9480 FOREST HILLS CIRCLE, SARASOTA, FL, 34238
Active457 days on marketListed May 6, 2025MLS #A4650928
About this home
9480 FOREST HILLS CIRCLE
AVAILABLE OFF SEASON FOR REDUCED SUMMER RATES. AVAILABLE APRIL 2027 AT SEASONAL RATE. EXCEPTIONAL VILLA at Stoneybrook G&CC on the golf course, three bedrooms, two baths, and two-car garage. A transferable golf membership is available if desired for a fee payable to the country club. The entryway is screened and is nicely furnished with comfortable seating; step into an open floor plan with breakfast nook and well-designed kitchen featuring stone countertops, a storage pantry, high-end appliances, and opens to the dining area. The dining area is also open to the living room, offering comfy leather seating, a smart TV, and a view from the living room onto an inviting lanai overlooking the 5th fairway. The master bedroom has a king-sized bed, an ensuite bathroom with a garden tub and vanity with twin sinks, plus a nicely tiled and glassed walk-in shower. There is a king bed in the second bedroom, which is located adjacent to the guest bathroom, and the 3rd bedroom can also function as a den/office and has twin beds for the occasional guests, a closet, and a desk area with storage cabinets. The large extended lanai has a covered area for seating and a caged screened area, making it perfect for entertaining. The two-car garage has room for your vehicle, beach toys, and there is a utility sink for added convenience. A community pool is located just a couple of blocks away. Stoneybrook is a gated community conveniently located on Palmer Ranch featuring a newly modernized Kipp Schultes-designed golf course, said to be one of the best courses on the west coast of Florida, a fitness center, a large heated pool, a state of the art clubhouse featuring fine and casual dining, Har Tru tennis courts, bocce ball, and the community borders the Legacy walking and biking trail access, is less than 15 minutes from the sugary sandy beaches of Siesta Key and the village shops and restaurants. There is a local YMCA and a park with 6 pickleball courts, a Costco and Publix all within a couple of miles from the community, and you can be downtown Sarasota in 25 minutes to take in the cultural and culinary activities that Sarasota offers. RATES VARY UPON THE SEASON.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,874
Sqft
0.13 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
1999
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.
$182 /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.
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Estimated payment
$182/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 STONEYBROOK GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
$2 vs $319
Days on market
457 vs 61 typical
Where $2/sqft sits among the 6 homes for sale in STONEYBROOK GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
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)
5 of 6
STONEYBROOK GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 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 9480 FOREST HILLS CIRCLE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Apr ’26$600,000
9447 FOREST HILLS CIRCLE · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,854 sqft · $324/sqft · 34 DOM
Sold · Jan ’26$729,000
8760 MERION AVENUE · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,926 sqft · $379/sqft · 0 DOM
Sold · Feb ’26$535,000
8942 OLDE HICKORY AVENUE · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,809 sqft · $296/sqft · 36 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
Chad Creech
President, Commercial and Development Services · CENTURY 21 Edge
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Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Straight answers
9480 FOREST HILLS CIRCLE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 9480 FOREST HILLS CIRCLE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $182/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 9480 FOREST HILLS CIRCLE?+
The listing reports pets: Size Limit. 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 $3,000, 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 9480 FOREST HILLS CIRCLE?+
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
Four things that matter here
01Under the SARASOTA 34238 market on paper
$3,000 is 99% below the SARASOTA 34238 median of $265,000, and at $2/sqft it sits under the Sarasota average of $497.
02Time on market is leverage
457 days on market against a Sarasota median of 61 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
03Strong assigned schools
Laurel Nokomis School, Venice Senior High School — Laurel Nokomis School rates 4 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
04The price has already moved
Listed at $7,000, now $3,000 — a $4K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FLORIDA REALTY · Vicki Reilly. MLS #A4650928.
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