3946 WILSHIRE CIRCLE E UNIT 168, SARASOTA, FL, 34238
Active111 days on marketListed Apr 16, 2026MLS #A4690194
About this home
3946 WILSHIRE CIRCLE E UNIT 168
Welcome to Sarasota’s desirable 55+ Lakeshore Village community. This beautifully maintained, turnkey-furnished 3-bedroom, 2-bath villa offers a spacious and inviting layout with generously sized bedrooms and tastefully updated bathrooms. Ideally situated on a quiet cul-de-sac, the home features a 2-car garage along with ample driveway parking. Multiple skylights fill the space with an abundance of natural light by day and soft moonlight by night, while the private backyard setting provides a peaceful retreat for nature lovers. The versatile third bedroom is currently configured as a den or office, complete with convenient pocket doors for added flexibility. The bright, eat-in kitchen is thoughtfully updated with granite countertops, pull-out drawers, a new sink, recessed lighting, and select stainless steel appliances. Enjoy peace of mind with recent upgrades including a new hot water heater, front-loading washer, and a high-efficiency HVAC system. Freshly painted throughout, the home features updated ceilings finished in a timeless skip trowel texture. Start your mornings in the Florida room, where you can enjoy coffee while overlooking the tranquil private garden as the sun rises. Lakeshore Village offers an active and welcoming lifestyle with scenic lakes and fountains, tennis courts, a saltwater pool, and a clubhouse with a library and a full calendar of social activities. Contact us today to schedule your private showing. No pets, no smoking, and no truck parking permitted in the driveway. Renter’s insurance required. Minimum lease term is 6 months plus 1 day. First month’s rent, last month’s rent, and security deposit due at lease signing. Basic cable and internet are included through the HOA (tenant responsible for any upgrades). Water included up to $70/month and electric up to $95/month.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,783
Sqft
41.16 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
1988
Year built
One
Levels
$2
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Principal and interest plus estimated taxes and insurance. Run your own numbers below.
$180 /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
$180/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Estimates only — taxes at 1.1%/yr and typical insurance; 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
$2 vs $344
Days on market
111 vs 62 typical
Where $2/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 Lakeshore Village
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Lakeshore Village — neighborhood snapshot
Population
477
Median age
70
Median income
$115,673
Median home value
$378,700
Avg household
2
Households w/ children
19%
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 → $497K
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 99% below the SARASOTA 34238 median. See the full Sarasota market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 3946 WILSHIRE CIRCLE E UNIT 168
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Oct ’25$260,000
3922 WILSHIRE CIRCLE UNIT 177 · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,720 sqft · $151/sqft · 154 DOM
Sold · Mar ’26$270,000
3920 WILSHIRE COURT UNIT 80 · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,720 sqft · $157/sqft · 11 DOM
Sold · Nov ’25$247,500
6096 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD UNIT 9 · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,846 sqft · $134/sqft · 139 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 3946 WILSHIRE CIRCLE E UNIT 168 — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 3946 WILSHIRE CIRCLE E UNIT 168 — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
3946 WILSHIRE CIRCLE E UNIT 168 FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 3946 WILSHIRE CIRCLE E UNIT 168?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $180/mo — principal and interest, estimated property taxes 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.
Are pets allowed at 3946 WILSHIRE CIRCLE E UNIT 168?+
The listing reports pets: No. 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 $2,750, this home is listed about 100% below the Sarasota median of $574,945. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 3946 WILSHIRE CIRCLE E UNIT 168?+
Gulf Gate Elementary School (elementary), Sarasota Middle School (middle), Riverview High School (high) — Sarasota County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Three things that matter here
01Under the SARASOTA 34238 market on paper
$2,750 is 99% below the SARASOTA 34238 median of $266,450, and at $2/sqft it sits under the Sarasota average of $498.
02Garden & Trees/Woods views
The garden and trees/woods view is part of what you're buying — views hold value independently of the structure.
03Strong assigned schools
Gulf Gate Elementary School, Sarasota Middle School, Riverview High School — Sarasota Middle School rates 4 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
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Listing courtesy of EXIT KING REALTY · Patrice Davis. MLS #A4690194.
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