8918 OLDE HICKORY AVENUE, SARASOTA, FL, 34238
Active430 days on marketListed Jun 5, 2025MLS #A4651945
About this home
8918 OLDE HICKORY AVENUE
RENTED JAN., FEB., MARCH., APRIL 2027: IMPRESSIVE SINGLE-FAMILY POOL HOME with paver driveway, two-car garage, and screened entryway, step inside and be delighted! Open floor plan, wood-plank flooring throughout, cathedral ceilings, updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, lots of cabinets, granite counters, an ample pantry, and open to the living/dining area. The home boasts all-new furnishings, including a comfortable sectional in the living room and a large smart TV, a new dining table and six chairs, and both bedrooms are newly furnished. The master bedroom has a king-sized bed, twin walk-in closets, and an adjoining bath with a soaking tub, a walk-in shower, and twin sinks. A den with sleeper sofa and built-in desk area separates the two bedrooms. The guest bedroom is in the front of the home and has a new queen-sized bed. There are sliding glass doors from the living room and master bedroom that open out onto an inviting pool area with lake view; to complete the picture, there is a laundry room with washer and dryer that leads out to a spacious two-car garage. A temporary golf membership is available if desired (payable at the clubhouse.) Stoneybrook offers a newly modernized golf course, a clubhouse with restaurant offering fine and casual dining, a fitness center, large heated pool, several Har-Tru tennis courts, boarders the Legacy walking and biking trail and is only a short distance from Siesta Key beach, the village shops and restaurants, and it's less than 25 minutes from downtown Sarasota. This is a vacation home offering a truly enjoyable experience.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,860
Sqft
0.19 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
1996
Year built
One
Levels
$5
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.
$225 /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
$225/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 Sarasota actives
$5 vs $344
Days on market
430 vs 62 typical
Where $5/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 97% below the SARASOTA 34238 median. See the full Sarasota market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 8918 OLDE HICKORY AVENUE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Jan ’26$725,000
5449 LAMPIASI STREET
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,918 sqft · $378/sqft · 3 DOM
Sold · Apr ’26$810,000
5444 LAMPIASI STREET
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,918 sqft · $422/sqft · 35 DOM
Sold · Jan ’26$665,000
5301 BARTOLOMEO STREET
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,918 sqft · $347/sqft · 216 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
Bridget McLennon
Real Estate Agent · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 8918 OLDE HICKORY AVENUE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Straight answers
8918 OLDE HICKORY AVENUE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 8918 OLDE HICKORY AVENUE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $225/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 8918 OLDE HICKORY AVENUE?+
The listing reports pets: No. 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 $9,000, this home is listed about 98% below the Sarasota median of $561,785. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 8918 OLDE HICKORY AVENUE?+
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
$9,000 is 97% below the SARASOTA 34238 median of $265,000, and at $5/sqft it sits under the Sarasota average of $494.
02Your own pool
A private pool — the feature Florida buyers ask for first, already in the ground and included in the price.
03Time on market is leverage
430 days on market against a Sarasota median of 62 — 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.
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Listing courtesy of BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FLORIDA REALTY · Vicki Reilly. MLS #A4651945.
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