6945 COUNTRY LAKES CIRCLE, SARASOTA, FL, 34243
Active1 days on marketListed Oct 9, 2026MLS #A4708876
About this home
6945 COUNTRY LAKES CIRCLE
Enjoy the best of Florida living in this spacious three-bedroom pool home overlooking a peaceful lake in desirable Palm Aire. A thoughtfully designed floor plan offers generous living and entertaining spaces, including a welcoming living area with a wood-burning fireplace and built-in shelving, a separate formal dining room, and a well-positioned kitchen. The spacious primary suite features direct access to the lanai, while two additional bedrooms provide comfortable accommodations for family and guests. A dedicated laundry room and excellent storage add everyday convenience. Outside, an expansive screened lanai surrounds the private pool, creating an inviting space to relax, entertain and enjoy tranquil lake views. A covered outdoor area with a convenient pass-through from the kitchen makes indoor-outdoor living effortless. With its excellent floor plan, generous room sizes and beautiful setting, this home offers an opportunity to personalize over time while enjoying everything it already has to offer. Ideally located in Palm Aire, just minutes from UTC and an incredible variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment, with easy access to downtown Sarasota, area beaches and all that the Gulf Coast has to offer.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2,438
Sqft
0.49 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
1984
Year built
One
Levels
$246
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.
$3,988 /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
$3,988/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
+2.8%
$/sqft vs Sarasota actives
$246 vs $387
Days on market
1 vs 85 typical
Where $246/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 34243 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
31,773
Median age
51.4
Median income
$79,799
Median home value
$395,000
Avg household
2.26
Households w/ children
2,313
For the school run
Manatee 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)
196 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 84% above the SARASOTA 34243 median. See the full Sarasota market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 6945 COUNTRY LAKES CIRCLE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Aug ’26$400,000
5697 COUNTRY LAKES DRIVE · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 2,420 sqft · $165/sqft · 3 DOM
Sold · Apr ’26$616,000
6964 COUNTRY LAKES CIRCLE · same community
3 bd · 3 ba · 3,658 sqft · $168/sqft · 37 DOM
Sold · Mar ’26$580,000
8023 DESOTO WOODS DRIVE
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,425 sqft · $239/sqft · 5 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 6945 COUNTRY LAKES CIRCLE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 6945 COUNTRY LAKES CIRCLE — before you fall in love.
See it in person
Schedule a tour
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Straight answers
6945 COUNTRY LAKES CIRCLE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 6945 COUNTRY LAKES CIRCLE?+
With 10% down on a 30-year Conventional loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $3,988/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $35/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 6945 COUNTRY LAKES CIRCLE?+
The association fee works out to $35 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 6945 COUNTRY LAKES CIRCLE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $4,030. 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 6945 COUNTRY LAKES CIRCLE?+
The listing reports pets: Yes. 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 $599,000, this home is listed about 9% above the Sarasota median of $550,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 6945 COUNTRY LAKES CIRCLE?+
Braden River High School (high), Braden River Middle School (middle), Robert Willis Elementary School (elementary) — Manatee County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Four things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$599,000 runs 84% above the SARASOTA 34243 median — but at 2,438 sqft it's also 46% larger than the typical Sarasota listing.
02Waterfront living
This home sits directly on the water — the single scarcest feature in Florida inventory and the strongest long-term value anchor.
03Fresh on the market
Only 1 day on market in a Sarasota market that averages 85 — if it fits, move quickly.
04Strong assigned schools
Braden River High School, Braden River Middle School, Robert Willis Elementary School — Robert Willis Elementary School rates 4 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
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Listing courtesy of MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY · Denise Mei. MLS #A4708876.
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