3960 LAKESIDE ROAD UNIT 156, SARASOTA, FL, 34232
Active65 days on marketListed May 21, 2026MLS #A4693592
About this home
3960 LAKESIDE ROAD UNIT 156
Virtually Staged. Welcome to Glen Oaks Ridge, one of Sarasota's most desirable active 55+ villa communities, where this beautifully maintained French Provincial-style villa offers breathtaking, unobstructed lake views from nearly every major living area. With approximately 1,550 square feet of living space, you'll enjoy panoramic waterfront vistas from the spacious living room, dining room, kitchen, Florida room, family room, and even the foyer, creating a peaceful backdrop for everyday living as the sun sparkles across the lake. This freshly painted two-bedroom, two-bath residence features generously sized rooms, an air-conditioned Florida room, updated kitchen cabinetry, quartz countertops, modern lighting, and an oversized laundry, utility, and storage room. A covered carport, private driveway, and abundant guest parking provide added convenience. Ideally located just steps from Bobby Jones Golf Club and only minutes from downtown Sarasota, UTC, St. Armands Circle, Lido Beach, shopping, dining, and medical facilities, you'll also enjoy easy access to the newly renovated 17th Street Park, a 96-acre Sarasota County recreational destination with walking and biking trails, fitness areas, and numerous outdoor amenities. If you've been dreaming of an affordable waterfront lifestyle with million-dollar views in an unbeatable Sarasota location, this exceptional villa is offered at just $224,900.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
2
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,540
Sqft
0 ac
Lot size
1973
Year built
One
Levels
$146
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 — not generic estimates.
$1,852 /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
$1,852/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
−30.4%
$/sqft vs Sarasota actives
$146 vs $330
Days on market
65 vs 58 typical
Where $146/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 Glen Oaks
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Get to know Sarasota. See the full Sarasota guide →
Glen Oaks — neighborhood snapshot
Population
1,091
Median age
66
Median income
$54,868
Median home value
$266,900
Avg household
2
Households w/ children
20%
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
$470K → $470K
Sarasota median sold, yr/yr
95.1%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
158 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 11% below the SARASOTA 34232 median. See the full Sarasota market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 3960 LAKESIDE ROAD UNIT 156
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Aug ’25$170,000
3908 PANOLA LANE UNIT 193 · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,372 sqft · $124/sqft · 126 DOM
Sold · Feb ’26$225,000
1521 LAKESIDE WAY UNIT 149 · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,372 sqft · $164/sqft · 18 DOM
Sold · May ’26$162,000
3957 LAKESIDE ROAD UNIT 143 · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,372 sqft · $118/sqft · 153 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 3960 LAKESIDE ROAD UNIT 156 — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 3960 LAKESIDE ROAD UNIT 156 — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
3960 LAKESIDE ROAD UNIT 156 FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 3960 LAKESIDE ROAD UNIT 156?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $1,852/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill 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.
What are the property taxes on 3960 LAKESIDE ROAD UNIT 156?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $3,218. 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 3960 LAKESIDE ROAD UNIT 156?+
The listing reports pets: Cats 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 $224,900, this home is listed about 61% below the Sarasota median of $570,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 3960 LAKESIDE ROAD UNIT 156?+
Tuttle Elementary School (elementary), Booker Middle School (middle), Booker 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 34232 market on paper
$224,900 is 11% below the SARASOTA 34232 median of $252,000, and at $146/sqft it sits under the Sarasota average of $496.
02Waterfront living
This home sits directly on the water — the single scarcest feature in Florida inventory and the strongest long-term value anchor.
03The price has already moved
Listed at $229,900, now $224,900 — a $5K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of VUE REALTY, LLC · Scotty Ledford. MLS #A4693592.
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