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Overview

4 bd4 ba3,833 sqft3 car garageSingle Family
TypeSingle Family
HOA$1,107/qtr
Built1996
Lot20,510 sqft
Living area3,833 sqft
Price / sqft$443
Garage3 car

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Built-in FeaturesCeiling Fans(s)Crown MoldingEat-in KitchenHigh CeilingsKitchen/Family Room ComboLiving Room/Dining Room ComboOpen Floorplan

3194 Charles MacDonald Dr is a 1996-built home in Laurel Oak Estates Sec 01, Sarasota. Inside you'll find 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and 3,833 square feet of living space. Listed at $1,699,000 (about $443/sqft), 15 days on market. Flood zone X - outside the FEMA high-risk areas, which keeps insurance manageable. HOA runs $1,107 quarterly.

From the listing

Set against an expansive backdrop of manicured fairways, this beautifully updated Arthur Rutenberg residence captures the space, privacy and indoor-outdoor lifestyle that make Laurel Oak Estates so desirable. Positioned on nearly half an acre with sweeping golf course views, the custom four-bedroom, four-bath home offers more than 3,800 square feet of single-level living, a three-car garage and a resort-inspired screened pool and spa. A circular pavered drive leads to double entry doors and a light-filled interior with high 12’ ceilings, architectural detailing and generous proportions. The thoughtful split-bedroom floor plan balances defined living and dining spaces with an open kitchen and family room designed for everyday comfort and entertaining. Built-in cabinetry and a wet bar enhance the living room, while abundant windows and sliding doors draw attention to the pool and golf course beyond. The kitchen was refreshed in 2025 with new quartz countertops, backsplash and lighting, complementing rich wood cabinetry, a substantial center island, breakfast bar and walk-in pantry. Premium appliances include Sub-Zero refrigeration, Wolf cooktop, two built-in Wolf ovens and a Miele dishwasher. The adjoining family room was renovated in 2024 with custom built-ins and luxury vinyl flooring, while a separate office with extensive built-in workspaces creates an ideal work-from-home setting. Privately positioned, the spacious primary bedroom features dual walk-in closets and a completely renovated 2025 en-suite bathroom with a freestanding soaking tub, dual vanities, quartz surfaces, walk-in shower and private water closet. Three additional bedrooms provide excellent flexibility, including two connected by a Jack-and-Jill bath and a private guest suite with an en-suite bath renovated in 2022 with quartz counters, new cabinetry and a zero-entry shower. Outside, the expansive screened lanai creates a private resort-like setting overlooking the Jones Course. Covered lounging and dining areas surround the saltwater pool and raised spa with waterfall feature, while a summer kitchen with granite countertops and bar seating makes entertaining effortless. The pool heater and glass blocks at the pool and spa were replaced in 2025. Additional improvements include two new Lennox HVAC systems in 2024, a 2017 tile roof, epoxy flooring and built-in cabinetry in the three-car garage, a 50-amp EV charging outlet and interior painting throughout most rooms in 2025. Laurel Oak Estates offers a gated setting with private roads and 24-hour guard service, with membership at Laurel Oak Country Club available separately. Conveniently located east of Downtown Sarasota, the community provides easy access to UTC, Lakewood Ranch, Waterside Place, Sarasota’s renowned dining, arts and cultural attractions, and the Gulf beaches of Siesta Key. Beautifully updated, exceptionally spacious and designed to embrace its golf-course setting, 3194 Charles MacDonald Drive offers a compelling combination of privacy, single-level living and resort-style outdoor space in the heart of Laurel Oak Estates.

The essentials

Built
1996
Price / sqft
$443
On market
15 days
Annual tax
$7,413
HOA
$1,107/qtr
Flood zone
X · Low risk
Lot
20,510 sqft
Type
Single Family Residence

At a glance

Single family
Built 1996
Private pool
Heated
3 car garage
Circular Driveway
0.47 acres
Lot size
3,833 sqft
Living area

Payment

Est. monthly payment
$10,697/mo
Down payment (20%)
$339,800
Property taxes
$618/mo
HOA
$1,107/qtr
Rate assumed
6.8% · 30 yr
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Details

Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1996
Lot
20,510 sqft
Cooling
Zoned
Heating
Central, Electric, Zoned
Parking
Circular Driveway, Driveway, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Guest, Oversized, Garage
Pool
Deck, Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Lighting, Outside Bath Access, Salt Water, Screen Enclosure
Days on Market
15
Built-in Features
Ceiling Fans(s)
Crown Molding
Eat-in Kitchen
High Ceilings
Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Living Room/Dining Room Combo
Open Floorplan
Solid Wood Cabinets
Split Bedroom
Stone Counters
Tray Ceiling(s)
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Walk-in Closet(s)
Wet Bar
Window Treatments
Lighting
Outdoor Kitchen
Private Entrance
Private Mailbox
Sidewalk
Buyer Approval Required
Deed Restrictions
Gated Community - Guard
Golf Carts OK
Golf
Pool
Restaurant
Sidewalks
Special Community Restrictions
Tennis Court(s)
Built-in Oven
Cooktop
Dishwasher
Disposal
Dryer
Electric Water Heater
Microwave
Range Hood
Refrigerator
Washer
Wine Refrigerator
Elementary
Tatum Ridge Elementary
Middle
McIntosh Middle
High
Sarasota High

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

Homestead exemption on file Flood Zone X
Annual Tax (2025)
$7,413
Parcel #
0244060013

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
Laurel Oak Estates Sec 01
County
Sarasota
MLS Area
34240 - Sarasota
Lot Size
20,510 sqft
In CountyLandscapedNear Golf CourseOn Golf CoursePrivateSidewalk
HOA
$1,107/qtr
LAURA FERNANDEZ

Price history

Date
Event
Price
9/25/2026
Listed for sale
Source: Stellar MLS #A4708301
$1,699,000
$443/sqft

Neighborhood

3194 Charles MacDonald Dr
Sarasota, FL, 34240 · 34240 - Sarasota

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List price: $1,699,000
$1.67M – $1.70M
98.2% – 100% of listTops out right at the list price
80% of listList price
114 of the last 226 home closings in 34240 landed at this number or higher (50%). The median one sat 24 days before it went under contract, and this one is on day 15.

Sample: 226 closed home sales in 34240 over the last 8 months, Stellar MLS. A starting point, not a guarantee.

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Est. monthly payment
$10,697/mo
Principal & interest$8,861
Property taxes$618
Insurance$850
HOA$369
Down payment20% · $339,800
Interest rate6.80%
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Quick answers.

Price

$1,699,000

$443 per sq ft

Beds and baths

4 beds, 4 baths

Size

3,833 sq ft

Time on market

15 days

Year built

1996

Monthly payment

About $10,697/mo

That is 20% down on a 30-year fixed at 6.8%, plus the home's $7,413 annual tax bill, insurance, and the $1,107/qtr HOA fee.

HOA fee

$1,107/qtr

Managed by LAURA FERNANDEZ.

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 byCOLDWELL BANKER REALTYListing agent: Roger PettingellListing data from Stellar MLS, MLS# A4708301.

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