160 GARDEN LANE, SARASOTA, FL, 34242
Active347 days on marketListed Aug 27, 2025MLS #A4663247
About this home
160 GARDEN LANE
Pre-Construction. To be built. Welcome to Your Dream Coastal Retreat Steps from Siesta Beach! This custom three-story home on Siesta Key’s coveted north end features five bedrooms, 4 full and 1 half bathrooms and combines elegant design, elevated construction, and thoughtful luxury finishes. The light-filled, open-concept floor plan seamlessly connects the great room, dining space, and a gourmet chef’s kitchen, which features a quartz waterfall island, custom cabinetry, and high-end appliances. **Expansive sliding glass doors open to over 1,200 square feet of covered outdoor living space, framing views of lush tropical landscaping and a resort-style pool with a sun shelf. The primary suite is a true sanctuary, complete with a free-standing soaking tub and an oversized walk-in shower. The outdoor living experience is unrivaled. Multiple covered lanais and balconies provide perfect spaces for entertaining, relaxing with morning coffee, or enjoying Sarasota’s sunsets. **Additional features include an elevator servicing all three levels, additional guest suites, flexible bonus spaces, a two-car garage, and storm-rated windows and doors for elevated construction. Stylish coastal architecture with Hardie board siding and a metal roof completes the package. **Located just steps from Siesta Key’s world-famous beaches and minutes from the vibrant shops and restaurants of Siesta Village, this location offers the perfect blend of luxury and island lifestyle. **Short-term rentals are permitted, providing a flexible investment opportunity. **This property is also conveniently located in close proximity to Downtown Sarasota, Southside Village, and top hospitals, restaurants, and entertainment. This is your chance to build a custom masterpiece in a truly unparalleled location. Build your dream home with us, or purchase the lot and plans separately. Use our trusted general contractor or bring your own builder. Are you ready to turn your vision into a reality?
Facts & features
The home at a glance
5
Bedrooms
4.5
Bathrooms
4,086
Sqft
0.23 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
2025
Year built
Three Or More
Levels
$1,040
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.
$25,577 /mo · 10% down Conventional, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
Above the FHA loan limit for our service areas, so Conventional is the default. VA buyers: switch below — $0 down.
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
FHA isn’t available at this price — the loan would exceed the $541,287 FHA limit for our service areas.
Estimated payment
$25,577/mo
Includes estimated PMI — it drops off once you reach 20% equity. 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
+56.7%
$/sqft vs Sarasota actives
$1,040 vs $344
Days on market
347 vs 62 typical
Where $1,040/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 Bay Island
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Bay Island — neighborhood snapshot
Population
531
Median age
61
Median income
$151,850
Median home value
$2,000,000
Avg household
2
Households w/ children
31%
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 839% above the SARASOTA 34242 median. See the full Sarasota market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 160 GARDEN LANE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Nov ’25$3,542,717
3916 N SHELL ROAD
4 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,087 sqft · $867/sqft · 19 DOM
Sold · Nov ’25$3,825,000
226 GARDEN LANE
5 bd · 5 ba · 4,009 sqft · $954/sqft · 13 DOM
Sold · Nov ’25$4,700,000
4544 WOODSIDE ROAD
4 bd · 5 ba · 4,007 sqft · $1,173/sqft · 506 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 160 GARDEN LANE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 160 GARDEN LANE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
160 GARDEN LANE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 160 GARDEN LANE?+
With 10% down on a 30-year Conventional loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $25,577/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 160 GARDEN LANE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2024) was $10,687. 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 $4,250,000, this home is listed about 657% above the Sarasota median of $561,785. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 160 GARDEN LANE?+
Brookside Middle School (middle), Phillippi Shores Elementary School (elementary), Sarasota 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
01Positioned at the premium end
$4,250,000 runs 839% above the SARASOTA 34242 median — but at 4,086 sqft it's also nearly 2 times the size of the typical Sarasota listing.
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
347 days on market against a Sarasota median of 62 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
04Strong assigned schools
Brookside Middle School, Phillippi Shores Elementary School, Sarasota High School — Phillippi Shores Elementary School rates 5 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
Keep looking
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Listing courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER REALTY · Chad Fonder. MLS #A4663247.
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