typical
Where $192/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 Sonoma, 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 · projected
$62,148/yr gross
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 Florida 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 Florida — the projection above is specific to this home’s size.
Where it sits
Inside Sonoma
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Sonoma is a short-term-rental community. See the full guide →
Sonoma — neighborhood snapshot
Population
1,069
Median age
50
Median income
$72,054
Median home value
$389,300
Avg household
2
Households w/ children
85%
For the school run
Manatee 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)
151 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 8% above the SARASOTA 34243 median. See the full Sarasota market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 8160 VILLA GRANDE CT
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Jan ’26$345,000
8114 VILLA GRANDE COURT · same community
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,818 sqft · $190/sqft · 46 DOM
Sold · May ’26$310,000
5508 NAPA DRIVE · same community
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,818 sqft · $171/sqft · 264 DOM
Sold · Jan ’26$300,000
5512 NAPA DRIVE · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,806 sqft · $166/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 8160 VILLA GRANDE CT — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 8160 VILLA GRANDE CT — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
8160 VILLA GRANDE CT FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 8160 VILLA GRANDE CT?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $3,000/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $396/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 8160 VILLA GRANDE CT?+
The association fee works out to $396 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 8160 VILLA GRANDE CT?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $2,758. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
Can 8160 VILLA GRANDE CT be rented short-term?+
Yes — this home sits inside Sonoma, 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 8160 VILLA GRANDE CT?+
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 $349,900, this home is listed about 39% below the Sarasota median of $570,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 8160 VILLA GRANDE CT?+
Marjorie G. Kinnan Elementary School (elementary), Braden River High School (high), Braden River Middle School (middle) — Manatee County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Four things that matter here
01Zoned for nightly rentals
Sonoma 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.
02Park/Greenbelt & Trees/Woods views
The park/greenbelt and trees/woods view is part of what you're buying — views hold value independently of the structure.
03Time on market is leverage
150 days on market against a Sarasota median of 58 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
04The price has already moved
Listed at $359,900, now $349,900 — a $10K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of PALM AIRE REALTY PARTNERS LLC · Gini Fine. MLS #A4685128.
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