5848 FERRARA DRIVE, SARASOTA, FL, 34238
Active32 days on marketListed Jul 6, 2026MLS #A4699167
About this home
5848 FERRARA DRIVE
PALMER RANCH LAKEFROONT POOL HOME IN THE TOP BEST SCHOOL DISTRICT! ClICK ON 3-D AND VIDEO TOURS!!! Discover a rare opportunity to rent this sunny largest 3 bedrooms +den, 2 bathrooms pool house in prestigious Village Walk of Palmer Ranch! Prime location, only minutes from I-75, less than 10 miles from the world-renowned white sandy beaches of Siesta Key, in top-rated school attendance area, shopping, and dining. Not in a flood zone. This gorgeous villa is huge, much larger than it looks from the street, in perfect move-in condition. Open sunny living room is filled with natural light, great open-space living and dining rooms open to oversized lanai with pool. Delightful white kitchen and breakfast areas also open to lanai, fabulous for grilling and outdoor entertaining. Luxurious master suite has generous closets and elegant spa like bath. Two guest bedrooms and large den, that easily could be your 4th bedroom. Oversized attached 2 car garage. Timeless décor and incredible attention to details! Large laundry room features washer, dryer, utility cabinets. VillageWalk has 24/7 guard-gated security, resort style amenities with large resort pool, separate lap pool, state of the art gym, clubhouse, tennis courts, scenic walking trails, on-site restaurant, hair salon, gas station. No pets. Owners looking for a long- term lease. Fully furnished. Take a 3-D Tour, CLICK on the 3D BUTTON and walk around!
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2,033
Sqft
0.21 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
2002
Year built
One
Levels
$1
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.
$182 /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:
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$182/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 VILLAGE WALK
$1 vs $210
Days on market
32 vs 61 typical
Where $1/sqft sits among the 8 homes for sale in VILLAGE WALK
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)
1 of 8
VILLAGE WALK 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 34238 median. See the full Sarasota market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 5848 FERRARA 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$445,000
83538 WATKINS WALK · same community
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,068 sqft · $215/sqft · 51 DOM
Sold · Aug ’25$364,900
147 Meander Circle, Royal Palm Beach FL 33411 · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,686 sqft · $216/sqft · 157 DOM
Sold · Apr ’26$385,000
216 Meander Circle, Royal Palm Beach FL 33411 · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,686 sqft · $228/sqft · 47 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
Cindy Fernandez
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 5848 FERRARA DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 5848 FERRARA DRIVE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
5848 FERRARA DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 5848 FERRARA DRIVE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $182/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 5848 FERRARA 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 $3,000, this home is listed about 99% below the Sarasota median of $569,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 5848 FERRARA DRIVE?+
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
Three things that matter here
01Under the SARASOTA 34238 market on paper
$3,000 is 99% below the SARASOTA 34238 median of $265,000, and at $1/sqft it sits under the Sarasota average of $496.
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.
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Listing courtesy of JOHN R. WOOD PROPERTIES · Vera Perner. MLS #A4699167.
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