5700 SWEET LEAF WAY, SARASOTA, FL, 34238
Active72 days on marketListed May 27, 2026MLS #A4694585
About this home
5700 SWEET LEAF WAY
Virtually Staged. Located in the highly sought-after gated community of Hammock Preserve on Palmer Ranch, this beautifully designed 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home offers the perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and location. Walking through the front door, be greeted by stunning water views that create a peaceful and inviting atmosphere throughout the main living space. Find ultimate flexibility for living with all bedrooms split and two featuring ensuite baths, walk-in closets with custom closet systems. Designed with both style and functionality in mind, this home features a spacious open-concept floor plan, plantation shutters, custom millwork, and a 3-car garage with epoxy flooring offering plenty of storage space. The chef’s kitchen is truly the heart of the home, complete with a gas cooktop, large center island perfect for family gatherings or entertaining guests, abundant cabinetry, and seamless flow into the living and dining areas. Guests can easily transition outside to the large, enclosed lanai, already plumbed for an outdoor kitchen. Make this the ideal place to relax and enjoy the peaceful water views year-round. Whether hosting friends or enjoying a quiet evening at home, this outdoor space perfectly captures the Florida lifestyle. Enjoy resort-style living just minutes from world-renowned beaches, shopping, dining, golf, and everything Sarasota has to offer. Hammock Preserve provides resort style living with its state-of-the-art clubhouse, resort-style pool, fitness center, Har Tru tennis courts, pickleball, bocce ball, fire pit, and a dog park, all within a secure gated community. 5700 Sweet Leaf Way combines luxury finishes, thoughtful design, and an unbeatable location in one exceptional home.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2,489
Sqft
0.19 ac
Lot size
3
Garage
2019
Year built
One
Levels
$321
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 and the real association fee — not generic estimates.
$5,705 /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
$5,705/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
−12.7%
$/sqft vs Sarasota actives
$321 vs $343
Days on market
72 vs 61 typical
Where $321/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.
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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)
159 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 202% above the SARASOTA 34238 median. See the full Sarasota market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 5700 SWEET LEAF WAY
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Jun ’26$1,005,000
5508 EAGLE CREEK ROAD · same community
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,489 sqft · $404/sqft · 97 DOM
Sold · Oct ’25$665,000
5741 BAY PINE WAY · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,903 sqft · $349/sqft · 42 DOM
Sold · Apr ’26$489,000
12261 MARSH POINTE ROAD · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,548 sqft · $316/sqft · 161 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
German Parra Tovar
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 5700 SWEET LEAF WAY — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 5700 SWEET LEAF WAY — before you fall in love.
See it in person
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Straight answers
5700 SWEET LEAF WAY FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 5700 SWEET LEAF WAY?+
With 10% down on a 30-year Conventional loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $5,705/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $464/mo association fee 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.
How much are the HOA fees at 5700 SWEET LEAF WAY?+
The association fee works out to $464 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 5700 SWEET LEAF WAY?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $5,573. 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 5700 SWEET LEAF WAY?+
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 $800,000, this home is listed about 41% above the Sarasota median of $569,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 5700 SWEET LEAF WAY?+
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
01Positioned at the premium end
$800,000 runs 202% above the SARASOTA 34238 median — but at 2,489 sqft it's also 48% larger than the typical Sarasota listing.
02Waterfront living
This home sits directly on the water — the single scarcest feature in Florida inventory and the strongest long-term value anchor.
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 $875,000, now $800,000 — a $75K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of KELLER WILLIAMS ON THE WATER S · Mark Midyett. MLS #A4694585.
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