3944 LAKESIDE ROAD UNIT 160, SARASOTA, FL, 34232
Active7 days on marketListed Oct 3, 2026MLS #A4708110
About this home
3944 LAKESIDE ROAD UNIT 160
LAKEFRONT in Glen Oaks Ridge - 55+ A French Provincial style villa ON THE LAKE! That's right, bring your fishing pole or just bask in the Florida sun while taking in this beautiful lake! This home has 1540 square feet that includes 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms both baths have been updated, Living room, dining room, den/study, Florida room plus a large laundry/utility room. Wait till you see this Beautifully updated kitchen that opened up, adding a breakfast bar, all new cabinetry, stone counters, back splash, Stainless Steel suite of appliances to include a "slide in" convection oven and new lighting. No carpet here...tile floors throughout. You will really appreciate the HUGE Air Conditioned laundry/Utility/Storage room with a NEW Washer and Dryer and a wash tub. A front courtyard greets you and a newly screened front porch, plus a 1 car carport and a driveway for two cars AND plenty of guest parking across the street! Updates include new washer/dryer, refrigerator & HVAC! Glen Oaks Ridge is a pet friendly and active community with a wonderful HEATED pool overlooking a large lake with a fountain, clubhouse with a library, fitness room, billiards and shuffleboard. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION...walk to two parks, Bobby Jones golf course, a short drive to plenty of shopping, UTC, downtown Sarasota, I-75, St. Armand's, Lido Beach, etc. $250,000.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
2
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,540
Sqft
0 ac
Lot size
1973
Year built
One
Levels
$162
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 — not generic estimates.
$1,903 /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
$1,903/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
+25.6%
$/sqft vs Sarasota actives
$162 vs $364
Days on market
7 vs 85 typical
Where $162/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 Glen Oaks
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Glen Oaks — neighborhood snapshot
Population
1,091
Median age
66
Median income
$54,868
Median home value
$266,900
Avg household
2
Households w/ children
20%
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)
192 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 10% below the SARASOTA 34232 median. See the full Sarasota market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 3944 LAKESIDE ROAD UNIT 160
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Feb ’26$225,000
1521 LAKESIDE WAY UNIT 149 · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,372 sqft · $164/sqft · 18 DOM
Sold · Sep ’26$238,000
1520 LAKESIDE WAY UNIT 147 · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,372 sqft · $173/sqft · 47 DOM
Sold · May ’26$162,000
3957 LAKESIDE ROAD UNIT 143 · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,372 sqft · $118/sqft · 153 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
Colleen Brown
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 3944 LAKESIDE ROAD UNIT 160 — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 3944 LAKESIDE ROAD UNIT 160 — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
3944 LAKESIDE ROAD UNIT 160 FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 3944 LAKESIDE ROAD UNIT 160?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $1,903/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill 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.
What are the property taxes on 3944 LAKESIDE ROAD UNIT 160?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $1,932. 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 3944 LAKESIDE ROAD UNIT 160?+
The listing reports pets: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit. 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 $250,000, this home is listed about 55% below the Sarasota median of $550,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 3944 LAKESIDE ROAD UNIT 160?+
Tuttle Elementary School (elementary), Booker Middle School (middle), Booker 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 34232 market on paper
$250,000 is 10% below the SARASOTA 34232 median of $277,000, and at $162/sqft it sits under the Sarasota average of $485.
02Water views
The water view is part of what you're buying — views hold value independently of the structure.
03Fresh on the market
Only 7 days on market in a Sarasota market that averages 85 — if it fits, move quickly.
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Listing courtesy of VUE REALTY, LLC · Scotty Ledford. MLS #A4708110.
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