5868 HELICON PLACE, SARASOTA, FL, 34238
Active10 days on marketListed Sep 11, 2026MLS #A4705578
About this home
5868 HELICON PLACE
Virtually Staged. LIVE THE VILLAGEWALK LIFESTYLE! Move-in ready and beautifully updated, this desirable Capri III villa is your opportunity to enjoy the vacation like setting in the sought-after, 24-hour guard-gated community of VillageWalk on Palmer Ranch. This 2-bedroom, 2-bath home with a 2-car garage features fresh interior paint, large tile flooring set on the diagonal, stunning remodeled kitchen with quartz countertops, brand-new appliances and updated bathrooms. Both bedrooms have generous walk-in closets, while the laundry room includes cabinet storage and utility sink. Step outside to your covered lanai and take in the peaceful water view—a perfect spot for morning coffee, entertaining friends, or unwinding at the end of the day. Built by DiVosta with poured concrete reinforced forms, this home was built to last. With nothing left to do but move in and enjoy, this home is ideal for buyers ready to start living in the Florida lifestyle now. VillageWalk is an exceptional community offering a resort-style geothermal heated pool, lap pool, state-of-the-art fitness center, restaurant and bar, bocce ball, pickleball, six lit Har-Tru tennis courts, and miles of walking and biking paths winding past beautiful lakes and bridges. Additional conveniences include a Tiki bar, hair salon, gas station, onsite activities director and HOA manager. Ideally located near Siesta Key, Legacy Trail, Publix, Costco, shopping and dining. Come for the lifestyle, stay for the community—and start enjoying Florida living now!
Facts & features
The home at a glance
2
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,534
Sqft
0.11 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
2002
Year built
One
Levels
$299
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.
$3,928 /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
$3,928/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. 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
+15.1%
$/sqft vs Sarasota actives
$299 vs $354
Days on market
10 vs 63 typical
Where $299/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)
201 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 77% above the SARASOTA 34238 median. See the full Sarasota market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 5868 HELICON PLACE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Mar ’26$414,000
7648 QUINTO DRIVE · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,534 sqft · $270/sqft · 19 DOM
Sold · May ’26$410,000
7663 PESARO DRIVE · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,534 sqft · $267/sqft · 19 DOM
Sold · May ’26$420,000
7517 RENATO COURT · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,534 sqft · $274/sqft · 78 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
Kevin Johnson
CEO & Managing Broker · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 5868 HELICON PLACE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 5868 HELICON PLACE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
5868 HELICON PLACE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 5868 HELICON PLACE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $3,928/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $476/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 5868 HELICON PLACE?+
The association fee works out to $476 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 5868 HELICON PLACE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $4,609. 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 5868 HELICON PLACE?+
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 $459,427, this home is listed about 17% below the Sarasota median of $552,448. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 5868 HELICON PLACE?+
Sarasota Middle School (middle), Ashton Elementary School (elementary), Riverview 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
01Positioned at the premium end
$459,427 runs 77% above the SARASOTA 34238 median.
02Water views
The water view is part of what you're buying — views hold value independently of the structure.
03Strong assigned schools
Sarasota Middle School, Ashton Elementary School, Riverview High School — Sarasota Middle School rates 4 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
Keep looking
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Listing courtesy of TOWN CENTER REALTY · Brenda Mazzone. MLS #A4705578.
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