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Overview

5 bd4 ba3,182 sqft3 car garageSingle Family
TypeSingle Family
HOA$375/qtr
Built1985
Lot12,750 sqft
Living area3,182 sqft
Price / sqft$302
Garage3 car

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Ceiling Fans(s)Crown MoldingEat-in KitchenSolid Wood CabinetsStone CountersThermostatVaulted Ceiling(s)Walk-in Closet(s)

3953 Prairie Dunes Dr is a 1985-built home in Country Club Of Sarasota The, Sarasota. Inside you'll find 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and 3,182 square feet of living space. Listed at $960,000 (about $302/sqft), 186 days on market. Flood zone X - outside the FEMA high-risk areas, which keeps insurance manageable. HOA runs $375 quarterly.

From the listing

Welcome to 3953 Prairie Dune Drive, located in the gated Country Club of Sarasota with a fully staffed security gate providing twenty-four-hour access control. Positioned along the second fairway, this five-bedroom, four-bathroom home offers golf course views and updates, including a new roof and replumbing. Low HOA fees add to long-term value, while the layout and setting provide an opportunity for updates or personalization over time. The interior features high ceilings, natural light, and a functional floor plan with two separate living areas. The formal dining room with a bay window sits adjacent to the family room with a wet bar. The kitchen includes a breakfast area, large pantry closet, wood cabinetry, bar seating, center cooking island, and pass through window to the lanai and pool area. The upstairs primary suite includes three closets, dual vanities with a separate makeup station, soaking tub, walk-in shower, and a loft overlooking the main living area and fairway. With five bedrooms, four bathrooms, and two flexible bonus spaces, the home can accommodate multigenerational living, private offices, fitness or hobby rooms, and guest quarters. Outdoor features include a covered lanai, pool, spa, and golf course views. The property is located near multiple highly rated golf courses, including TPC Prestancia, the Legacy Trail, parks, marinas, shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences, including Costco, Sprouts, Publix, and Target, with Whole Foods and additional retail coming soon. Siesta Key Beach, voted the number one beach in America, is located less than five miles away. Optional membership to TPC Prestancia Golf & Sports Club provides access to golf, tennis, pickleball, fitness facilities, a lap pool, dining, and social events. Club amenities are currently undergoing renovation and are expected to reopen soon, with discounted membership opportunities available before reopening. 3953 Prairie Dune Drive offers a large golf course home in an established gated community with flexibility and the opportunity to personalize in a location close to golf, the Legacy Trail, and Siesta Key.

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The essentials

Built
1985
Price / sqft
$302
On market
186 days
Annual tax
$6,809
HOA
$375/qtr
Flood zone
X · Low risk
Lot
12,750 sqft
Type
Single Family Residence

At a glance

Single family
Built 1985
Private pool
In Ground
3 car garage
0.29 acres
Lot size
3,182 sqft
Living area

Payment

Est. monthly payment
$6,179/mo
Down payment (20%)
$192,000
Property taxes
$567/mo
HOA
$375/qtr
Rate assumed
6.8% · 30 yr
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Details

Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1985
Lot
12,750 sqft
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Central
Parking
-
Pool
In Ground, Screen Enclosure
Days on Market
186
Ceiling Fans(s)
Crown Molding
Eat-in Kitchen
Solid Wood Cabinets
Stone Counters
Thermostat
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Walk-in Closet(s)
Wet Bar
Window Treatments
French Doors
Private Mailbox
Buyer Approval Required
Clubhouse
Fitness Center
Gated Community - Guard
Golf Carts OK
Golf
Pool
Restaurant
Sidewalks
Tennis Court(s)
Built-in Oven
Cooktop
Dishwasher
Dryer
Exhaust Fan
Refrigerator
Washer
Elementary
Gulf Gate Elementary
Middle
Sarasota Middle
High
Riverview High

Districts can re-zone, so verify directly with the district before relying on these.

Flood Zone X
Annual Tax (2025)
$6,809
Parcel #
0113160005

Taxes reflect the most recent assessment in the MLS feed. Actual tax owed can vary, so confirm with the county property appraiser before closing.

Subdivision
Country Club Of Sarasota The
County
Sarasota
MLS Area
34238 - Sarasota/Sarasota Square
Lot Size
12,750 sqft
In CountyNear MarinaOn Golf CoursePavedPrivate
HOA
$375/qtr
PMI CAPSTONE

Price history

Date
Event
Price
4/19/2026
Price change
Source: Stellar MLS #A4689054
$960,000-1.5%
$302/sqft
4/7/2026
Listed for sale
Source: Stellar MLS #A4689054
$975,000
$306/sqft

Neighborhood

3953 Prairie Dunes Dr
Sarasota, FL, 34238 · 34238 - Sarasota/Sarasota Square

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List price: $960,000
$935,000 – $960,000
97.1% – 100% of listTops out right at the list price
80% of listList price
85 of the last 169 home closings in 34238 landed at this number or higher (50%). The median one sat 38 days before it went under contract, and this one is on day 186 after a $15,000 cut.

Sample: 169 closed home sales in 34238 over the last 8 months, Stellar MLS. A starting point, not a guarantee.

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Est. monthly payment
$6,179/mo
Principal & interest$5,007
Property taxes$567
Insurance$480
HOA$125
Down payment20% · $192,000
Interest rate6.80%
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Price

$960,000

$302 per sq ft

Beds and baths

5 beds, 4 baths

Size

3,182 sq ft

Time on market

186 days

Year built

1985

Monthly payment

About $6,179/mo

That is 20% down on a 30-year fixed at 6.8%, plus the home's $6,809 annual tax bill, insurance, and the $375/qtr HOA fee.

HOA fee

$375/qtr

Managed by PMI CAPSTONE.

Flood zone

Zone X

That is outside the high-risk areas, so flood insurance is usually optional rather than required by a lender.

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Brokered byBERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICEListing agent: Julianna BurnsListing data from Stellar MLS, MLS# A4689054.

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