5528 BRIARCLIFF DRIVE, SARASOTA, FL, 34232
Active76 days on marketListed May 22, 2026MLS #A4694629
About this home
5528 BRIARCLIFF DRIVE
“New” is the best way to describe this beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in the highly sought-after Ridgewood Estates neighborhood. From the stunning paver brick driveway to the thoughtfully redesigned interior, every detail has been updated with quality and care. Rebuilt from the ground up, this home features new PVC drainpipes, a durable metal roof, hurricane-impact windows, a new air-conditioning system, elegant tile flooring throughout, and modern finishes from top to bottom. The spacious open kitchen flows seamlessly into the formal living room, creating an inviting space for everyday living and entertaining. A versatile bonus room at the rear of the home offers flexibility as a formal dining room, family room, playroom, or home office. Ideally located just minutes from shopping, with easy access to Interstate 75 and only about 15 minutes from Siesta Key Beach, this home delivers modern comfort, quality upgrades, and an exceptional Sarasota lifestyle.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,668
Sqft
0.21 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
1977
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.
$180 /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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Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$180/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
$2 vs $344
Days on market
76 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 Ridgewood Estates
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Ridgewood Estates — neighborhood snapshot
Population
3,774
Median age
37
Median income
$90,863
Median home value
$307,760
Avg household
3
Households w/ children
337
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 99% below the SARASOTA 34232 median. See the full Sarasota market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 5528 BRIARCLIFF DRIVE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Sep ’25$370,000
5537 ROLLINGWOOD DRIVE · same community
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,636 sqft · $226/sqft · 2 DOM
Sold · Sep ’25$400,000
5562 HAYDEN BOULEVARD · same community
4 bd · 3 ba · 1,610 sqft · $248/sqft · 68 DOM
Sold · Mar ’26$365,000
3602 SPAINWOOD DRIVE · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,322 sqft · $276/sqft · 3 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
Alek Cherrone
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 5528 BRIARCLIFF DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 5528 BRIARCLIFF DRIVE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
5528 BRIARCLIFF DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 5528 BRIARCLIFF DRIVE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $180/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 5528 BRIARCLIFF DRIVE?+
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 $2,800, this home is listed about 100% below the Sarasota median of $569,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 5528 BRIARCLIFF DRIVE?+
Brentwood Elementary School (elementary), McIntosh Middle School (middle), Sarasota High School (high) — Sarasota County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
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Listing courtesy of LOYD ROBBINS & CO. LLC · Viola Cashmore. MLS #A4694629.
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