8753 MERION AVENUE, SARASOTA, FL, 34238
Pending74 days on marketListed May 30, 2026MLS #A4695410
About this home
8753 MERION AVENUE
WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY to own one of the most beautiful and largest homesite in the Estates of Stoneybrook Golf and Country Club. This true split plan home has 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths including a pool bath convenient for the forth bedroom a nice suite away the main bedroom areas. You will love the vaulted ceilings in the family room kitchen combo lots of windows to catch the evening sunsets. Well maintained this home boasts a NEW ROOF 8/2022 and new A/C 10/2022 Fres Exterior PAINT 6/2026. You do NOT want to miss this home with this large Lucious green homesite 19k sq ft plus and serene lake views no golf balls in this yard. Stoneybrook Golf & Country Club offers a member-owned lifestyle just minutes from Siesta Key, shopping, and the Legacy Trail, with a redesigned 18-hole golf course (2024), clubhouse dining, Har-Tru tennis courts, fitness center, and resort-style pool and spa, ideally situated between Downtown Sarasota and Downtown Venice. A new shopping center is set to open later 2026 including a new WHOLE FOODS and TRADER JOES. A 26 acre new park filled with shopping and dining in the COSTCO location.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
4
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2,405
Sqft
0.44 ac
Lot size
3
Garage
1997
Year built
One
Levels
$372
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.
$6,582 /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
$6,582/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
+33.9%
$/sqft vs STONEYBROOK GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
$372 vs $319
Days on market
74 vs 63 typical
Where $372/sqft sits among the 7 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
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)
4 of 7
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 238% above the SARASOTA 34238 median. See the full Sarasota market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 8753 MERION AVENUE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Dec ’25$695,000
8718 GREY OAKS AVENUE · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,345 sqft · $296/sqft · 14 DOM
Sold · Dec ’25$665,000
8979 GREY OAKS AVENUE · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,485 sqft · $268/sqft · 144 DOM
Sold · Feb ’26$650,000
8705 PEBBLE CREEK LANE · same community
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,223 sqft · $292/sqft · 11 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
Julian Rivera
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 8753 MERION AVENUE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 8753 MERION AVENUE — before you fall in love.
See it in person
Schedule a tour
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Straight answers
8753 MERION AVENUE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 8753 MERION AVENUE?+
With 10% down on a 30-year Conventional loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $6,582/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $605/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 8753 MERION AVENUE?+
The association fee works out to $605 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 8753 MERION AVENUE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $7,828. 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 8753 MERION AVENUE?+
The listing reports pets: Cats OK, Dogs OK. 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 $895,000, this home is listed about 60% above the Sarasota median of $559,500. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 8753 MERION 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
Five things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$895,000 runs 238% above the SARASOTA 34238 median — but at 2,405 sqft it's also 43% larger than 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.
03Know the monthly fee
The association fee is $605/mo. That usually buys real services — verify what's covered before comparing this home against fee-free alternatives.
04Strong assigned schools
Laurel Nokomis School, Venice Senior High School — Laurel Nokomis School rates 4 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
05The price has already moved
Listed at $928,000, now $895,000 — a $33K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of CENTURY 21 ROSEBAY · Marianne LeBar. MLS #A4695410.
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