3978 BERLIN DRIVE, SARASOTA, FL, 34233
Active5 days on marketListed Oct 5, 2026MLS #A4708185
About this home
3978 BERLIN DRIVE
WELCOME TO YOUR SARASOTA RETREAT! This beautifully furnished 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home offers the perfect combination of privacy, comfort, and location—complete with a PRIVATE HEATED POOL and LARGE BACKYARD. Tucked away in a quiet residential setting, this turnkey furnished home provides plenty of space to relax and enjoy the Florida lifestyle. With three comfortable bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and inviting living spaces, this home is ideal for families, seasonal residents, extended stays, or those relocating to Sarasota. Step outside to your own private Florida oasis featuring a HEATED SWIMMING POOL and expansive backyard—perfect for relaxing in the sunshine, entertaining, or unwinding after a day at the beach. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Conveniently situated near world-famous SIESTA KEY BEACH with easy access to shopping, restaurants, grocery stores, entertainment, and all that Sarasota has to . Enjoy your day at the beach, explore Sarasota, then come home to the privacy of your own heated pool and peaceful backyard. TURNKEY FURNISHED and available for SHORT-TERM, SEASONAL, AND EXTENDED STAYS. SEASONAL RATE: $14,000/MONTH OFF-SEASON RATE: $7,000/MONTH Whether you're planning a winter escape, family vacation, extended Sarasota stay, or temporary relocation, 3978 Berlin Dr offers the location, space, privacy, and Florida lifestyle you’ve been looking for. Contact today for availability and showing information.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2,379
Sqft
0.61 ac
Lot size
20
Garage
1989
Year built
One
Levels
$3
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.
$211 /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
$211/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 OAK RIDGE
$3 vs $233
Days on market
5 vs 85 typical
Where $3/sqft sits among the 15 homes for sale in OAK RIDGE
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 Oak Ridge
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Oak Ridge — neighborhood snapshot
Population
243
Median age
58
Median income
$137,906
Median home value
$502,000
Avg household
2
Households w/ children
28%
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)
10 of 15
OAK RIDGE have cut their price
Median sold price, Sarasota, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 97% below the SARASOTA 34233 median. See the full Sarasota market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 3978 BERLIN DRIVE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Jun ’26$750,000
200 VINE STREET · same community
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,423 sqft · $310/sqft · 21 DOM
Sold · Apr ’26$879,000
1627 BELLTOWER · same community
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,330 sqft · $377/sqft · 79 DOM
Sold · May ’26$715,000
3988 BERLIN DRIVE · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,461 sqft · $291/sqft · 301 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
Shawn Lewis
Realtor · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 3978 BERLIN DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 3978 BERLIN DRIVE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
3978 BERLIN DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 3978 BERLIN DRIVE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $211/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 3978 BERLIN 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 $7,000, this home is listed about 99% below the Sarasota median of $550,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 3978 BERLIN DRIVE?+
Wilkinson Elementary School (elementary), Sarasota Middle School (middle), Riverview High School (high) — Sarasota County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Four things that matter here
01Under the SARASOTA 34233 market on paper
$7,000 is 97% below the SARASOTA 34233 median of $269,900, and at $3/sqft it sits under the Sarasota average of $485.
02Your own pool
A private pool — the feature Florida buyers ask for first, already in the ground and included in the price.
03Fresh on the market
Only 5 days on market in a Sarasota market that averages 85 — if it fits, move quickly.
04Strong assigned schools
Wilkinson Elementary School, Sarasota Middle School, Riverview High School — Sarasota Middle School rates 4 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
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