VERNA ROAD, SARASOTA, FL, 34251
Active1595 days on marketListed Mar 13, 2022MLS #C7457112
About this home
VERNA ROAD
This property is 1.43 acres. According to Sarasota County Building & Zoning, based on the Plat of Record, 1 to 5 residential homes can be built on this property. Zoned for horses. It is near Lakewood Ranch close to the corner of HWY 70 and Verna Rd. Development in the area is happening at a rapid pace. This property along with the surrounding properties are ripe for development with their close proximity to HWY 70.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
1.43 ac
Lot size
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.
$2,081 /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
$2,081/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.
Where it sits
Inside Sarasota
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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SARASOTA 34251 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
6,439
Median age
44.2
Median income
$86,487
Median home value
$506,300
Avg household
2.91
Households w/ children
745
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
$470K → $470K
Sarasota median sold, yr/yr
95.1%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
Median sold price, Sarasota, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 56% below the SARASOTA 34251 median. See the full Sarasota market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near VERNA ROAD
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Jan ’26$565,000
26216 79TH DRIVE E
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,298 sqft · $435/sqft · 30 DOM
Sold · Jan ’26$600,000
26319 81ST DRIVE E
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,411 sqft · $425/sqft · 16 DOM
Sold · Feb ’26$625,000
26212 82ND AVENUE E
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,862 sqft · $336/sqft · 8 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
Donna Layton
Real Estate Agent · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about VERNA ROAD — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for VERNA ROAD — before you fall in love.
See it in person
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Straight answers
VERNA ROAD FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for VERNA ROAD?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $2,081/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 VERNA ROAD?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2023) was $686. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
How does the price compare to other homes in Sarasota?+
At $294,400, this home is listed about 48% below the Sarasota median of $570,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to VERNA ROAD?+
Tatum Ridge Elementary School (elementary), McIntosh 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 34251 market on paper
$294,400 is 56% below the SARASOTA 34251 median of $675,000.
02Time on market is leverage
1595 days on market against a Sarasota median of 58 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
03Strong assigned schools
Tatum Ridge Elementary School, McIntosh Middle School, Booker High School — Tatum Ridge Elementary School rates 4 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
Keep looking
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Listing courtesy of HAMILTON-FRANKLIN REALTY · Phillip Heyden. MLS #C7457112.
IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS.
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