8838 WILD DUNES DRIVE, SARASOTA, FL, 34241
Active79 days on marketListed May 19, 2026MLS #A4692498
About this home
8838 WILD DUNES DRIVE
This is the one * Location, location, location * This EXQUISITE EXECUTIVE HOME features PANORAMIC VIEWS of a VERY LARGE LAKE with GOLF COURSE IN THE DISTANCE * These are MUST SEE VIEWS * No homes behind you! Very private setting on almost 1/2 acre * 3 Bedrooms & 2.5 Baths * PLUS Den/Office * NEW A/C JUST INSTALLED MAY 2026 * LARGE THOUGHTFULLY REMODELED Chef's Kitchen with granite counter-tops opens to Breakfast Nook & Family Room featuring a Fireplace * Formal Dining Room * Formal Living Room * RENOVATED BATHROOMS * Master Suite boasts Sitting Area, dual sinks, tub & separate walk-in shower * Split plan design * Volume ceilings * Crown molding * GORGEOUS Travertine Pool Deck * Pool & Spa * BIG Covered Lanai * Paver brick driveway * Home is ideal for entertaining or simply relaxing in your slice of paradise * Side load 2 car Garage & golf cart garage * Gated community * Misty Creek is including 1 month FREE golf membership with the sale of this home * If you have any questions, Listing Agent lives in Misty Creek * Golf membership is NOT mandatory * Low annual HOA fees * Country feel yet minutes to Siesta Key Beach, excellent schools, shopping & dining * Rothenbach Park & New Publix shopping plaza is 5 minutes away * One look & you'll fall in love! *
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
2.5
Bathrooms
3,304
Sqft
0.43 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
1991
Year built
One
Levels
$286
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.
$6,306 /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
$6,306/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
−12.3%
$/sqft vs Sarasota actives
$286 vs $343
Days on market
79 vs 61 typical
Where $286/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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SARASOTA 34241 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
15,651
Median age
51
Median income
$113,114
Median home value
$479,700
Avg household
2.62
Households w/ children
1,633
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 50% above the SARASOTA 34241 median. See the full Sarasota market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 8838 WILD DUNES DRIVE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Jul ’26$875,000
8890 MISTY CREEK DRIVE · same community
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,321 sqft · $263/sqft · 106 DOM
Sold · Jun ’26$945,000
8884 WILD DUNES DRIVE · same community
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,185 sqft · $297/sqft · 0 DOM
Sold · Jun ’26$955,500
8312 MISTY LAKE CIRCLE · same community
4 bd · 3 ba · 3,449 sqft · $277/sqft · 338 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 8838 WILD DUNES DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 8838 WILD DUNES DRIVE — before you fall in love.
See it in person
Schedule a tour
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Straight answers
8838 WILD DUNES DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 8838 WILD DUNES DRIVE?+
With 10% down on a 30-year Conventional loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $6,306/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $183/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 8838 WILD DUNES DRIVE?+
The association fee works out to $183 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 8838 WILD DUNES DRIVE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $6,115. 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 8838 WILD DUNES 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 $945,000, this home is listed about 66% above the Sarasota median of $569,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 8838 WILD DUNES DRIVE?+
Lakeview 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
Four things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$945,000 runs 50% above the SARASOTA 34241 median — but at 3,304 sqft it's also nearly twice the size of the typical Sarasota listing.
02Waterfront living
This home sits directly on the water — the single scarcest feature in Florida inventory and the strongest long-term value anchor.
03Strong assigned schools
Lakeview Elementary School, Sarasota Middle School, Riverview High School — Lakeview Elementary School rates 5 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
04The price has already moved
Listed at $995,000, now $945,000 — a $50K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP · Ryan Brown. MLS #A4692498.
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