4200 DES PLAINES DRIVE, SARASOTA, FL, 34233
Active35 days on marketListed Jun 19, 2026MLS #A4697566
About this home
4200 DES PLAINES DRIVE
Welcome to 4200 Des Plaines Drive, Sarasota, FL, where timeless Florida charm meets thoughtful modern updates in the highly desirable South Gate Ridge community. This 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers comfortable living space and presents an exceptional opportunity for first-time homebuyers, seasonal residents, investors, or anyone seeking an updated Sarasota home with no HOA restrictions. Enhanced with numerous recent improvements, the home features a bright and inviting interior highlighted by durable tile flooring throughout, dark quartz kitchen countertops, and ceiling heights ranging from 8 to 10 feet that create an open, spacious feel. Stylish wood beam accents, recessed lighting, updated ceiling fans, and new sliding glass doors add character and functionality while maintaining the home's welcoming atmosphere. The kitchen serves as the heart of the home, offering ample workspace and contemporary finishes, while the updated bathroom features white quartz countertops that elevate the space. A BRAND-NEW ROOF provides valuable peace of mind for future ownership. Step outside to enjoy a fully fenced-in backyard designed for both relaxation and entertaining. The brick paver patio extension and continued tile flooring create a seamless indoor-outdoor flow, making the outdoor living space feel like a natural extension of the home. A spacious 13' x 7' x 8' storage shed offers excellent flexibility for tools, hobbies, lawn equipment, or additional storage needs. The updated landscaping brings the backyard to life with a vibrant collection of tropical and ornamental plantings, including Bird of Paradise, Crotons, Areca Palms, Hibiscus, Plumbago, Ti Plants, and other Florida-friendly greenery, creating a lush and colorful outdoor setting that can be enjoyed year-round. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, medical facilities, parks, and world-famous Gulf Coast beaches, this Sarasota property offers easy access to everything that makes the area one of Florida's most sought-after destinations. Whether you're looking for a primary residence, vacation home, or investment property, 4200 Des Plaines Drive combines location, updates, and value in one attractive package. Schedule your private showing today and discover the possibilities this Sarasota home has to offer.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1,390
Sqft
0.2 ac
Lot size
1
Garage
1959
Year built
One
Levels
$273
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.
$2,860 /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:
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Run your own numbers
Estimated payment
$2,860/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
+5.8%
$/sqft vs Sarasota actives
$273 vs $328
Days on market
35 vs 58 typical
Where $273/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.
Get to know Sarasota. See the full Sarasota guide →
SARASOTA 34233 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
18,875
Median age
52.4
Median income
$77,041
Median home value
$364,300
Avg household
2.23
Households w/ children
1,770
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)
148 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 33% above the SARASOTA 34233 median. See the full Sarasota market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 4200 DES PLAINES DRIVE
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$410,000
4153 BENEVA ROAD · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,436 sqft · $286/sqft · 26 DOM
Sold · Apr ’26$325,000
4213 DES PLAINES DRIVE · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,085 sqft · $300/sqft · 18 DOM
Sold · Sep ’25$556,750
4314 DES PLAINES DRIVE · same community
4 bd · 3 ba · 1,926 sqft · $289/sqft · 32 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 4200 DES PLAINES DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 4200 DES PLAINES DRIVE — before you fall in love.
See it in person
Schedule a tour
Pick a day that works — this goes straight to David's phone and CRM.
Straight answers
4200 DES PLAINES DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 4200 DES PLAINES DRIVE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $2,860/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 4200 DES PLAINES DRIVE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $3,617. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
How does the price compare to other homes in Sarasota?+
At $379,000, this home is listed about 34% below the Sarasota median of $570,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 4200 DES PLAINES DRIVE?+
Sarasota Middle School (middle), Ashton Elementary School (elementary), Riverview High School (high) — Sarasota County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
Keep looking
Similar homes nearby
Listing courtesy of HARRY ROBBINS ASSOC INC · Emerson Robbins. MLS #A4697566.
IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS.
Never miss a listing
New Sarasota homes, in your inbox
Like 4200 DES PLAINES DRIVE but not quite? A daily digest of every new listing in Sarasota — straight from the MLS, hours after it goes live. Unsubscribe anytime.
Just watching this one home? Ask David to ping you on any price or status change →