8525 KARPEAL DRIVE, SARASOTA, FL, 34238
Active3984 days on marketMLS #A4120652
About this home
8525 KARPEAL DRIVE
Palmer Ranch 6 month rental. Rented January - May 2027. Palmer Oaks, a gated community at the edge of South Sarasota's Palmer Ranch - close to I-75 and 5 miles to the white sands of Siesta Key beach. Built in 2011 by D R Horton, this three bedroom/two bath/two car garage home overlooks a pond and fountain. Spacious living room/dining room with new Luxury vinyl plank flooring as you walk through the front door. New upgrades such as LVP flooring in the living/dining room and a large custom closet in the Master bedroom. Relax and entertain in the combined family room and kitchen area with 18” ceramic tile floors, maple wood cabinets, granite countertops, stone backsplash and center island. Both bathrooms have granite countertops and there are dual sinks in the master bath. Two additional bedrooms and the lanai overlooking the pond create plenty of living space. Full size washer and dryer. The heated community pool is located nearby. Palmer Oaks is a maintenance free community conveniently located close to shopping, restaurants, markets, I-75, the Legacy Biking Trail and the world-famous Siesta Key Beach. This beautiful home is the perfect location for your Florida get a way. Available now for 6 months or longer. Tenant to pay utilities on a 6 month + lease.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,782
Sqft
0.11 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
2011
Year built
One
Levels
$2
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.
$490 /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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Estimated payment
$490/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.
$/sqft vs Sarasota actives
$2 vs $345
Days on market
3984 vs 61 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 Sarasota
Drive times from this address
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SARASOTA 34238 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
22,808
Median age
63.9
Median income
$94,583
Median home value
$532,800
Avg household
1.94
Households w/ children
1,611
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)
162 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 8525 KARPEAL DRIVE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Mar ’26$475,000
5232 PARISIENNE PLACE UNIT 101B31
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,798 sqft · $264/sqft · 54 DOM
Sold · May ’26$400,000
5255 BOUCHARD CIRCLE UNIT 102
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,798 sqft · $222/sqft · 35 DOM
Sold · Jul ’26$460,000
5206 BOUCHARD CIRCLE UNIT 101
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,798 sqft · $256/sqft · 18 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
Kamilla Pagotto
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 8525 KARPEAL DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 8525 KARPEAL DRIVE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
8525 KARPEAL DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 8525 KARPEAL DRIVE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $490/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 8525 KARPEAL DRIVE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2021) was $3,699. 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 8525 KARPEAL 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 $3,500, this home is listed about 99% below the Sarasota median of $569,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 8525 KARPEAL DRIVE?+
Laurel Nokomis School (elementary), Venice Senior High School (high) — Sarasota County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Five things that matter here
01Under the SARASOTA 34238 market on paper
$3,500 is 99% below the SARASOTA 34238 median of $265,000, and at $2/sqft it sits under the Sarasota average of $496.
02Water views
The water view is part of what you're buying — views hold value independently of the structure.
03Time on market is leverage
3984 days on market against a Sarasota median of 61 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
04Strong assigned schools
Laurel Nokomis School, Venice Senior High School — Laurel Nokomis School rates 4 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
05The price has already moved
Listed at $5,000, now $3,500 — a $2K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of JENNETTE PROPERTIES, INC. · Margaret Young. MLS #A4120652.
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